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Dornbirn 2014: Nonwovens now dominate
Sustainability is driving the agenda when it comes to advanced research and development in Europe, writes Sustainable Nonwovens managing editor Adrian Wilson.
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Focus on high performance
Following on from the highly successful first Conference on Nonwovens for High-performance Applications, NHPA 2015 will take place from March 4-5 2015, again in Cannes, France.
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A new spring in your step
Springuru Ltd. is a London-based start-up company currently doing extremely well on Kickstarter with its distinctive new footwear which is based on the pocket spring technology of mattress maker Harrison Spinks.
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China’s leading nonwoven companies
The China Nonwovens and Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA) has published a list of the top nonwovens manufacturers in China and those companies who have achieved the highest growth between 2012 and 2013.
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Arkema looks to buy Bostik
French chemicals major Arkema is seeking to acquire Bostik to further strengthen its position in speciality chemicals and to continue developing its High Performance Materials business, which would account for 42% of its total sales if the deal goes ahead.
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NEXT ISSUE: SEPTEMBER 2014
Sweeping change: Is China really surging ahead in the areas of both innovation and sustainable development? Flushable wipes: Strong enough to do their job but weak enough to disperse in water? Carbon fibre leader: The ongoing repercussions of BMW’s ambitious i Series programme. Closed loop care: Big opportunities for manufacturers of renewable nonwovens for hospitals and institutions. Electrospun SAPs: BASF reports a high surface area and improved fluid absorption and retention properties with a new technique for making SAP nanofibres. Cradle-to-gate LCA study on a new spunbond and pulp technology.
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