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TWE Vliesstoffwerke GmbH & Co.KG
Contact: Carsten Otte Phone #: 49-2572-205-0 Fax #: 49-2572-205-80 Email: info@twe.de Website: www.TWE.de	Address: Hollefeldstr. 46 Emsdetten, Germany D-48282 Nordrhein Westfalen

TWE Vliesstoffwerke GmbH & Co.KG is associated with the following categories
Roll Goods Carded, Chemical Bonding, Composite, Needlepunch, Powder Bond, Thermal Bond

TWE Vliesstoffwerke GmbH & Co.KG appears in the following articles

Machinery & Equipment Focus
a look at the latest offerings and news from suppliers in this busy sector

The Smaller, The Better
small fibers mean big business for nonwovens in filtration, medical, apparel, home furnishing & industrial uses
by Ellen Wuagneux

The Great Divide
spunlace manufacturers point to a widening gap between low-cost commodity offerings and high-end niche products
by Ellen Wuagneux

Nonwovens Help Construction Go Green
demand for more energy efficient buildings increases the role of nonwovens in roofing and construction applications
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

Household Wipes Market Struggles To Win Over New Customers
by Adrian Atterby

India: Rising Opportunities in Nonwovens and Technical Textiles
India will defy the existing nonwovens growth theory and grow exponentially with rising income levels
by Seshadri Ramkumar and Appachi Arunachalam

Performance & Comfort - All In One?
new protective garments prove two key features aren't mutually exclusive
by Ellen Wuagneux

Stretching Sales
with the focus clearly on fit, the nonwovens industry adds more elastics to give hygiene producers what they want
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

Consumers Continue to Win with Disposable Baby Diapers
competition keeps price down, innovation up
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

Hygiene Hype
suppliers feel the squeeze as costs and expectations soar
by Christine Esposito

Technical Textiles Come to Frankfurt
last month’s Techtextil and Advantex fairs break
by Helena Engqvist

A Review of the Personal Wipes Market and Opportunities For Future Growth
trend continues despite lifestyle change
by Adrian Atterby

The Great Shake-up
recent M&A activity has stirred up challenges
by Ellen Wuagneux

Strong & Steady
roofing and construction markets see solid growth and promise potential for future expansion
by Ellen Wuagneux

Up In Flames
upgraded flame retardants bump up the performance of nonwovens in both residential and industrial end uses
by Ellen Wuagneux

Protecting America's Bravest
nonwovens technology used in bunker gear and personal protection equipment for firefighters
by Michael Ciampo

Making Moves In The AI Market
strong growth prospects have led to M&A activity in North America
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

Spunlace: Still Wiping Up?
overcapacity and pricing issues worry producers, but there is hope that product differentiation will lead the way
by Ellen Wuagneux

Household Wipes: Searching For The Next Swiffer
growth slows as the market awaits its next blockbuster
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

Food Pads: A Great Market For Airlaid
absorbency requirements open up opportunities in food packaging
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

Riding The Wave
to stay afloat, producers of spunmelt nonwovens must balance high raw material costs, tough competition and overcapacity issues
by Ellen Wuagneux

Competition Afoot In The Diaper Market
Producers too focused on the fight for marketshare to concentrate on technology changes
by Carlos Richer

Oh Baby!
disposable hygiene machinery producers strive to maintain flexibility, bump up performance and lower costs
by Ellen Wuagneux

Online Exclusive: Advances in Fibrous Materials, Nonwoven and Technical Textiles
Cotton City in India Hosts First International Collaborative Conference
by Seshadri Ramkumar

Online Exclusive: Filtrex 2006 - Over 300 Delegates Flock to EDANA’s Filtration Conference
EDANA’s second edition of the FILTREX conference and exhibition, which took place in Munich on 24th -25th October was judged a major success, according to an opinion survey of its 303 participants.

The Hygiene Market: A Tale Of Two Cities
component suppliers balance innovation and pricing pressures
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

Defensive Drivers
automotive suppliers continue to face a rocky road as they dodge cost pressures & competition
by Ellen Wuagneux

Blank Canvas
nonwoven fashion apparel & accessories could become an emerging market
by Belinda Orzada, Ph.D.

Filtration Attracts A Crowd
high volumes, high margins make filtration a winning bet for many nonwovens producers
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

Beyond Consumer, Wipes Growth Continues
nonwovens' displacement of laundered rags continues in industrial and institutional markets
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

Airlaid: The Comeback Kid
once plagued by overcapacity and pricing challenges, are airlaids ready to get back in the ring?
by Ellen Wuagneux

The Indian Technical Textiles Market
segment growth is estimated at 6%
by Devaraj Parthasarathy

Companies To Watch
a look at some other important nonwovens producers
by Staff Report

Looking for Safety and Comfort? Medical Workers Give Nonwovens A Try
nonwovens up the ante in innovation to give healthcare personnel what they want
by Karen McIntyre

Emerging Markets: China, India, Latin American and Eastern Europe
A NONWOVENS INDUSTRY Special Report
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

Nonwovens 101
VCU students fuse fashion and function to create innovative disposable clothing designs
by Ellen Wuagneux

Creation and Evolution Of A Nonwovens Design Course
by Brian George

Fighting Fire With... Technology
the market for flame retardants is heating up as new innovative components hit the scene
by Ellen Wuagneux

EDANA Tackles Infection Control
first-ever IN CONTROL! conference held in Prague

Development Of Nonwoven Fabrics For Military Applications
nonwoven composite technology lends key performance characteristics to uniforms, equipment
by Stephen Szczesuil

Nonwovens For Civil Engineering and Roofing Felts In China
products have been used on a wide-scale basis since the early 1990s
by John Xuan

It's A Wrap
roofing and construction markets expand to meet new demands for high performance weatherizaton products
by Ellen Wuagneux

Spunlace Market Report
with a slate of new capacity coming onstream, producers look beyond commodities to add value in wipes and other markets
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

How Young Is Old?
adult incontinence products target increasingly active consumer base
by Ellen Wuagneux

Spunmelt: What’s With All The Hype?
in response to demand from hygiene and medical markets, manufacturers add capacity throughout the world
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

Household Care: A Homerun For Wipes
floor cleaning cloths boost household wipes market beyond baby wipes in North America
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

Diaper Manufacturers Pay Their Dues
success requires innocation, global expansion and cost competitiveness
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

The Evolution of Household Cleaning
Fueled by busy homeowners willing to pay more for convenience, the evolution of the household cleaning products has meant less human contact with cleaning than ever before. But will consumers continue to shell out cash for gadgets when a regular spray bottle will do the trick?
by Christine Esposito

Hygiene Component Suppliers Provide Form, Fit and Function
pricing pressures, demands for innovation continue to define industry
by Karen Bitz McIntyre

It’s What’s Inside That Counts
nonwovens play expanding role in automotive interiors
by Ellen Wuagneux

Review & Forecast
As 2005 draws to a close, nonwovens executives describe the year as positive for the industry.

Feminine Hygiene in Europe
new products give women more choices
by Helena Engqvist

Airlaid: State Of The Industry
better...but not good
by Phillip Mango

Machinery & Equipment Focus
a look at the latest innovations and company highlights from suppliers of machinery and equipment

Regional Spotlight: China
INDA reports growth will slow but still remain high by Western standards

Up Close and Personal
personal care wipes continue to benefit from proliferation and strong growth
by Ellen Wuagneux

INDEX Draws Largest Crowd Ever
attendance tops 12,000

Techtextil Preview
a look at what companies will be showcasing at next month's event in Frankfurt, Germany

Making a better nonwoven with technology
tips to avoid commoditization and add value using raw materials

Building a brighter future
nonwovens meet the grade in roofing and construction markets where educated home buyers and builders are demanding higher performing products

AI FOLLOWS THE LEADER
producers take heed of success in baby diaper market and now offer bells and whistles for improved performance in AI products

IS TWO BETTER THAN ONE?
partnerships lead to questions over the future direction of the packaging market

SPUNLACE: MARKET ON THE MOVE
manufacturers scramble to take advantage of wipes market growth, but can it last?

A Clean Sweep: Is It Within Reach?
household wipes have registered off-the-chart growth in recent years, but now manufacturers will need to innovate even more to compete

Nonwovens’ Potential And The Unique Indian Situation
future looks bright for disposables and durables in India

Doing Time In the Disposable Baby Diaper Market
Niche markets, Developing regions, Fuel growth

Taking On the Diaper Challenge
Intense competition continues for baby diaper machinery suppliers in a crowded global market

Vision Gears Up for New Orleans
Annual competition will be a highlight of consumer products conference

FINDING ROOM TO BREATHE
breathability and barrier resistance are key requirements in the medical sector

THE HYGIENE MARKET FACES CHALLENGES
SAP shortages, customer demands, pricing pressures make it difficult to do business in diapers

FEMININE HYGIENE MANUFACTURERS DIRECTORY
with new scented products hitting the shelves, femcare producers are hoping to enjoy the sweet smell of success

R&D Gains New Focus
roll goods producers must innovate to ensure continued success

Chinese Outlook
sunrise business is expanding

ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION MARKET
housing styles fuel nonwovens growth

BATTLE OF INDUSTRIAL WIPES
EPA needs more equitable solutions

ADULT INCONTINENCE COVERAGE
market forecast, manufacturers directory and review of machinery companies serving the market

Safety First, Comfort Second
protective apparel makers try new materials to boost compliance

Not Just Diapers
producers look to new areas for growth

Nonwovens In Motion
auto manufacturers look for increase vehicle lifespan, durability and cost efficiency

The Medical Market: Charting Progress
manufacturers seek balance of protection and comfort

Nonwovens Hit The Wall
wallcovering market receives boost from new applications

New Products Wanted
the airlaid market looks for ways to fill capacity

ITMA 2003 Hits Birmingham
machinery manufacturers to promote latest technologies

Natural Fibers Win Laurels
lured by a variety of benefits, nonwovens continue to go natural in many applications

Taking Roofs To A Higher Level
nonwovens’ enhancements shape residential and commercial roofing markets

Air Through Bulks Up
versatility, uniformity and a clean production process have manufacturers applauding air through bonded nonwovens

Wiping Up Profits
outlook for home and commercial wipes sales remains strong

As Needlepunch Sales Lag, Manufacturers Remain Optimistic
plagued by overcapacity problems, needlepunch manufacturers are looking for growth opportunities

Baby Diaper Market Update
manufacturers continue to provide the best comfort, stretch and flexibility

Spunbonded and Meltblown Nonwovens
manufacturers continue to focus on these two markets, despite lower pricing and overcapacity issues
by Eileen Wubbe

Heading Down the Highway
a look at nonwovens’ role in transportation
by Karen Bitz

Airlaid: What’s Next?
after an unprecedented surge in global capacity, the airlaid market is now left with an important question to answer
by Karen Bitz

Making An Incision In The Medical Market
nonwovens are a preferred material for use in hospitals
by Eileen Wubbe

The International Top 40
annual survey profiles the top nonwoven roll goods producers worldwide

Machinery & Equipment Review
a look at what’s new with industry suppliers

The Best Of Both Worlds
composite structures combine multiple materials to create products with more function, better value and increased versatility
by Karen Bitz

Look What Happened At INDEX 02
a review of the year’s largest nonwovens exposition

Techtextil North America Review
a look at what exhibitors brought to Atlanta last month

Home Is Where The Nonwoven Is
whether for a bedroom or living room, nonwovens send customers home happy
by Eileen Wubbe

Binders & Additives Update
suppliers to the nonwovens industry face many challenges
by Karen Bitz

Adult Incontinence: A Maturing Market
a look at the growing adult incontinence market
by Karen Bitz

Spunlace Soaks Up The Spotlight In Nonwovens Technology
spunlace has become a preferred technology among nonwovens manufacturers
by Eileen Wubbe

Wipe Products Change The Way We Work And Play
a look at the market for nonwoven wipes
by Karen Bitz

Quality Control Gets Roll Goods Into Shape
QC is rapidly evolving as it proves it can stand up to consumers’ demands and keep up to speed with technology
by Eileen Wubbe

Full Speed Ahead For Nonwovens
auto manufacturers focus on costs, recyclability and lower weights for the future
by Eileen Wubbe

The Challenges Of Good Hygiene
hygiene component suppliers withstand consolidation, globalization, price pressures and a continuous call for innovation
by Karen Bitz

Nonwovens In Filtration
government regulations and consumer requirements drive growth
by Karen Bitz

Disposables On The Rise In The Medical Market
increased awareness of nonwovens’ advantages in the medical
by Eileen Wubbe

Airlaid Products — Investments In The Future
as new capacity comes onstream, this technology finds a wide range of end uses
by Richard Knowlson

Spunbonded & Melt Blown Nonwovens
despite overcapacity issues and price pressures, these two technologies remain tops with producers
by Karen Bitz

New Product Opportunities In Consumer Markets
nonwovens are finding consumer product areas an attractive deal
by Pricie Hanna and Lynda Kelly

In The Buff
natural fibers show they have nothing to hide from the nonwovens industry

Techtextil Review
a look at what was on display at recent Frankfurt event
by Karen Bitz

IDEA 01 Review
triennial event marked as largest gathering of nonwovens industry in North America

A New Spin On Spunlace
strength, durability and a textile-like feel have given nonwovens manufacturers high hopes for this technology
by Karen Bitz

In The Line Of Fire
nonwovens in the protective apparel market
by C.E. Pelc

Oh, What A Tangled Web We Weave
roll goods producers focus on their websites in the hope of ensnaring customers
by C.E. Pelc

The Year Of The Wipe
roll goods producers see no end to the recent boom in the nonwovens wiping business
by C.E. Pelc

The Wonderful World Of Hygiene Machinery
with increased competition and stricter customer guidelines, manufacturers of hygiene machinery and equipment are doing their all to keep on top of the market
by C.E. Pelc

Life In The Fast Lane
strong market opportunities and innovative products push nonwovens into the winner’s circle in the automotive market
by C.E. Pelc

Review & Forecast
executives discuss how the nonwovens industry fared in 2000 and make predictions for 2001

The Filtration Boom
thanks to myriad new product opportunities in niche and traditional segments, the filtration market is gearing up for skyrocketing sales and even tighter competition
by C.E. Pelc

The Feminine Touch
the latest innovations within the feminine hygiene market show that manufacturers are listening to the ladies
by C.E. Pelc

By Land And By Sea
nonwoven roll goods manufacturers find that covering the world with geotextiles is not as easy as it looks
by C.E. Pelc

A Glass Act
with years of history behind it, glass is looking to find new markets, compete with synthetics and beat its lingering bad reputation

Shipment Of Fibers Reported For 1999
olefin, PET and rayon staple fiber figures eclipse last year’s results
by David Harrison

Parlez-Vous Francais?
on a recent visit to France, associate editor C.E. Pelc discovers just how well nonwovens speak French
by C.E. Pelc

Something For Everyone
in the binders and additives market, customers are getting specific with their needs

Website Marketing: Pathway To The Future Or Necessary Evil?
Nonwovens Industry’s first-ever review of the Web reveals how nonwovens companies stack up
by Ellen Lees Wuagneux

Making It Big In The Adult Incontinence Market
manufacturers are giving ‘two thumbs up’ to the market’s success
by C.E. Pelc

The Power Of Packaging
the push toward thinner, lighter and stronger packaging continues
by Ellen Lees Wuagneux

Whoa, Baby!
competition in the baby diaper machinery market is as strong as ever
by C.E. Pelc

All That Jazz
producers are playing a catchy tune in the baby diaper sector

Doing Big Business In A Small World
suppliers of diaper components are striving to meet challenges
by Ellen Lees Wuagneux

The Heat Is On
the ability to change is helping hot melts 'stick' in the industry
by C.E. Frei

Filtering Out Trends In The Filtration Market
a segmented business where manufacturers are finding their niche

Are We There Yet?
air laid manufacturers head toward a market break-through
by Ellen Lees Wuagneux

The Little Wipe That Could
nonwovens begin to 'wipe up' the competition
by C.E. Frei

Scalpel. . . Suction. . . Nonwoven
our 'check-up' on recent trends and issues in the medical market

Absorbent Product Patent Survey
a review of this year\'s leaders and trends.

Ultrasonic Bonding -- New Possibilities and Opportunities
the ins and outs of this key bonding technology.
by Guy A. Gil

Adult Incontinence Products: A Market Overview
the last of a three part series addresses adult incontinence
by Colin White

Feminine Hygiene Products: A Market Overview
part two of three part series covers sanitary protection market
by Colin White

Technology In Search Of Markets
notes on air laid nonwovens of yesterday, today and tomorrow
by Ivan Pivko

Baby Diapers And Training Pants: A Market Overview
a look at the latest trends and developments
by Colin White

Don’t Miss The Boat!
despite challenges, the time is right for involvement in China
by Peter Bolton

Fabrics And Fibers Protecting The Firefighter
highly engineered nonwovens play an important role in defending NYC’s ‘bravest’
by Michael N. Ciampo

Needlepunched Nonwovens: Is It Time For Another Look?
at long last needlepunching is being acknowledged as a sophisticated—rather than simplistic—technology set to play an essential role in the global nonwovens industry of tomorrow
by Ellen Lees Wuagneux

There's Still a Place for Good Ole' Glass
fiberglass continues to hold its rightful place in nonwovens despite competition from synthetics
by Ellen Lees Wuagneux

The Evolving Protective Apparel Market
absorbency, breathability, comfort and heat stress lead the list of challenges for this growing market