RISE recognition for Ecovative
The 2nd annual Durable Product Award was claimed by Ecovative Design at the RISE conference held by US nonwovens body INDA in Baltimore, Maryland, from October 23-25.

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FR advance with Ultem
At the recent Aircraft Interiors Show, in Pittsfield, MA, USA, Sabic Innovative Plastics and National Nonwovens showcased the jointly-developed Ultra-Protechtor fire blocker brand.

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Saving time and waste with Smart-Fold
Kimberly-Clark’s new Kimguard Smart-Fold Sterilization Wrap is billed as being up to 64% more durable than leading competitors, translating into a significant reduction in the operating room trays that are returned for reprocessing.

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EC endorsement for bioplastics
Bioplastics production capacity is currently showing its highest growth in South America and Asia, but this could be about to change following a new European Commission communication which recognises biobased products as a leading market for triggering sustainable growth and job creation.

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Freedom from Henkel and Nordson
Henkel and Nordson Corporation have formed an alliance bringing together their respective technoogies for the global packaging industry.

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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.

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Li-ion bulk production at Japan Vilene
Japan Vilene is currently building a bulk production line for lithium ion battery separators with an anticipated annual capacity of 30 million square metres, once in full production by 2014.

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Making a greener splash
Viledon Hydrotexx ECO is a new filtration media made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyester nonwovens being introduced in North America by Freudenberg Filtration Technologies.

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Sales boost at Biome
Biome Technologies achieved revenues of £15.3 million in the nine months to the end of September 2011, reflecting, among other things, a 110% increase in bioplastic sales made by UK-based Biome Bioplastics.

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Bioplastic packaging launched
During 2011, Melbourne, Australia-based Stellar Films has introduced a new range of sustainable films for nonwoven-based disposables employing patented Biohybrid technology from Cardia Biotechnology.

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New blends for Biolace
Suominen reports that its state-of-the-art liquid compounding facility is developing new blends of environmentally friendly ingredients to make the most of Biolace nonwovens and the new concepts being developed around them.

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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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Emphasis on product stewardship
EDANA has this week been representing its member companies at a joint meeting of the China-Japan Hygiene Entrepreneurs to urge increased cooperation and trade in nonwovens and related products.

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New separators for electric cars
As a major supplier to the automotive industry in the electromobility field, Freudenberg reports considerable progress in the development of separators for lithium ion batteries.

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The Metria at Medica
Among the latest product introductions for potential combination with nonwovens in medical disposables is the Metria wearable sensor from Avery Dennison.

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Fibertex reports automotive downturn
The automotive industry – to which nonwovens for weight reduction are becoming increasingly important – did not perform as well as anticipated in the third quarter of 2011, and things are not expected to improve for the rest of this year, reports Fibertex Nonwovens.

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PEFC-certified fibres for nonwovens
Lenzing has received the first Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Award. It was presented to the company’s director of wood purchasing during the 2011 Austrian Timber Talks this month, as the International Year of the Forest draws to a close.

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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.

More info here