Demand sensing at Unilever

Unilever has now implemented Terra Technology’s demand sensing and multi-enterprise inventory optimisation solutions across Europe. These are improving forecast accuracy and helping to create a more agile and efficient supply chain. 

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New RKW company at IDEA

At the forthcoming Idea 2013 in Miami, RKW will be showcasing the products of the latest member of its expanding global family of companies, RKW Danafilms.The acquisition of Danafilms now allows RKW to offer its extremely successful range of Hyfol films to the US hygiene and medical markets.

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 Autoneum invests in ‘the new frontier’

Thermal and acoustic nonwovens insulation specialist Autoneum is to open a new plant in Russia, in response to the current booming market there.

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Full integration at Suominen

Following the acquisition of Ahlstrom’s Home and Personal business at the end of 2011, Suominen has recorded net sales of €454.9 million for 2012, compared to €213.4 million in the previous year.

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136 page Sustainable Cotton Guide

The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available. Published by MCL Global, producers of Sustainable Nonwovens, Ecotextile News and Knitting Trade Journal, the 136 page booklet covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents.

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ADVERTISE with Sustainable Nonwovens

It’s no longer a case of  ‘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.

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Jumbo line at Lenzing

Lenzing is now constructing a jumbo Tencel production line at its plant in Lenzing, Austria, which will go into operation in 2014. An investment of €130 million and a 24 month construction time frame have been planned for the plant, which will have an annual capacity of 64,000 tonnes. 

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 Crumbwool – a superior underlay

Wools of New Zealand (WONZ) has worked alongside the UK’s Anglo Recycling to create Crumbwool – a high performance 100% recycled carpet underlay, manufactured from needlepunched fibres from carpet production offcuts with recycled tyres added as a rubber crumb. 

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 Airlaid advances at Glatfelter

Glatfelter Advanced Airlaid Materials ended 2012 on a high, registering a 30.4% increase in operating profit in the three months to December and a 34% increase for the year overall.

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Ontex acquires Serenity brand 

Ontex, Europe’s leading manufacturer of private-label hygienic disposable products, is to acquire Artsana Sud SpA, the manufacturer and distributor of Serenity incontinence products in Italy, from Artsana Group.

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136 page Sustainable Cotton Guide

The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available. Published by MCL Global, producers of Sustainable Nonwovens, Ecotextile News and Knitting Trade Journal, the 136 page booklet covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents.

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ADVERTISE with Sustainable Nonwovens

It’s no longer a case of  ‘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.
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 Pegas powers up in Egypt

Pegas Nonwovens reports that erection of its new spunmelt line in Egypt has been completed and the plant has been connected to the power grid. Work has now begun on the initial commissioning for functions to be tested and fine tuned.

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Waste as feedstock growing

With bioplastics production already forecast to rise to 5.8 million tons by 2015,  a new report suggests that growing demand for biofuels will quickly place great stress on feedstocks.

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 Bio-partner for Invista

Lycra brand owner Invista is teaming up with Seattle-based biotechnology company Arzeda to develop bio-derived processes, initially seeking a butadiene replacement for nylon production.

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 PET recycling in Uzbekistan

As part of its Green Packaging Initiative, organic food supplier Ja! Natürlich is introducing 100% biodegradable vegetable nets made from 100% Lenzing Modal Color.

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136 page Sustainable Cotton Guide

The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, is now available. Published by MCL Global, producers of Sustainable Nonwovens, Ecotextile News and Knitting Trade Journal, the 136 page booklet covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents.

Read More

ADVERTISE with Sustainable Nonwovens

It’s no longer a case of  ‘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.
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details