VILAMOURA – New startup companies are having a significant impact on the nonwovens industry, especially in the end-use market of absorbent hygiene products (AHPs) for alleviating period pains and other problems, according to Matthew Tipper, CEO of NIRI.
The work of NIRI – which has recently moved into expanded new facilities in Leeds, UK – is centred on accelerating innovation, developing commercially viable products, identifying new market opportunities and providing scientific advisory services.