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INDA: Winner of World of Wipes Innovation Award® (c) INDA
28.06.2024

INDA: Winner of World of Wipes Innovation Award®

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced that wipes leaders across the supply chain convened for new connections, intelligence, sustainability strategies, and business at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, June 17-20 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The winner of the World of Wipes Innovation Award® was Rockline Industries for their Facial Care Wipe with Glycine Amino Acid Complex. This new Skin Care Wipe contains a unique multifunctional complex of two medium chain glycine, a phospholipid and a blend of special glycol ingredients that provides for a multitude of skin care benefits as well as providing a unique preservation system for nonwovens. The Skin Care Wipe provides substantiated improved skin smoothness, elasticity, and hydration alongside an anti-ageing claim. This innovation is amongst the first to use these glycine ingredients in a Skin Care Wipe formulation.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced that wipes leaders across the supply chain convened for new connections, intelligence, sustainability strategies, and business at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, June 17-20 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The winner of the World of Wipes Innovation Award® was Rockline Industries for their Facial Care Wipe with Glycine Amino Acid Complex. This new Skin Care Wipe contains a unique multifunctional complex of two medium chain glycine, a phospholipid and a blend of special glycol ingredients that provides for a multitude of skin care benefits as well as providing a unique preservation system for nonwovens. The Skin Care Wipe provides substantiated improved skin smoothness, elasticity, and hydration alongside an anti-ageing claim. This innovation is amongst the first to use these glycine ingredients in a Skin Care Wipe formulation.

In a special recognition, INDA presented the 2024 Lifetime Service Award to David Powling, Technical Leader, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (retired), and the 2024 Lifetime Technical Achievement Award to Paul Latten, Director of Research & Development & New Business, Southeast Nonwovens, Inc. INDA honors both Powling and Latten for their decades of contributions to the nonwovens industry as well as being strong advocates for INDA.

The 1.5-day WIPES Academy, led by Heidi Beatty, Chief Executive Officer, Crown Abbey, LLC, and Paul Davies, Ph.D., Consultant, Crown Abbey, LLC, preceded the WOW Conference June 17-18. This course focused on the essentials of wet wipes construction and ingredients. Participants learned how to bring nonwovens, lotions, and packaging together to launch a successful product. The next WIPES Academy will be held July 21-22, 2025 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown, Columbus, Ohio in conjunction with WOW 2025.

The WOW conference program featured experts discussing these key topics:

  • Sparkle & Shine: How Wipes Became WOW
  • Wiping Smart: The Rise of Sustainable Practices in the Institutional and Industrial Wipe Markets
  • Transformative Trends in Wet Wipe Formulations: A Dual Focus on Skin Health and Sustainability
  • Leading Alternatives to Traditional Plastics Used in Wipes
  • Panel Discussion: Leading Alternatives to Traditional Plastics Used in Wipes
  • Eclectic Perspectives: Unraveling the Threads of I&I Wipes and Scaling Strategies
  • Putting $$ in Your Pocket
  • Recycling & Regulations

In addition to the premium content in the conference program, WOW featured four pre-conference webinars (with recordings available for full conference attendees), tabletop exhibits, Lightning Talks, a Skin Care Formulation Workshop 101, and a mentorship program for participants who are new to the wipes industry.

WOW 2025 will be held July 21-25, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio.

Quelle:

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

(c) INDA
06.07.2022

INDA: Highlights of the World of Wipes® International Conference

More than 450 participants from 18 countries made in-person connections and gained innovative insights into the segment’s future at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, reported strong attendance and activity at its 16th WOW conference, June 27-30. Highlights included a conference, award presentations, a separate 1.5-day WIPES Academy training course, and a new mentorship program.  

WOW speakers focused on the future of the $17 billion wipes sector amid changing consumer trends, supply chain complexities, sustainable packaging demands, and medical disinfection challenges. Program sessions included Circular and Sustainable Wipes, Supply Chain Challenges, Sustainable Substrates, Disinfection Concerns, Sustainable Packaging Trends, and Flushability Developments.

Tony Fragnito welcomed participants in his new role as INDA President for the first time since succeeding Dave Rousse, now President Emeritus and advisor.

More than 450 participants from 18 countries made in-person connections and gained innovative insights into the segment’s future at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, reported strong attendance and activity at its 16th WOW conference, June 27-30. Highlights included a conference, award presentations, a separate 1.5-day WIPES Academy training course, and a new mentorship program.  

WOW speakers focused on the future of the $17 billion wipes sector amid changing consumer trends, supply chain complexities, sustainable packaging demands, and medical disinfection challenges. Program sessions included Circular and Sustainable Wipes, Supply Chain Challenges, Sustainable Substrates, Disinfection Concerns, Sustainable Packaging Trends, and Flushability Developments.

Tony Fragnito welcomed participants in his new role as INDA President for the first time since succeeding Dave Rousse, now President Emeritus and advisor.

WOW highlights included the announcement of Nice’ N CLEAN® SecureFLUSH™ Technology Flushable Wipes from Nice-Pak as the winner of this year’s World of Wipes Innovation Award® for their flushable wipes made of 100 percent cellulose nonwoven. A specialty “lock and key” design of plant-based fibers and formula leverages patent-pending technology to ensure responsible care of plumbing and wastewater.

Other highlights included the presentation of the 2022 INDA Lifetime Technical Award to Richard Knowlson, Principal, RPK Consulting. The award honors an individual with a long-established nonwovens career that advance technology and the commercial success of the North American nonwovens industry. Knowlson pioneered the use of powder super absorbents in airlaid forming systems creating new period product designs for ultra-thin products. He co-founded Airformed Composites, co-invented the first commercial multi-bonded airlaid products in North America that were used in characters for Sesame Street and served in leadership positions with Rayonier, Ciba/Huntsman and Jacob Holm.

08.06.2022

ANDRITZ auf der WOW 2022

Der internationale Technologiekonzern ANDRITZ stellt vom 27. bis 29. Juni 2022 seine Produktioninnovationen im Bereich Feuchttücher auf der internationalen Tagung World of Wipes (WOW) 2022 in Chicago, USA, aus.

Das Nachhaltigkeitsprogramm „We Care“ von ANDRITZ verbindet alle Initiativen, Ziele und Erfolge betreffend ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) unter einem Dach. Seit vielen Jahren bietet ANDRITZ verschiedene Vliesstoffprozesse wie Spunlace, Wetlace und Wetlace CP für die Herstellung von Feuchttüchern an. Ebenfalls begleitet ANDRITZ Vliesstoffproduzenten bei der Umstellung auf Nachhaltigkeit mit dem Ziel, Kunststoffkomponenten zu reduzieren oder eliminieren und gleichzeitig die hohe Qualität der gewünschten Produkteigenschaften beizubehalten. Dies gilt für alle Arten nachhaltiger Feuchttücher wie spülbare, biologisch abbaubare, aus biologischer Herkunft stammende, aus Krempelvlies hergestellte oder klassische Krempelvlies-Feuchttücher. Die Wasserstrahlverfestigung bringt den Vorteil, dass sie ohne chemische Bindemittel oder thermische Verschmelzung jede Faserart verbinden kann.

Der internationale Technologiekonzern ANDRITZ stellt vom 27. bis 29. Juni 2022 seine Produktioninnovationen im Bereich Feuchttücher auf der internationalen Tagung World of Wipes (WOW) 2022 in Chicago, USA, aus.

Das Nachhaltigkeitsprogramm „We Care“ von ANDRITZ verbindet alle Initiativen, Ziele und Erfolge betreffend ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) unter einem Dach. Seit vielen Jahren bietet ANDRITZ verschiedene Vliesstoffprozesse wie Spunlace, Wetlace und Wetlace CP für die Herstellung von Feuchttüchern an. Ebenfalls begleitet ANDRITZ Vliesstoffproduzenten bei der Umstellung auf Nachhaltigkeit mit dem Ziel, Kunststoffkomponenten zu reduzieren oder eliminieren und gleichzeitig die hohe Qualität der gewünschten Produkteigenschaften beizubehalten. Dies gilt für alle Arten nachhaltiger Feuchttücher wie spülbare, biologisch abbaubare, aus biologischer Herkunft stammende, aus Krempelvlies hergestellte oder klassische Krempelvlies-Feuchttücher. Die Wasserstrahlverfestigung bringt den Vorteil, dass sie ohne chemische Bindemittel oder thermische Verschmelzung jede Faserart verbinden kann.

Die neueste Entwicklung in diesem Bereich ist die ANDRITZ neXline wetlace CP-Linie, die den CP-Prozess (card-pulp) integriert. Das ausgereifte Verfahren verbindet die Vorteile der Trocken- und Nassvliestechnologien in der Produktion einer neuen Generation von biologisch abbaubaren Feuchttüchern.

ANDRITZ wurde Mitglied im Vorstand der RFA (Responsible Flushing Alliance) in den USA. Die RFA ist ein unabhängiger, gemeinnütziger Handelsverband, der sich verpflichtet hat, Konsumenten verantwortungsbewusstes Verhalten und smarte Spülgewohnheiten näher zu bringen, um die Schäden an den Abwassersystemen des Landes zu senken. Mit seinen Technologien für 100% wasserlösliche und biologisch abbaubare Feuchttücher beschäftigt sich ANDRITZ intensiv mit diesem Thema und setzt sich als Teil der RFA stark ein.

Weitere Informationen:
Andritz AG Andritz Nonwoven WOW
Quelle:

Andritz AG