Business and industry

Tent components are covered by latest clarification to the Berry Amendment

1 February 2012

The US Industrial fabrics Institute (USIFI) of Roseville, Minnesota, is claiming victory in its fight to have all components of US military tents included in legislation that requires the Department o

Lyocell patents in dispute

1 February 2012

Austrian fibre manufacturer, Lenzing AG says it is taking action against a company owned by four of its former employees, claiming violation of its patents for the lyocell process.

TenCate Geotubes win exclusive contract for US dredging project

1 February 2012

A construction engineering company from New York, USA, Parsons Engineering has chosen TenCate Geosynthetics Americas as the sole supplier of geo - textile tubes for its latest dredging project.

Ahlstrom targets Indian filter market

1 January 2012

Shorter lead-times for the supply of customers in the rapidly growing Indian market are the goal of the latest investment by Ahlstrom's Filtration Business.

DSM closes plant

1 January 2012

DSM Dyneema is to close its facility for making ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) tape in Flaach, Switzerland, in April 2012.

Production of functional lyocell fibres to be commercialized

1 January 2012

Lenzing AG is to take over the exclusive production of the speciality lyocell fibres, called smartcel and SeaCell, that are currently made by their developer, smartfiber AG, at a pilot plant in Rudols

Fiberweb to sell hygiene business to Petropar of Brazil

1 January 2012

UK-based speciality nonwovens manufacturer Fiberweb and its subsidiary Fiberweb Holdings have agreed to sell the company's hygiene business to Brazil-based industrial conglomerate Petropar for US$286

Innovations and growing markets boost TenCate's geosynthetics sales

1 January 2012

TenCate Geosynthetics says its organic sales have grown by over 15% in the first three quarters, ended 30 September 2011, compared with the same figures for 2010, partly through the development of new

SCA reorganizes hygiene operations

1 January 2012

To support its long-term strategy and strengthen competitiveness, Sweden-based SCA is reorganizing its global hygiene operations, which, it is expected, will contribute to increased efficiency, market

Ahlstrom takes large stake in battery-separator technology

1 January 2012

Ahlstrom Corp of Helsinki, Finland, has invested in Porous Power Technologies LLC, a company based in Lafayette, Colorado, USA, that develops technology for lithium-ion battery separators.

Kinetic Concepts completes merger with Apax consortium

1 December 2011

Medical technology company Kinetic Concepts (KCI) of San Antonio, Texas, USA, has announced the completion of its acquisition by an affiliate of a consortium comprised of investment funds advised by A

Oerlikon Textile to move headquarters to China

1 December 2011

One of the world's largest builders of textile machinery, Oerlikon Textile, which specializes in technology for making fibres, yarns, tyre cords and nonwovens, is to restructure its business and move

New cleanroom facility for Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division

1 December 2011

UK-based Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division has opened a new state-of-the-art 120-m2 cleanroom as part of its multimillion-pound investment programme to increase production capacity.

Ahlstrom to close Bishopville plant and shed jobs at several others

1 December 2011

The manufacture of speciality glass-fibre reinforcements for the construction and energy industries at Ahlstrom's plant in Bishopville, South Carolina, USA, is to finish after the company from Helsink

Carbon fibre plant to be established in Tatarstan, Russia

1 December 2011

A company called Alabuga-fiber LLC plans to build a plant for the production of carbon fibre in Tatarstan, a republic of Russia.

Andritz acquires NSC Nonwoven's assets in France and China

1 November 2011

Austria-headquartered technology group Andritz is to acquire NSC Group's nonwoven division encompassing its affiliates Asselin-Thibeau (Elbeuf, France) and NSC Wuxi (Wuxi, China).

Shalag to expand US facility

1 November 2011

Shalag US, the North American division of Israel-based Shalag Industries, a global supplier of nonwoven fabrics for hygiene and wipes applications, is reported to be investing US$15.5 million to expan

Lenzing completes expansion in Heiligenkreuz plant

1 October 2011

Lenzing, which has its headquarters in the Austrian town of the same name, has completed the expansion of capacity for its lyocell fibre, Tencel, at its production facility in Heiligenkreuz, also in A

Andritz acquires NSC Nonwoven

1 October 2011

Andritz Group of Graz, Austria, has agreed to buy the nonwovens division of the France-based NSC Group.

Lanxess invests in glass fibre

1 October 2011

Lanxess, a supplier of speciality chemicals, has announced it is investing Euro15 million to expand capacity at its production plant in Antwerp, Belgium, for glass fibre by 10% (66 kt a year from the

TenCate Grass seeks damages from FieldTurf in US courts

1 October 2011

TenCate Grass is seeking more than $100 million in damages from FieldTurf as a result of what it claims are a number of instances of libel, slander, false advertising and breach of contract.

Karl Mayer to transfer stitch-bonded nonwovens technology

1 October 2011

From the 1 January 2012, Christian Pinkert Textilmaschinen of Chemnitz, Germany, is to take over the manufacture of machinery for making stitch-bonded nonwovens from Karl Mayer Malimo, also of Chemnit

Ontex to acquire Lille Healthcare

1 October 2011

Ontex, a European manufacturer of private-label hygiene products, is to acquire Lille Healthcare, a maker and marketer of adult incontinence products.

SCA acquires hygiene products company in Brazil

1 October 2011

SCA of Stockholm is acquiring the Brazilian hygiene products company Pro Descart. Consideration for the deal amounts to SEK450 million (US$71 million) on a debt-free basis.

Domtar acquires Attends Healthcare

1 October 2011

Canada-based paper supplier Domtar has completed the acquisition of privately held Attends Healthcare, a manufacturer and supplier of incontinence products, from KPS Capital Partners for US$315 millio

Procter & Gamble begins construction of Indonesian factory

1 October 2011

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has commenced construction of its factory in Karawang, West Java, its first in Indonesia, with a projected investment of US$100 million for the production of baby diaper

Secant Medical reorganizes with new appointments

1 October 2011

USA-based Secant Medical, a maker of biomedical textile structures for medical devices, has announced changes in its management and internal operational structure, including appointments of internal m

Unicharm to buy Vietnamese hygiene products maker

1 October 2011

The Thai subsidiary of Japanese feminine hygiene products maker Unicharm is acquiring a majority interest in Diana, a Vietnamese producer of diapers and sanitary products.

ConvaTec announces Asia-Pacific appointments

1 October 2011

ConvaTec of Skillman, New Jersey, USA, a developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, has announced the appointments of Charles Cerminara and James Moran

Karl Mayer transfers stitch-bonded nonwovens technology

1 October 2011

From 1 January 2012, Christian Pinkert Textilmaschinen of Chemnitz, Germany, is to take over the manufacture of machinery for making stitch-bonded nonwovens from Karl Mayer Malimo, also of Chemnitz.

Andritz acquires NSC Nonwoven

1 October 2011

Andritz Group of Graz, Austria, has agreed to buy the nonwovens division of the NSC Group, which is based in France.

Lenzing completes expansion of capacity for lyocell at Heiligenkreuz plant

1 October 2011

Lenzing , which has its headquarters in the Austrian town of the same name, has completed the expansion of capacity for its lyocell fibre, Tencel, at its production facility in Heiligenkreuz, Austria.

Lenzing starts new viscose production line in China

1 September 2011

Lenzing Nanjing Fibers, the Chinese subsidiary of Austriabased Lenzing AG, has successfully started up a new production line for viscose fibres that has a capacity of 60 kt a year.

Cotton shortages prompt TenCate's boost of production for flame-retardant fabrics

1 September 2011

TenCate Protective Fabrics Americas of Union City, Georgia, USA, says it has overcome problems with the proprietary manufacturing process for its Tecasafe Plus fabrics in order to increase production

AATCC provides new test methods for wicking and management of moisture

1 September 2011

AATCC of Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA, has developed and published three new test methods for performance fabrics.

Oerlikon Neumag sells carding business to Chinese Government-owned company

1 September 2011

Oerlikon Neumag, based in Remscheid, Germany, has sold its carding business to Zhengzhou Hi-Tech Non-woven Technology Co Ltd, a subsidiary of the Chinese Hi-Tech Group Corp, itself a wholly state-owne

SCA invests again in incontinence care products in Turkey

1 September 2011

Sweden-based SCA is acquiring 95% of Turkish hygiene products company San Saglik, which manufactures incontinence care products, from the family-owned MT Group.

Oerlikon Neumag sells carding business to Chinese Government-owned company

1 September 2011

Oerlikon Neumag of Remscheid, Germany, has sold its carding business to Zhengzhou Hi-Tech Nonwoven Technology Co Ltd, a subsidiary of the Chinese Hi-Tech Group Corp, itself a wholly stateowned holding

Avgol to add third Chinese production line

1 September 2011

Avgol Nonwoven Industries, a manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics for diapers and the hygiene industry based in Tel Aviv, Israel, is to add a third production line in China, which will raise the company's

Derma Sciences raises US$29 million in private placement financing

1 August 2011

USA-based medical device and pharmaceutical supplier Derma Sciences has entered into definitive agreements with institutional investors to raise gross proceeds of around US$29 million.

SCA to acquire 50% of Turkish hygiene products supplier

1 August 2011

SCA of Stockholm, Sweden, is acquiring 50% of Turkish hygiene products supplier Komili from Yildiz Holding, the largest food group in Turkey.

Kinetic Concepts to be acquired by investment consortium

1 August 2011

Kinetic Concepts (KCI) of San Antonio, Texas, USA, has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which a consortium comprised of funds advised by Apax Partners, together with controlled affilia

US military awards $1.1 million to Texas Tech to develop biological and chemical protection

1 August 2011

The US Army's Research, Development and Engineering Command has awarded $1.1 million to The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech University to continue funding the Admiral

Saint-Gobain continues to invest

1 August 2011

Anticipating growth in the market for composite insulation used on the outside of buildings, Saint-Gobain Adfors says it will increase its capacity for mesh fabrics.

Ahlstrom invests in China

1 July 2011

Ahlstrom is to start making nonwovens for use as wallcovering substrates at a production site in China.

Andritz Perfojet secures multiple orders from China for hydroentangled technology

1 July 2011

Hydroentangled (spunlaced) nonwovens technology has won several orders for machine builder Andritz Perfojet of Montbonnot, France, from Chinese customers.

3M defends intellectual property rights for reflective materials

1 July 2011

3M, 3M Innovative Properties Co and 3M Canada say they have settled a patent-infringement lawsuit concerning reflective fire-coat trim against Eurotex of Toronto, Canada.

Columbia files competition complaint with European Union

1 July 2011

Columbia Sportswear Co and its Italian subsidiary, OutDry Technologies Srl, have filed a complaint with the Commission of the European Union (EU) against W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.

Sabanci sells Advansa

1 July 2011

Sabanci Holding has sold its European subsidiary that supplies polyester fibres and filaments, Advansa BV, to a group of investors, including senior managers at the divested company.

TenCate takes a stake in Hellas Construction

1 June 2011

TenCate has purchased a minority share in Hellas Construction Inc of Austin, Texas, USA, with the transaction finalized on 24 May 2011.

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