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Mr. William Wong, Group Director of Menang, at the restarted airlay production line. © Andritz AG

04/09/2026 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

Menang replaces airlay line at its Malaysian site

After a major fire in mid-March 2026, Menang resumed production within only four months. A new Andritz airlay line was ordered at the end of March and ... By Daniel Keienburg

A central highlight was the recognition of Lenzing DualWipe with the prestigious Index Award in the Nonwovens Roll Goods category at the Index fair in Geneva. © Lenzing AG

19/06/2026 – Lenzing showcases bio-based nonwovens

Lenzing showcases bio-based nonwovens

Index 26 Award for Lenzing DualWipe

From Cidpex in China via Techtextil in Frankfurt to Index in Geneva, the Lenzing Group presented ready-for-market, bio-based nonwoven solutions in the ... By Daniel Keienburg

From left to right: Yusuf Azrak, Sales Agent Ilyas F. Azrak A.S.; Tobias Schäfer, Vice President ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile; Sami Azrak, Sales Agent Samec; Zafer Kutanoglu, Chairman of Aksan Kozmetik A.S.; Servet Gerz, General Manager of Aksan Kozmetik A.S. © Andritz

21/05/2026 – Orders

Orders

Andritz: Three hygiene projects in 2026

Three orders, three technologies, three regions: Andritz will supply a spunlace line to Turkiye, a WetlaceTM line to China, and three production lines ... By Daniel Keienburg

The Index 26 seminar programme covers market insights and regulatory topics. © INDEX™

17/04/2026 – International nonwovens exhibition in Geneva

International nonwovens exhibition in Geneva

Index 26 highlights innovation

Scheduled in Geneva from 19 to 22 May, Index 26 offers industry insights ranging from filtration and geotextiles to hygiene, mobility and regulatory developments, ... By Daniel Keienburg

Lenzing’s DualWipe combines a textured cleaning side with a soft, absorbent side in a fully cellulosebasierten, plastikfreien wipe material. © Lenzing AG

13/04/2026 – Sustainable Materials

Sustainable Materials

Lenzing unveils DualWipe tech

Conventional wipes often shed plastics. Lenzing's DualWipe offers a cellulose-based alternative with two functional surfaces, supporting industries seeking ... By Daniel Keienburg

The discussion focused on fully bio based, biodegradable cellulosic fibers and their use in nonwoven applications such as wet wipes. © FTI Vonsulting Bruxelles

18/03/2026 – Bio based, cellulose fiber solutions

Bio based, cellulose fiber solutions

Lenzing highlights cellulose solutions in Brussels

At a high-level event in Brussels, Lenzing outlined how bio based, biodegradable cellulose solutions can strengthen Europes industrial resilience as policymakers ... By Daniel Keienburg

index23-pierre-albouy-hd-181-Copyright-Index-Pierre-Albouy.jpg — Index 2026: By combining high-tech premieres, live demonstrations and specialist seminars, the trade fair highlights the shift towards networked collaboration across the entire value chain. © Index/Pierre Albouy

16/03/2026 – In Geneva from 19 to 22 May

In Geneva from 19 to 22 May

Index 26 demonstrates the innovative strength of the global nonwovens industry

The world’s leading trade fair for nonwovens provides a platform for innovation, exchange and collaboration across the entire supply chain. By Antje Schmidtpeter