Sustainable Nonwovens 07.09.12

New Sulzer technology for Ingeo
PLA fibres and nonwovens with reduced shrinkage and improved dimensional stability will result from the proprietary production equipment that is currently being shipped from Sulzer Chemtech in Switzerland to the NatureWorks Ingeo

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Ahlstrom acquires Munktell
Having recently sold its Label and Processing business as part of its strategy of focusing on leadership in advanced nonwovens and performance materials, Ahlstrom has now acquired Munktell Filter AB.

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Advanced polypropylene coating
Alexium has successfully demonstrated its Reactive Surface Technology (RST) treatments for functionalising temperature-sensitive polyolefins – the key fibres for the nonwovens industry which are also employed for applications including sporting goods, ballistic protection and climbing ropes.

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Production boost for Tufco
Cutting waste and machine downtime is behind the latest investment in new equipment at Tufco Technologies in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA.

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ADVERTISE with Sustainable Nonwovens
In the second decade of the 21st Century, it’s no longer a question of just ‘business as usual’ for the global nonwovens industry. Big changes are taking place, impacting on everything from the raw materials used and the processes developed, to the role nonwovens will play in existing and future end-use products for myriad markets.

SUSTAINABLE NONWOVENS will reflect these changes, and advertising in the new web-site and printed magazine combination will ensure that your company is seen as one of the pioneers in the fast moving sector of the industry.

Call David Jagger on: +44 1977 708488 for more details.

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