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• Winners in Six Categories to be Announced at IDEA® 2022 in Miami Beach

Online voting for the IDEA® Achievement Awards representing the “best of the best” innovations in the global nonwovens and engineered fabrics industry in six categories will open on Feb. 28.

Industry professionals will have the opportunity to vote for the winners from the finalists and see award-winning achievements in person at IDEA® 2022, the World’s Preeminent Event for Nonwovens & Engineered Fabrics, March 28-31, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Presented by INDA, in partnership with Nonwovens Industry magazine, the awards recognize the leading introductions in equipment, raw materials, short-life, long-life and nonwovens products, and sustainability. To vote on the Nonwovens Industry website, visit: https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/idea-reg-achievement-awards

In addition, INDA will unveil the IDEA® 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree and Nonwovens Industry will announce the IDEA® Entrepreneur Achievement Award recipient at the event.  

All of the winners will be announced on March 30 at a ceremony at IDEA® from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. moderated by Dave Rousse, President, INDA and Karen, McIntyre, Editor, Nonwovens Industry.

The INDA Technical Advisory Board, consisting of technical professionals from member companies, has narrowed the competition from more than 100 online nominations to the following 18 finalists selected for their leading innovations since the last IDEA show in 2019.

The industry will have the chance to select their top choices from the three finalists in each of the following six categories through the online voting process:

IDEA® Equipment Achievement Award

• ESC-8 – Curt G. Joa, Inc.
  Imagine endless combinations of insert and chassis designs for adult incontinence production at the push of a button. With patent-pending ESC-8™ Electronic Size Change Technology, JOA has addressed the need for automated product size change. The release of this industry-leading, first-of-a-kind technology gives customers the flexibility to configure endless insert and chassis combinations while maintaining higher production speeds and minimizing raw material usage. The ESC-8™ can be integrated into new and existing machines.
   
• Elastic Thread Anchoring (ETA) Sonotrode – Herrmann Ultrasonics Inc.
  Elastics are an integral component to many hygiene products. Imagine a diaper or incontinence product that is reliable, adhesive-free and extremely soft. Herrmann Ultrasonics Elastic Thread Anchoring (ETA) Sonotrode technology provides just that, in an industry first, easy-to-use closed-loop feedback manufacturing solution. The fixation of the elastic threads is accomplished with ultrasonic energy that offers a wide process window, without the need for tool changeovers, at processing speeds above 2,000 ft./min.
   
• Doffer Airlay Card – Technoplants SRL
  With airlaying suction and a doffing system like traditional roller cards, the Doffer Airlay Card makes it possible to produce carded webs with doffer in thicknesses from 10 to 1.500 gsm. With top and bottom suction, it can produce a partly carded and partly airlaid web. This card can comb, separate and make parallel all types of natural, synthetic and regenerated fibers for applications including hygiene, filtration, medical and gradient acquisition distribution layer (ADL).

IDEA® Raw Material Achievement Award

• sero™ premium hemp fiber – Bast Fibre Technologies Inc.
  sero™ 100 percent premium hemp fibers are the result of years of the company’s top-to-bottom supply chain experience. BFT’s proprietary processing technology is employed to carefully clean, individualize, and soften bast fibers that meet stringent nonwoven technical standards and are plastic-free, tree-free, and compostable. sero™ fibers are a plug-and-play replacement for plastic fibers that run seamlessly on major nonwoven platforms without compromising production speeds, efficiency, or uniformity.
   
• ODOGard – Rem Brands, Inc.
  Rem Brands, Inc.’s patented ODOGard® technology is a revolutionary advancement in odor elimination. This next-generation odor elimination mechanism works by covalent molecular bonding to malodors. Malodors are permanently attached to the ODOGard® molecule, changing them into non-odorous molecules forever. ODOGard® can be impregnated into pulp fluff and other kinds of media. Whether  malodors come from the air or from hygiene products, ODOGard® has it covered.
   
• SharoWIPES™ – Sharon Laboratories
  SharoWIPES™ by Sharon Laboratories, Israel, is a technological breakthrough from in-depth scientific research addressing industry needs for more “clean label, non-irritating, eco-friendly” consumer wet wipes. With their unique anti-biofilm mechanism, SharoWIPES™ offer dual protection from microbial contamination of both the wet wipe formula, as well as the non-woven fabric. SharoWIPES™ preservation systems deliver broad-spectrum protection at low levels contributing to wet wipe brand equity with free from, microbiome friendly, vegan and biodegradable claims.
   

IDEA® Short-Life Product Achievement Award

• MDP™ – Dermasteel, Ltd.
  MDP™ presents a breakthrough approach to restoring the quality of life for men experiencing bladder leakage. MDP™ is a revolutionary nonwoven product for men coping with light urinary incontinence that is invisibly discreet, effective, comfortable, and reliable. It features Body ID Technology™ for customized adjustment, variable elasticity strapping, self-reflexive side panels for unimpeded breathability, form-fitting to the unique characteristics of each man’s anatomy, and the smallest carbon footprint of any comparable male incontinence option.
   
• Organic 2.0 – Ellepot A/S
  In young plant propagation, plastic products are used in large quantities. Ellepot’s new paper is a game-changer supporting plastic exit strategies. During six years in development, Ellepot and Ahlstrom-Munksjö partnered with OrganoClick, the developer of special binders using organocatalysis, a field of chemistry awarded the Nobel Prize in 2021. The product is approved for organic crops in Germany, the UK, Denmark, The Netherlands, Sweden and Canada and certified okay home compostable and biodegradable in soil.
   
• LifeSavers Wipes – LifeSavers LLC
  LifeSavers Wipes are personal hygiene wipes that change color if they detect abnormal health indicators in the urine. The launch product is a diabetic wipe, which will change color if there are abnormal levels of glucose in the urine. The wipes are therefore triple purposed as they assist with personal hygiene after urinating, act as an early warning system, and serve as an instant glucose monitor. UTI and kidney disease wipes are next in line.
   

IDEA® Long-Life Product Achievement Award

• Canopy Hero Pro – Canopy
  Today’s reusable respirators are uncomfortable, limit communication, and can lose effectiveness after cleaning. Disposable options pose similar issues and generate waste. Canopy® has created a next-generation, reusable respirator for healthcare workers that’s comfortable, easy to clean, exceeds federal safety standards, has a transparent front to allow for improved communication, costs less than disposables, and can help save 7,200 tons of waste daily. Its patented, transparent, fully mechanical filter helps protect those who protect us.
   
• Long-Life Cellulose-based Nonwovens for Higher Performance in Reusable Baby Diapers – Kelheim Fibres GmbH and Sumo Diapers
  Innovation exemplified: the trend-setting Sumo Baby Cloth Diaper shows how needle-punched/thermobonded nonwovens find their way into reusable diapers, thanks to Kelheim Fibres’ specialty viscose fibers with adjusted cross-sections (trilobal and hollow). This technology pushes liquid management capabilities and the absorbency of washable hygiene products to new levels, creating a unique duality of high-performance and high-sustainability credentials, and opening up new fields of application.
   
• Nanofiber Cabin Air Filter – MANN + HUMMEL GmbH
  MANN+HUMMEL has developed a hybrid media by combining electret-based spunbond and a pure mechanical filtration layer of ultrafine polymer fibers. The result: an outstanding separation of PM1 particles up to 95 percent, according to DIN EN ISO 16890. This technology enables stable filtration performance and long-term efficiency over the whole filter lifetime. The nanofiber layer can be combined with any cabin air filter media of the MANN+HUMMEL range, improving air quality in a vehicle’s cabin significantly.
   

IDEA® Sustainability Advancement Award

• Pureflow8 – In Flight Material Separator – Diaper Recycling Technology Pte. Ltd.
  New bolt-on additions to the company’s Generation 8 recycling platform guarantee increased performance in terms of material purity and work efficiency. While recovering up to 87 percent of diaper waste raw material’s financial investment, DRT pushes the boundaries further to meet sustainability targets and include active pulp scanning, fluidizing SAP re-gen technology, and gravimetric pulp refeed processes. DRT recognizes its teams and suppliers who have worked tremendously hard to complete this major milestone.
   
• Fitesa® 100 Percent BioBased Bico – Fitesa
  Fitesa® S Bico 100 percent BioBased PE/PLA is a technically sophisticated plant-sourced nonwoven that has been successfully applied in innovative baby diapers as topsheet, backsheet, and front ear components to deliver classic spunbond strength with good abrasion resistance and converting performance. It is responsibly sourced, PE soft, and sustainable, leaving a negative carbon footprint by reducing environmental CO2. It represents the next generation of hygienic nonwovens designed to make work easier and life better.
   
• Fiber-based Screw Caps – Glatfelter Corp. and Blue Ocean Closures
  Finally, an alternative to metal and plastic screw caps! Blue Ocean Closures partnered with Glatfelter and ALPLA to accelerate and produce sustainable and environmentally-friendly packaging solutions. The companies optimized their use of renewable and recyclable wood fibers and airlaid materials by creating paper-based screw caps that are durable, strong, and water-resistant. The method of proprietary vacuum press forming allows for low production cost and high scalability.
   

IDEA® Nonwoven Product Achievement Award

• Sontara® Silk – Glatfelter Corp.
  Sontara® Silk perfectly fits facial contour, is luxurious on the skin, and has a minimal environmental impact. When infused with lotion, these masks have enhanced elasticity, conform closely to the skin, and have excellent adhesion. Sontara® Silk has superior translucency and ensures even penetration of active ingredients onto the skin. Sontara® Silk fabric is manufactured with premium fibers derived from natural raw material. These sustainable materials allow the product to be biodegradable and compostable.
   
• HYDRASPUN® Aquaflo – Sustainable Nonwoven Substrates – Suominen Corporation
  Suominen’s latest moist tissue product, HYDRASPUN® Aquaflo achieves dry tissue dispersibility through a proprietary blend of 100 percent sustainable cellulosic materials, minimizing environmental impact. This flushable nonwoven has a premium hand feel for a luxurious consumer experience. In addition, it passes dispersibility standards set by INDA (GD4) and the International Water Services Flushability Group (IWSFG.) HYDRASPUN® Aquaflo is produced in Europe and North America and represents multi-year development and market insights to deliver a personal care product ideal for today’s consumer.
   
• LS SAF™ Nonwoven Fabrics –Technical Absorbents
  Technical Absorbents developed a new grade of Low Shrink (LS) superabsorbent fiber (SAFTM) for use within a new range of nonwovens that are more resistant to shrinkage. The new LS SAFTM fiber and resulting fabrics were developed in response to demand from the medical industry for a superabsorbent nonwoven suitable for use in advanced wound pad dressings. The new fiber was engineered to be capable of withstanding the moisture used in the EtO sterilization process.

Moving forward after this year, the IDEA® Achievement Award will be presented every two years under the new cycle announced for the event with the subsequent IDEA® taking place April 23-25, 2024.

Flocus ™, the trademark for kapok fibers, offers a range of kapok textile materials such as fibers, yarns, textiles and nonwovens. The company presents the most performing and zero carbon footprint solutions based on Flocus™ kapok available for the leather goods industry, a sector that is making an important transition to sustainability in terms of processing and raw materials.

As for nonwoven, some of their most used products in the world of leatherware are:

• Maliwatt - 50% Kapok, 50% PLA (based on corn), a 100% biodegradable non-woven which can be used in the shoe sole. Maliwatt can be thermopressed/heat press and turned into a paper/cardboard type and lightweight structure. It is the perfect material for sneakers, casual and active shoes thanks to its quick dry, antibacterial, hydrophobic, hypoallergenic, Insulation properties. Other frequent applications are in the field of automotive, construction and car panels, sound absorption and acoustics panels and geo textiles.
• HDE /Hydroentanglement - 50% Kapok, 50% Organic cotton. It is a 100% natural and biodegradable material that can be used in the shoe production as a sole, intersole or as a padding for shoes and bags. Thanks to its termoregulating, lightweight, hypoallergenic, thermoconductivity, insulation, soft touch, hydrophobic, anti-moth anti mite properties, it is used for a large range of applications. It is popular in the apparel world as a cruelty free filling for winter jackets, replacing duck down, and in the home industry ad a stuffing for mattresses, duvets, furniture, sleeping bags.

The offer for the leather goods industry includes also Flocus™ kapok-based fabrics in different blends and weights: linings, coatings, fabric inserts, accessories, components rich in performance and style. For example, kapok and organic cotton with GOTS certification, kapok with Tencel and recycled polyester (Repreve), kapok with linen, organic cotton and a small percentage of Spandex.

These materials were presented at the September 2021 edition of Lineapelle in the exhibition "A New point of materials", dedicated to eco-responsible innovations in terms of technologies, applications, materials and machines.

Baldwin Technology Company Inc. has forged a new partnership with Blutec S.A. de C.V., which now represents Baldwin’s full range of innovative spray systems and corona/plasma treaters for wovens, knits and nonwovens in Mexico.

Blutec is a leading agency in the textile sector, representing many of the most reputable textile machinery manufacturers worldwide. Present in the Mexican market for more than 25 years, Blutec is committed to collaborating with companies on the forefront of textile manufacturing technology, including Brückner, Mahlo, EFI Reggiani, Ferraro and, now, Baldwin.

Baldwin’s precision spray systems for finishing and remoistening use non-contact spray technology to provide optimal controlled coverage of the exact amount of liquids needed to achieve the specific characteristics of the fabric—saving customers time, money and valuable resources. Because only the required amounts of water and chemicals are applied, water consumption can be reduced by up to 50%, contributing to considerably improved productivity in the finishing process.
In addition, these solutions can process a wide range of low-viscosity water-based chemicals—such as softeners, antimicrobial agents, durable water repellents, flame retardants and more—for woven fabrics, knitted textiles and nonwovens.

Seit über 70 Jahren ist BRÜCKNER weltweit im Bau von Trocknungs- und Ausrüstungsanlagen für die Textil- und Vliesindustrie tätig. Im Bereich der Vliesstoffe liefert das Unternehmen Thermofusionsöfen, Trockner, Beschichtungs- sowie Thermofixieranlagen. Auf der IDEA 2022 in Miami, USA präsentiert BRÜCKNER gemeinsam mit seiner amerikanischen Vertretung FI-TECH neue Maschinenkonzepte und Lösungsansätze für unterschiedlichste Anwendungen auf den genannten Gebieten.

Bei der Herstellung von Vliesprodukten bedarf es im Anschluss an die Vliesbildung immer einer Verfestigung, bei der die lose gelegten Fasern zu einem belastbaren Faserverbund verfestigt werden. Hierfür kommen je nach Prozess auch verschiedene Öfen und Trockner zum Einsatz. BRÜCKNER liefert für alle Anwendungsbereiche die erforderlichen Anlagen. Das Produktionsprogramm wird durch unterschiedlichste Imprägnier- und Beschichtungsaggregate sowie Schneid- und Wickeleinrichtungen ergänzt. BRÜCKNER Kunden produzieren Geovliesstoffe, Filtermedien, Hygiene- und Medizintextilien oder verschiedenste Waren für die Fahrzeug- und Transportindustrie.

Für die Herstellung von Highloft-Vliesstoffen kommt der Doppelband-Thermofusionsofen SUPRA-FLOW BX zum Einsatz. Dieses Ofensystem arbeitet nach dem Durchströmprinzip und lässt sich hinsichtlich Strömungsgeschwindigkeit, Strömungsrichtung und Temperatur feldweise perfekt an die Produktanforderungen anpassen.
Mit dem SUPRA-FLOW BX können Vliese bis zu einer Dicke von 280 mm und einem Flächengewicht von max. 8 kg/m² produziert werden. Die verfügbaren Arbeitsbreiten variieren zwischen 2400 und 5200 mm bei Produktionsgeschwindigkeiten bis zu 100 m/min.
Bei Geovliesprojekten kommt in der Regel der POWER-FRAME Spannrahmen zum Einsatz, der durch eine hohe Gleichmäßigkeit hinsichtlich der Temperaturverteilung sowie Produktivität überzeugt. Zudem kann die Ware durch den Transport in der Spannrahmenkette gezielt gereckt werden. Dadurch wird ein kontrollierter Einfluss auf die Warenbreite, die Faserorientierung und den Warenschrumpf genommen. Arbeitsbreiten bis über 7 Meter sind bei Geovliesstoffausrüstungen keine Seltenheit.

Der internationale Technologiekonzern ANDRITZ erhielt vom führenden ukrainischen Hersteller von Haushalts- und Hygieneprodukten, Biosphere Corporation, den Auftrag zur Lieferung seiner ersten kompletten neXline spunlace-Linie. Mit der ANDRITZ-Spunlace-Linie wird Biosphere nach der zweiten Inbetriebnahmephase Vliesstoffe von 30 bis 70 gsm mit einer Leistung von bis zu 3.000 kg/h produzieren können. Die Inbetriebnahme ist in zwei Stufen geplant – die erste im ersten Quartal 2022 und die zweite Anfang 2023, um die volle Produktionskapazität zu erreichen.

Die Spunlace-Linie mit hoher Kapazität wird die derzeitige Produktionskapazität des Unternehmens verdoppeln und ist für die Verarbeitung verschiedener Faserarten wie Polyester-Viskose-Gemisch und Naturfasern ausgelegt. Die Linie ist speziell für die Produktion von Vliesstoffen vorgesehen, die in den Bereichen Haushalt, Medizin und Hygiene verwendet werden, wie Kosmetik-, Desinfektions- und Babyfeuchttücher.

Andriy Zdesenko, Gründer und CEO von Biosphere Corporation, sagt: „Unser Ziel ist es, weiterhin innovative und qualitativ hochwertige Produkte zu entwickeln. Als ANDRITZ ein maßgeschneidertes Angebot präsentierte, das hochmoderne Spunlace-Technologie mit voller Flexibilität für unsere zukünftige Installation kombinierte, wussten wir, dass das der ideale Partner ist, um uns in unserer Geschäftsentwicklung zu unterstützen."

2019 lieferte ANDRITZ Diatec eine Anlage zur Verarbeitung von Babywindeln an Biosphere. Mit diesem zusätzlichen Auftrag beweist ANDRITZ seine starke globale Position als Lieferant von modernen, maßgeschneiderten und nachhaltigen Vliesstofflösungen.

Die 1997 gegründete Biosphere Corporation hat sich zum Marktführer bei der Herstellung und dem Vertrieb von Haushalts- und Hygieneprodukten in der Ukraine und den GUS-Staaten sowie zu einem Hauptakteur unter den Weiterverarbeitern in Osteuropa und Zentralasien entwickelt. Das Unternehmen expandiert rasch auf dem internationalen Markt, einschließlich Afrika.

Montalvo, international specialist in web Tension Control, has hired Steve Franklin as their new Director of Engineering. Mr. Franklin will be overseeing Montalvo’s Electrical, Mechanical, and Automation Engineering teams, directing the development of new products, customized products, and larger-scale projects, while improving processes and expanding the company’s overall Engineer capabilities.

Chief Executive Officer, Bryon Williams says “Steve is an incredible asset to the team. We are continuously pushing ourselves as a company, creating new products, expanding into new markets, and providing additional offerings to our customers as a total web handling and web tension control solutions provider. Steve’s background and experience are only going to accelerate these objectives and our overall growth. Mr. Franklin brings new ideas, innovations, and leadership to the team, and I am very excited to see what the future brings.”

Mr. Franklin has over 25 years of experience as an engineer and 14 years as an Engineering Manager for a global automation supplier, where Mr. Franklin monitored the execution of procedures and processes that Engineering is involved with, and encourage changes that make the company more flexible, competitive, and quality conscious. Mr. Franklin holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Der internationale Technologiekonzern ANDRITZ präsentiert seine innovativen Vliesstoff- und Textiltechnologien vom 25. bis 27. November, 2021 am Stand seiner indischen Vertretung PRN Techtex auf der Techtextil India 2021 in Mumbai, Indien. Speziell im Fokus werden dabei Technologien zu Air-Through Bonding, Nadelvliesproduktion, Textil-Recycling sowie Prozesse zur Herstellung von biologisch abbaubaren Feuchttüchern wie Spunlace und Wetlace™ stehen.

Air-through Bonding
Air-through Bonding-Linien sind die bevorzugte Lösung für die Produktion von Vliesstoffen höchster Qualität hinsichtlich Weichheit und Volumen für diverse Lagen in Windeln. Mit den ANDRITZ-Krempeln und dem neuen Flachofen profitieren Kunden von Hochleistungsvliesstoffen mit einem Flächengewicht von 16 bis 80 gsm, die aus Bikomponentenfasern hergestellt werden. Mehrere chinesische Kunden haben bereits in ANDRITZ aXcess-Krempeln investiert, die eine Warenbahn mit ausgezeichneter Qualität produzieren. Außerdem hat das europäische Institut für innovative Textilien (CETI) in Lille, Frankreich, einen Air-through Bonding-Ofen von ANDRITZ installiert.

Textil-recycling Technologien
ANDRITZ erwarb kürzlich Laroche SAS, einen führenden Lieferanten von Faseraufbereitungs-technologien wie Faseröffnung, -mischung und -dosierung, Airlay-Vliesbildung, Recycling von Textilabfällen und Entrindung von Bastfasern (Dekortikation). Das Produktportfolio ergänzt und erweitert das bestehende Produktangebot von ANDRITZ Nonwoven. Ein Fokus dieser Produktreihe liegt auf kompletten Recyclining-Linien für Post-Verbraucher- und industrielle Textilabfälle zur Herstellung von Fasern, die neu versponnen und/oder Verwendungszwecken in Vliesstoffen zugeführt werden.

Nadelvliestechnologien
Angetrieben vom dynamischen Markt für langlebige Vliesstoffe entwickelte ANDRITZ eine elliptische Zylinder-Vorvernadelungsmaschine – die PA3000. Mit dieser modernen Maschine reagiert ANDRITZ auf die Nachfrage der Kunden nach höheren Kapazitäten und leichteren Produkten. Die PA3000 ist eine Vorvernadelungsmaschine mit optimiertem Zylinder, die größere Geschwindigkeiten und Breiten bietet und speziell für leichtere Vliesstoffe entwickelt wurde. Es entsteht keine Reibung zwischen der Bahn und den Walzen, und es gibt keine Probleme mit dem Erscheinungsbild.

ANDRITZ fokussiert auch seine neueste Vernadelungstechnologie für die Produktion von Veloursvliesen, die insbesondere in der Automobilindustrie Anwendung finden.

Zusätzlich präsentiert ANDRITZ die nächste Generation seiner Florbildungstechnologie – das ProWin-System. ProWin stellt eine Weiterentwicklung von ProDyn™ und ProWid™ dar, die beide mit rund 200 Installationen eine hohe Marktakzeptanz erreicht haben. Diese Technologie verbessert die bisherigen Optionen in der Gewichtsprofilierung und erhöht faktisch die Produktionskapazität.

Produktion von Biofeuchttüchern
ANDRITZ bietet seit vielen Jahren verschiedene Vliesstoffverfahren wie Spunlace und Wetlace mit einem vorrangigen Ziel an: Reduktion und Beseitigung von Kunststoffrohstoffen bei Aufrechterhaltung der hohen Qualität der gewünschten Produkteigenschaften. Die neueste Entwicklung in diesem Bereich ist die ANDRITZ neXline wetlace CP-Linie. Dieses Verfahren verbindet die Vorteile der Nassvlies- und Trockenvliestechnologien in der Produktion einer neuen Generation von biologisch abbaubaren Feuchttüchern. Der Prozess erzielt hohe Leistungen mit kunststofffreien Rohstoffen. Die Verwendung eines Fasergemisches aus Holzstoff, zellulosischen Kurzfasern, Viskose, Baumwolle, Hanf, Bambus oder Leinen ohne chemischen Zusatzstoffe ergibt einen 100-prozentig nachhaltigen Stoff.

Avgol, an Indorama Ventures company and manufacturer of high-performance nonwoven fabric solutions, will be showcasing its latest work in biotransformation technology for polyolefin fibers and nonwoven fabrics at this year’s Hygienix™ event.

Nick Carter, Vice President, Nonwovens Marketing at Avgol, will be a guest speaker at the event, giving a presentation alongside Dr. DeeAnn Nelson, R&D and Innovation Manager with Avgol in North America, on ‘Biotransformation Technology in Polyolefin Fibers and Nonwoven Fabrics, Focus on Fugitive Used Articles’. “Today, the word “sustainability” does not have a unified meaning in the industries we serve,” said Nick. “Perform a regional analysis on any given customer or consumer, delve into a legislative body or advocacy group’s positioning and you will find each are likely to use the word ‘sustainable’ with varying interpretations, implementations, and implications.

The Avgol presentation, part of the Product & Process Innovation in AHPs series, will take place at 2pm on Tuesday, November 16.

From their base at the tabletop event, Nick and the Avgol team will be discussing the global challenge of eliminating incineration, chemical treatment, landfill, dumping and, in particular, fugitive material pollution from non-woven products.

“Following our recent success at Index 20, we will be sharing insight to our research and development strategy with Hygienix attendees, addressing the degradation performance of our products and the path forward for the industry in terms of the use of new bio-colorants, biosurfactants and new technologies. Of course, we will also be demonstrating our latest Forward Innovative Thinking (FITTM) range of hygiene materials too, including natureFITTM”, says Nick Carter.

natureFIT™ is the newest innovation in the Avgol™ technology platform, designed to imbue nonwoven fabrics with additional qualities and benefits that anticipate the shifting demands of the consumer-led retail space. The suite of fabric solutions is focused on replacing elements of spun melt fabric design, where possible, with natural alternatives. The advanced technology affords product designers a significant reduction in polymer consumption to reduce environmental impact while simultaneously enhancing softness and conformability.

Hygienix™ runs from 15 – 18 November 2021 at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

Die DILO-Gruppe dankt allen Kunden und Interessenten für ihren Besuch auf dem DILOMessestand in Genf. Trotz der weiterhin weltweit anhaltenden Covid Einschränkungen durften wir eine Vielzahl bekannter Gesichter sowie neuer Interessenten auf unserem Stand begrüßen; darunter die bedeutendsten Vliesstoffhersteller der Welt aus allen Fachgebieten: Hygiene und Leichtvliesstoffe, technischen Textilien und Nadelvliesstoffe mit den Branchen Geotextilien, Filtermedien sowie allgemeine technische Textilien und Automobil. Großes Interesse besteht weiterhin beim Einsatz von ressourcenschonender Anlagentechnik, Energieeinsparungen und Naturfaserverarbeitung.

DILO konnte auf der INDEX seine neuesten Entwicklungen im Bereich der Industrie 4.0 präsentieren. Durch eine gezielte Anlagenüberwachung und die Auswertung der vorhandenen Maschinendaten sind eine vereinfachte Bedienung und eine effektivere Produktion realisierbar. Das smarte System wurde anhand einer Live-Analyse der Leistungs-, Qualitäts- sowie Verfügbarkeitsparameter der Technikumsanlagen verdeutlicht. Die neuen Produktionsverfahren Hyperpunch Alpha, HyperTex und 3D-Lofter wurden videogestützt erläutert und erzielten damit eine sehr positive Resonanz bei unterschiedlichsten Herstellern, die zur Vertiefung des Themas ihr Interesse an Versuchen im DILO-Technikum bekundeten. Diese Themen und weitere Neuentwicklungen sind auch die Grundlage für weitere Gespräche.

Montalvo, international specialist in web tension control, has hired Mr. Mike Cunningham as their new Europe Director of Sales and Service. Mr. Cunningham will oversee Montalvo’s European sales and service efforts, implementing Montalvo’s regional strategy, increasing and developing the sales service, and support for Montalvo across EMEA. Mr. Cunningham’s primary responsibilities include: developing and coordinating partnerships, forming new alliances with key players while bringing new innovations into the market, and leading both Montalvo’s direct sales, technical, and customer service teams, as well as their resellers and distributors.

Montalvo Chief Executive Officer Bryon Williams said, “This is very exciting for all of us here at Montalvo, as we are expanding our European foothold and market. Mike brings an exciting energy to the team and the market, with a unique perspective and customer focus to which our customers are already responding well. In addition, Mike is bringing new ideas and innovations to our growing business while expanding our reach and responsiveness in the EMEA region. We look forward to what the future holds.”

Mr. Cunningham has a background in product design and engineering and complex bespoke industrial solutions with a bias towards computing and networking solutions in the manufacturing industry. Mr. Cunningham holds an engineering degree from the prestigious Brunel University School in London.