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Asahi Kasei launches new grade of LASTAN™ flame-retardant nonwoven fabric

Enhancing EV battery safety with superior resistance to flames and particle blasts The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei is introducing a new material solution for enhanced EV battery safety. A flame-retardant and highly flexible nonwoven fabric, LASTAN™ is an outstanding alternative to conventional materials for thermal runaway protection. It can be utilized in top covers, […]

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IMS TECHNOLOGIES – New Sales Director Nonwovens in India

IMS TECHNOLOGIES, a leading company in the mechanical engineering and manufacturing of slitter rewinders and automatic winders, has appointed Mr. Shridhar Dhumal as the Sales Director for its Nonwovens division in India. He will be responsible for overseeing and expanding commercial activities and networking initiatives within the nonwovens industries in India. He will showcase the

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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 and circular economy practices. Across

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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 fabrics and part of the

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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 emphasis on Asian growth markets.

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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 (HDs), as well as comfort

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How is Quality Wipes continuing to invest for growth?

Dubai-based wet wipes maker has increased capacity 10-fold since 2014 Wet wipes maker Quality Wipes LLC, based in Dubai, UAE, has significantly enhanced its market presence by increasing its production capacity tenfold and expanding its customer base by 50% between 2014 and 2023, the company said in a media release. Marking 11 years of innovation

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Why has Kuraray decided to discontinue its drylaid nonwovens production?

Restructuring plan also includes meltblown consolidation Kuraray Co., Ltd., a Japanese nonwovens producer, has announced it will cease production of drylaid nonwovens and reduce production capacity of meltblown nonwovens as part of a restructuring program. The company has been involved in the drylaid nonwovens business since 1972 and began producing meltblown in 1989. In recent

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Why did Indorama Ventures decide to join the T-REX Project?

Bangkok, Thailand – 1 August 2024 – Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, is proud to announce its role in the groundbreaking T-REX (Textile Recycling Excellence) Project. This ambitious initiative aims to establish a harmonized EU blueprint for the closed-loop sorting and recycling of household textile waste to help the fashion industry

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