Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
Sustainable fashion: ANDRITZ tearing line starts up at Pacific Jeans, Bangladesh
International technology group ANDRITZ has supplied and commissioned a reXline tearing system for Pacific Jeans in Chattogram, Bangladesh. This system marks a significant step forward in the recycling of post-industrial textile waste for sustainable clothing production.
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Lifetime awards at IDEA®25 and FiltXPO™ 2025
Cary, NC, May 12, 2025 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is pleased to announce that Behnam Pourdeyhimi, PhD, Executive Director, The Nonwovens Institute, and Lynda Kelly, SVP, Americas & Business Development, Suominen Corporation (retired) received the IDEA® Lifetime Achievement Award and the INDA Lifetime Service Award respectively last week at IDEA®25 and FiltXPO™ 2025. The Awards were presented before a crowd of well-wishers, colleagues, and friends cheering them on.
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International technology group ANDRITZ has successfully started up a complete neXline spunlace line for International Paper LLC Uzbek at its plant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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Dilo Systems GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer specializing in complete nonwoven lines, and Kansan Group, a Turkish manufacturer specializing in nonwoven converting lines, end-of-line solutions, and Wetlaid Nonwoven machinery, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to supply custom nonwoven lines.
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Ahlstrom introduces Optipad™
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, launches Ahlstrom Optipad™, a new high-performance filter pad, designed for hot cooking oil filtration. It’s a cutting-edge solution that brings together innovation, sustainability, and simplicity, extending oil lifetime up to 50% and enhancing ease of use.
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Last chance to join EDANA’s Innovation Forum
The countdown is on! With just 4 weeks to go, the EDANA Innovation Forum 2025 is nearly at capacity, and this is your final chance to join the most forward-thinking event in the nonwovens calendar.
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International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Turkish yarn manufacturer Göliplik ?eremet Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.?. to deliver a complete WetlaceTM line to produce nonwovens for sustainable, flushable wipes.
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The Board of Directors of INDA and EDANA met this week to continue progress toward a vision of broad collaboration for the benefit of the industry detailed in a Letter of Intent signed by both organizations in September 2024.
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Magnera reports Q2 results, adjusts full-year outlook
Specialty materials company Magnera (NYSE: MAGN) has reported its second quarter fiscal 2025 results, showing a significant increase in net sales driven by its recent merger with Glatfelter, while slightly lowering its full-year comparable adjusted EBITDA guidance.
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Suominen publishes figures and launches a cost saving programme
Suominen Corporation has published its interim results for Q1 2025, showing increased net sales but continued margin pressure. In response, the company is launching a cost-saving programme targeting EUR 10 million in structural reductions over the next 24 months.
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Lightweight material for a difficult task
In view of the many different conflict situations worldwide, the need for personal protective equipment for security forces is increasing.
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ANDRITZ at IDEA 2025: Innovations and highlights in nonwoven technology
ANDRITZ is set to present advanced process solutions at IDEA in Miami, USA, from April 29 to May 1, 2025 (booth 4216), addressing the growing market demand across various nonwoven and textile sectors. At IDEA, a special focus will be on technologies for sustainable nonwoven applications, particularly in the areas of wipes and hygiene, Dry Molded Fiber technology as well as innovations in durable nonwovens and life cycle service.
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Freudenberg PM unveils versatile innovative fine denier spunbond nonwovens for applications in construction, filtration and coating
The unique fine filament nonwoven technology from Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) is made from a wide variety of polymers and blends using mono or bico fibers. The high flexibility and broad customization options provide benefits in a wide range of markets and applications – from roofing membranes to liquid filtration, as well as specific applications such as dehumidification products and artificial turf.
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ANDRITZ to supply three spunlace lines to Alear Silk Road New Materials, China
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from the Chinese nonwovens company Alear Silk Road New Materials Co., Ltd. to deliver three complete neXline aXcess spunlace crosslapped lines for the production of nonwovens.
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