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Discover the latest innovations of the Trützschler Group at ITMA Asia 2024
From October 14 to 18, Trützschler Group will present its innovative machines and technologies in Spinning, Card Clothing and Nonwovens. Don’t miss this opportunity and visit us at Booth C11 in Hall 7. Trützschler SpinningAt this year’s ITMA Asia, Trützschler Spinning will present the newest carding technology for China. Details
Huggies® and Walgreens® Encourage Parents to Join Them in Supporting Families Struggling with Diaper Need
CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — For the eighth consecutive year, Kimberly-Clark’s North American Huggies® Brand and Walgreens are coming together to raise awareness of diaper need in the United States, supporting those struggling with providing diapers for their children. One in two1 families in the U.S. experience diaper need and are unable to provide
How is INDA Showcasing the Sustainability Advancements in Nonwovens and Manufacturing?
International Fiber Journal Releases Special Issue Focused on Sustainable Innovations Cary, NC, September 11, 2024 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is proud to announce the release of the International Fiber Journal’s (IFJ) special sustainability issue dedicated to nonwovens. This special edition, which was sponsored by INDA, is a
Why is the FDA investigating lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in tampons?
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic found in tampons. The FDA’s action follows the July publication of a small pilot study that found arsenic and lead in organic and nonorganic tampons. Although the levels of
Indorama Ventures achieves International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC+) across key fiber manufacturing sites
Bangkok, Thailand – 4 September 2024 – Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical producer, has successfully achieved ISCC+ certification for three of its fiber manufacturing sites. In addition to one already ISCC+ certified fiber plant, this marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability
Highlands, Riley Partner to Distribute Period Care Products in UK, Europe
Ireland-based Riley is committed to creating sustainable and healthy product formats Highlands, an international sales and marketing company, is working with Riley, an Irish company focused on sustainable period care products, to create a distribution footprint among retailers across the UK and Europe. Riley is committed to producing healthier period products
Three Finalists to Compete for the 2024 RISE® Innovation Award
The technology event will take place October 1-2 in Raleigh Cary, NC, September 5, 2024 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced the finalists for the 2024 RISE® Innovation Award. On October 1-2, technology scouts, product developers, and business development professionals will gather at the James B.
Welspun, Avgol Announce Partnership
Nonwovens producers to advance sustainability efforts through Polymateria biotransformation technology Welspun Living, part of the Welspun Group, a recognized frontrunner in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, has announced a strategic partnership with Avgol Industries to advance sustainable solutions in the nonwovens sector. Avgol is a global leader in high-performance spunmelt nonwoven
Autoneum Opens Third Plant in India
New site will help company strengthen its position in the Asian automotive market Autoneum opened its new production facility in Pune in Western India on August 28. The opening of the third plant in the key automotive market of India is in line with the company’s strategic focus on future profitable
Essity closing down tissue capacity in the UK
Swedish hygiene and speciality paper manufacturer Essity will close its Tawd plant in the UK on 1 September 2024. The consultation process for the closure began in April 2024. The mill has a capacity to produce approximately 30,000 tpy of TAD paper, which is converted at Essity’s Manchester plant into