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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

The family entrepreneur Dr. Sandler is pleased that the German Federal Government intends to address the shortage of materials in Germany and Europe by promoting such investments, with Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn even performing valuable mediation work with the relevant manufacturers of production equipment. © Sandler

14/04/2020 – Nonwoven for up to 800 mn more masks

Nonwoven for up to 800 mn more masks

Corona-crisis: Sandler is producing around the clock

Sandler Group invests in an additional production line for nonwovens for respirator masks. 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

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

16/03/2020 – Comfortemp Lyocell padding

Comfortemp Lyocell padding

Freudenberg to unveil first ever 100 percent biodegradable padding

The first fully biodegradable padding made from sustainably produced cellulose fiber that completely degrades in soil within just under 60 days. By Editorial staff

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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