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Paris, France-based developer of computer-aided design (CAD) and cutting-room systems, Lectra, has completed the purchase of its competitor, Gerber Technology of Tolland, Connecticut, USA.

Fibre Extrusion Technology (FET) Ltd has started to build a two-storey research and development (R&D) centre adjacent to its headquarters in Leeds, UK.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö has rebuilt one of its lines for the manufacture of filtration material at its plant in Binzhou, China—increasing its production capacity and enhancing its capabilities.

The US Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has passed legislation that will require federal agencies to issue long-term contracts to US manufacturers of personal protective

ELG Carbon Fibre Ltd of Coseley, UK, has divested its business for the recycling and sale of short carbon fibres to Procotex Corp SA, while the balance of the company – which primarily sells nonwov

Royal DSM of Heerlen, The Netherlands, has entered into partnerships with seven mills that will manufacture fabrics using its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), Dyneema.

A new batt-forming line has been started-up at Romatex Home Textiles (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town, South Africa, by the Andritz Group.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö plans to manufacture and sell separators based on technology from Soteria Battery Innovation Group (BIG) for lithium-ion batteries following the signing of a marketing licence agre

In response to increasing demand for its products, Fibertex Nonwovens of Aalborg, Denmark, has announced that it is investing approximately €40.4 million (DKK300 million) to increase its production

As it looks expand its operations in the polymer-processing market, Oerlikon has signed an agreement to acquire the developer of hot runner systems (which convey molten plastic into the cavities of

The Institute for Textile Technology (ITA) at RWTH Aachen University in Germany is to work with consultant, AMAC GmbH, also of Aachen, to strengthen and develop its composites-related business.

The Biden Administration has awarded a pair of contracts for the manufacture of over 17 million re-usable face masks, for use in community health centres, food pantries and soup kitchens across the

Essity of Stockholm, Sweden, has acquired the distribution rights to the woundcare technology Sorbact in Australia and New Zealand from the Australian company Bayport Brands of Mornington, Victoria

Berry Global has invested in a hydroentanglement line for the production of substrates for disinfecting wipes from such as biodegradable or recycled materials.

Four needlepunch lines capable of producing a total of 30 million metres of microfibre-based nonwovens a year have been ordered by Chongqing Double Elephant Microfiber Material Co Ltd in Chongqing

Nonwovens manufacturer Sandler of Schwarzenbach/Saale, Germany, says that it had a successful year in 2020—despite the human coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic.

Teijin Frontier Co Ltd of Osaka, Japan, has established a company in Gurugram, India, in order to grow its business in the country. Called Teijin Frontier India, the company will begin to operate o

Lines for the manufacture of meltblown fabrics and their conversion into face masks have been started-up by packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi at its site in Gronau, Germany.

A Polish producer of nonwovens plans to use a needlepunch line from Andritz Group to manufacture technical felts for furniture and geotextiles from fibres obtained from garment waste.

Fibertex Nonwovens of Aalborg, Denmark, is investing €40.4 million (DKK300 million) to increase its production capacity for nonwovens in North America.

As it looks to diversify its operations, Picanol Group has spent €45.4 million to acquire a minority stake in supplier of systems for spinning short-staple fibres, Rieter Holding AG.

Huntsman Textile Effects is to become the exclusive distributor of Sciessent's antimicrobial and odour-controlling additive and finishes following the signing of an agreement by the two companies.

Italian Manufacturer of reinforced thermoplastics, Xenia Materials, has signed a partnership agreement with Jiejiayou (Shenzhen) Material Technology Co Ltd.

Developer of systems for waterless dyeing and high-throughput digital finishing, Alchemie Technology of Cambridge, UK, has received financial backing from At One Ventures and H&M Group's invest

The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX) of Brussels, Belgium, is calling on the European Commission (EC) and the Member States of the European Union (EU) to set the conditions to e

A dyeing and finishing company that will produce up to 20 million metres of dyed and white fabric a year has been established in Lahore, Pakistan.

Gaston College is planning the construction of a centre for the research and development (R&D) of fibres at its Kimbrell Campus in Belmont, North Carolina, USA.

Developer of computer-aided design (CAD) and cutting-room systems, Lectra of Paris, France, has revealed plans to acquire its competitor Gerber Technology of Tolland, Connecticut, USA.

The Trade & Cooperation Agreement (TCA) signed in December 2020 between the European Union (EU) and the UK and, in particular, its specific rules of origin for nonwovens hase been welcomed by E

Turkish manufacturer Lotus Teknik AŞ has ordered a wetlaid/hydroentaglement (wetlace) line, for the production of biodegradable, plastic-free wet wipes, from the Andritz Group.

Romanian company Minet SA is to produce nonwovens for the hygiene market for the first time using a hydroentanglement (spunlace) line from Andritz Group. 

Johns Manville (JM) has completed the first phase of work to increase production of glass-fibre pipe insulation at its plant in Defiance, Ohio, USA.

As part of a plan to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, Lenzing is to build a 55 000-m² ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) plant in Upper Austria. 

Technical Fibre Products (TFP) Ltd has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a developer and manufacturer of electrochemical materials used in fuel cells and in the creation of hydrogen, P

US companies Microban International and Manchester Mills have expanded a partnership established initially to produce and sell antimicrobial textiles for the healthcare industry to include the hosp

Machinery builder the Vandewiele Group of Kortrijk, Belgium, has purchased the Savio Group of Pordenone, Italy. 

A non-profit initiative is being set-up with the aim of developing standards and a mature supply chain for the emerging smart-textiles industry.

The Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW) and the Textiles Services Association (TSA) are to work together to promote the benefits of re-usable gowns for use in medical setti

Following the acquisition this year of Stoll by the Karl Mayer Group⁽¹⁾, the US operations of the two companies are being consolidated. 

An initiative – Mask-Alliance Bavaria – established with the help of Sandler is to start producing FFP2 face masks, which filter at least 94% of airborne particles, following their certification by

Andritz Group is to acquire LM Industries – comprising Laroche SA and Miltec SA – through a transaction that is expected to close at the start of 2021. 

A cooperation agreement through which Andritz Group will assist Infinited Fiber Co (IFC) in the development of its technology for the recycling of cellulose-rich waste has been signed by the two co

Innovatec is using a newly commissioned meltblowing line from Oerlikon Nonwoven to produce polypropylene (PP) filter media for use in face masks. 

Sandler of Schwarzenbach/Saale, Germany, has welcomed a number of new partners to an initiative it has helped to set-up for the production of face masks.  

A surgical face mask developed by HanesBrands in partnership with North Carolina State University (NCSU), the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill and UNC Health has been authorised by

Hollingsworth & Vose (H&V) of East Walpole, Massachusetts USA, is to increase its capacity to produce its Technostat electret filtration media. 

Oerlikon subsidiary Teknoweb Materials is to market and sell innovative technology for the production of wipes developed by Procter & Gamble (P&G), following the signing of an exclusive glo

Seven chemical companies have formed an alliance with the aim of reducing the impact that the textile and leather industries have on the environment. 

Berry Global Group Inc is investing in an RF5 line from Reifenhäuser Reicofil for the production of surgical drapes and gowns in Asia. 

Sandler has donated a professorship worth €600 000 to Hof University of Applied Science’s Nonwoven Development Center (VEZ) in Münchberg, Germany.