Green light for Lenzing €300m for nonwovens shift
Capital increase will support Lenzing’s plan to expand nonwovens while consolidating its European textile-fibre manufacturing footprint
INDA unveils filtration conference programme
INDA and AFS release programme for Advances in Filtration Technical Conference to be held at FiltXPO in October
Fresh investment for Rael’s organic cotton expansion
Private equity firm TowerBrook Capital partners with period-care brand Rael, supporting international growth across its organic-cotton feminine hygiene portfolio
Biodegradable wash mitt for patient care
Mitt uses a three-layer composite consisting primarily of cellulose and nonwoven polypropylene fabric
Nobel Hygiene plans IPO amid capacity expansion
AHP manufacturer has issued IPO documents as it plans a new adult-diaper line and an expanded manufacturing and warehousing site
Essity swoops for Brazil feminine care business
The $284 million deal includes the Carefree, Sempre Livre and o.b. brands for sanitary pads, liners and tampons, as well
Crest Group acquires ultrasonic specialist Dukane
The deal brings Dukane’s nonwovens bonding and cutting capabilities into Crest Group’s global cleaning and welding equipment platform
Braskem Idesa seeks Chapter 11 restructuring
Biopolymer specialist aims to reduce debt while maintaining normal operations and supply commitments
Airlaid nonwovens target fresh food moisture control
Magnera is highlighting application-specific airlaid substrates for controlling moisture in fresh food packaging
Nonwovens in the spotlight at EDANA’s OUTLOOK
The nonwovens sector converges in Portugal this September to address regulatory pressure, shifting supply chains, and circularity
