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EDANA, the Europe-based association representing the nonwovens and related industries, held a training course on Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHP) last week in Moscow, Russia.
Review13 Jun 2014The 53rd edition of the Dornbirn Man-Made Fibers Congress is aiming to provide a platform for discussion on new challenges in finance and economy that are impacting the European man-made fibre industry. The speakers and presentations will offer insight into their influences on innovation, efficiency and the competitiveness, when it takes place from September 10-12 in Dornbirn, Austria.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its recommendation of safer alternatives to the flame retardants now used in consumer and commercial products. Although the agency’s focus is on building insulation and flexible polyurethane foam, the chemicals it seeks to replace also have a history of application in textiles.
News13 Jun 2014Textile CAD/CAM company Lectra has named Karen Elalouf as managing director for its home market, France. Ms Elalouf has more than 25 years’ experience in management and development projects. Before joining Lectra, she was sales director at Microsoft. Previously, she contributed to the expansion of SAP’s retail activity after having spent 10 years at the Galeries Lafayette Group, where she carried out several projects in the field of distribution. She has a Master’s Degree in information systems applied to business management (MIAGE) from the University of Paris-Sud.
Edana has announced today its renewed Board of Governors for 2014-16, with Patricia Featherstone (RKW) re-elected as chair of the Board of Governors. She will be supported by vice chairs Krzysztof Malowaniec (Paul Hartmann) and Pieter Meijer (McAirlaid’s Vliesstoffe). Treasurer Paul Eevers (Unilever) will continue to serve for another term.
Optitex, the CAD and virtual prototyping software provider, and Alvanon, the fit products manufacturer for the apparel industry, have joined forces to provide a digital version of the custom-designed Alvanon body forms in Optitex’s 3D Suite. The companies believe this will be a useful tool for manufacturers in the fashion and apparel sectors.
