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BWF Tec invests in needlefelt line in Offingen, Germany

1 December 2003
BWF Tec is building a new needlefelt production line at its plant in Offingen, Germany.
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US nonwovens growth predicted

1 December 2003
Demand for nonwoven roll goods in the USA is expected to increase 3.9% a year to US$5 billion in 2007, according to Nonwovens, the latest study published by the Freedonia Group.
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Ahlstrom to close Swedish medical products converting facility

1 December 2003
The FiberComposites division of Ahlstrom has announced changes at its nonwovens manufacturing facility in Stalldalen, Sweden.
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Adhesive bandage with soft toy

1 December 2003
An adhesive bandage that incorporates a soft, three-dimensional toy is outlined in US Patent 6 586 651 by John Sullivan of Weston, Connecticut, USA.
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National Presto acquires absorbent products business

1 December 2003
National Presto Industries of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, has purchased the assets of privately owned NCN Hygiene Products, a small manufacturer of adult incontinence products and housetraining pads f
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Heat-resistant cover for ropes

1 November 2003
Samson Rope Technologies, a specialist in high-performance rope, has introduced Samson Ice, describing it as a unique heat-resistant cover designed to mate with the company's 12-strand single braided
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Multi-component nonwovens

1 November 2003
BBA Nonwovens Simpsonville Inc has developed a process to make a multi-component spunbond fabric
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Hot-melt applicator runs at higher speeds

1 November 2003
Nordson Corp.
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Self-crimping spunbonds

1 November 2003
A UK company has patented a variation of the traditional approach to making spunbond fabrics.
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Huggies diaper-pants for active babies

1 November 2003
Kimberly-Clark has introduced a range of diaper-pants -Huggies Convertibles. The product is aimed at babies that begin to walk, usually at about 12 months of age.
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Commercial production of biodegradable materials scheduled to begin next year

1 November 2003
Procter & Gamble (P&G) is to begin commercial production of its Nodax biodegradable thermoplastic aliphatic polyesters in 2004.
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DuPont files complaint over surgical fabric contract

1 November 2003
DuPont has launched a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Cardinal Health and two BBA Group businesses over an alleged breach of contract and various patent violations.
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Getting started in technical textiles

1 November 2003
An extremely competitive global market is making it harder than ever for companies to succeed in the consumer textile sector, forcing many to look to high added-value products for salvation.
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ITMA Forum makes debut

1 November 2003
For the first time ITMA will incorporate an international conference: The ITMA Forum.
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Conductive footwear lining for safety shoes

1 November 2003
Camtex Fabrics, a specialist in footwear linings, has won a major contract to supply the German footwear insoles producer, Jomo.
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Cleanroom guide

1 November 2003
A recommended practice guide for cleanroom garments has been updated.
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Washable liquid-containment

1 November 2003
Tietex International has patented a fluid-containment composite of stitch-bonded construction that, it claims, can used in an incontinence pad and can be laundered.
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Disposable diaper with pattern sheet

1 November 2003
In US Patent 6 572 575, Unicharm of Tokyo, Japan out-lines a disposable diaper that includes a pattern sheet.
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Latest dryers, softeners and washing machinery from Biancalani

1 November 2003
Biancalani SpA, a manufacturer of finishing machinery for fabrics, will present (Hall 7, Stand DF7-7a) its most recent innovations, namely a new machine called Spyra(r) Compact and the latest version
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Nonwovens machinery at advanced levels of sophistication

1 November 2003
For the first time at any ITMA exhibition, a separate section devoted entirely to nonwovens machinery and equipment will feature in this year's edition of the world's largest regular textile machinery
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