Business and industry

Pantex establishes subsidiary in UAE

1 June 2008

Pantex International has established a subsidiary,Pantex - MENA,serving theMiddle East andNorth Africa,reports Nonwovens Industry (25March 2008).Located in the United Arab Emirates,Pantex -MENA will p

Concordia Medical to move into larger facility

1 June 2008

Concordia Manufacturing of Coventry,Rhode Island, USA, is to relocate its Concordia Medical business to a new, 2285 m2 leased facility designed and built specifically for medical device manufacturing.

South Korean court rules against Kimberly-Clark subsidiary

1 June 2008

The South Korean Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a domestic diaper manufacturer, saying it did not violate a patent of US firm Kimberly-Clark.

Zavod Elastik invests in spunlaid line

1 June 2008

Russian company Zavod Elastik has purchased a spunlaid line from Oerlikon Neumag.

Hyosung starts production in Turkey

1 June 2008

Korea-Based Hyosung has begun production of its creora(r) brand elastane (spandex) fibre at a new factory in Cerkezkoy, near Istanbul, Turkey.

US Court rules in favour of DSM in patent infringement case

1 June 2008

ON 22 April 2008, The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas concluded a judgment in favour of DSM for patent and trademark infringement and related claims against Armor USA.

TenCate and Oranjewoud complete their acquisition of Edel Grass

1 June 2008

Following approval by the Dutch Competition Authority (NMa), Oranjewoud and TenCate completed the acquisition of Edel Grass on 14 May 2008.

Avgol pulls out of possible takeover of Fiberweb

1 June 2008

Avgol Industries of Tel Aviv, Israel, has pulled out of talks on a possible offer for UK-based nonwovens producer Fiberweb.

P2i Ltd attracts additional investment from venture capitalist

1 May 2008

Unilever ventures, London, Uk, is investing in plasma-based technology that helps to create waterproof surfaces.

Techtextil North America changes revealed

1 May 2008

The fifth edition of Techtextil North America, the international trade show for technical textiles and nonwovens, took place 1-3 April at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.

Xentrys to acquire Propilan's polyolefin staple fibres

1 May 2008

The staple fibers Business Unit of Xentrys, part of the Xentrys Group (formerly Domo Fibers and Yarns), has reached an agreement to buy the polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) staple fibres busin

Xentrys agrees to acquire Propilan's staple fibres business

1 May 2008

The Staple Fibers Business Unit of Xentrys, part of the Xentrys Group (formerly Domo Fibers andYarns), has reached an agreement to buy the polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) staple fibres busine

P2i Ltd attracts investment from venture capitalist

1 May 2008

Unilever Ventures is investing in plasma-based technology that helps to create waterproof surfaces.

DSM Dyneema serves cease-and-desist order on Bladerunner for so-called"bullet-proof hoodies"

1 May 2008

DSM Dyneema says that in recent statements to the international media the firm Bladerunner has claimed to be selling so-called "bullet-proof hoodies" containing its high-strength fibre Dyneema(r).

Toray Industries starts up SMS production in China

1 May 2008

A new Toray Industries plant in China began trial operations in May 2008 and plans to start-up full production in May, reports NRI Broadcast (March 2008).

SCA to focus on hygiene

1 May 2008

Following a review of the company's structure,Swedish hygiene and paper product maker SCA says it will increase its focus on hygiene products,where growth opportunities are strong.SCA,Europe's largest

Ossur divests advanced wound care product line to BSN Medical

1 May 2008

Supplier of non-invasive orthopaedic devices Ossur has divested its advanced wound care product line to BSN Medical, a provider of wound care products.

Kimberly-Clark to acquire remaining interest in South African affiliate

1 May 2008

Kimberly-Clark has reached agreement to purchase the remaining stake in its South African subsidiary, Kimberly-Clark of South Africa (K-CSA), from Lion Match, a wholly-owned subsidiary of FASIC Invest

Ahlstrom Chief Executive Officer Jukka Moisio resigns

1 April 2008

Ahlstrom Corp's President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jukka Moisio has resigned.

SCA to invest in incontinence care

1 April 2008

SCA of Sweden is to increase its capacity in the European incontinence care segment.

Fibertex invests in nonwoven prints

1 April 2008

Fibertex Nonwovens is investing in Innowo Print of Germany, a joint venture that will print directly on nonwoven materials for applications such as diapers and feminine hygiene products.

Covidien to sell European incontinence business

1 April 2008

USA-based healthcare products supplier Covidien is to sell its European incontinence business to a private French company,who will rename the business Lille Healthcare.

Dow acquires intellectual property assets of Advanced Design Concepts

1 April 2008

Dow Chemical has acquired the intellectual property assets of Advanced Design Concepts (ADC),a joint venture formed with nonwoven fabric producer Fiberweb.

Fiberweb in talks on possible offer from Avgol

1 March 2008

Nonwovens producer Fiberweb said it is in discussions with Tel Aviv-listed Avgol over a possible offer for the company, comprising GBP1 per share in cash and a further dividend of 2.5 pence per share.

Coloplast renews Compeed contract production agreement

1 March 2008

Coloplast has renewed a five-year contract production agreement for its Compeed woundcare products.

Kinetic Concepts files another lawsuit against Innovative Therapies

1 March 2008

Medical technology company Kinetic Concepts (KCI), a supplier of advanced wound care and therapeutic surfaces, together withWake Forest University Health Sciences, has filed a patent infringement laws

Free clinic for information technology

1 March 2008

Syscom plc, a specialist software provider, will be holding a free clinic on information technology (IT) and software at the Workwear and Corporate Clothing Show to be held in Birmingham, UK, 2-3 Apri

Lenzing wins right to supply US military with Austrian fibre

1 March 2008

Lenzing group and TenCate Protective Fabric will supply flame-retardant materials for the new generation of combat wear used by the USA's armed forces.

ITMA and K2007 help boost Dornier

1 March 2008

Lindauer Donier GmbH, a manufacturer of air-jet and rapier looms, as well as finishing machinery and plants for plastic films, has reported its turnover in 2007 was up to Euro221 million (2006: Euro21

Freudenberg Nonwovens to close down two of its US production lines

1 March 2008

Effective from 15 March 2008, Freudenberg Nonwovens is to stop production on two manufacturing lines at its facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, USA.

Kinetic Concepts files lawsuit against Innovative Therapies

1 February 2008

US medical technology company Kinetic Concepts (KCI), a supplier of advanced wound care and therapeutic surfaces, has filed a lawsuit in the state District Court in Bexar County, Texas,USA, against In

Ahlstrom to invest in medical nonwovens production in India

1 February 2008

Fibre-based materials producer Ahlstrom is to invest Euro38 million in a new medical nonwovens plant in India.

Peratech acquires Eleksen

1 February 2008

Peratech has completed the acquisition of Eleksen from administrator Deloittes, bringing together two of the leading pioneers in sensor-enabled smart clothing.

Lenzing invests heavily in cellulose

1 February 2008

Lenzing Group, a world market leader in cellulose fibres, is to continue expanding production capacity at its second largest site, PT South Pacific Viscose (SPV) in Purwakarta, Indonesia.

Arquest sues Kimberly-Clark in diaper patent dispute

1 February 2008

Arquest has sued a Kimberly-Clark unit in a dispute over patents used in Arquest disposable diapers and training pants.

LeMaitre acquires Italian vascular graft manufacturer Biomateriali

1 February 2008

Peripheral vascular devices and implants supplier LeMaitre Vascular has acquired Italian vascular graft manufacturer Biomateriali for Euro1.8 million in cash, the assumption of Euro800 000 in intercom

First Quality to acquire Covidien's retail products business

1 February 2008

First Quality Enterprises is to acquire Covidien's Retail Products business for US$335m, subject to certain adjustment provisions.Covidien's Retail Products business, headquartered in King of Prussia,

Polymer Group increases price of medical nonwovens

1 February 2008

Nonwovens producer Polymer Group is introducing price increases of 5-7% on selected nonwovens roll goods used in medical and other applications, owing to sustained high raw material costs.

Getinge acquires Boston's cardiac and vascular surgery businesses

1 February 2008

Following an agreement announced in November 2007, US medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific has completed the sale of its cardiac surgery and vascular surgery businesses to the Getinge Group o

Dutch investment firm buys Diolen

1 February 2008

Traction Partners of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, has acquired Diolen Industrial Fibers, one of Europe's largest producers of polyester fibres.

Lenzing Plastics buys another manufacturer of speciality fibres

1 February 2008

Lenzing Plastics GmbH, the Lenzing Group's specialist for plastics niche products, has acquired Dolan GmbH, a producer of speciality fibres based in Kelheim, Germany.

Oerlikon Neumag expands spunlaid pilot plant in Germany

1 January 2008

In order to optimize its research and development (R&D) activities in spunlaid, Oerlikon Neumag is expanding the existing one-beam spunbond line at its Spunbond Solution Center at its headquarters

Ahlstrom doubles US production capacity for speciality reinforcements

1 January 2008

Performance fibre specialist Ahlstrom will double its production capacity for speciality glass fibre reinforcements in the USA, the Finland-based company said on 13 December 2007.

Oranjewoud and TenCate to take over Edel Grass

1 January 2008

Oranjewoud and TenCate Thiolon have signed a letter of intent confirming their intention to jointly takeover Edel Grass.

Ahlstrom to build medical nonwovens plant in India

1 January 2008

Finland's Ahlstrom announced on 13 December 2007 that it will invest Euro38 million in a new nonwovens plant in India that will use spunmelt technology to make products principally for medical applica

Performance Fibers to buy North American assets from Invista

1 January 2008

Performance Fibers Holdings Inc says it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the North American tyre cord and industrial polyester filament businesses of Invita.

Ahlstrom to spend Euro10 million at Turin nonwovens plant

1 January 2008

Capacity for industrial nonwovens at Ahlstrom's plant in Turin, Italy, will be increased as a result of further investment announced on 13 December 2007 by the Finland-based company.

Nanopeutics signs technology agreement with ConvaTec

1 January 2008

Alltracel Pharmaceuticals subsidiary Nanopeutics has signed a collaborative technology development agreement with ConvaTec, a manufacturer of ostomy and wound care products.

Synergy Healthcare acquires Vernon-Carus

1 January 2008

Synergy Healthcare, a provider of outsourced healthcare support services in Europe, Asia and South Africa, has acquired UK-based healthcare company Vernon-Carus for GBP24.4 million, including the assu

Polyolefin textile growth in Europe

1 January 2008

The leading share of polyolefins - polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) - in the total European textiles market is still increasing: in 2006, these polymers accounted for 43% of all man-made mater

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