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19th Apr 2024

HIGHTEX 2024, a premier exhibition in Turkiye, will unite global leaders in technical textiles and nonwovens with buyers from June 4-8, 2024. Anticipated record attendance highlights sector growth and innovation focus. The event will showcase latest products across diverse industries, fostering collaboration, networking, and trend exploration.

19th Apr 2024

Berry Global Group and Glatfelter Corporation have achieved a regulatory milestone for their proposed merger involving Berry's health, hygiene, and specialties segment with Glatfelter, including its nonwovens and films business. The transaction will create a prominent publicly-traded specialty materials company through a Reverse Morris Trust...

18th Apr 2024

Metsa Group partners with Andritz to explore the commercial viability of producing Kuura textile fibre from Finnish wood. The collaboration aims to develop pulp pre-treatment methods, integrate fibre production into bioproduct mills, and automate Kuura production. The Kuura concept aligns with Metsa's strategy for renewable energy and closed cycles.

18th Apr 2024

Rick Toll joins Davlyn Group as director of operations, Norfab-Amatex, bringing extensive textile industry experience from roles at SSM Industries and various plant management positions. With expertise in safety, military, aerospace, and medical textiles, Toll aims to enhance Norfab-Amatex's operational efficiency and innovation in thermal protection.

18th Apr 2024

Covestro will display innovative textile solutions at Techtextil. Highlights will include sustainable raw materials, vegan coatings, and biobased leather alternatives. Their Desmomelt U range enhances shoe production efficiency, while Platilon and Dureflex films boost performance in sportswear. The showcase aims to foster a more sustainable...

17th Apr 2024

Andritz will showcase its nonwovens and textile solutions at ANEX in Taipei, emphasising hygiene, wipes, and durable applications. Highlights include a bio-based diaper concept and a recycling process for absorbent hygiene products. Spunjet technology offers soft, bulky spunlaid nonwovens, while the neXline wetlace aXcess line caters to the Asian...

16th Apr 2024

Price Hanna Consultants has released a report on spunbonded polyester nonwovens, detailing global and regional capacities, demand, costs, and profitability from 2024 to 2029. Major regions include Greater Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and China. Coarse denier fibre dominates, while fine denier serves specialty uses like filtration.

16th Apr 2024

Teijin Aramid has earned the EcoVadis Gold rating, placing it among the top 5 per cent of companies worldwide in sustainability. The company's efforts in reducing emissions, recycling aramid fibre, and upholding strict labour standards have been recognised. Moving forward, Teijin Aramid plans significant investments in sustainable production.

15th Apr 2024

Glatfelter Corporation has announced key leadership appointments for the anticipated merger with Berry Global's HHNF business. Curt Begle will be CEO, Kevin M Fogarty non-executive chair, Jim Till CFO, and Tarun Manroa COO of the new company. Ramesh Shettigar and Boris Illetschko will continue in their roles until the merger's completion.