Sustainable Nonwovens 29.10.15


			UK bio-plastics industry growth predicted The UK has the opportunity to develop a domestic bio-plastics industry able to generate £2 billion of gross value added to the economy, with a local production of 120,000 tonnes, considering just flexible and food-service packaging, according to a new study presented by the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) at the House of Lords. Read more

			New Suominen launch for hygiene market Nonwovens supplier Suominen has launched a new product for the global hygiene market, billed as a major step forward in fluid acquisition and management for feminine care and other absorbent hygiene applications. Read more

			Filtration slowdown for Ahlstrom High performance materials company Ahlstrom has noted a slowed demand for engine filtration materials during Q3 2014. Read more

			SCA strengthens Vinda hygiene cooperation Global hygiene and forest products company SCA, has strengthened its cooperation with Vinda International Holdings Limited (Vinda), with business integrations in South East Asia, Taiwan and South Korea into Vinda. Read more

			Lightweight engine covers from Autoneum New engine covers from Autoneum, made of Theta-FiberCell, are more than 50 percent lighter than conventional plastic covers, the company says. Read more

			NEW ISSUE: OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2015 - SUSTAINABLE NONWOVENS Heavyweights in Milan The leading manufacturers of nonwovens machinery at ITMA 2015. Bio!CAR 2015 Increasing the acceptance of natural and bio-based materials by the automotive industry. Further charges The performance-enhancing needling of nonwovens for today's battery separators. Single-use purification Nonwovens for the processing of therapeutic proteins. Smog harvesting Turning carbon dioxide into cheaper carbon fibres. Sticking to purpose The latest investment in product development by adhesives leader H.B. Fuller. And much more.... READ A PREVIOUS ISSUE OF SUSTAINABLE NONWOVENS OR SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Features
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