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Sales at Companhia Providência fell by 15.2% to R$163.8m ($71.9m) for the second quarter, following the partial shutdown of its production lines.
Stakeholders in the Finland textile and clothing industry have joined forces to explore new solutions textile recycling. The country, along with others in the EU, is considering the future treatment of textile waste in response to an EU Directive set in 1999 that contains quantitative restrictions for phasing in with regard to biodegradable waste deposited at landfill sites. The practice of taking textile waste to landfill sites will be brought to an end by regulations entering into force in Finland on 1 January 2016.
Oerlikon Neumag will introduce the new Staple Force S compact line to the Chinese market at the upcoming CINTE Techtextil Shanghai in September. The system has been designed for the production of staple fibres, and enables throughputs of up to 15 tons per day, offering quick colour changes and low waste. The system uses a dry-drawing process, which provides energy and water savings that can lead to a reduction in operating costs and environmental impact
Urban fashion designer Alex Valdman has created a new collection featuring Invista’s Cordura Combat Wool. The multi-purpose jacket and trousers have been designed to emphasise the fashion and functional aspects of the Cordura fabric.
Green Innovations Ltd, the US-based bamboo disposable hygiene product specialist, has received an initial purchase order from Woodman’s Markets. The company has 13 retail locations throughout Wisconsin, USA, and has placed an order for Green Innovations’ Clearly Herbal Gentle Baby Wipes and Sensational Bamboo Bath Tissue.
Johns Manville (JM) is merging its American, European and Asian activities for Engineered Products into one global business unit. The Engineered Products business manufactures and markets glass and polyester nonwoven products for the building and construction industry, filtration and battery separation media, reinforcement glass fibres for composites and specialty industrial glass products.
Eastman Chemical Company has agreed to acquire Knowlton Technologies, LLC. The US-based company, which is located in Watertown, New York, designs and manufactures wetlaid nonwovens utilised in filtration, friction and custom-designed composite webs.
Global adhesive specialist Bostik is celebrating 125 years of innovation with new branding and commemorative items including a special book that will be distributed to staff and customers in the coming months. There will also be a series of local events planned to celebrate the role innovation has played in the company’s history.
