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Ontex launches Multi Liquid Liner in Europe
Ontex announced the commercial launch of its multi-liquid liner on January 22, 2026. The Belgian manufacturer said the product was already on shelves at a leading German retailer,…
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Essity’s full-year report discusses TENA men’s range
Essity published its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on January 22, 2026. Chief executive Ulrika Kolsrud identified TENA for men among strategic segments reporting strong growth, alongside advanced…
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Dutch public project record outlines ZorgAccent’s smart-continence implementation plan
A Dutch government project record published on January 21, 2026 outlines ZorgAccent’s plan to introduce smart continence products in residential and community nursing care. The record, updated on…
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Dutch partnership publishes implementation guidance for sensor-based continence care
The report covers implementation conditions and financial scenarios, rather than universal savings or product approval.
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JOA announces completion of its acquisition of Cellulose Converting Solutions
Curt G. Joa announced on January 5, 2026 that its acquisition of Cellulose Converting Solutions, or CCS, had closed on December 22, 2025.
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Fibertex invests in inline printing for wetness indicators and functional coatings
A German printing investment enables inline application of wetness indicators and functional treatments for hygiene components.
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BASF, Essity and TU Wien report a gasification pilot for used diaper waste
BASF announced on December 11, 2025 that it had worked with Essity and TU Wien on a pilot for converting used diapers and other absorbent hygiene products into…
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Essity reorganizes TENA business reporting
Essity published comparative financial figures on December 2, 2025, ahead of introducing four business areas on January 1, 2026: Health & Medical, Personal Care, Consumer Tissue and Professional…
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NEN explores a standards committee for more circular absorbent hygiene products
NEN announced on November 27, 2025 an information meeting about a proposed standards committee covering absorbent hygiene products, including incontinence materials, diapers and menstrual products.
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Borealis explains lightweight spunbond fabrics using HG485FB
Borealis published a technical feature on Borstar Nextension polypropylene technology on October 2, 2025. One section discusses HG485FB, a spunbond grade developed for hygiene and technical nonwoven fabrics.
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W+D outlines adult-diaper manufacturing designs intended to reduce material use
The equipment supplier describes narrower adult-diaper chassis and other ways to control sheet and core-material use.
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Urk starts separate diaper collections while noting waste is not yet recycled
Urk municipality announced a one-year separate diaper-collection pilot on September 19, 2025. Three collection containers accepted both diapers and incontinence materials, with access arranged through a resident waste…