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January 30, 2009

Freudenberg Household Products Opens Headquarters


Facility units entire staff under one roof.

January 29, 2009

DuPont Posts 4Q Loss, Lowers 2009 Forecast


Company sees volumes decline 20% while quarterly sales drop 17%.

K-C Releases Fourth Quarter 2008 Results


Quarterly net sales were $4.6 billion, a decrease of approximately 3% from 2007.

Maitre Retires From Dilo


Marks end of 25-plus year career.

January 26, 2009

DuPont To Reduce Old Hickory Operation


One of three nonwovens lines to be shuttered.

WOW Competition Begins


Innovation award honors wipes.

Fiberweb Closes Older SB Lines in Europe


Closures to be offset by newer, more efficient technology

January 22, 2009

Huntsman High IQ Lasting Color Honored


Material accepted into library of innovative materials.

January 21, 2009

Albany International To Shut Finland Site


Move matches reduction in market demand.

Tufco Lighting System Reduces Energy Consumption


Orion system decreased CO2, greenhouse emissions

January 20, 2009

Pegas Receives State Aid for Line No. 9


Ministry to provide tax relief, support for job creation.

BASF Responds To Market Softness


Automotives business particularly hard hit.

Fiberweb Showcases Typar System


Complete weather system on display at builders' show.

January 19, 2009

Pegas Launches Testing System


Equipment tests plasma treatment of nonwovens in Czech Republic.

Needlepunch Program Focused On Green


Conference set for March covers a range of topics.

January 16, 2009

INDA Appoints New Government Affairs Directors


Rick Mann and Jessica Franken to head up Washington-based efforts.

January 15, 2009

Galileo Delays Two Spunbond Lines


Plans delay launch of two new spunbond lines this quarter.

January 13, 2009

Clorox Adds Wipes To Green Line


Biodegradable wipes are eighth product in Green Works brand.

Ahlstrom Adds To Executive Team


Rami Raulas will become senior VP sales and marketing in February.

January 12, 2009

Suominen Initiates Temporary Layoffs


Measure to affect most employees.

January 8, 2009

Pantex Delays UAE Investment, Plans To Add Chinese Line


Line now scheduled to come onstream in Spring 2009.

January 7, 2009

Focke To Sponsor Packaging Event


Packaging solutions to be on display; presentations planned.

Ahlstrom Streamlines Wipes Business


Plan includes plant closures, line reductions.

January 5, 2009

Lang Starts as Ahlstrom CEO


Riston Anttonen named deputy.

Avgol To Add Chinese Line


Company also announced NC line upgrades.