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Christian Moore, CEO of ACG Kinna and Thomas Arvidsson, Vice President of ACG Nyström, spearheaded the new operation. © Borås Tidning

12/05/2020 – From idea to reality in less than a month

From idea to reality in less than a month

Corona crisis: ACG’s new PPE plant

The members of Sweden’s ACG Group have rapidly responded to their country’s urgent need for PPE (protective personal equipment). By Editorial staff

Simulation of many filaments in the meltblown production process. © Fraunhofer ITWM

21/04/2020 – With Mathematics Against the Crisis

With Mathematics Against the Crisis

Corona-crisis: ITWM Software Supports Nonwoven Production for Infection Protection

Within the anti-corona program of Fraunhofer the production of infection protection is optimized. By Editorial staff

Reifenhäuser actively supports the Circular Plastics Alliance. © Reifenhäuser

24/03/2020 – The European Union Circular Plastics Alliance (CPA)

The European Union Circular Plastics Alliance (CPA)

Reifenhäuser: Plastics are part and parcel of recycling!

Reifenhäuser becomes a member of the European Union Circular Plastics Alliance (CPA). By Editorial staff

18/03/2020 – Uncertain cotton balance sheet

Uncertain cotton balance sheet

Effects of the corona virus on China’s textile sector

The novel coronavirus outbreak and its potential ramifications have lowered the consumption in China. By Sibylle Michel

The Sandler Nonwoven Corporation in Perry, Georgia/USA, in the background the 2nd factory hall completed a few days ago. © Sandler AG

17/03/2020 – Positive end of the financial year

Positive end of the financial year

140 years Sandler Group: sustainably successful

With a turnover of 322 mn Euros, the nonwovens manufacturer again reports a successful year 2019. Investments in both locations. By Editorial staff

17/03/2020 – Cotton arrivals have picked up pace

Cotton arrivals have picked up pace

Cotton exports from India revival

Post estimates marketing year (MY) 2019/20 cotton production at 6.4 MMT with a planting area of 13 mn hectares. By Sibylle Michel

Glass hybrid belts by GKD are characterized by an even mesh opening with high air permeability. © GKD

11/03/2020 – New benchmarks in the production of nonwovens

New benchmarks in the production of nonwovens

Innovative glass hybrid fabric belts from GKD

The innovative belt construction from GKD, is an energy-efficient lightweight in dryer operation and significantly increases process efficiency. By Editorial staff

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