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8th May 2024

Teijin Automotive Technologies inaugurated a new topcoat and assembly facility in Indiana, enhancing capabilities for manufacturing the Ford Bronco 4-Door modular painted roof. With an investment exceeding $100 million, the facility, located in the Riverfork West industrial centre, will initially employ 110 people and eventually expand to around 200.

6th May 2024

At Techtextil, Dilo, TEMAFA, and Spinnbau showcased innovations at booth B81 in hall 12, alongside Groz-Beckert and peers. DiloGroup's Eberbach headquarters hosted over 80 visitors for machine demonstrations and presentations. The event highlighted advancements in textile technology and provided insights into Dilo's latest machine and line...

4th May 2024

Suominen reinforces its sustainable nonwovens leadership in the Americas with a €10 million investment to upgrade a production line in Bethune, South Carolina, US. Aligned with the company's strategy, the enhancement aims to meet growing demand for eco-friendly products while improving operational performance in safety, quality, and productivity.

3rd May 2024

Hospeco Brands Group (HBG) has completed integrating Ontario-based Innocore as of May 1, 2024, continuing operations under the HBG name. Combining Innocore's wipes expertise with HBG's product range strengthens service in Canadian markets. Former Innocore management now leads HBG's Canadian business, ensuring uninterrupted support for customers.

3rd May 2024

Schouw & Co has experienced a strong start to 2024, with the earnings of first quarter (Q1) reaching DKK 625 million ($93.82 million), notably driven by BioMar's exceptional performance, yielding DKK 270 million ($38.85 million) in EBITDA. With a positive outlook, the Denmark-headquartered company anticipates sustained growth amidst market volatility.

3rd May 2024

Italian researchers, with EU funding, are using web-like structure of mushroom’s root system—the mycelium—as an alternative to synthetic fibres. The project called MY-FI at Mogu is developing non-woven fabrics made of mycelium fibres. The MY-FI mycelium needs very little soil, water or chemicals, giving it greener credentials than even natural...

2nd May 2024

Carefree expands its product range to include pads, providing comprehensive feminine care solutions. It features Veocel Lyocell fibres with Dry Technology for enhanced comfort and absorbency. This launch complements Carefree's existing liners, offering a complete feminine care system. The pads and liners regimen addresses multi-fluid and odour...

2nd May 2024

Kimberly-Clark Professional's 2024 Greenovation Awards recognise 56 companies for sustainability leadership, diverting 419,689 pounds of PPE from landfills through The RightCycle Programme. Since 2011, it has diverted over 5.5 million pounds of waste. Customers commend the programme's effectiveness, highlighting its role in achieving sustainability ...

1st May 2024

Ahlstrom refines strategy, streamlines divisions into filtration, life sciences, food packaging, protective materials. Enhanced capabilities address global trends: clean air, water, sustainable packaging, electrification. It strengthens Ahlstrom's position in the market, enabling it to better serve customers' needs and contribute to a more...