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EDANA’s MENA Nonwovens Conference scheduled for Jan 24-25 in Dubai

11th Dec 2023

EDANA's MENA Nonwovens Conference is a key event for nonwovens professionals in the Middle East and North Africa. It focuses on the region's economic growth, demographic shifts, and their impact on the nonwovens industry. The conference will feature expert speakers, a tabletop exhibition, and discussions on market trends, materials, and...

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Non-flushable wet wipes not main cause of sewer blockages in UK: EDANA

18th Oct 2023

Non-flushable wet wipes are found in sewer blockages, but they are not the primary cause of them, EDANA, an association of the non-wovens and related industries, has said reacting to a consultation published by the UK government on a proposal to ban plastic in some wet wipes. The primary cause is fats, oil and grease being incorrectly poured down the ...

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INDA & EDANA unite for first QAP in US for hygiene products

4th Aug 2023

INDA and EDANA, the leading nonwovens trade associations, have collaborated to establish the Quality and Audit Programme (QAP) in the US. It aims to enhance support for the North American absorbent hygiene products and wet wipes industries by streamlining audit processes. QAP intends to become the global quality standard, ensuring high-quality...

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European nonwovens’ production higher than pre-COVID: EDANA

6th Apr 2023

Nonwovens’ production in Greater Europe has returned to pre-pandemic levels despite the challenges posed by the economic and energy crisis and the ongoing war in Europe. It's also positive to note that there has been steady growth in this industry, with a 3.3 per cent increase in volume and a 9.1 per cent increase in surface area compared to data from ...

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Filtrex 2022 in Germany addresses filtration testing, standardisation

15th Nov 2022

Around 100 filtration media professionals gathered in Berlin, Germany last week for Filtrex 2022, a two-day conference on topics relating to filtration. The programme at Filtrex 2022 addressed issues from sustainability to testing and standardisation, as well as providing inspiring insights on future trends in the health and the automotive industries.

EDANA general manager Murat Dogru opens Outlook 2022. Pic: EDANA
Outlook 2022 in Malta addresses concerns in nonwoven value chain

1st Nov 2022

Outlook 2022, held from October 19-21, 2022, in Malta, featured 33 high-level speakers presenting on a broad range of topics including the ongoing energy crisis, market data, the latest technological advancements in recycling, sustainable fibres, and the European Union Green Deal. The event had gathered 464 delegates from 199 companies and 37 countries.

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Swiss nonwoven fair Index23 to encourage innovation through challenges

18th Oct 2022

Index23, the world’s largest nonwovens exhibition, will be returning to Geneva, Switzerland, from April 18-23, 2023. In this crucial moment for the industry, the participation in the leading event will allow businesses and customers to sustain an updated network, staying ahead on both business opportunities and new developments, thus encouraging...

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EDANA elects new board for 2022-23

5th Jul 2022

EDANA, the leading association serving nonwovens and related industries, has elected six new governors and a new team of officers for 2022-23. Mikael Staal Axelsen (Fibertex Personal Care) remains as chair, supported by new vice-chairs Omar Hoek (SWM International, Luxembourg) and Jörg Ortmeier (TWE, Germany) and Treasurer Giorgio Mantovani (Corman,...

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Belgium’s EDANA celebrates 50th anniversary this year

12th May 2022

EDANA celebrated its 50th anniversary as the voice of the nonwovens industry with a major event in Brussels recently, the get-together was attended by over 280 EDANA members, policy makers and other stakeholders. The event was an opportunity to honour EDANA’s history of collaboration with its members and highlight how the industry has evolved.

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VTT Research Centre to host Nonwovens Innovation Academy in Finland

13th Apr 2022

VTT Research Centre will be hosting the 2022 Nonwovens Innovation Academy (NIA) in Jyvaskyla, Finland from May 11-12, 2022. The NIA will bring together academics, students, scientists and industry experts to encourage the sharing of knowledge, research and developments that will support the innovation and growth in the nonwovens industry.

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