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Dr. Stefan König

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Dr. Stefan König

23.02.2023

Dr. Stefan König verantwortet künftig auch Optima nonwovens GmbH

Zum 1. März 2023 überträgt Hans Bühler, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der Optima Gruppe, die Verantwortung für den Geschäftsbereich Optima Nonwovens an Dr. Stefan König, Geschäftsführer der OPTIMA packaging group GmbH. Dr. König übernimmt die Verantwortung aller zugehörigen Nonwovens-Einheiten weltweit.

„Mit dieser Entscheidung fördern wir die intensive Zusammenarbeit aller Einheiten, die Maschinen und Services für den Konsumgüter-markt liefern. Dr. Stefan König verfügt über ein sehr großes Fach- und Führungswissen, das ihn als erfahrenen Manager auszeichnet. Die Positionen und Aufgaben der beiden Geschäftsführer von Optima Nonwovens, Dr. Georg Pfeifer und Oliver Rebstock, bleiben dabei unverändert“, erläutert Hans Bühler.

Seit März 2021 ist König in der Geschäftsführung von Optima unter anderem verantwortlich für die Geschäftsbereiche Consumer und Life Science sowie für das Thema zentrale Nachhaltigkeit. Vor seinem Wechsel zu Optima war König über 20 Jahre lang in leitenden Managementpositionen tätig, davon vier Jahre in Asien. Zuletzt war König CEO bei einem weltweit tätigen Konzern.

Zum 1. März 2023 überträgt Hans Bühler, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der Optima Gruppe, die Verantwortung für den Geschäftsbereich Optima Nonwovens an Dr. Stefan König, Geschäftsführer der OPTIMA packaging group GmbH. Dr. König übernimmt die Verantwortung aller zugehörigen Nonwovens-Einheiten weltweit.

„Mit dieser Entscheidung fördern wir die intensive Zusammenarbeit aller Einheiten, die Maschinen und Services für den Konsumgüter-markt liefern. Dr. Stefan König verfügt über ein sehr großes Fach- und Führungswissen, das ihn als erfahrenen Manager auszeichnet. Die Positionen und Aufgaben der beiden Geschäftsführer von Optima Nonwovens, Dr. Georg Pfeifer und Oliver Rebstock, bleiben dabei unverändert“, erläutert Hans Bühler.

Seit März 2021 ist König in der Geschäftsführung von Optima unter anderem verantwortlich für die Geschäftsbereiche Consumer und Life Science sowie für das Thema zentrale Nachhaltigkeit. Vor seinem Wechsel zu Optima war König über 20 Jahre lang in leitenden Managementpositionen tätig, davon vier Jahre in Asien. Zuletzt war König CEO bei einem weltweit tätigen Konzern.

Weitere Informationen:
Optima nonwovens packaging

Quelle:

Optima

22.02.2023

Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers at INDEX 2023

INDEX, a leading nonwovens exhibition, will take place in Geneva. About 90 Italian exhibitors will be present at this edition, including over 40 machinery manufacturers. As in past editions, ITA – Italian Trade Agengy, in cooperation with ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has organized an exhibition space reserved for companies manufacturing machinery for the sector. There will be 12 exhibiting companies in the Italian pavilion. Of these, the ACIMIT members are: Bematic, Bombi, Bonino, Dell’Orco & Villani, Ferraro, Loptex, Ommi, Rf Systems, Texera, Zappa Macchine. Other ACIMIT member companies will exhibit fair with their own booths.

The nonwovens sector has grown significantly in recent years. According to EDANA, the association grouping European companies operating in the sector, after the impressive growth in the previous year, the production volume of nonwovens grew by 2% in 2021, exceeding 3 million tonnes.

INDEX, a leading nonwovens exhibition, will take place in Geneva. About 90 Italian exhibitors will be present at this edition, including over 40 machinery manufacturers. As in past editions, ITA – Italian Trade Agengy, in cooperation with ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has organized an exhibition space reserved for companies manufacturing machinery for the sector. There will be 12 exhibiting companies in the Italian pavilion. Of these, the ACIMIT members are: Bematic, Bombi, Bonino, Dell’Orco & Villani, Ferraro, Loptex, Ommi, Rf Systems, Texera, Zappa Macchine. Other ACIMIT member companies will exhibit fair with their own booths.

The nonwovens sector has grown significantly in recent years. According to EDANA, the association grouping European companies operating in the sector, after the impressive growth in the previous year, the production volume of nonwovens grew by 2% in 2021, exceeding 3 million tonnes.

“The growth in nonwovens production has also driven the demand of machinery for nonwovens, comments Alessandro Zucchi, president of ACIMIT. The Italian technological supply has consequently expanded. At the 2023 INDEX edition, the presence of a significant number of Italian machinery manufacturers testifies their desire to play a leading role also in the production of machinery for nonwovens”.

The trend of Italian exports testifies the strong increase in production of nonwovens machinery. Indeed in 2021 Italian sales abroad reached a value of 102 million euro (+77% over the previous year) and in the first nine months of 2022, the value of Italian exports stood at 92 million euro.

Weitere Informationen:
ACIMIT INDEX nonwovens Italian textile machinery

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Acimit

16.02.2023

Registration for World of Wipes® International Conference 2023 opened

The 17^th edition of the WOW will take place July 17-20 2023 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia. INDA announced that registration and tabletop exhibit reservations are open.

WOW 2023 will feature the latest wipes intelligence on the Energy Crisis, Coping with Inflation, Supply Chain Challenges from material availability to import pressures, Market Trends, Plastics Issues such as single use plastics, renegade plastics and microplastics, Sustainability and Traceability from sourcing to end-of-life, Private Label vs. Brand, and Flushability Developments including legislative and labeling efforts, collection studies, and regulatory topics.

The event includes 11+ hours of networking with industry influencers, thought leaders, and C-suite executives. In addition to two nights of tabletop displays and receptions on July 18 and 19, a highlight of WOW 2023 will be Lightning Talks. Tabletop exhibitors will give “supersized elevator speeches” for five minutes. Participants will have the opportunity to follow up with tabletop exhibitors during the reception.

The 17^th edition of the WOW will take place July 17-20 2023 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia. INDA announced that registration and tabletop exhibit reservations are open.

WOW 2023 will feature the latest wipes intelligence on the Energy Crisis, Coping with Inflation, Supply Chain Challenges from material availability to import pressures, Market Trends, Plastics Issues such as single use plastics, renegade plastics and microplastics, Sustainability and Traceability from sourcing to end-of-life, Private Label vs. Brand, and Flushability Developments including legislative and labeling efforts, collection studies, and regulatory topics.

The event includes 11+ hours of networking with industry influencers, thought leaders, and C-suite executives. In addition to two nights of tabletop displays and receptions on July 18 and 19, a highlight of WOW 2023 will be Lightning Talks. Tabletop exhibitors will give “supersized elevator speeches” for five minutes. Participants will have the opportunity to follow up with tabletop exhibitors during the reception.

WOW 2023 begins with the WIPES Academy, July 17-18, led by Heidi Beatty, Chief Executive Officer, and her team of wipes professionals from Crown Abbey LLC. Participants will gain insights from product concept to commercialization. Participants will also develop insights about materials, design, manufacturing, packaging, and cost implications for industrial, institutional and consumer wipes applications.

Cotton Incorporated and Rockline Industries are sponsoring the WOW 2023.

Weitere Informationen:
WOW nonwovens World of Wipes® International Conference World of Wipes

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INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

(c) INDA

08.02.2023

INDA: Mark Snider as Chief Market and Industry Analyst

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has named Mark Snider to the position of Chief Market and Industry Analyst. Snider brings more than 30 years of nonwovens & engineered materials expertise with a strong background in market and industry analysis at both the macroeconomic, industry and segment level.

Before starting his consulting firm sixteen years ago, he supported three divisions as Technical Marketing Manager for Nordson Corporation, and as European and Latin American Regional Manager for J&M Laboratories.

Snider’s industry knowledge, and extensive network combined with his research and analytical skills will provide decision-making data, reports, and presentation to INDA members and the industry.

Snider will expand upon INDA’s membership outreach and research initiated by MaryJo Lilly, INDA’s Market Intelligence Leader, to realize INDA’s new vision for industry intelligence. Lilly will continue to assess strategic market research initiatives and special projects.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has named Mark Snider to the position of Chief Market and Industry Analyst. Snider brings more than 30 years of nonwovens & engineered materials expertise with a strong background in market and industry analysis at both the macroeconomic, industry and segment level.

Before starting his consulting firm sixteen years ago, he supported three divisions as Technical Marketing Manager for Nordson Corporation, and as European and Latin American Regional Manager for J&M Laboratories.

Snider’s industry knowledge, and extensive network combined with his research and analytical skills will provide decision-making data, reports, and presentation to INDA members and the industry.

Snider will expand upon INDA’s membership outreach and research initiated by MaryJo Lilly, INDA’s Market Intelligence Leader, to realize INDA’s new vision for industry intelligence. Lilly will continue to assess strategic market research initiatives and special projects.

Weitere Informationen:
INDA Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry nonwovens

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INDA

(c) Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

08.02.2023

Cinte Techtextil China 2023 set for September

With China easing its pandemic restrictions, foreign exhibitors and buyers can look forward to quarantine-free travel when participating at this year’s industry showcase in Shanghai. The technical textile and nonwovens fair is scheduled to take place from 19 – 21 September 2023 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, amid positive market forecasts for both sectors. The organisers are anticipating a strong showing and the conclusion of an inconsistent period for in-person textile business.

“The industry has demonstrated incredible patience and resilience over the course of the pandemic,” said Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. “With both markets growing and China opening its borders, we are excited at the prospect of providing participants with an international, business-friendly platform and expect to welcome a healthy number of exhibitors later this year.”

With China easing its pandemic restrictions, foreign exhibitors and buyers can look forward to quarantine-free travel when participating at this year’s industry showcase in Shanghai. The technical textile and nonwovens fair is scheduled to take place from 19 – 21 September 2023 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, amid positive market forecasts for both sectors. The organisers are anticipating a strong showing and the conclusion of an inconsistent period for in-person textile business.

“The industry has demonstrated incredible patience and resilience over the course of the pandemic,” said Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. “With both markets growing and China opening its borders, we are excited at the prospect of providing participants with an international, business-friendly platform and expect to welcome a healthy number of exhibitors later this year.”

The global technical textile and nonwovens markets are both set to perform strongly over the next few years. According to Grand View Research, the technical textile market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2022 to 2030^[1]. The nonwoven fabrics market is anticipated to display an even stronger CAGR of 5.6% during the same period^[2], with Asia-Pacific to maintain its position as the biggest regional market.

As one of Asia’s leading trade fairs for the abovementioned sectors, Cinte Techtextil China is the preferred platform for multiple industry players. Speaking at the previous edition in 2021, Mr Seven Shen, Sales Manager at Libero Trading (Shanghai) Co Ltd, China, said: “We have been exhibiting at this fair for years, and know we will meet our target customers at every edition. The buyers here are all highly specialised.”

During his interview at the same edition, Mr Eric Ni, Senior Manager, China Supply Chain Marketing for Cotton Council International, USA, commented: “We hope to use this platform to meet more companies and brands in the nonwovens industry who are interested in US cotton, and to meet up with old friends to discuss the current situation and industry trends. The fair’s buyers are quality, and we have found some new potential clients at this edition.”

Many buyers at the previous edition also gave positive appraisals. “As a professional trade fair for technical textile and nonwoven products, Cinte Techtextil China is not only a platform to gather qualified industry players, but also the best place to showcase new products and innovations,” said Mr Lin Bin, Technical Director at Zhejiang Xinna Medical Device Technology Co Ltd, China. “Specific and high quality products enhance sourcing efficiency for buyers, and exposure to new trends and market developments ensures my company visits here regularly.”

The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. These categories also cover the entire industry, from upstream technology and raw materials providers to finished fabrics, chemicals and other solutions. This scope of product groups and application areas ensures that the fair is an effective business platform for the entire industry.

^[1] “Technical Textile Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2022-2030”, 2022, Grand View Research, https://bit.ly/3IAxQIK, (Retrieved: January 2023)
^[2]“Nonwoven Fabrics Market Size”, 7 September 2022, GlobeNewswire, https://bit.ly/3CxPE3u, (Retrieved: January 2023)

Weitere Informationen:
Cinte Techtextil China Technical Textiles nonwovens Covid-19

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Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

Mehrzweck-Krempel TWF-NC

03.02.2023

Trützschler: Technische Vliesstoffanlage für WPT Nonwovens

Das US-amerikanische Unternehmen WPT Nonwovens Corporation investiert in eine neue Thermobond-Anlage für Filtermedien. Trützschler Nonwovens hat sich mit Schott & Meissner zusammengetan und liefert eine moderne Hochleistungsanlage mit dem T-BLEND-System für die Faservorbereitung, zwei TWF-NC Vliesstofkrempel und dem Hochgeschwindigkeits-Bandofen "Speedliner" von Schott & Meissner.

Klimaanlagen sind ein fester Bestandteil vieler Gebäude auf der ganzen Welt. Sie sind aber auch wichtige Komponenten in Autos, Lastwagen, Flugzeugen und anderen Fahrzeugen. Haus- und Fahrzeugklimaanlagen (HVAC) sind häufig auf thermisch oder heißluftverfestigte Vliesstoffe zur Luftfilterung angewiesen.

WPT Nonwovens ist nicht nur Spezialist für Filtermedien, sondern auch für Vliesstoffe für den medizinischen, hygienischen und industriellen Bereich. Das in den USA ansässige Unternehmen wurde 2008 gegründet und entwickelte sich schnell zu einem zuverlässigen Lieferanten von Spinnvliesen, vernadelten, nassgelegten und kardierten Vliesstoffen.

Das US-amerikanische Unternehmen WPT Nonwovens Corporation investiert in eine neue Thermobond-Anlage für Filtermedien. Trützschler Nonwovens hat sich mit Schott & Meissner zusammengetan und liefert eine moderne Hochleistungsanlage mit dem T-BLEND-System für die Faservorbereitung, zwei TWF-NC Vliesstofkrempel und dem Hochgeschwindigkeits-Bandofen "Speedliner" von Schott & Meissner.

Klimaanlagen sind ein fester Bestandteil vieler Gebäude auf der ganzen Welt. Sie sind aber auch wichtige Komponenten in Autos, Lastwagen, Flugzeugen und anderen Fahrzeugen. Haus- und Fahrzeugklimaanlagen (HVAC) sind häufig auf thermisch oder heißluftverfestigte Vliesstoffe zur Luftfilterung angewiesen.

WPT Nonwovens ist nicht nur Spezialist für Filtermedien, sondern auch für Vliesstoffe für den medizinischen, hygienischen und industriellen Bereich. Das in den USA ansässige Unternehmen wurde 2008 gegründet und entwickelte sich schnell zu einem zuverlässigen Lieferanten von Spinnvliesen, vernadelten, nassgelegten und kardierten Vliesstoffen.

Um weiteres Wachstum zu ermöglichen, hat WPT Nonwovens nun beschlossen, in eine neue Produktionsanlage für heißluftverfestigte Vliesstoffe zu investieren. Trützschler Nonwovens überzeugte mit seinen Faseraufbereitungs- und Vliesbildungsprozessen, die Vliese für spezielle, technisch anspruchsvolle Filtrationsmedien bilden.

Die Inbetriebnahme der Hochleistungsanlage ist für das 3. Quartal 2023 geplant.

Weitere Informationen:
Trützschler Trützschler Nonwovens & Man Made Fibers WPT Nonwovens Vliesstoffe nonwovens

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Trützschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers GmbH

(c) INDA

01.02.2023

FiltXPO™ 2023 taking place in October

Global leading companies from more than 15 countries in the filtration and separation industry will connect with some 1,500 industry professionals and launch their innovations at FiltXPO™ 2023, Oct. 10-12, at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois.

FiltXPO™, an exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to filtration and separation, is now being held on an 18-month cycle, making it a valuable opportunity to generate new business and grow global relationships with unique exposure to the North American market, according to INDA.

FiltXPO™ will draw senior-level professionals from around the world in major market segments involved in the design, manufacture, sales, and use of filtration/separation products and services.

A feature of the event will be the technical conference – Summit for Global Change. Five panels of global industry experts will debate filtration and separation’s most compelling challenges such as indoor air quality, filtration sustainability, standards and technologies. FiltXPO™ will also offer a one-and-a-half day intensive training course on the development, testing and application of filtration and separation media.

Global leading companies from more than 15 countries in the filtration and separation industry will connect with some 1,500 industry professionals and launch their innovations at FiltXPO™ 2023, Oct. 10-12, at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois.

FiltXPO™, an exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to filtration and separation, is now being held on an 18-month cycle, making it a valuable opportunity to generate new business and grow global relationships with unique exposure to the North American market, according to INDA.

FiltXPO™ will draw senior-level professionals from around the world in major market segments involved in the design, manufacture, sales, and use of filtration/separation products and services.

A feature of the event will be the technical conference – Summit for Global Change. Five panels of global industry experts will debate filtration and separation’s most compelling challenges such as indoor air quality, filtration sustainability, standards and technologies. FiltXPO™ will also offer a one-and-a-half day intensive training course on the development, testing and application of filtration and separation media.

Weitere Informationen:
Filtxpo INDA Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry nonwovens filtration technologies

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INDA

30.12.2022

Avgol® announces new line investment at US facility

Avgol® has announced a significant investment in a new high-speed, high-capacity flexible multiple beam production line at its facility in Mocksville, USA.

Avgol, an Indorama Ventures Limited company, is a leader in the hygiene market with a comprehensive range of ultra-lightweight spun-melt nonwoven fabrics. This new, sixth line at the company’s facility in Mocksville will see Avgol investing in new Reicofil 5 (RF5) technology and underlines the company’s commitment to the region as a domestic supplier. The investment will deliver biocomponent and corresponding high-loft capabilities, with the line producing materials for applications that meet the needs of upper tier products for Hygiene customers.

As part of the investment, Avgol is also introducing extra capacity for meltblown production, ensuring a continuous supply of this critical material for both the region and customers worldwide.

Another aspect of the investment includes the addition of cutting-edge lamination capabilities, which enables Avgol to offer enhanced performance products into the existing markets the company serves, as well as to explore new opportunities in other markets.

Avgol® has announced a significant investment in a new high-speed, high-capacity flexible multiple beam production line at its facility in Mocksville, USA.

Avgol, an Indorama Ventures Limited company, is a leader in the hygiene market with a comprehensive range of ultra-lightweight spun-melt nonwoven fabrics. This new, sixth line at the company’s facility in Mocksville will see Avgol investing in new Reicofil 5 (RF5) technology and underlines the company’s commitment to the region as a domestic supplier. The investment will deliver biocomponent and corresponding high-loft capabilities, with the line producing materials for applications that meet the needs of upper tier products for Hygiene customers.

As part of the investment, Avgol is also introducing extra capacity for meltblown production, ensuring a continuous supply of this critical material for both the region and customers worldwide.

Another aspect of the investment includes the addition of cutting-edge lamination capabilities, which enables Avgol to offer enhanced performance products into the existing markets the company serves, as well as to explore new opportunities in other markets.

Weitere Informationen:
Avgol Indorama Ventures Limited hygiene market nonwovens

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Avgol by Indorama Ventures Limited / PHD Marketing Ltd

(c) Avgol by Indorama Ventures Limited

30.12.2022

Avgol® wins Procter & Gamble Supplier Excellence Award

Avgol®, an Indorama Ventures Limited company, has been honoured with the Supplier Excellence Award by leading global brand Procter & Gamble.

The award was in recognition of Avgol, a leader in the manufacture of high-performance nonwoven fabric solutions, ‘being a notable and valuable supplier over the last fiscal year’ to the P&G Baby Care Business Unit.

Avgol CEO Tommi Bjornman said receiving the honour from P&G for the first time is a source of great pride for the company. “The assessment process for the award focuses on us as the supplier showing outstanding contributions across a range of key categories,” he said. “I am delighted and proud that the Avgol team was unanimously identified as being strongest in terms of our collaboration with the customer, as well as in our continuous improvement efforts across all regions of P&G’s global Baby Care program.

“It was heartening that, in making the award, P&G further noted that Avgol’s efforts have significantly assisted in their own commercial growth during a challenging period for the Hygiene market,” he said.

Avgol®, an Indorama Ventures Limited company, has been honoured with the Supplier Excellence Award by leading global brand Procter & Gamble.

The award was in recognition of Avgol, a leader in the manufacture of high-performance nonwoven fabric solutions, ‘being a notable and valuable supplier over the last fiscal year’ to the P&G Baby Care Business Unit.

Avgol CEO Tommi Bjornman said receiving the honour from P&G for the first time is a source of great pride for the company. “The assessment process for the award focuses on us as the supplier showing outstanding contributions across a range of key categories,” he said. “I am delighted and proud that the Avgol team was unanimously identified as being strongest in terms of our collaboration with the customer, as well as in our continuous improvement efforts across all regions of P&G’s global Baby Care program.

“It was heartening that, in making the award, P&G further noted that Avgol’s efforts have significantly assisted in their own commercial growth during a challenging period for the Hygiene market,” he said.

In 2018, Indorama Ventures Limited (IVL), a leading petrochemicals producer and global integrated leader in PET and fibres, acquired majority ownership of Avgol, resulting in a focused and faster growth of Avgol Nonwovens.

“With the combined financial, technical, commercial strength and expertise of Avgol and IVL, Avgol has been working hard to develop innovative products, putting sustainability front and centre in our plans for the future and ensuring we deliver the very best product and service to our customers around the world,” said Tommi Bjornman.

Weitere Informationen:
Avgol Indorama Ventures Limited nonwovens PET Baby products

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Avgol by Indorama Ventures Limited / PHD Marketing Ltd

Photo: ANDRITZ

21.12.2022

ANDRITZ: Customer day for hygiene products value chain

ANDRITZ has organized a customer day fully dedicated to the absorbent hygiene products value chain on November 09, 2022. This event took place at the ANDRITZ Diatec premises in Pescara, Italy, with a variety of key players from the nonwovens industry coming from all over Europe and beyond.

At this event, attendees benefited from live demonstrations of converting lines, market and nonwoven production insights, a panel discussion on sustainability, and networking opportunities, including:

Recent market situation, trends, and some food for thoughts
Technology insights for nonwoven roll-good production: Spunjet Soft, Air-Through Bonding, and Spunlace
Company tour with live demonstration of converting lines
Panel discussion on sustainability accompanied by important industry players around the value chain

ANDRITZ has organized a customer day fully dedicated to the absorbent hygiene products value chain on November 09, 2022. This event took place at the ANDRITZ Diatec premises in Pescara, Italy, with a variety of key players from the nonwovens industry coming from all over Europe and beyond.

At this event, attendees benefited from live demonstrations of converting lines, market and nonwoven production insights, a panel discussion on sustainability, and networking opportunities, including:

Recent market situation, trends, and some food for thoughts
Technology insights for nonwoven roll-good production: Spunjet Soft, Air-Through Bonding, and Spunlace
Company tour with live demonstration of converting lines
Panel discussion on sustainability accompanied by important industry players around the value chain

Weitere Informationen:
Andritz hygiene market nonwovens customers’ day

Quelle:

ANDRITZ Küsters GmbH

(c) INDA

MaryJo Lilly, Market Intelligence Leader

30.11.2022

INDA names MaryJo Lilly as Market Intelligence Leader

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has named MaryJo Lilly as its new Market Intelligence Leader. Lilly brings more than 20 years of nonwovens & engineered materials expertise with a background in the disposable, medical and specialty materials industries.

Before starting a consulting firm two years ago, Lilly was Regional Commercial Director of North America for Tredegar Film Products and before that, spent more than a decade as Vice President of Sales at Berry Global in the Health, Hygiene, and Specialties Division growing the personal care and medical markets.

Additionally, Lilly’s leadership experience includes Global Business Director at Clopay Plastic Products and Director of Sales and Marketing for Absorbent Materials at Rayonier Performance Fibers. Lilly holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has named MaryJo Lilly as its new Market Intelligence Leader. Lilly brings more than 20 years of nonwovens & engineered materials expertise with a background in the disposable, medical and specialty materials industries.

Before starting a consulting firm two years ago, Lilly was Regional Commercial Director of North America for Tredegar Film Products and before that, spent more than a decade as Vice President of Sales at Berry Global in the Health, Hygiene, and Specialties Division growing the personal care and medical markets.

Additionally, Lilly’s leadership experience includes Global Business Director at Clopay Plastic Products and Director of Sales and Marketing for Absorbent Materials at Rayonier Performance Fibers. Lilly holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.

With her industry knowledge and extensive network, Lilly will develop, issue and present reports, presentations and data to support INDA, member decision-making and the industry. She will, through collaboration with market participants and subject matter experts, develop and maintain relevant industry statistics, reports and surveys on the North American and worldwide markets by major segments and processing technologies.

Weitere Informationen:
INDA nonwovens Marketing

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INDA

Foto: Oerlikon

24.11.2022

Wachstumsmärkte für nachhaltige Anlagenlösungen für die Chemiefaserindustrie: Indien und Bangladesch

Der Geschäftsbereich Polymer Processing Solutions des Schweizer Oerlikon Konzerns präsentiert sich auf der ITME 2022 unter dem Motto "From Melt to Yarn, Fibers and Nonwovens". Die internationale Fachmesse findet im India Exposition Mart Ltd, Noida, in der Nähe von Neu Delhi, Indien, statt. Zwischen dem 8. und 13. Dezember dieses Jahres werden mehr als 1800 Aussteller und über 150.000 Besucher erwartet. Oerlikon wird eine breite Palette von Produkten und Dienstleistungen präsentieren, die sich auf die Herstellung und Verarbeitung von Chemiefasern konzentrieren.

Neben verschiedenen neuen Komponentenexponaten aus den Bereichen kontinuierliche Polykondensation einschließlich Zahnraddosierpumpen, Filament- (POY, FDY, IDY, BCF) und Stapelfaserspinnerei, Texturierung sowie Vliesstoffherstellung soll der Dialog nach fast sechs Jahren ohne ITME in Indien wieder im Mittelpunkt des Messegeschehens stehen.

Der Geschäftsbereich Polymer Processing Solutions des Schweizer Oerlikon Konzerns präsentiert sich auf der ITME 2022 unter dem Motto "From Melt to Yarn, Fibers and Nonwovens". Die internationale Fachmesse findet im India Exposition Mart Ltd, Noida, in der Nähe von Neu Delhi, Indien, statt. Zwischen dem 8. und 13. Dezember dieses Jahres werden mehr als 1800 Aussteller und über 150.000 Besucher erwartet. Oerlikon wird eine breite Palette von Produkten und Dienstleistungen präsentieren, die sich auf die Herstellung und Verarbeitung von Chemiefasern konzentrieren.

Neben verschiedenen neuen Komponentenexponaten aus den Bereichen kontinuierliche Polykondensation einschließlich Zahnraddosierpumpen, Filament- (POY, FDY, IDY, BCF) und Stapelfaserspinnerei, Texturierung sowie Vliesstoffherstellung soll der Dialog nach fast sechs Jahren ohne ITME in Indien wieder im Mittelpunkt des Messegeschehens stehen.

Für Oerlikon ist dies der dritte Auftritt in der Region im vierten Quartal diesen Jahres, nachdem im November zwei Kundenveranstaltungen in Daman, Indien, und Dhaka, Bangladesch, stattfanden. Indien und Bangladesch zeichnen sich derzeit noch durch ihr Investitionsverhalten aus und bieten gute Chancen für weitere Projekte in der Polymerverarbeitung.

Indien verzeichnet aktuell ein überdurchschnittliches Wirtschaftswachstum mit einem Bruttoinlandsprodukt (BIP) von 6,8% für 2022. Experten sprechen von einem "Lichtblick in einer globalen Tristesse": Die indische Textilindustrie ist eine der größten der Welt mit einer großen Rohstoffbasis und einer starken Produktion in der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette.

Indien ist weltweit:

der zweitgrößte Produzent von MMF-Fasern und der sechstgrößte Exporteur von Textilien und Bekleidung.
der zweitgrößte Hersteller von persönlicher Schutzausrüstungen (PSA).
der sechstgrößte Hersteller von technischen Textilien mit einem globalen Anteil von 6 % (12 % CAGR) und der größte Produzent von Baumwolle und Jute in der Welt.

Die Branche trägt wertmäßig zu 7 % der Industrieproduktion, zu 2 % des indischen BIP und zu 12 % der Exporteinnahmen des Landes bei. Der Anteil von Textilien, Bekleidung und Kunsthandwerk an den indischen Gesamtexporten lag 2021-22 bei 10,62 %. Die Textilindustrie in Indien ist einer der größten Wirtschaftssektoren, der am meisten zur Schaffung von Arbeitsplätzen im Land beiträgt, ihr Anteil macht ca. 10,28 % an der Gesamtbeschäftigung aus. Die inländische Bekleidungs- und Textilindustrie in Indien trägt 2,3 % zum BIP des Landes bei und macht wertmäßig 7 % der Industrieproduktion aus. Die inländische Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie hatte im Jahr 2021 ein Volumen von 152 Mrd. USD.

"Das größte Wachstum der Textilindustrie wird von der Chemiefaserindustrie ausgehen", sagte Shri Piyush Goyal, Unionsminister für Textilien, Verbraucherangelegenheiten, Lebensmittel und öffentliche Verteilung sowie Handel und Industrie, Ende Oktober in Indien. Er schlug vor, dass die Industrie einander verstehen und in Synergie arbeiten sollte, um die Probleme zwischen den Herstellern und Nutzern von Polyester in der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette einvernehmlich zu lösen. Die Industrievertreter hoffen, in den nächsten 5 bis 6 Jahren ein Exportvolumen von 100 Milliarden USD zu erreichen.

Bangladesch verfügt über ein riesiges Potenzial, insbesondere für die Chemiefaserindustrie. Im so genannten Downstream (Weben, Stricken, Veredeln etc.) ist das Land bereits sehr weit fortgeschritten, was jedoch fehlt, ist eine eigene Rohstoffproduktion (MEG, PTA) und deren Verarbeitung in einer kontinuierlichen Polykondensationsanlage, wie sie von Oerlikon geliefert wird. Mit Modern Syntex wird derzeit in Chittagong, Bangladesch, unter Oerlikon Leitung die erste "From Melt to Yarn and Fibers"-Anlage gebaut.

Bangladesch ist mit mehr als 164 Millionen Einwohnern das bevölkerungsreichste Land der Welt. Damit ist es eines der am dichtesten besiedelten Länder der Welt. Die Wirtschaft des aufstrebenden Landes wächst rasant weiter, auch während der Covid-19-Pandemie, und die Armutsquote konnte seit 2000 halbiert werden. Bis 2026 wird Bangladesch offiziell den Status eines am wenigsten entwickelten Landes (Least Developed Country, LDC) verlassen haben, und bis 2041 will das Land zu einem Industrieland mit hohem Einkommen (High Income Industrialized Country, HIC) werden.

Bangladeschs wirtschaftlicher Erfolg beruht vor allem auf seiner Textilindustrie, die 10 % des Bruttosozialprodukts und 80 % der Exporterlöse erwirtschaftet. Das Land ist der weltweit zweitgrößte Exporteur von Textilien.

Weitere Informationen:
Oerlikon Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Indien Bangladesch

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Oerlikon

Grafik Groz-Beckert

22.11.2022

Groz-Beckert auf der India ITME 2022

Die 11. India ITME findet vom 08.–13. Dezember 2022 in Noida, Indien, statt. Erwartet werden über 1.800 Aussteller und mehr als 150.000 Fachbesucher der Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie aus aller Welt. Groz-Beckert stellt Neuheiten aus seinen verschiedenen Produktbereichen vor.

Die India ITME findet alle vier Jahr statt und ist eine Technologieplattform für zukunftsweisende Innovationen in der textilen Welt. Bei der 11. Ausgabe der India ITME präsentieren die Aussteller verteilt auf 15 Hallen ihre Highlights aus Forschung und Entwicklung.

Der Produktbereich Knitting (Stricken und Wirken) stellt die Stapelfasernadel SAN™ SF und die Stapelfaserplatine SNK SF vor, die speziell für den Einsatz auf Großrundstrickmaschinen konzipiert sind. Zudem zeigt der Bereich die SAN™ TT für den anwendungsbezogenen Einsatz im Bereich Technischer Textilien für Flachstrickmaschinen sowie eine Nadel, die den Vorstoß in neue Dimensionen der Feinheitsgrade im Flachstrickbereich ermöglicht.

Die 11. India ITME findet vom 08.–13. Dezember 2022 in Noida, Indien, statt. Erwartet werden über 1.800 Aussteller und mehr als 150.000 Fachbesucher der Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie aus aller Welt. Groz-Beckert stellt Neuheiten aus seinen verschiedenen Produktbereichen vor.

Die India ITME findet alle vier Jahr statt und ist eine Technologieplattform für zukunftsweisende Innovationen in der textilen Welt. Bei der 11. Ausgabe der India ITME präsentieren die Aussteller verteilt auf 15 Hallen ihre Highlights aus Forschung und Entwicklung.

Der Produktbereich Knitting (Stricken und Wirken) stellt die Stapelfasernadel SAN™ SF und die Stapelfaserplatine SNK SF vor, die speziell für den Einsatz auf Großrundstrickmaschinen konzipiert sind. Zudem zeigt der Bereich die SAN™ TT für den anwendungsbezogenen Einsatz im Bereich Technischer Textilien für Flachstrickmaschinen sowie eine Nadel, die den Vorstoß in neue Dimensionen der Feinheitsgrade im Flachstrickbereich ermöglicht.

Mit dem WarpMasterPlus und dem KnotMaster präsentiert der Produktbereich Weaving (Weben) die neueste Generation der Einzieh- und Knüpfmaschinen von Groz-Beckert, die sich besonders durch die einfache Bedienung und Flexibilität auszeichnen.

Der Produktbereich Felting (Nonwovens) präsentiert Produkt- und Servicehighlights für die Nonwovens-Industrie. Dazu zählen sowohl der HyTec P-Düsenstreifen für Spunlace-Kunden sowie die GEBECON-Filznadel, die dur-Nadel, EcoStar-Filznadel und das Groz-Beckert Kundenprodukt. Der HyTec P-Düsenstreifen zeichnet sich durch ein verbessertes Handling und eine höhere Härte aus. Die patentierte GEBECON®-Filznadel bietet eine verbesserte Oberflächenbeschaffenheit und optimierte Bruchbiege-Eigenschaften.

Seine Weiterentwicklungen für die Spinnereiindustrie stellt der Produktbereich Carding (Kardieren) vor. Dazu gehören die neue Festdeckelserie, der Wanderdeckel TV56 und die Tambourgarnitur mit besonderer Zahngeometrie. Die neue Festdeckelserie zeichnet sich durch eine innovative Zahngeometrie und eine neuartige Zahnverteilung aus. Besonders reinigungsfreundlich ist die neue Wanderdeckelgarnitur TV56 mit ihrem neuen Setzbild und 560 Spitzen pro Quadratzoll. Die verbesserte Tambourgarnitur überzeugt durch die spezielle und patentierte Zahnform, die sich positiv auf den Wartungsaufwand auswirkt. Sie eignet sich damit besonders für qualitätsorientierte Baumwollspinnereien, die hochwertige Garne herstellen. Die neue InLine-Garniturenserie ist speziell für den Vliesstoffbereich entwickelt worden.

Im Ausstellungsbereich von Sewing (Nähen) liegt der Fokus auf Technischen Textilien – insbesondere auf der Herstellung von Autositzen. Die Antwort auf die hohen Ansprüche beim Vernähen von Autositzen ist die Sonderanwendungsnadel SAN® 5.2 von Groz-Beckert. Die besondere Geometrie verleiht ihr ausreichend Stabilität. Die Doppelcordierung im Spitzenbereich verbessert die Fadenführung und führt vor allem bei multidirektionalen Nähprozessen zu einem gleichmäßigen Nahtbild. Durch die Hohlkehlfasen auf beiden Seiten der Nadel werden Fehlstiche verhindert und die Schlingenbildung optimiert. Den Verschleißschutz erhöht die Titannitrid-Beschichtung GEBEDUR®. Zudem wird das Qualitätsmanagement INH ausgestellt sowie die Funktionen und Inhalte des Kundenportals vorstellt.

Weitere Informationen:
India ITME Groz-Beckert

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Groz-Beckert KG

(c) INDA

22.11.2022

INDA's Hygienix 2022 concludes eighth annual Conference

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry convened 500 absorbent hygiene and personal care professionals from 30 countries and throughout the supply chain to participate in the eighth edition of Hygienix™ – the premier event for absorbent hygiene & personal care markets – held in New Orleans, Louisiana, Nov. 14-17.

The program kicked off with recycling approaches for disposable absorbent hygiene waste, followed by business impacts of period product legislation and regulation, new menstrual products, consumer trends, and three finalist presentations for the 2022 Hygienix Innovation Award™.

The event also included presentations from 18 other industry experts along with 13 hours of scheduled face-to-face networking, and 50 tabletop display exhibits and banquet receptions on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

One highlight of the event was the presentation of INDA’s prestigious Hygienix Innovation Award™ to Egal Pads for Pads on a Roll™ a wrapped super-thin absorbent period pad that dispenses like toilet paper in public bathroom stalls. The product aims to prevent the personal embarrassment of not having a menstrual product when needed.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry convened 500 absorbent hygiene and personal care professionals from 30 countries and throughout the supply chain to participate in the eighth edition of Hygienix™ – the premier event for absorbent hygiene & personal care markets – held in New Orleans, Louisiana, Nov. 14-17.

The program kicked off with recycling approaches for disposable absorbent hygiene waste, followed by business impacts of period product legislation and regulation, new menstrual products, consumer trends, and three finalist presentations for the 2022 Hygienix Innovation Award™.

The event also included presentations from 18 other industry experts along with 13 hours of scheduled face-to-face networking, and 50 tabletop display exhibits and banquet receptions on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

One highlight of the event was the presentation of INDA’s prestigious Hygienix Innovation Award™ to Egal Pads for Pads on a Roll™ a wrapped super-thin absorbent period pad that dispenses like toilet paper in public bathroom stalls. The product aims to prevent the personal embarrassment of not having a menstrual product when needed.

INDA President Tony Fragnito presented the 2022 INDA Lifetime Service Award to Dave Rousse, INDA President Emeritus, for his long-established service to the nonwovens industry and INDA. Rousse led the acquisition of the INSIGHT conference, and combined the INDA Vision Conference to launch the Hygienix™ conference for the absorbent hygiene and personal care market in 2015, and initiated the purchase of INDA Media.

Hygienix™ 2023 will be held Nov 13-16, in New Orleans, Louisiana .

Weitere Informationen:
INDA Hygienix nonwovens Hygiene Fibres

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INDA

(c) INDA

17.10.2022

INDA announces new dates for IDEA®

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announces new dates for the 22nd edition of IDEA® – The World’s Preeminent Event for Nonwovens & Engineered Fabrics. Originally scheduled to take place April 23-25, 2024, IDEA® now will be held April 29-May 1, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, FL.

In 2022, IDEA® attracted 5,000 participants from across the global supply chain to engage with nonwovens & engineered materials senior-level leaders at the Miami Beach Convention Center. IDEA® 2022 was co-located with the second FiltXPO™, an exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to filtration and separation.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announces new dates for the 22nd edition of IDEA® – The World’s Preeminent Event for Nonwovens & Engineered Fabrics. Originally scheduled to take place April 23-25, 2024, IDEA® now will be held April 29-May 1, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, FL.

In 2022, IDEA® attracted 5,000 participants from across the global supply chain to engage with nonwovens & engineered materials senior-level leaders at the Miami Beach Convention Center. IDEA® 2022 was co-located with the second FiltXPO™, an exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to filtration and separation.

Weitere Informationen:
INDA IDEA nonwovens engineered materials

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INDA

(c) INDA

07.10.2022

INDA: Highlights of the 12th edition of RISE®

DiaperRecycle Wins RISE® Innovation Award for Technology that Transforms Used Diapers into Cat Litter

Product development and innovators in nonwovens & engineered materials gained expert insights on material science innovation and sustainability at the 12^th edition of RISE® — Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics conference, organized by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Sept. 27-28 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC.

More than 20 industry, academic, and government experts from across the globe presented technical developments in sessions focused on circularity and sustainable inputs from such sources as Polylactic Acid Polymers (PLA), natural fibers, biofibers, and waste products.

DiaperRecycle Wins RISE® Innovation Award for Technology that Transforms Used Diapers into Cat Litter

Product development and innovators in nonwovens & engineered materials gained expert insights on material science innovation and sustainability at the 12^th edition of RISE® — Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics conference, organized by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Sept. 27-28 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC.

More than 20 industry, academic, and government experts from across the globe presented technical developments in sessions focused on circularity and sustainable inputs from such sources as Polylactic Acid Polymers (PLA), natural fibers, biofibers, and waste products.

Highlights included presentations on Achieving Supply Chain Circularity, by Kat Knauer, Ph.D., Program Manager – V Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, NREL; The Global Plastic Crisis: Winners/Losers in the Marketplace, by Bryan Haynes, Ph.D., Senior Technical Director, Global Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Sustainable Fibers – Development and the Future by Jason Locklin, Ph.D. Director, University of Georgia – New Materials Institute; PLA & PLA Blends: Practical Aspects of Extrusion by Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor, and Executive Director, The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University; and Mitigation of Quat Incompatibility with Cotton and other Cellulosic-based Substrates, by Doug Hinchliffe, Ph.D., Research Molecular Biologist, USDA-ARS.

RISE® Innovation Award Winner
DiaperRecycle was awarded the RISE® Innovation Award for its innovative technology to recycle used diapers into absorbent and flushable cat litter. The annual award recognizes innovation in areas within and on the periphery of the nonwovens industry that use advanced science and engineering principles to develop unique or intricate solutions to problems and advance nonwovens usage.

By diverting used diapers from households and institutions, and separating the plastic and fiber, DiaperRecycle strives to decrease the climate-changing emissions of diapers from landfills. “I am thrilled and grateful to win this award — as it proves we are on the right track,” said Cynthia Wallis Barnicoat, CEO of DiaperRecycle.

Other award finalists included Binder BioHook® by Gottlieb Binder GmbH & Co. KG and Sero® hemp fibers from Bast Fibre Technologies, Inc. (BFT).

The 13^th edition of RISE® — Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics conference will be held Sept. 12-13, 2023 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC.

Weitere Informationen:
INDA RISE® nonwovens Innovation award

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INDA

(c) Baldwin Technology Company Inc.

Baldwin’s Rick Stanford and Fi-Tech’s Ian Mills kick off partnership with a handshake

03.10.2022

Baldwin Technology partners with Fi-Tech to represent textile finishing technologies

Baldwin Technology Co. Inc. and Fi-Tech Inc. join partnership to ensure service amid growing demand for sustainable solutions. Fi-Tech Inc. will represent Baldwin Technology Co. Inc.’s complete textile and nonwoven product lines as its sales agent in the U.S. and Canada.

Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Fi-Tech is an agency and distribution firm for textile and non-woven machinery. Its initial focus was on synthetic fibers and nonwovens and it has since expanded its portfolio to represent manufacturers of complete machines or technical components used in the production of nonwovens, synthetic fibers, polymer, textiles, converting, perforated products and tobacco processing. Fi-Tech also maintains a spare parts inventory for many of the companies it represents.

Baldwin Technology Co. Inc. and Fi-Tech Inc. join partnership to ensure service amid growing demand for sustainable solutions. Fi-Tech Inc. will represent Baldwin Technology Co. Inc.’s complete textile and nonwoven product lines as its sales agent in the U.S. and Canada.

Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Fi-Tech is an agency and distribution firm for textile and non-woven machinery. Its initial focus was on synthetic fibers and nonwovens and it has since expanded its portfolio to represent manufacturers of complete machines or technical components used in the production of nonwovens, synthetic fibers, polymer, textiles, converting, perforated products and tobacco processing. Fi-Tech also maintains a spare parts inventory for many of the companies it represents.

“With the increasing demand of Baldwin’s finishing technology, we needed to find the right partner for sales promotion in the U.S. and Canadian markets for knits, wovens and non-wovens,” said Rick Stanford, Baldwin Technology’s VP Global Business Development, Textiles. “Fi-Tech of Richmond, Virginia is the perfect partner. They are well established in the textile and non-wovens industry and their portfolio of principals provides excellent synergy with Baldwin’s precision spray and plasma treater systems.”

Baldwin’s solutions are used in a wide variety of fabrics from basic jersey and fleece with softening and anti-microbial finishes to technical fabrics such as outdoor gear, military, upholstery, automotive and industrial fabrics utilizing the latest in technical finishes such as DWR, soil release, flame retardants and insect repellent among others.

Weitere Informationen:
Baldwin Technology Company Inc. Fi-Tech nonwovens synthetic fibers and yarns finishing technology textile finishing

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Baldwin Technology Company Inc. / Adduco Communications

30.09.2022

Suominen launches nonwoven with a tri-layer structure

Suominen’s newest tri-layer nonwoven, FIBRELLA® Strata, delivers a combination of strength and softness and can be used in various applications. Especially for the Baby market FIBRELLA® Strata offers a nonwoven with a high-definition patterning in a multi-layer structure while delivering softness and cleaning performance.

“When developing FIBRELLA® Strata, Suominen used its process know-how to create a nonwoven that has a high-definition pattern. The product maintains the pattern when wet to help enhance its cleaning performance and bulk softness. FIBRELLA® Strata’s unique tri-layer structure makes it stand out on the market,” says Tara Millar, Manager, Category Management, Americas.

Suominen’s newest tri-layer nonwoven, FIBRELLA® Strata, delivers a combination of strength and softness and can be used in various applications. Especially for the Baby market FIBRELLA® Strata offers a nonwoven with a high-definition patterning in a multi-layer structure while delivering softness and cleaning performance.

“When developing FIBRELLA® Strata, Suominen used its process know-how to create a nonwoven that has a high-definition pattern. The product maintains the pattern when wet to help enhance its cleaning performance and bulk softness. FIBRELLA® Strata’s unique tri-layer structure makes it stand out on the market,” says Tara Millar, Manager, Category Management, Americas.

Weitere Informationen:
Suominen nonwovens FIBRELLA® Strata Baby products

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Suominen

(c) INDA

28.09.2022

INDA mourns loss of Industry Leader and Executive Committee Appointee Walter G. Jones

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is mourning the loss of Walter “Walt” G. Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Precision Fabrics Group, Inc., of Greensboro, NC, who passed away Sept. 22.

He is being remembered fondly by the association for his strong contributions as a leader, mentor, and advocate for the nonwoven industry. INDA, in particular, benefited from Jones’ vast industry and business knowledge as an INDA Executive Committee Appointee for over 20 years. Jones started his career at Burlington Industries in 1977 and was named president and CEO, in 1999 of Precision Fabrics Group Inc., a spin-off of Burlington Industries. Jones was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and the Wharton School of Finance.

“INDA is saddened by the loss of a true industry leader who devoted his career to advancing the nonwoven & engineered material industry,” said INDA President Tony Fragnito. “Walt Jones will be missed by all of us at INDA and by the many professionals whose careers and businesses were positively impacted by his expertise. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family.”

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is mourning the loss of Walter “Walt” G. Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Precision Fabrics Group, Inc., of Greensboro, NC, who passed away Sept. 22.

He is being remembered fondly by the association for his strong contributions as a leader, mentor, and advocate for the nonwoven industry. INDA, in particular, benefited from Jones’ vast industry and business knowledge as an INDA Executive Committee Appointee for over 20 years. Jones started his career at Burlington Industries in 1977 and was named president and CEO, in 1999 of Precision Fabrics Group Inc., a spin-off of Burlington Industries. Jones was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and the Wharton School of Finance.

“INDA is saddened by the loss of a true industry leader who devoted his career to advancing the nonwoven & engineered material industry,” said INDA President Tony Fragnito. “Walt Jones will be missed by all of us at INDA and by the many professionals whose careers and businesses were positively impacted by his expertise. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family.”

Weitere Informationen:
INDA nonwovens Precision Fabrics Group Inc.

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INDA

© Freudenberg Performance Materials

19.09.2022

Nationaler Wasserstoffrat tagt bei Freudenberg

Der Vliesstoffspezialist der Freudenberg-Gruppe – Freudenberg Performance Materials – richtete am 16. September die Sitzung des Nationalen Wasserstoffrats (NWR) an seinem Hauptsitz in Weinheim aus. Als führender Hersteller von technischen Textilen leistet Freudenberg Performance Materials einen Beitrag zur Wasserstoffindustrie mit Komponenten für Brennstoffzellen für Mobilitätsanwendungen sowie für Elektrolyseure zur CO₂-freien Erzeugung von Wasserstoff.

Der Vliesstoffspezialist der Freudenberg-Gruppe – Freudenberg Performance Materials – richtete am 16. September die Sitzung des Nationalen Wasserstoffrats (NWR) an seinem Hauptsitz in Weinheim aus. Als führender Hersteller von technischen Textilen leistet Freudenberg Performance Materials einen Beitrag zur Wasserstoffindustrie mit Komponenten für Brennstoffzellen für Mobilitätsanwendungen sowie für Elektrolyseure zur CO₂-freien Erzeugung von Wasserstoff.

Der Nationale Wasserstoffrat (NWR) wurde von der Bundesregierung berufen und handelt als unabhängiges, überparteiliches Beratungsgremium. Der NWR besteht aus derzeit 25 hochrangigen Expertinnen und Experten aus Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft und Zivilgesellschaft. Zielsetzung ist es, den Staatssekretärsausschuss für Wasserstoff bei der Weiterentwicklung und Umsetzung der Nationalen Wasserstoffstrategie zu begleiten und zu beraten. Der NWR hält seine Sitzungen jeweils bei einem seiner Mitglieder ab, um seine Kenntnisse über die jeweiligen Technologien, Rollen in der Wertschöpfungskette und Herausforderungen zu vertiefen. Mit Dr. Silke Wagener ist eine Vertreterin des Technologiekonzerns Freudenberg als Mitglied des Gremiums benannt worden, sie bringt ihr Know-how aus Zulieferersicht sowie ihre jahrzehntelange Expertise bei technologischen Lösungen für die Wasserstoffindustrie ein.

Freudenberg Performance Materials erläuterte während einer Werksführung die Entwicklung und Produktion von systemkritischen Gasdiffusionslagen aus karbonisiertem Vliesstoff für Brennstoffzellen und poröse Transportlagen für Elektrolyseure. Dabei wurden nicht zuletzt Verbesserungspotenziale aus Zulieferersicht deutlich, beispielweise im Hinblick auf frühestmöglichen Austausch und die Zusammenarbeit entlang der Wertschöpfungskette. Funktionierende, durchgehende und skalierbare Wertschöpfungsketten sowie der gleichzeitige Aufbau und die Skalierung der Wasserstoffinfrastruktur sind entscheidende Voraussetzungen dafür, dass die Wasserstoffindustrie ihrer tragenden Rolle in der Transformation zur Klimaneutralität gerecht werden kann.

Gasdiffusionslagen befinden sich im Herzen von Brennstoffzellen und sind für den Transport von Gasen und Flüssigkeiten in den Zellen verantwortlich. Sie haben einen erheblichen Einfluss auf die Leistung und die Kosten des Systems und sind unverzichtbar für dessen Funktionalität. Gleiches gilt für die porösen Transportlagen, die das Herzstück von Elektrolyseuren für die CO₂-freie Herstellung des sogenannten grünen Wasserstoffs bilden.

Brennstoffzellen sind in Verbindung mit grünem Wasserstoff eine wichtige Technologie für die CO₂-freie Mobilität, insbesondere für Busse, Schwerfahrlastzeuge und Züge. Weitere Einsatzfelder sind stationäre Anwendungen, wie die stationäre Stromerzeugung oder die Wärmeerzeugung in Gebäuden und der Industrie.
Außer in der Mobilität spielt grüner Wasserstoff eine zentrale Rolle in der klimaneutralen Energieversorgung der Industrie und dabei speziell in der Chemie- und Stahlindustrie.

Weitere Informationen:
Freudenberg Performance Materials Wasserstoff Gasdiffusionslage Vliesstoffe

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Freudenberg Performance Materials