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August 28, 2008

WNI Clinton Plant Sold


Business purchased by Climashield president Ken Hardin and a private investor.

Milliken Acquires Western’s FR Biz


Move set to boost Milliken's position as a supplier to mattress industry.


August 26, 2008

Sibur Buys Geotextile Lines


Facilities will have an annual production of up to 10,000 tons of nonwovens.


August 21, 2008

P&G Raises Prices In China


Pampers and Whisper products to jump as much as 10%.

Dow Reichhold Announces Site Closures


Company plans to cease all business activities before the end of 2008.

DuPont Tyvek Offered In India


The company is working with India Post to create envelopes for its Speed Post services.

Ahlstrom To Downsize Plant


A maximum of seven jobs may be cut in its winded roving department.

August 18, 2008

Mondi, 3M Enter Licensing Agreement


agreement grants limited rights to 3M patented technology.

Global Spunbond Study Published


Spunbonded polypropylene manufacturing costs and capacities through 2012 covered.

August 13, 2008

Ahlstrom Names CEO


Jan Lang will take over January 1.

August 12, 2008

Buckeye Hits Sales Record


Quarterly net sales grew by 7.6% to $215.3 million.

August 11, 2008

Tredegar Announces Price Increase


Could be as high as 20%.

Weyerhaeuser Reclassifies Operations


Company sees a net loss of $96 million for the second quarter.

P&G Beats Sales Target


Net sales grow to $83.5 billion for the fiscal year.

Albint Sees Gains In Engineered Fabrics Biz


Net sales from continuing operations were $297.2 million.