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Article: Composites update. (nonwoven fabrics industry)
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- Nonwovens Industry
- Article date:
- April 1, 1998
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what's new among suppliers of composite nonwovens
Ahlstrom Paper Group, Mount Holly Springs, PA, last year started up a 3.2 meter wide filter media line in Taylorville, IL. The line is designed to produce a variety of filtration and specialty products from a range of fibers, including polyester. Ahlstrom is also working on the development of a next generation "Hollytex" wet laid nonwovens line.
In the new product arena, Ahlstrom has added a lightweight (one ounce) wet laid polyester grade to its "Hollytex II" product line; the product is designed for uses where superiority and uniformity is essential, such as membrane substrates. In addition, the company is ...