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Autoneum celebrates the opening of its third plant in India
In the presence of CEO Eelco Spoelder, Autoneum opened its new production facility in Pune in Western India on August 28, 2024. 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 growth with a particular
Ontex to launch baby pants with Dreamshield 360° tech across Europe
Insights Ontex Group, a leading international developer and producer of personal care products, is proud to announce the commercial launch of its newest baby pants, featuring its Dreamshield 360° innovation. The Dreamshield 360° technology – designed with a unique pee & poo back barrier and a 360 fit for all-around
Manjushree Spntek Launches Hightex Hybrid Nonwovens for Chemo Gowns
Nonwoven safeguards healthcare professionals who deliver chemotherapy drugs Manjushree Spntek has developed an exclusive range of hybrid nonwovens for chemotherapy gowns. Hightex monolithic hybrid nonwovens from Manjushree Spntek are created by combining a special polymer-based continuous fiber web with reinforced thermoplastic to offer a superior barrier to chemicals and hazardous drugs
What are the new products that The Happy Hues Company has chosen to debut?
The Baby and Toddler Care Company Rooted in Representation and Inclusivity is Set To Debut Its Original Big-ups Collection Along With All New Products Online and In Target Stores Nationwide WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, The Happy Hues Company, the purpose-driven and inclusivity-centered baby essentials brand that disrupted the industry last year, proudly announces
INDA Brings Nonwovens to the 2024 NCSL Legislative Summit
Cary, NC, August 22, 2024 – INDA, The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry recently attended the 2024 NCSL Legislative Summit hosted in Louisville, Kentucky the week of August 5th. Wes Fisher, Director of Government Affairs, and Sean Grossnickle, Government Affairs Specialist, engaged with hundreds of state legislators and their staff,
VTT Launches Initiative to Demonstrate Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Technologies
Collaborative research aims to develop and test commercially viable, sustainable alternatives for cardboard packaging, hygiene products and nonwovens VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland announces a new initiative to address the challenges of energy and resource consumption in the forestry and textile industry. The goal of the Energy First initiative is to act as
Sweden’s Essity’s aim to reach net-zero emissions validated by SBTi
Insights Hygiene and health company Essity’s targets to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 have been validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation applies to all near- and long-term targets in Scope 1, 2, and 3. The roadmap has been developed as part of the UN
Glatfelter & Berry announce director designees for new Magnera board
Insights Glatfelter Corporation (GLT), and Berry Global Group (BERY) have announced additional director designees for the board of directors for the combined company. The new directors will be appointed and will begin serving as directors effective upon the closing of the proposed merger of Berry’s Health, Hygiene and Specialties Global
How will US’ First Quality Tissue boost its capacity?
Insights First Quality Tissue has announced another major expansion initiative. The expansion includes a commitment to install two new state-of-the-art Thru-Air-Dried (TAD) paper machines with associated converting facilities at a new location to be announced in the near future. The company estimates the first paper machine to be operational in
Apparel Sourcing Week 2024: Freudenberg Apparel To Showcase Sustainable Innovations In Fashion, Sportswear, And Shirt Segments
WEINHEIM, Germany — August 21, 2024 — Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg Apparel) will be presenting its sustainable interlinings, canvas, thermal insulations, and linings from the House of Sustainability specifically tailored for fashion, sportswear, and shirt segments at the Apparel Sourcing Week 2024. The event will take place from August