Nonwovens Industry back issues from April 2008:
A global event.(Editor's Page)
Apr 01, 2008; ... This month, INDEX, the European leg of a trio of nonwovens-related trade shows, will be held in Geneva, Switzerland. Expected to attract 12,000 visitors, this global event will feature nearly 500 exhibitors from 100 countries. As the largest INDEX event yet, this year's show truly ...
Freudenberg to shut two lines in Hopkinsville.(Top of the News)
Apr 01, 2008 ... This month Freudenberg Nonwovens will cease production on two manufacturing lines at its North American facility in Hopkinsville, KY. One line produces staple fiber/binder bonded nonwovens and the other is an adhesive web operation. Both serve the North American automotive market. ...
Fiberweb enters two Asian joint ventures; reports 2007 results.(Top of the News)(Tianjin Hengguan Nonwoven Company Limited)(Fiberweb North American Inc.)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Fiberweb has entered into two separate joint venture agreements in China and India. In China, the nonwovens producer is investing $2.5 million in a 30-year joint venture with Tianjin Hengguan Nonwoven Company Limited, a Chinese polyester spunbond manufacturer. Fiberweb will own 65% of the ...
K-C to buy out South African affiliate.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Dallas. TX, has reached an agreement to purchase the remaining stake in its South African subsidiary, Kimberly-Clark of South Africa (K-CSA), from The Lion Match Company (Proprietary) Limited, wholly-owned subsidiary of FASIC Investment Corporation Limited ....
Covidien to sell European AI business.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Covidien, a maker of medical devices, pharmaceutical ingredients and imaging products, is selling its Lille, France-based adult incontinence business to a private French company as part of its strategy to focus resources on its core healthcare units, the company has announced. The ...
SCA invests in Russia, boosts European incontinence business, reorganizes to focus on hygiene.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)
Apr 01, 2008 ... SCA is opening a production facility in Russia, where it has been seeing rapid growth of its Libero baby diapers and Libresse feminine hygiene products since 1995. The new facility will be located in the Tula region, south of Moscow, where consumer buying power is on the rise. This, ...
Oerlikon, Freudenberg team up.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)(Freudenberg Vliesstoffe KG)(Oerlikon Neumag )(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Freudenberg Vliesstoffe has retrofitted one of its polypropylene homopolymer spunlaid lines at its Kaiserslautern plant to add bicomponent technology capabilities using Oerlikon Neumag technology. The line now features multipurpose capabilities and can produce polypropylene and polyester ...
K-C launches new media.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Kimberly-Clark brand odor control filtration media from Kimberly-Clark Filtration Products deliver particulate filtration performance with added odor removal technology to deliver clean, fresh, odor-free air, thanks in part to its two-layer construction. The upstream layer provides ...
World filter study released.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)(Statistical table)
Apr 01, 2008 ... World filter demand is projected to climb 5.6% annually through 2011 to $49 billion. Market gains in developing parts of Asia, Eastern Europe, the Africa/Mideast region and Latin America will outpace demand in the U.S., Western Europe and Japan. Increases in developing areas will be fueled ...
Unicharm to compete in floor cleaners.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Japanese consumer goods maker Unicharm introduced a mop-type floor cleaner in February 2008, marking its first entry into this market. The wipe is made with exchangeable nonwoven sheets that are placed at the tip of the mop. According to reports, Kao introduced the first floor cleaning ...
Evolon receives award.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)
Apr 01, 2008 ... France-based Freudenberg Evolon's Evolon nonwoven fabric was recently awarded the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation's (ECARF's) seal of quality, recognizing the fabric's ability to provide a physical layer of protection against dust mite allergies when used in mite-proof ...
Japanese nonwovens stats released.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Nonwovens output in Japan last year, by manufacturing processes, were as follows: chemical bonded 29,161 tons (down 23.1%), thermal bonded 38,087 tons (a 0.1% decrease), needlepunched 94,629 tons (down 2.5%), spunbonded and meltblown 93,654 tons (a 1.2% increase), spunlaced 30,014 tons (a ...
Suominen begins negotiations.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)(Suominen Flexible Packaging Ltd.)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Suominen Flexible Packaging has begun employee negotiations at its Tampere and Nastola plants, which is expected to lead to a headcount reduction of about 50 employees. The employee negotiations ...
San-Dia to add SAP output.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Japan's San-Dia Polymers is increasing capacity of its SAP production facilities in Japan and China to more than 200,000 tons per year by the end of the year. Currently, the company makes 125,000 tons of SAP in Japan and 55,000 tons in China, which includes a new ...
PolyChem building tech center.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... PolyChem Alloy, Inc. (PCA) headquartered in Lenoir, NC has broken ground on a 1000-square-meter technology center dedicated to providing geo-friendly antibacterial/antifungal solutions to the healthcare industry. Ron McGregor, director of European operations based in the U.K., ...
Nordson launches online services.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Nordson Corporation has launched an online Adhesive Systems Parts and Services Center. The site, www.parts.nordson.com, provides registered customers with a unified, comprehensive hub for purchasing Nordson parts, contacting sales and service representatives and obtaining a full range of ...
Tredegar revamps website.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)(Website overview)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Tredegar Film Products has launched a new website at www.tredegarfilm.com. The updated site provides visitors with detailed information about the markets and products in which Tredegar is active in a new, clean look, which pro vides for easy navigation so that users can access the ...
INDA launches energy conference.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Because of the impact of energy costs and the fact that availability has become an even more important factor in all aspects of manufacturing, INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is organizing the inaugural New Energy Technologies 2008 (NET08) conference, which will be held ...
PGI reaches highest ever sales.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Polymer Group Inc.'s 2007 sales increased 3.7% to $1.06 billion, the highest in the company's history, driven by growth in the nonwovens segment. Gross profit increased 8.1% to $168.9 million. Nonwovens sales were $885.7 million for the year. The largest contributor to new ...
Phoenix celebrates milestone.(A Look at What's Going On In The Industry)
Apr 01, 2008 ... In January, Netherlands-based Phoenix Fabrikations bv celebrated its 40th anniversary. Phoenix Fabrikations was founded in 1968 and was one of the first companies to introduce nonwoven fabrics for wiping applications in Europe. Phoenix Fabrikations is currently one of the largest European ...
EPA tightens quality standards for Ozone: move could spike demand for nonwoven pollution technologies.(Capitol Comments)
Apr 01, 2008; ... A controversial decision to tighten federal air quality standards for ozone could increase demand for certain nonwoven products. Indeed, on March 12, 2008, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Stephen Johnson announced the agency is revising its air quality ...
K-C leverages free trade pact in Peru: company to double production and establish an export base in the country.(South American Report)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Kimberly-Clark Peru S.A. recently announced plans to double production-in the country and establish it as an Andean region export base through a $60 million investment. The investment will benefit from the new U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement, ratified by the U.S. Congress in December. ...
Earth's best ... only better: nonwovens offer Mother Nature a boost in agricultural & landscape end uses.
Apr 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] What do a hobby gardener and an industrial farmer have in common? More than you might think. Nonwovens are playing a growing role in agriculture and landscape applications--as well as in the backyards of many consumers--because they offer an array of ...
The sound of silence: acoustic nonwovens keep down the noise.
Apr 01, 2008; ... Shhhh. Hear that? Probably not, thanks to the use of nonwovens as sound absorbing substrates in your car as well as your home and office. Typical end use applications range from automotive, appliances and marine to office partitions and aviation. Designed to control noise, acoustic ...
FR legislation creates opportunities for nonwovens: pending standards for upholstered furniture, top of bed materials could mean more growth for FR nonwovens.
Apr 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Three years ago when the consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) passed regulations requiring all mattresses sold in the U.S. meet flammability standards, the nonwovens industry rose to the challenge. In preparation for the legislation--known as CFP ...
Moist toilet tissue: first test for flushability? New "old products" lead the way.
Apr 01, 2008; ... In 2001, Kimberly-Clark introduced a product it hoped would redefine America s toiletry habits, and along with it, create a new definition for flushable wipes. Called 'the most significant category innovation since toilet paper first appeared in roll form in 1890," by Kimberly-Clark, ...
Green is gold: vision speakers affirm that eco-friendliness is important to nonwovens.
Apr 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You can't open up a newspaper or turn on the news these days without hearing about global warming and ways o be kinder to the environment. Catch phrases like "carbon footprint," "sustainable living" and "biodiversity" have creeped into the mainstream, and ...
Index08: world's leading nonwovens exhibition.
Apr 01, 2008 ... This month, INDEX 2008 will create the perfect opportunity for the global nonwovens industry to convene in one place to present the latest in products and services, technology and research for participants throughout the nonwovens supply chain. Expected to attract more than ...
Index 2008 exhibitor previews: companies reveal their plans for the year's largest nonwovens event.
Apr 01, 2008 ... AccuSentry Booth 1269 AccuSentry will launch the SentryDAS system for real-time data acquisition on high speed production lines to track down time, defects and production performance. The system delivers real-time graphs, charts and reports, providing instant ...
INDEX Awards will honor innovation in nonwovens: awards honoring roll goods, end use product, raw materials and more to be presented during INDEX08.
Apr 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the highlights of this year's INDEX Exposition will be the INDEX 08 Awards, recognizing excellence in the nonwovens industry and highlighting innovation in all parts of the nonwovens supply chain from raw materials to machinery to roll goods to end ...
Savare specialty adhesives produces chemicals and adhesives.(Suppliers' Corner: The Latest From Suppliers)(Company overview)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Savare Specialty Adhesives is a family-owned company that has produced high quality specialty chemicals and adhesives since 1924. The company was founded by the grandfather of Biagio Savare, the current president of the company. Dr. Savare represents the third generation of chemists to ...
Pneumatics product line.(Suppliers' Corner: The Latest From Suppliers)
Apr 01, 2008 ... The K-Tron Process Group has several additions to its feeder and premier pneumatics product line. K-Tron's new Micro Cone feeder, features a highly innovative screwless feeding mechanism that accurately doses free flowing color, masterbatch or additives into a blending system or directly ...
Braille application system.(The Latest From Suppliers)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Nordson Corporation's new Braille adhesive application system featuring e.dot gun technology is giving packagers a new cost-effective way to directly communicate important product information to visually impaired consumers. Launched in October, the Nordson Braille system ...
Vision system.(The Latest From Suppliers)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Cognex's In-Sight Micro packs a complete vision system into a remarkably small package that measures just 30 mm x 30 mm x 60 mm. Together with the new, intuitive EasyBuilder configuration software and smart VisionView operator interface display, In-Sight Micro will forever change the way ...
Web folding machinery.(The Latest From Suppliers)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Elsner Engineering Works, Inc. has been named the exclusive sales representative for Wipcor S.r.l. based in Novara, Italy for North American and Mexican sales of the Wipcor product line. Elsner will also be marketing the Wipcor product line worldwide. Wipcor is a manufacturer of ...
Silcone softener.(The Latest From Suppliers)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Wacker, the Munich, Germany-based chemicals group, has developed a new silicone softener emulsion for textile finishing. The concentrate, marketed as Powersoft PE 150, is self-dispersing and designed for use in exhaust processes. High shear-resistance makes it extremely versatile and ...
Grinder.(The Latest From Suppliers)
Apr 01, 2008 ... The $6 Wheel Grinder from Schober USA allows customers to regrind their circular knives and lower cutting knives on site by themselves, thus saving time and transport costs as well as minimizing their inventory of knives. The $6 accommodates knives from 40 to 180 mm (1.6 to 7 inches) in ...
Adhesives conference.(The Latest From Suppliers)(Conference news)
Apr 01, 2008 ... The "Tape Innovation Days," on May 2829, 2008, in Maastricht, Germany, is a new, unique industry conference for self-adhesive tape manufacturers. It will be hosted by Mondi Coating & Release, one of the leading and innovative suppliers of siliconized release liners to the tapes industry. ...
Driver configuration software.(The Latest From Suppliers)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Parker Hannifin SSD Drives Division has released a new drive configuration software package called Drive System Explorer (DSE) Lite 2.02. It is available to customers free of charge at www.ssddrives.com. DSE Lite 2.02 is easy to use, with straightforward block programming and an intuitive ...
Tearaway Adhesive Tape On Non-woven Support: No. 7,335,415; Alain Goux and Remi Barnet, assignors to Scapa France, Bellegrade sur Valserine, France.(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Tearaway Adhesive Tape On Non-woven Support: No. 7,335,415; Alain Goux and Remi Barnet, assignors to Scapa France, Bellegrade sur Valserine, France. Filed 9/1/00. Issued 2/26/08. An adhesive tape has been granted a patent. The tape includes a nonwoven fibrous support comprising ...
Disposable Diaper Having Tape For Disposal Thereof: No. 7,335,191; Seiji Suzuki, Keiichi Jibiki and Nariaki Shimoe, assignors to Uni-Charm Corporation, Ehime, Japan.
Apr 01, 2008 ... Disposable Diaper Having Tape For Disposal Thereof: No. 7,335,191; Seiji Suzuki, Keiichi Jibiki and Nariaki Shimoe, assignors to Uni-Charm Corporation, Ehime, Japan. Filed 6/26/02. Issued 2/26/08. Patented is a disposable diaper with a body-facing surface and a garment-facing ...
Sanitary Tampon: No. 7,335,194; Mitsuhiro Wada, assignor to Uni-Charm Corporation, Kawanoe, Japan.
Apr 01, 2008 ... Sanitary Tampon: No. 7,335,194; Mitsuhiro Wada, assignor to Uni-Charm Corporation, Kawanoe, Japan. Filed 4/12/04. Issued 2/26/08. A sanitary tampon was issued a patent. It comprises an absorber including a flat absorbent layer made of an absorbent fibrous material and a ...
Absorbent Article With Cuff Having Adhesive Outside Fixed End Inner Edge: No. 7,338,479; Masaru Fujioka, Kenji Nakaoka, Kazuyo Mori, Taichiro Suzuki and Sayaka Sato, assignors to Livedo Corporation, Ehime, Japan.
Apr 01, 2008 ... Absorbent Article With Cuff Having Adhesive Outside Fixed End Inner Edge: No. 7,338,479; Masaru Fujioka, Kenji Nakaoka, Kazuyo Mori, Taichiro Suzuki and Sayaka Sato, assignors to Livedo Corporation, Ehime, Japan. Filed 6/05/03. Issued 3/4/08. An absorbent article has been issued ...
Absorbent Article Having Extended Cushion Layer With Corrugated Topsheet: No. 7,335,810; Wataru Yoshimasa and Kazuya Nishitani, assignor to Uni-Charm Corporation, Kawanoe-Shi Ehime, Japan.
Apr 01, 2008 ... Absorbent Article Having Extended Cushion Layer With Corrugated Topsheet: No. 7,335,810; Wataru Yoshimasa and Kazuya Nishitani, assignor to Uni-Charm Corporation, Kawanoe-Shi Ehime, Japan. Filed 7/11/02. Issued 2/26/08. Patented is an absorbent article comprising a ...
Method Of Providing A Series Of Disposable Absorbent Articles To Consumers: No. 7,335,190; Richard Underhill, Rebecca Walter, Christopher Olson and Shirlee Weber, assignors to Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI.
Apr 01, 2008 ... Method Of Providing A Series Of Disposable Absorbent Articles To Consumers: No. 7,335,190; Richard Underhill, Rebecca Walter, Christopher Olson and Shirlee Weber, assignors to Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI. Filed 2/4/05. Issued 2/26/08. A method of concurrently ...
Absorption Body For Attachment To The Human Body: No. 7,335,809; Birgit Riesinger, Ostbevern, Germany.(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Absorption Body For Attachment To The Human Body: No. 7,335,809; Birgit Riesinger, Ostbevern, Germany. Filed 5/8/03. Issued 2/26/08. An absorptive body for attachment to the human body has been patented. The item is designed particularly for the purpose of absorbing fluids ...
Tampon Applicator Having A Force Controller: No. 7,338,462; Ryo Minoguchi, Diana Gann, Thomas Osborn, James Still, Letha Hines and Ricky Pollard, assignors to The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH.
Apr 01, 2008 ... Tampon Applicator Having A Force Controller: No. 7,338,462; Ryo Minoguchi, Diana Gann, Thomas Osborn, James Still, Letha Hines and Ricky Pollard, assignors to The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH. Filed 4/19/05. Issued 3/4/08. Patented is a tampon and a tampon applicator ...
Absorbent Polymeric Material: No. 7,335,422; Stefan Dick, Sebastien Brogly, Eric Judek and Francois Dessus, assignor to Sud-Chemie Inc., Louisville, KY.
Apr 01, 2008 ... Absorbent Polymeric Material: No. 7,335,422; Stefan Dick, Sebastien Brogly, Eric Judek and Francois Dessus, assignor to Sud-Chemie Inc., Louisville, KY. Filed 11/24/04. Issued 2/26/08. A moisture absorbing polymeric product has been patented. It comprises a blend of a ...
Tampon: No. 7,338,483; Edward Carlin and Hartmut Martin, assignors to The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH.
Apr 01, 2008 ... Tampon: No. 7,338,483; Edward Carlin and Hartmut Martin, assignors to The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH. Filed 11/21/03. Issued 3/4/08. A tampon for feminine hygiene comprising an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis and an outer surface was patented. ...
Nonwoven Glass Mat with Dissolvable Binder System For Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Board: No. 7,338,702; Timothy Swales and Philippe Scheerlinck, assignor to Johns Manville, Denver, CO.
Apr 01, 2008 ... Nonwoven Glass Mat with Dissolvable Binder System For Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Board: No. 7,338,702; Timothy Swales and Philippe Scheerlinck, assignor to Johns Manville, Denver, CO. Filed 4/27/04. Issued 3/4/08. A gypsum board was patented. The board includes a gypsum matrix ...
Embossed, Cross-Laminated Film: No. 7,338,700; Paul McKenna and Robert Kobetsky, assignors to Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL.
Apr 01, 2008 ... Embossed, Cross-Laminated Film: No. 7,338,700; Paul McKenna and Robert Kobetsky, assignors to Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL. Filed 12/18/03. Issued 3/4/08. Patented is a moisture resistant film for covering an architectural structure. It comprises a flexible membrane ...
Protective Liner And A Method For Using A Protective LinerL: No. 7,341,580; Colette Hamilton-Vance, Detroit, MI.(Michigan, United States)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Protective Liner And A Method For Using A Protective LinerL: No. 7,341,580; Colette Hamilton-Vance, Detroit, MI. Filed 10/31/05. Issued 3/11/08. A protective liner for use in combination with a garment has been patented. The protective liner includes a cup-shaped portion that ...
Sanitary Napkin: No. 7,341,579; Masataka Kinoshita and Takuya Miyama, assignors to Uni-Charm Corporation, Ehime, Japan.
Apr 01, 2008 ... Sanitary Napkin: No. 7,341,579; Masataka Kinoshita and Takuya Miyama, assignors to Uni-Charm Corporation, Ehime, Japan. Filed on 7/705. Issued 3/11/08. Patented is a sanitary napkin comprising an elongated main body with a liquid absorbent layer for absorbing and retaining ...
Ahlstrom bids goodbye to, two company veterans.(People)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Several personnel changes have taken place at Ahlstrom Corporation. The company's president and CEO Jukka Moisio has announced that after serving the company for 17 years, he will resign from Ahlstrom's service in order to take on new challenges. Mr. Moisio will step down from his role as ...
National Starch Personal Care.(People)(appointment of David Evans )(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... National Starch Personal Care, Sempach. Switzerland, has appointed David Evans business director for European operations. Mr. Evans will work closely with major customers to delver polymer and starch technologies that directly support market trends in Europe. In Eastern Europe and Russia ....
Hyosung Corporation.(People)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Hyosung Corporation has appointed Ria Stern global marketing and brand director. Ms. Stern. previously Hyosung's North American marketing director, will now assume responsibility for all markets and is supported by a global team including Stephanie Ledru. marketing director Europe, Simon ...
EDANA.(People)(appointment of Pierre Conrath at European Trade Association )(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... EDANA, the international association serving the nonwovens and related industries, has appointed Pierre Conrath to the newly created position of sustainability and public affairs manager. Mr. Conrath, who joined the team in February, is helping to support EDANA's mission to create an ...
A look at upcoming industry events.(Calendar)(Calendar)
Apr 01, 2008 ... APRIL April 1-3: Techtextil North America, Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA:Messe Frankfurt, Inc., 770-984-8016; info@usa. www.messefrankfurt.com; www.techtextilna.com April 8-10: Tennessee Nonwovens Training Course, Knoxville, TN: INDA, 919-233-1210; Fax: ...
Innovation in wet wipes.(Company Cameo)(Company overview)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Disposable Hygienic Products 3565 Industrial Park Caesarea, Israel U.S. Office: Grand Rapids, MI Contact: David Mesley, National Sales Manager Telephone: 616-443-6740 Email: david @dplinc-us.com Web: ...