Nonwovens

14th May 2018

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global chemical producer, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 65.72 per cent stake in Avgol Industries 1953 Ltd., for a sum of US$ 1.62 per share. Avgol is one of the largest manufacturer of nonwovens for hygiene applications in the world, based in Israel.

10th May 2018

In 2017, North American nonwoven capacity increased to 4.96 million tonnes, an increase of 2.5 per cent (122 thousand tonnes) over 2016, according to the North American Nonwovens Supply Report published by INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry. The report is based on extensive research, producer surveys and interviews with industry...

30th Apr 2018

Suominen, a globally leading nonwovens company that manufactures roll goods for wipes, and medical and hygiene products, is celebrating its 120-year history. Juho Wiktor Suominen had established a tannery workshop in Nakkila, Finland on April 16, 1898. One of Suominen Corporation’s eight production plants continues to be located at the same site.

28th Apr 2018

Drylock Technologies, manufacturer of baby care, feminine care, and adult care services, is set to open two new European production sites for Drylock’s Magical Tubes proprietary absorbent core technology. The two new production sites, worth €200 million, will be located in Europe, with one in central Spain and the other in Hradek, Czech Republic.

26th Apr 2018

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry serving the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry in global commerce, has announced the names of the finalists of the 2018 World of Wipes (WOW) Innovation Award. The winner will be selected by the attendees of WOW 2018, which will be held from June 5 to 8, 2018, at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago, US.

19th Apr 2018

The nonwovens production in Greater Europe in 2017 has increased in volume by 4.3 per cent, according to the results of the annual nonwovens industry survey by Edana. Edana is the global association serving the nonwovens and related industries. With a comprehensive overview, the latest statistics demonstrates the nonwoven industry’s drive and...

17th Apr 2018

Avgol, a global leader in the manufacturing of nonwoven fabric solutions, is set to show its leading-edge innovations at major industry show ANEX 2018, in stand 3E-6. ANEX is an exhibition specialised in nonwoven fabrics, which will be held from June 6 to 8, 2018, in Tokyo, Japan, and has been recognised as an opportunity for industry players to meet.

5th Apr 2018

Technical Absorbents, manufacturer of Super Absorbent Fibre (SAF) and SAF-containing nonwoven fabrics, yarns, and tapes, is set to participate in ANEX, a leading nonwovens exhibition, to be held in Tokyo, from June 6 to 8, 2018, in stand 534. It is organised by the Asian Nonwoven Fabrics Association in conjunction with nonwovens associations across...

3rd Apr 2018

Germany’s leading nonwovens company and a partner of the hygiene industry, Sandler AG, is set to present new developments for transportation, filtration, construction,, and interior acoustics, at Techtextil North America, the fifteenth edition of North America’s technical textiles and nonwovens show, to be held from May 22 to 24, 2018, in US, in booth...