Business and industry

Senior Vice President appointed for Suominen's Care business

1 June 2014

Lynda Kelly has been appointed Senior Vice President of Suominen's Care business area and a member of the Corporate Executive Team.

World's biggest carbon fibre plant

1 June 2014

At a groundbreaking ceremony on 9 May 2014, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers announced it is to invest US$200 million in order to triple capacity at its site in Moses Lake, Washington, USA, and make it th

Sider Arc--clarification

1 June 2014

Sider Arc SpA of Cornaredo, Italy, has asked us to clarify the details of an acquisition referred to in the May 2014 issue of Technical Textiles International (page 8).

Coating and laminating industry to reunite in Cannes, France

1 May 2014

The organisers of the International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating (TCL) have announced the dates and venue for the latest event in the longrunning series.

Start-up of superabsorbent polymer plant in China

1 May 2014

On 9 April 2014, a Sino-German joint venture between two chemical companies inaugurated two plants, one for making superabsorbent polymers and the other for making acrylic acid.

Teijin opens its product development centre in China

1 May 2014

On 18 April 2014, Teijin of Tokyo, Japan, officially began developing yarns and textiles at a new centre in China.

Low & Bonar to build Chinese factory

1 May 2014

Low & Bonar is to build a factory in China to make nonwovens for automobile components and carpet tile backings for sale in Asia, both markets the company from London, UK, describes as important a

Chinese order for hydroentanglement line for wipes

1 May 2014

Dongfang Dayuan Nonwoven-Fabric (DDN) of Beijing, China, has ordered a complete hydroentanglement line for the production of wipes.

Celanese to start making polyphenylene sulphide in China

1 May 2014

Celanese Corp has announced it will begin producing polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) at its chemical complex in Nanjing, China, before the end of 2014.

Texsus focuses on strategic expansion plan

1 May 2014

Texsus, a producer of nonwovens for the hygiene and medical markets based in Chiesina Uzzanese Pistoia, Italy, has announced its new strategic plan focused on the expansion of its European production

Start-up of third Reicofil line

1 May 2014

SAAF Advanced Fabrics has started-up its third plant in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia, which features a new six-beam (SSMMMS) Reicofil 4 spunmelt line for the medical and hygiene markets.

Collaboration on antimicrobial surface solutions

1 April 2014

Eastman Kodak and PurThread Technologies have entered a joint development agreement (JDA) to increase antimicrobial surface options for healthcare and military environments.

Latest Polymer Group investment targets filtration

1 March 2014

Polymer Group Inc (PGI) of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, is to invest about US$8 million in its plant in Waynesboro, Virginia, USA.

Polyester nonwovens price hike

1 March 2014

Unsatisfactory profit margins for polyester (PES) nonwovens for bituminous roofing applications have forced Johns Manville of Denver, Colorado, USA, to increase its prices for these products by 5%.

Sefar acquires Sider Arc to future proof yarn technology

1 March 2014

Sefar of Heiden, Switzerland, has acquired a majority stake in one of its suppliers of fine- and medium-count polyamide (PA) yarns, Sider Arc F&M Srl, which is based in Cornaredo, Italy.

Ahlstrom completes sale of Paulinia plant to Suominen

1 March 2014

High-performance fibre-based materials producer Ahlstrom has completed the sale of Ahlstrom Fabricacao de Nao-Tecidos to Suominen.

Medline undertakes direct distribution of supplies in Ireland

1 March 2014

Medline Industries has announced direct distribution availability for its entire range of European medical and surgical products in Ireland as of 1 January 2014.

Polymer Group to acquire Brazilian nonwovens manufacturer

1 March 2014

Polymer Group (PGI) is continuing its expansion by signing a definitive agreement to acquire Companhia Providencia Industria e Comercio, a Brazilian manufacturer of spunmelt nonwovens used in hygiene,

Ahlstrom announces reorganization

1 February 2014

Fibre-based materials producer Ahlstrom has revised its business area structure by dividing the Food and Medical Business Area into separate units, effective 1 January 2014.

Domtar completes purchase of Indas

1 February 2014

Canadian paper and pulp products maker Domtar has completed the purchase of privately held Spanish diaper maker Laboratorios Indas for Euro285 million.

Japanese nonwovens producers focus on Southeast Asia

1 February 2014

Japan's Shinwa is reported to have formed a joint partnership with Tokyo Medical in Indonesia.

Hartmann Group strengthens market position in Brazil

1 February 2014

The Hartmann Group has acquired Bace Comercio Internacional, a healthcare company based in Osasco, Sao Paulo, Brazil, which sells products in the fields of wound care, incontinence and patient hygiene

and in the construction of a hygiene plant in Brazil

1 February 2014

Freudenberg nonwovens of Weinheim, Germany, has commissioned a new manufacturing plant to make technical and hygiene products, to be built alongside its existing facilities in Jacarei, Brazil.

Freudenberg invests in spunlaid production in Germany, USA

1 February 2014

Freudenberg Nonwovens is investing several million euros to improve the quality of products coming off its spunlaid production lines in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and Durham, North Carolina, USA.

More change in Ahlstrom's Executive Management Team

1 February 2014

Ahlstrom of Helsinki, Finland, has announced that its Executive Vice President, Building and Energy business area, Laura Raitio has resigned.

Polymer Group announces another major acquisition

1 February 2014

Polymer Group Inc (PGI) of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest (about 71.25%) in one of its main rivals, Companhia Providencia Industria

EDANA and INDA target a consistent global approach

1 February 2014

Two major international trade associations for the nonwovens and engineered fabrics industry - one based in Brussels, Belgium, and the other in Cary, North Carolina, USA have announced they will work

Ahlstrom restructure targets medical and food-packaging markets

1 January 2014

Effective from 1 January 2014, Ahlstrom has created separate business divisions that will focus on medical and food applications.

Trends in textile patent applications

1 January 2014

A French body representing the interests of the manufacturers of textiles and flexible materials in the Rhone-Alpes region has released the results of a survey it had commissioned reviewing scientific

Johns Manville rebrands its nonwovens

1 January 2014

Johnsmanville a producer of building and speciality products with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, USA, has rebranded its nonwovens business.

Suominen buys Ahlstrom's hydroentangled nonwovens plant in Brazil

1 January 2014

Suominen Corp of Helsinki, Finland, has agreed to pay the equivalent of Euro17.5 million for Ahlstrom Fabricacao de Nao-Tecidos Ltda, a plant in Paulinia, Brazil, currently owned by Helsinki-based Ahl

Custom Nonwoven to invest in North Carolina facility

1 January 2014

Custom Nonwoven has unveiled plans to locate a new manufacturing facility in Thomasville, North Carolina, USA.

Symbion selects Medline for medical and surgical supplies

1 January 2014

Symbion Healthcare based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, an operator of ambulatory surgery centres and surgical hospitals, has selected Medline Industries as its exclusive distribution partner for medic

Kimberly-Clark looking to spin-off Health Care business

1 January 2014

Kimberly-Clark (K-C) has authorized its management to pursue a potential tax-free spin-off of the company's Health Care business.

Energizer closes acquisition of Johnson & Johnson hygiene unit

1 December 2013

Energizer Holdings has closed the acquisition of the Stayfree pad, Carefree liner and o.b.

Wellman International to expand in personal care markets

1 December 2013

Wellman International, a subsidiary of Thailand-based Indorama Ventures, has announced a Euro5-million installation as the first phase of its proposed investment plans for new technologies over the ne

Polymer Group completes acquisition of Fiberweb

1 December 2013

Polymer Group (PGI) has announced it has completed its acquisition of Fiberweb, a manufacturer of speciality nonwoven products and materials for a variety of industrial markets.

Fitesa confirms growth plan with production facility expansion

1 December 2013

Nonwovens producer Fitesa Simpsonville is expanding its existing 18 000-m2 facility in Greenville, South Carolina, USA, to increase production capacity for its spunmelt nonwoven hygiene products.

Techtextil North America, JEC Americas Composites to co-locate from 2014

1 November 2013

Three of the industry's most important exhibitions in North America are to co-locate from next year.

Polymer Group Inc to buy specialist nonwoven manufacturer Fiberweb

1 November 2013

Polymer Group Inc (PGI) of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, has offered about GBP182.5 million (around U$292.5 million) to buy the shares of Fiberweb of London, UK, in a deal that would see two of the

PurThread achieves Bluesign status

1 November 2013

PurThread's fibre production has achieved Bluesign system partner status.

PGI in agreement to buy Fiberweb

1 November 2013

Two of the world's largest nonwovens producers are likely to merge following an agreement whereby Polymer Group (PGI) will acquire the global business and assets of Fiberweb.

KCI, LifeCell and Systagenix to form single operating company

1 November 2013

Kinetic Concepts (KCI), LifeCell and Systagenix have agreed to merge their operations to form one globally diversified wound care, biologics and regenerative medicine company.

Domtar expands hygiene products facility in North Carolina

1 November 2013

Montreal, Canada-based absorbent hygiene products manufacturer Domtar plans to invest US$100 000 over the next three years in the Attends absorbent hygiene products facility in Greenville, North Carol

Ontex opens hygiene products factory in Turkey

1 November 2013

Hygiene products manufacturer Ontex has opened a US$30-million factory in Turkey.

SCA to invest in India

1 October 2013

SCA will invest about SEK150 million (US$23 million) in local production of hygiene products in south-west India. Production at SCA's own plant is planned to commence in 2015.

PGI considers takeover of Fiberweb

1 October 2013

UK-based Fiberweb says it has received a takeover proposal from US rival Polymer Group (PGI).

Derma Sciences acquires stake in Comvita to support Medihoney

1 October 2013

Medical devices and pharmaceuticals company Derma Sciences has announced a US$7.0-million strategic investment in Comvita, a natural health and beauty products company based in New Zealand, with the p

Trioplast expands US production capacities for high-tech laminates

1 October 2013

The Trioplast Group's Hygiene & Medical Division has expanded its production capacities in the USA with the completion of an advanced production line.

Nonwoven offers comfort and protection to surgical staff

1 October 2013

Ahlstrom of Helsinki, Finland, has introduced a spunbond- meltblown-spunbond (SMS) fabric for surgical gowns.

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