#IDEA 2025

2025-04-03

TWE Group will present new concepts at IDEA25 in Miami Beach

TWE Group is recognized as the world's leading manufacturer of ADL solutions in baby care, feminine care and incontinence products, providing superior fluid management for various absorbent hygiene products.

Two new concepts for idea25 will be introduced: Inlet Booster and Odor-Control

1. inlet booster: It has been specially developed for the incontinence market. It is characterized by an excellent absorption speed, which ensures rapid absorption and excellent performance. This elastic product maintains its thickness even under pressure, offering users exceptional comfort and well-being.

2. odour control: nonwovens with Odour Control technology have an integrated system that effectively neutralizes unpleasant odours. Unlike conventional biocides, this environmentally friendly solution is safe for users and sustainable. With this innovative technology, TWE continues to increase performance and comfort.

In addition to ADL solutions, TWE's product range includes core concepts and top and bottom sheets designed for softness, coverage and a cotton-like feel. TWE's products improve the comfort of users' daily lives, with continuous research and development leading to customized solutions.

In addition to the hygiene sector, TWE also offers products for various applications such as filtration, automotive, construction, cleaning, household and residential.

The products are manufactured in 5 countries and supplied worldwide to ensure high quality solutions for various industries.

IDEA 2025 and FiltXPO

When the doors opened for IDEA 2025 in Miami Beach, the international nonwovens community once again confirmed the importance of this triennial event. Organized by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, the show attracted a broad global audience of producers, suppliers, and converters.

Magnera’s Sontara® brand wins INDA’s® Long-Life Achievement Award at IDEA® 25

Sontara®’s EcoRE bags, now part of the Magnera® portfolio, recently received the IDEA® Long-Life Achievement Award at IDEA 25, the premier global event for nonwovens and engineered fabrics. Made from cellulosic fibers, Sontara EcoRE material is certified for home composting1 and boasts exceptional strength and durability.

Lenzing’s VEOCEL™ champions sustainable innovation at IDEA25 and CIDPEX

VEOCEL™ highlighted its innovative, environmentally responsible fibers for hygiene and personal care single-use products at CIDPEX and IDEA25 // With VEOCEL™ Lyocell, Lenzing invites partners to unleash possibilities in single-use – not only meeting today`s needs but also shaping solutions for a better future together.

VDMA Textile Machinery with new Executive Board

At the general meeting of VDMA Textile Machinery held in Hanover at the end of September, Dr Janpeter Horn, Managing Director of A. Herzog Maschinenfabrik, was re-elected as Chairman of the trade association. Regina Brückner, managing partner of Brückner Trockentechnik, and Verena Thies, managing partner of Thies Textilmaschinen, will once again serve as vice-chairs for the next four years.

Rieter appoints Daniel Lippuner as new CEO as Thomas Oetterli steps down

Thomas Oetterli has decided to step down from his function as CEO, effective October 31, 2026, and hand over the Chairmanship of the Board of Directors. “After the successful implementation of the Next Level performance program, the structural measures initiated to consolidate the sites and the acquisition of Barmag, the time has come to hand over responsibility to new hands,” explains Thomas Oetterli.

EFI and Agfa’s DPS Business to combine andform a global, full-service industrial inkjet company

Electronics for Imaging, Inc. (“EFI”), a leading industrial inkjet business and portfolio company of Siris, and Agfa-Gevaert (“Agfa”) today announced a definitive agreement to combine Agfa’s Digital Printing Solutions business (“Agfa DPS”) with EFI. An affiliate of Siris will hold a 60% interest and Agfa will hold a 40% interest in the jointly held company, which will bring together the operating capabilities of EFI and Agfa DPS under a governance structure whereby Siris and Agfa will act as equal partners.