Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
EDANA hosts groundbreaking Sustainability Forum 2024, showcasing pathways to a greener future for the nonwovens industry
EDANA, the leading global association for the nonwovens and related industries, concluded its annual Sustainability Forum yesterday at the prestigious KBR Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels. This year's forum, themed “Building a Sustainable Future Together,” featured a series of keynote addresses, panel discussions, and collaborative sessions focused on environmental responsibility, corporate social responsibility, and circular economy innovations within the nonwovens sector. With an agenda that bridged policy and practice, the Forum highlighted the latest advancements and strategies aimed at tackling climate change, reducing waste, and enhancing sustainability practices.
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A Non-PFAS moisture barrier for use in firefighter turnout gear
Global diversified manufacturing leader Milliken & Company has announced the launch of Milliken Assure™, North America’s first non-PFAS, non-halogenated, flame-resistant moisture barrier for firefighter turnout gear. The new fabric is UL certified and exceeds NFPA 1971-2018 requirements.
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Minna Rouru appointed Chief People & Communications Officer at Suominen
Minna Rouru, M.Sc. Social Sciences, has been appointed Chief People & Communications Officer at Suominen. She will be a member of Suominen's Executive Management Team and report to President and CEO Tommi Björnman. Mrs. Rouru will start in her new role by February 2025 at the latest.
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Groz-Beckert at the ITMA Asia + CITME 2024 in Shanghai
The ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 is in full swing and Groz-Beckert is presenting the highlights and innovations of its six product areas – Knitting, Weaving, Nonwovens, Tufting, Sewing and Spinning – in Hall H4, Booth C04.
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Lenzing Nonwovens expands its LENZING™ Lyocell Dry fiber portfolio to offer cellulosic solutions for a wider range of applications
Lenzing Nonwovens, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers, is proud to announce the expansion of its LENZING™ Lyocell Dry fiber portfolio with two new cellulosic fibers – a fine dry fiber that delivers strength and softness and a coarse dry fiber which provides enhanced liquid and air flow. These two innovative products enable customers to confidently broaden their use of LENZING™’s wood-based[1] and biodegradable[2] fibers into a wider range of applications while maintaining exceptional performance.
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INDA calls for abstracts for the 2025 World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is now accepting abstracts for the 18th annual World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, taking place from July 21-25, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. Industry professionals are invited to submit abstracts on wipes products, raw materials, markets, and technologies until February 7, 2025.
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Autoneum presented corporate strategy and medium-term targets with planned revenue growth up to CHF 3 billion
At the Capital Markets Day held in Czechia, Autoneum presented its new “Level Up” strategy, outlining comprehensive initiatives for the Company’s future growth and revised medium-term targets. Autoneum targeted revenue growth up to CHF 3 billion and an EBIT margin of 6% to 8% over the business cycle. The event also featured presentations on sustainability and innovation, along with plant tours in Bor and Volduchy, offering valuable insights into Autoneum’s sustainable production processes.
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Trützschler Nonwovens and Texnology to supply complete needle-punching line to O.R.V. Manufacturing S.p.A., Italy
Trützschler Nonwovens and Texnology S.r.l. have received an order from O.R.V. Manufacturing S.p.A. to deliver a new production line for needle-punched and thermobonded polyester media which, among others, will serve the huge market for filter media. The collaboration of the three family-owned companies will establish one of Europe’s biggest multi-purpose lines at the leading producer of non-woven fabrics and polyester wadding in Italy and Europe. The celebration on October 1st marked the start of the project.
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Machine premiere and new business potential
The technical textiles sector offers lucrative opportunities for specialized manufacturers, but also for conventional textile companies that want to diversify. The KARL MAYER GROUP will be demonstrating how this promising potential can be exploited with its presence at the upcoming ITMA ASIA + CITME.
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20 years of success: Wolfgang Tenbusch celebrates anniversary as President of Albaad Europe
Wolfgang Tenbusch, President of Albaad Europe, celebrates a special anniversary today: he has been the driving force behind the success of the wet wipes and moist toilet tissue manufacturer for 20 years. During this time, the company's annual turnover has increased tenfold and the number of employees has increased almost ninefold under Tenbusch.
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Precision at the Forefront: Groz-Beckert at ITMA Asia 2024
As ITMA Asia 2024 approaches, Groz-Beckert is set to unveil a range of cutting-edge innovations in textile machinery components. From October 14-18, 2024, visitors can expect a showcase of the company’s latest developments in knitting, weaving, nonwovens, tufting, sewing, and spinning at Hall 4, Booth C04. With a focus on precision and performance, Groz-Beckert’s offerings align with the growing demand for enhanced efficiency and sustainability in textile production.
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EDANA Sustainability Forum 2024: Driving innovation and circular solutions in the nonwovens industry
EDANA is excited to announce the EDANA Sustainability Forum 2024, a premier event that will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape the future of sustainability in the nonwovens sector.
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Lenzing’s VEOCEL™ builds awareness in combating plastic pollution highlighted at UN’s SEA of Solutions 2024
VEOCEL™, the flagship specialty nonwovens brand of Lenzing Group, highlighted its commitment to innovation and providing solutions to help address the global plastic crisis at the “SEA of Solutions 2024” (SoS) event organized by SEA circular – an initiative by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) on 18th September in Bangkok, Thailand.
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etv invests over EUR 2.5 million to boost camouflage and technical printing capacity
etv, a leading European textile finishing company, has announced a major investment of over EUR 2.5 million in state-of-the-art equipment to expand its future camouflage and technical printing capacity. The investment includes a new coating stenter frame with a working width of 3200 mm, a new calender with a working width of 3200 mm, and a technical update of its Zimmer printing system, featuring 10 colors and a working width of 2850 mm.
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STFI opens technical center for wetlaid nonwovens
On September 17, 2020, the Wetlaid Technical Center was opened at the Saxon Textile Research Institute (STFI) in the Center for Textile Sustainability. For over 30 years, STFI has been dedicated to a variety of fields of application in the textile industry as an innovation partner and service provider. More than 40 invited guests from industry, research and politics attended the opening of the technical center.
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