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Stora Enso announced on June 17, 2026 that it would invest €19 million to increase fluff-pulp production at Skutskär, Sweden. It expects approximately 10% more capacity, bringing the…
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The comparison includes laundering and local disposal assumptions; it is a study of absorbent mats, not a global adult-diaper ranking.
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Sumitomo Seika announced on June 15, 2026 that a pilot plant for recycling superabsorbent polymer recovered from used diapers had begun operating at its Himeji factory in Japan.
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Full-Care 7830 Xtra was presented as a way to support short fibres in absorbent cores; adult-product adoption is not identified.
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Depend and Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders announced the US campaign Depend Wake Up Calls on June 15, 2026, for Men's Health Month. Through the end of June, people…
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EDANA published a report on adult urinary incontinence on June 15, 2026, marking the start of World Continence Week. The report examines the benefits, costs and environmental impact…
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In a release dated June 12, 2026, Reifenhäuser Reicofil presented an RF5.10 equipment upgrade, the RF Core platform and further options for hygiene nonwovens. The company connects the…
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The June announcement describes a local rebate for reusable sanitary and incontinence products, capped at A$50; eligibility and funding conditions apply.
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The report describes installed bins and a separate planning proposal; installation totals and dates are not given.
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Santo Anastácio, in Brazil's São Paulo state, announced on June 10, 2026 that its Social Solidarity Fund had begun operating a machine to produce adult diapers locally. The…
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Saothair Capital Partners announced on June 3, 2026 that it had acquired EAM from Domtar. The buyer describes EAM’s development, manufacturing and finishing of airlaid and laminated absorbent…
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Saothair Capital Partners announced on June 3, 2026 that it had completed the acquisition of EAM Corp. from Domtar through a newly formed affiliate. Founded in 1998 and…
