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CCM’s new adult-diaper machine was in testing at Uberaba, trade report says
A March 2026 report describes testing, rather than verified commercial operation or a quantified output increase.
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Argentina’s PAMI sets a 90-day validity period for diaper and pad orders
PAMI says electronic medical orders for diapers and pads issued or renewed from 1 March 2026 are valid for 90 days. Earlier orders remain valid until their existing…
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Fibertex’s annual report describes hygiene-nonwoven upgrades in Aalborg
Schouw & Co.’s 2025 annual report, released on March 5, 2026, describes equipment upgrades at Fibertex Personal Care’s Aalborg operations in Denmark.
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Depend donates absorbent underwear to diaper banks
The National Diaper Bank Network announced on March 5, 2026 that it was partnering with Kimberly-Clark's Depend brand to distribute 2.1 million pairs of absorbent underwear during its…
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RYAM sets a 2026 target for odor-control fluff aimed at adult incontinence
RYAM’s results presentation dated March 4, 2026 lists Odor Control Fluff as a development aimed at the adult-incontinence market. The table on page 6 sets the fourth quarter…
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aba wins the inaugural CARISO Caretech Startup Awards grand prize
CARISO, a Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare startup-support programme, published the results of its first Caretech Startup Awards on March 4, 2026. aba received the grand…
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North London waste authority reports parliamentary discussion of hygiene-product waste
North London Waste Authority reported on March 2, 2026 that it and Policy Connect had convened a parliamentary discussion on nappy waste at the House of Lords.
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Eco Mark certifies a product made with recycled used-diaper pulp
Japan's Eco Mark Office announced on February 27, 2026, that Love Forest toilet paper had become the first product made with material recycled from used disposable diapers to…
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Livedo donates to municipality’s diaper recycling effort
Livedo Corporation announced on February 13, 2026, that it had made a donation to Chikuzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, through Japan's corporate hometown-tax donation system. The contribution supports the town's…
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NorthShore says its incontinence story contest drew nearly 500 entries
NorthShore Care Supply reported on February 9, 2026, that its first You're Our Heroes contest had attracted nearly 500 personal stories about living with incontinence. The competition ran…
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Ontex introduces Sensitive incontinence products for European care settings
Ontex introduced its Sensitive adult incontinence range on February 5, 2026, with Sensitive Pants, Sensitive Slip and Sensitive Form set to become gradually available to healthcare institutions across…
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Brazilian team develops elder-care clothing with planned diaper-humidity monitoring
Embrapii reported on February 2, 2026 on development of smart clothing for older people by its CEAR/UFPB unit and InovaCubo. The proposed garment combines health-related sensors with monitoring…