In the dynamic and global textile fiber industry with its various manufacturing processes and end-uses, news and information is breaking on a daily basis. International Fiber Journal is tracking stories relevant to our industry from manmade to natural to bio-based fibers, innovations in nonwoven, woven, braided and technical textiles, technologies for additives, bonding, coatings and polymers, and applications from apparel to hygiene to transportation, and more. Here we will post news stories relevant to textile fibers and their downstream applications on an ongoing basis. Please check back for regular updates. If you have news that you feel should be added to this summary report, please email it to Ken Norberg at [email protected].
Most recent update: July 31, 2026
MAAG Group to Acquire Cloeren Incorporated
The MAAG Group announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cloeren Incorporated, based in Orange, Texas. With this strategic acquisition, the Group is expanding its expertise in plastics processing and strengthening its position as a leading global provider of integrated system solutions for the polymer and plastics industry.
Cloeren designs and manufactures high-performance, custom-designed extrusion slot dies and feedblocks primarily for polymer and plastics applications. The Company is based in Orange, TX, in close proximity to North America’s petrochemical and energy export hub, with additional manufacturing locations in Marshall, Texas/USA; Eau Claire, Wisconsin/USA; and Micheldorf, Austria.
Cloeren is a global leader in the production of extrusion dies, with highly regarded technical capabilities and a blue-chip customer base. The acquisition adds complementary extrusion technologies to MAAG’s portfolio and expands its ability to serve customers with a broader, more complete solution across polymer processing applications.
With Cloeren, MAAG Group is gaining a technologically leading partner whose products, expertise, and track record of innovation perfectly complement our existing portfolio. By combining the expertise of both companies, the MAAG Group is laying the foundation for further sustainable growth and strengthening its development capabilities across the entire plastics processing value chain. Going forward, customers will benefit from an even broader portfolio of solutions, greater process expertise, and an expanded range of technologies for demanding applications.
Messe Frankfurt and Supima Introduce Prefab
Messe Frankfurt is expanding its international textile network with the launch of Prefab, a new boutique-style sourcing event dedicated exclusively to high-quality fabrics. Taking place January 19-20, 2027, at the Altman Building in New York City, the event will bring selected Supima member fabric mills together with senior designers, fabric directors, product developers and sourcing decision-makers from premium and luxury brands. With a carefully curated exhibitor line-up and a targeted visitor approach, Prefab is designed to create a focused business setting in which material quality, expertise and meaningful exchange take priority over scale.
Supima is the association representing producers and manufacturers of SUPIMA®, the premium cotton brand made from extra-long staple Pima cotton grown in the United States. SUPIMA® is internationally recognised for exceptional fibre quality, durability, softness and colour retention. Through its network of member mills and global brand partnerships, Supima has become one of the textile industry’s leading quality initiatives.
Prefab will demonstrate how Supima member mills transform these exceptional fibre qualities into premium fabrics for luxury apparel – from shirting and tailoring to denim, knits and innovative textile constructions.
Seaman Corporation Expands Ohio Headquarters
Seaman Corporation, a manufacturer of industrial coated fabrics, has completed its 10,200-square-foot headquarters expansion in Wooster, Ohio – an investment supporting the creation of more than 50 jobs in Wayne County and the operational needs of its growing workforce.
As a privately held, U.S. manufacturer with 600 associates across Wooster; Bristol, Tenn.; and Allentown, Penn., Seaman Corporation continues to invest in its future and the sustainable growth of its business. The headquarters expansion accommodates a 30% office capacity increase in Wooster and reflects its ongoing commitment to Wayne County, where it has operated for more than 40 of its 77 years.
The project was designed to support growing teams, improve collaboration, and create capacity for future growth.
Indorama Ventures Advances Circularity Through PETValue Philippines
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, is advancing the circular economy through a new Zero Waste to Landfill initiative at its recycling site PETValue Philippines, further demonstrating how collaboration across industries can maximize resource efficiency and reduce waste.
Through its recycling business, IndoNova, Indorama Ventures transforms post-consumer PET bottles into high-quality food-grade recycled PET (rPET), helping keep valuable materials in circulation. While bottle-to-bottle recycling remains at the heart of its operations, the company continues to explore innovative partnerships that extend circularity beyond the recycling process. This commitment is being brought to life through PETValue Philippines, a joint venture with Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, that has now partnered with Republic Cement & Building Materials, one of the Philippines’ leading cement manufacturers, to launch the Zero Waste to Landfill initiative.
Located in Cavite, PETValue Philippines is the country’s first bottle-to-bottle, food-grade PET recycling facility which recycles PET bottles into new food-grade packaging. In the process, caps and labels that cannot be recycled, are recovered by ecoloop, Republic Cement’s resource recovery business, and co-processed as an alternative fuel in cement manufacturing, ensuring they continue to deliver value while reducing waste.
Benninger AG and Grupo NS Join Forces
Benninger AG from Switzerland and Grupo NS from Brazil announced they will join forces to support textile customers across Brazil with a strong portfolio of textile wet processing technologies, practical application know-how, and reliable local service. The cooperation combines Benninger’s long-standing engineering expertise in textile finishing and dyeing with Grupo NS’s deep understanding of the Brazilian textile market, customer needs, and service requirements.
Benninger brings more than 160 years of textile expertise along with a comprehensive portfolio for wet processing with Grupo NS’ decades of experience in the Brazilian textile industry and customer proximity.
Recycling Powerhouse: Circularity at Industrial Scale
Recycling Powerhouse Ltd. was established in July 2026 to industrialize, standardize and scale textile recycling. Based in Switzerland, the venture will operate a franchise-driven business model that enables the production of high-quality, certified recycled yarns. The project is supported by the following partners: Rieter Group, the world’s leading system supplier for natural and man-made fibers, Säntis Textiles, a Swiss textile engineering company, and Valvan, a Belgian sorting technology company. The first blueprint franchise operation is scheduled to launch early 2027 in partnership with Suhail Industrial Holding Group in Qatar.
Recycling Powerhouse will act as a global integrator and franchisor across the textile recycling value chain, providing standardized recycling concepts, technologies, operating procedures, digital solutions, audit services and technical support to franchise partners worldwide. Franchise partners will gain access to Recycling Powerhouse’s proven recycling solutions, engineering know-how, training programs and operational support systems. Yarns produced by franchisees will be marketed under an established brand. Recycling Powerhouse will ensure quality through auditing, certification and full end-to-end traceability across the value chain.
REMADE Announces $4.86M in New Technology Research to Increase Materials Recoveryin U.S. Manufacturing
The REMADE Institute, a 150-member public-private partnership established in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) with an initial investment of $140 million, announced $4.86 million in new technology research, selecting 10 new research demonstration, verification and validation (DV&V) projects as part of the Institute’s latest round of funding.
REMADE’s new DV&V projects will demonstrate tools and technologies that are at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 and will reach TRL 7 by the end of their project. Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) describe the various phases of technology development, with TRLs 4-7 typically referred to as the “Valley of Death” — the critical gap between early-stage research and commercial viability where promising innovations often fail to transition from the laboratory to the marketplace.
These new DV&V projects will not only address the Valley of Death for these technologies but will also increase U.S. manufacturing competitiveness; strengthen the resilience of the domestic supply chain; decrease manufacturing energy consumption; and advance the Circular Economy by increasing the reuse, remanufacturing, recovery, and recycling of critical minerals and rare earth elements, aluminum, textiles, electronics scrap, diesel engine blocks, steel, and paper.
This latest round of investment, the Institute’s seventh, is cost-shared between REMADE and the funding recipients. Of the 10 new projects, some involve new partners for REMADE. They will join the Institute’s existing partners, including industry innovators and academic researchers with Caterpillar, John Deere, Michelin, Nike, Adidas, MIT, RIT, Honda, Volvo, Yale University and many more.
REMADE Chief Technology Officer Magdi Azer said it’s important for research institutes like REMADE to provide ongoing investment in technologies to ensure they advance through the Valley of Death, noting that REMADE had previously funded six prior Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
“This is exactly why the Manufacturing USA institutes were established in the first place more than a decade ago,” Azer said. “These new DV&V projects will, for example, explore better ways to recover total rare earth oxides from electronic scrap; utilize computer vision and AI to reduce the cost of electronics recycling; recover and recycle aerospace and automotive aluminum; repair diesel engine blocks; use secondary steel to produce new tires; improve paper recycling; expand textile recycling; and increase the circularity of new product designs.”
Since the Institute’s founding in 2017, REMADE has launched or selected 103 technology R&D and workforce development projects, representing a total combined value of $104 million.
X-Rite Pantone, FIT to Advance Digital Color Education
X-Rite Pantone and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), at the State University of New York (SUNY) and a global leader in creative education, announced a strategic partnership to advance color education and digital innovation for the apparel, footwear, soft goods and textile industries.
X-Rite Pantone will donate color measurement, quality control and visual evaluation technology to FIT’s Textile Development and Marketing (TDM) department to support hands-on learning. The donation enhances the department’s resources within the college’s Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology.
“By partnering with FIT, we’re providing the knowledge and tools future designers and textile professionals need to align physical color standards, spectral data and digital workflows,” said Raj Shah, vice president of marketing at X-Rite Pantone.
As textile production continues to globalize, accurate and consistent color communication from design through production has become increasingly important. According to X-Rite Pantone, digital color standards accelerate product development and improve collaboration among brands, mills, dyehouses and manufacturers, helping maintain color consistency across complex supply chains while bringing products to market faster and with less waste.
To prepare students for modern apparel and textile production, X-Rite Pantone is donating a complete textile color management ecosystem, including color measurement devices, software and visual evaluation solutions. With access to the same professional tools used by leading global brands, FIT’s TDM students will gain practical experience managing color from design through finished product. They will learn how digital color workflows improve communication among supply chain partners, enhance quality control, support nearshoring and global sourcing initiatives and help brands respond more quickly to changing consumer demand.
Through this partnership, X-Rite Pantone and FIT will conduct industry research to help establish more efficient, sustainable, and connected color processes. The initiative will explore opportunities to improve digital adoption, strengthen supplier-brand collaboration, increase color quality and consistency, and identify best practices for more resilient and responsive textile supply chains.
Champion Thread Names John Giordano Senior Sales Director
Champion Thread Company® (CTC®), a leading U.S.-based manufacturer and marketer of industrial sewing threads, engineered/specialty yarns, textile and sewn products essentials, announced the appointment of industry veteran John Giordano to the newly created role of Senior Sales Director.
Mr. Giordano has more than 50 years of experience in industrial sewing thread sales and marketing, having held senior leadership positions with leading global manufacturers. As Senior Sales Director, he will lead CTC’s national account and wholesale distribution initiatives, helping accelerate the company’s growth strategy by expanding market reach while strengthening customer partnerships.
Michelin Completes Acquisition of Tex Tech Industries
Michelin has completed the acquisition of Tex Tech Industries, reinforcing its Polymer Composite Solutions business following the announcement of the transaction on Jan. 2, 2026.
The acquisition was finalized after receiving all required regulatory approvals and was financed through available cash, allowing Michelin to maintain its strong financial position.
Founded in 1904 in Maine, Tex Tech Industries is a designer and manufacturer of engineered textile products and specialized coated fabrics for a broad range of industrial and high-performance applications. The company employs 300 people and operates six manufacturing facilities — five in the United States and one in the United Kingdom. Tex Tech reported revenue of $128 million in 2025.
Tex Tech’s portfolio includes advanced materials used in some of the world’s most demanding applications, including thermal protection systems for space vehicles, burn-resistant aircraft fuselage materials, aircraft seat fire-blocking textiles and custom fabrics for composite applications.
Nonwovenn Continues Sustainability Initiatives
One of the world’s leading nonwoven fabric-tech companies, UK based Nonwovenn, has continued its mission to set a new industry benchmark for sustainability by placing a key focus on the continued implementation of eco-friendly policies and initiatives.
The first quarter of 2026 saw Nonwovenn attain the highest CDP climate change score an SME can achieve. Alongside this, while the business was already reported on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Scope 1 and 2 emissions, it has recently also started to report on GHG Scope 3 for several emissions categories. The implementation of Scope 3 reporting again places the business ahead of the curve in the nonwovens industry, as many are not yet undertaking calculations.
For a third year running Nonwovenn reported that it has sent zero waste to landfill, continuing to convert it into ‘Refuse Derived Fuel’ through a service partner. By recycling waste in this way, the business is able to avoid 350 tonnes of CO2 emissions that would otherwise have been emitted from landfill.
The business was previously awarded the coveted EcoVadis Gold Medal for its outstanding sustainability performance. The accolade places Nonwovenn in the top five per cent of all global companies and is assessed by incredibly vigorous metrics.
Building on the achievements to date, Nonwovenn has also confirmed it now uses 100% green electricity, and 50% green gas, with an aim to increase this further in the coming years to 100% on both elements.
MAGIC S.p.A., Oleggio, Italy, Orders Food Pad Production Line From ANDRITZ
International technology group ANDRITZ has been commissioned to supply a new food pad eXcelle line, including state-of-the-art airlaid technology, to MAGIC S.p.A., an Italian specialist in absorbent materials for food pads, medical devices, personal care, and hygiene products. Commissioning of the new production line is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
The value of the order was not disclosed. It was included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the third quarter of 2025.
MAGIC S.p.A.’s decision to select ANDRITZ was driven, among other factors, by its integrated airlaid forming technology, which is expected to deliver superior product quality and enable the company to strengthen and expand its market position.
The engineered solution developed by ANDRITZ Diatec and ANDRITZ Dan-Web optimized a high-performance process by seamlessly integrating airlaid forming technology into a highly efficient and advanced production concept.
Nominations Open for the 2027 IDEA® Achievement Awards
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, in collaboration with Nonwovens Industry Magazine, is now accepting nominations for the 2027 IDEA® Achievement Awards.
The IDEA Achievement Awards recognize outstanding innovations, technical advancements, and leadership across the nonwovens and engineered materials industry. Industry professionals are invited to submit their company’s most innovative products, materials, equipment, and sustainability advancements—or nominate innovations on behalf of their clients—for consideration.
Presented every three years in conjunction with IDEA®, the IDEA Achievement Awards honor breakthrough developments introduced since IDEA®25. Winners will be announced during IDEA®27, taking place March 23-25, 2027, at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Award categories include:
- Raw Materials – Best new raw materials introduction
- Nonwoven Product – Best new nonwoven fabric introduction
- Short-Life – Best new short-life product introduction
- Long-Life – Best new durable product introduction
- Equipment – Best new equipment introduction
- Sustainability Advancement – Recognizing sustainability and/or circularity advancements in raw materials, nonwoven fabrics, processes and equipment, and end-use products
Entries must be submitted by November 8, 2026. Finalists in each category will be selected by INDA’s Technical Advisory Board, with the top three entries in each category advancing to the final round. Industry professionals will then vote for the winners through the Nonwovens Industry website. The recipient of the Entrepreneur Award will be selected exclusively by Nonwovens Industry Magazine.
The 2025 IDEA Achievement Award winners were:
- Equipment: Dilo Systems GmbH – MicroPunch
- Raw Materials: Woolchemy NZ Ltd. – neweFibre
- Short-Life Product: Egal Pads, Inc. – Pads on a Roll
- Long-Life Product: Magnera – Sontara EcoRE Bag
- Sustainability Advancement: Kindcloth – KINDCLOTH™ PURA HEALTH Insect Repellent – Water Dissolvable Wipes
- Nonwoven Product: Innovatec Microfibre Technology GmbH & Co. KG – InnovaWipe® Water Soluble Nonwoven
- Entrepreneur: Dude Products
IDEA27 will feature hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in nonwoven and fiber technologies. The RISE® Conference will be held in conjunction with IDEA27 and will feature scalable, demonstrated solutions designed to address complex technical challenges and pressing societal needs, from sustainability and circularity to healthcare, energy, and advanced manufacturing.IDEA27 attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in expert-led nonwoven short courses designed to expand industry knowledge and technical expertise.
www.inda.org/awards/IDEA-Achievement-Award.html
DS Smith Starts up ANDRITZ Stock Preparation Line
DS Smith has successfully started up an ANDRITZ stock preparation line and reject treatment system at its mill in Porcari, Italy, including Europe’s largest FibreFlow drum pulper.
The line is part of a production system for packaging papers made from 100% recycled fiber for the fast-moving consumer goods and e-commerce sectors. Designed for a capacity of 1,650 t/d, the system processes a wide range of recovered paper grades. At the heart of the line is Europe’s largest FibreFlow drum pulper. The unit is also the 300th FibreFlow drum pulper delivered by ANDRITZ worldwide. It enables gentle pulping combined with efficient removal of coarse contaminants, supporting stable operation and consistent fiber quality.
The system is complemented by screens and LC-cleaners that ensure high stock quality and low energy consumption, even under varying raw material conditions. The reject treatment system includes a shredder and reject compactors for efficient processing of rejects from pulping and coarse screening. The ANDRITZ scope of supply also comprised basic and detail engineering, installation supervision, commissioning, and operator training.
DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging worldwide, supported by recycling and papermaking operations. It plays a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast-moving consumer goods, and industrials.
Carbitex Appoints Dheepak Arumukhom Revi, Ph.D. to Principal Scientist Role
Carbitex, a leading innovator of flexible carbon fiber materials used in performance footwear, announces the appointment of Dheepak Arumukhom Revi, Ph.D., to the newly created role of Principal Scientist.
Arumukhom Revi’s career has focused on translating cutting-edge movement science into practical technologies that improve mobility, comfort, and performance in both healthy individuals and people with neurological impairments. Prior to joining Carbitex, Arumukhom Revi held research and engineering roles at REEV, Harvard University, and Boston University, where he developed wearable sensing systems, robotic assistance technologies, and data-driven approaches for understanding human movement. He earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Boston University in 2025 and has authored numerous scientific publications and patents in the fields of biomechanics, wearable sensing, and neurorehabilitation.
In his new role, Arumukhom Revi will accelerate product integration with brand partners by translating biomechanical insights into practical solutions and driving research that will support product innovations, concepts, and performance benefits for the footwear industry. Arumukhom Revi will contribute to the scientific foundation behind Carbitex’s recently launched educational hub, the Center for Better Flex, helping expand the collective understanding of footwear flex and movement.
Katharina Obergruber Appointed to the Management Board of Sandler AG
The Supervisory Board of Sandler AG has appointed Katharina Obergruber to the company’s Management Board. Effective September 1, 2026, the Board will consist of Philipp Ebbinghaus (CEO), Dr. Ulrich Hornfeck (currently CCO, future COO), and Katharina Obergruber (CCO). Katharina Obergruber, currently Chief Sales Officer Hygiene and member of the Management Team of Sandler AG, will assume responsibility for all sales activities as Chief Commercial Officer. She will assume this role from Dr. Ulrich Hornfeck, who will focus primarily on production and supply chain topics.
Born in Rehau, Germany, in 1989, Obergruber studied business administration and later added a technical engineering degree. She joined Sandler AG in 2019 as Sales Manager Transportation Products. In early 2022, she became Senior Manager Sustainability, reporting directly to the Executive Board. Sustainability has always been a personal passion for her. With strong initiative and fresh ideas, she played a key role in shaping Sandler AG’s sustainability strategy. In October 2023, she moved into Sales and became Head of Sales Hygiene/Wipes, one of Sandler AG’s largest market segments. It includes nonwovens that are required for the production of hygiene products such as baby diapers, feminine hygiene items, incontinence products, as well as wet wipes and cleaning wipes.
Lenzing, Austria, selects ANDRITZ to Supply new Debarking and Chipping Line
Lenzing AG has awarded international technology group ANDRITZ an order to deliver a complete debarking and chipping line for its pulp mill in Austria. Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027.
The new line will have the capacity to process 400 m³/h of logs. It will be equipped with a horizontally fed HHQ-Chipper including the advanced TurnKnife system. Combined with a frequency converter for optimum chipper revolving speed, this knife system ensures efficient use of the wood raw material, minimizes wood losses, and provides high chip quality. The hydrostatically supported debarking drum will be designed for the demanding dissolving pulp production process, where an excellent debarking degree is crucial. Efficient log washing will remove loose silica from the logs.
The delivery also includes a complete automation, electrification and instrumentation system. ANDRITZ will provide detailed engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning of the line.
Reju Opens First North American Research and Development Center
Paris-based textile-to-textile regeneration company Reju has opened its first research and development facility in the United States. Located within engineering and construction firm Technip Energies’ advanced materials and catalysts research center in Conshohocken, Pa., the lab is designed to allow Reju to accelerate the deployment of its recycling technologies to develop circular solutions.
Reju’s core research team previously operating in IBM’s Almaden Research Center in San Jose, Calif., will relocate to the Pennsylvania location to work on the company’s Volcat depolymerization technology. That process uses a catalytic chemical recycling method to break down polyester into reusable raw materials and was developed at the San Jose lab.
The Pennsylvania facility will focus on the full development process for Reju’s recycling technologies, from early-stage feasibility to kilo-scale production. The center will carry out a number of functions, including polyester recycling, mixed-fabric solutions and new circular chemistry pathways, which will allow Reju to accelerate the path from concept to industrial reality for its recycling technologies intended for use at future regeneration hubs.
EDANA to Host FILTREX India 2026 in New Delhi
EDANA, the global association for the nonwovens industry, in partnership with the Business Coordination House (BCH), will welcome filtration professionals from across the world to FILTREX™ India 2026, taking place on 7–8 October 2026 at the Eros Hotel, New Delhi.
Recognized as one of the leading meeting points for the filtration industry in the region, FILTREX™ India brings together decision-makers, technical experts, researchers and innovators from across the entire filtration value chain. The two-day conference and tabletop exhibition will provide a platform to explore technological advances, market developments and the evolving regulatory landscape shaping the future of filtration.
Building on the success of previous editions, the 2026 conference will feature a comprehensive programme covering some of the industry’s most pressing topics, including filtration standards and regulations in India, automotive filtration, industrial filtration, clean water and clean air. The event will also provide extensive networking opportunities, enabling participants to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships and discover new business opportunities.
The program includes keynote presentations and technical sessions delivered by internationally recognised experts from leading organisations, including MANN+HUMMEL, Ahlstrom, Camfil, Hollingsworth & Vose, UY Trienviro and Schlegel und Partner. Topics will range from next-generation filtration materials and air quality solutions to wastewater recycling technologies and the implications of evolving European chemical compliance requirements for international markets.
Monterey Group Celebrates One Year of FilSpec USA
Monterey Group and FilSpec of Canada recently celebrated the first anniversary of FilSpec USA, marking one year since the acquisition of the Kings Mountain, N.C. manufacturing facility on June 1, 2025.
FilSpec USA has strengthened FilSpec’s North American manufacturing platform by expanding its production capabilities, market reach and ability to deliver highly technical engineered yarn solutions to customers across demanding end-use markets.
The addition of the Kings Mountain facility brought U.S.-based ring-spun and vortex-spun yarn production into the FilSpec portfolio, supporting customers seeking American-made yarn solutions, including Berry Amendment and CAFTA-DR compliant options. The facility has also expanded FilSpec’s ability to serve military, emergency response, fire service, industrial and other technical markets with the rigorous quality standards and customer-focused approach that have defined FilSpec since its founding in 2004.
H.B. Fuller Announces Offer to Acquire Advanced Medical Solutions
H.B. Fuller Company, the world’s largest pureplay adhesives company, announced it has made a recommended cash offer to acquire Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc., headquartered in the U.K
“This transaction is a rare opportunity to advance the evolution of our portfolio,” said Celeste Mastin, President and CEO of H.B. Fuller. “We have long been clear that medical is a core strategic growth market for H.B. Fuller given its durable demand trends, high regulatory-based entry barriers, and margin profile. Accordingly, we have thoroughly analyzed this structurally scarce market to identify the most attractive assets and growth opportunities.
Eligible AMS shareholders will receive £2.85 per share in cash, valuing the company at an enterprise value of approximately £715 million.
H.B. Fuller said the acquisition will be financed through committed financing and expects to reduce leverage to its target range of 2.5 to 3 times EBITDA within two years of closing.
The transaction is subject to AMS shareholder approval, customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. It is expected to close by the end of the year.
DiloGroup – Complete Nonwoven Needling Line for Hygiene Materials in the United States
DiloGroup has received an order for a complete needling line designed for the production of hygiene materials in the United States. This project further strengthens the company’s position in the American hygiene sector and reflects the continued demand for reliable, high-performance nonwoven equipment.
The scope of supply covers all process stages, beginning with fiber opening. The line includes the latest TEMAFA fiber-opening and filtration system, ensuring stable operation, precise fiber preparation, and efficient dust and particle management throughout the process.
At the core of the installation is the card feeding and carding system from Dilo Spinnbau, as well as crosslapping and high-performance needlelooms from DiloMachines supported by the CV1 system. This configuration ensures controlled fiber processing, stable web formation, and high throughput. The selected machinery highlights the advantages of Dilo’s high-capacity equipment, particularly in applications where process stability, uniform web quality, and consistent production parameters are essential for hygiene-grade materials.
With this new line, the customer will operate a modern and efficient production setup tailored to the requirements of the U.S. hygiene market. The order confirms the trust placed in DiloGroup’s complete solutions and long-standing expertise in nonwoven production systems. The company did not name the customer.
RE&UP Establishes Fiber Club Consortium to Scale Next-Gen Material Sourcing
Shifting the paradigm of fashion sustainability from isolated capsule collections to structural, industrial-scale reality, RE&UP announced the official launch of RE&UP and its Fiber Club. This landmark initiative introduces a collaborative consortium framework, originally developed as an umbrella framework by innovation platform Fashion for Good, designed to dismantle traditional supply chain barriers and accelerate the global adoption of premium recycled materials.
For years, the integration of high-quality, next-generation recycled textiles has been hindered by fragmented supply chains, restrictive minimum order quantities (MOQs), and prohibitive upfront costs, frequently trapping sustainability initiatives in a perpetual “pilot phase”. RE&UP is changing the rules.
The journey within RE&UP and its Fiber Club is engineered to be straightforward and structurally de-risked, guiding brand partners through four clear operational phases:
- Consortium structure & alignment: Establishing the framework and aligning key supply chain stakeholders.
- Initial material sampling: Reviewing standardized material specifications and aligning on specific supply terms.
- Pilot collection development: Designing and launching an initial commercial collection at the individual brand level.
- Long-Term partnership: Securing long-term fiber purchase commitments at predictable, discounted rates, successfully transitioning brands to a permanent circular supply chain.
“The technology to recycle textiles is only half the battle; the real hurdle is commercial alignment. With RE&UP and its Fiber Club, the baseline for high-volume, compliant circularity is active and operationally ready today. We are giving forward-thinking brands the plug-and-play infrastructure required to stop experimenting with sustainability and start scaling it,” said Andreas Dorner, General Manager of RE&UP.
A Penteadora Starts up ANDRITZ Textile Recycling and Needlepunch Nonwoven Lines in Portugal
A Penteadora SA has successfully started up a complete mechanical textile recycling line and a needlepunch nonwoven line supplied by ANDRITZ at its production site in Unhais da Serra, Portugal.
This investment enables A Penteadora to expand its industrial capabilities and develop a new generation of solutions based on pre- and post-consumer recycled textiles. The input materials originate from its own production waste and other textile waste streams. Both lines are fully operational, and the first products are expected to reach the market in July. The installation includes advanced picker technology that is one of its kind on the Iberian Peninsula. It enables the removal of hard elements such as buttons and zippers, bringing added value in terms of material quality and process efficiency.
Miguel Fernandes, Administrator of A Penteadora, said: “With the new ANDRITZ recycling and nonwoven technologies, we can transform textile waste into high-value materials for industrial applications. This investment strengthens our commitment to sustainability and circularity while creating new opportunities for innovative nonwoven products and more efficient use of resources.”
The mechanical textile recycling line comprises cutting, blending, fiber opening, and carding. It is designed to process complex materials, including wool/synthetic blends and technical fibers.
The needlepunch nonwoven line enables the production of high-performance materials for applications such as thermal insulation, acoustic barriers, and protective solutions.
As a vertically integrated company within the Paulo de Oliveira Group – a leading European player in the wool industry – A Penteadora SA transforms fiber into fabric and specializes in worsted and woolen textiles for fashion, uniforms, and technical applications. The company is certified according to ISO 9001 and GRS, and its products comply with OEKO-TEX® standards.
Ibrahim Fibres Integrates TC 30Si From Trützschler
Ibrahim Fibres in Pakistan is expanding its partnership with Trützschler Group by integrating Trützschler’s new carding technology, the TC 30Si, specifically designed for manmade fiber technology. Ibrahim Fibres is a leading yarn and polyester staple fiber producer in Pakistand, with more than 200 machines in it mills in Faisalabad. The company has installed 18 TC 30Si at its facility, which more than doubled its production rate while improving quality and reducing energy consumption by 68% per kilogram, according to the company.
EDANA Announces Five New Board Members
EDANA announced five new board members at the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Board Meeting in June. AGM elected five new Board members, who will join the existing Board for a three-year term running from 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2029.
The five are:
- Giulia Antonioli will serve as Executive Officer on the EDANA Board. With over 20 years of experience shaping Brand Communication, Reputation, and Advocacy at P&G, Giulia Antonioli brings a rare blend of EU institutional insight (European Commission, Italian Chamber of Commerce in Belgium) and deep consumer industry experience. Since 2019, she has led Europe’s Brand Communications, Reputation, and Advocacy for Baby Care.
- Carles Moix leads Finance for EMEA and Asia at Magnera. A dynamic international executive with a strong track record in manufacturing, packaging, and industrial sectors, he brings deep expertise in P&L leadership, global operations, financial transformation, large-scale restructuring, and cross-border M&A.
- Robert A. Friedline, Ph.D., leads EMEA Product Development at Kenvue across Women’s Health, Skin Health, Oral Care, and more. With over 20 years in global consumer health, he joined Kenvue in February 2022 and has led R&D organisations across the full innovation lifecycle, stewarding brands including o.b®, Carefree®, Neutrogena®, and Listerine®.
- Brian Udengaard brings over 20 years of nonwovens industry experience, primarily in the hygiene field. Recently joined Nitto Advanced Film Solutions to lead strategic R&D initiatives, where Nitto combines in-house nonwoven production with external technology partnerships.
- Thomas Peter Schiele is a senior executive and economist (Dr. rer. pol., University of Mannheim) with extensive international leadership across the chemical and materials industry. His career at BASF SE spans VP roles in polymers, energy procurement, paper coating chemicals, and adhesives across Europe, South America, and Asia.
