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Weekly Recap: Intercare Forms Alliance with K-C, Unitika Seeking Buyer for Nonwovens Business & More

The most-viewed news on our site for the week ended Jan. 4, 2025

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By: Tara Olivo

Associate Editor at Nonwovens Industry

Here’s your weekly recap—the most-viewed news stories on our site for the week ended Jan. 4, 2025.
 
Intercare Limited, a leading provider of hygiene and cleaning solutions in the Middle East, has formed a strategic partnership with Kimberly-Clark Professional, a global leader in hygiene products and workplace solutions. This collaboration aims to revolutionize hygiene standards across the UAE, Qatar, and Oman markets.This alliance will provide businesses and institutions across the region access to premium hygiene solutions that meet the highest international standards.

The collaboration will introduce Kimberly-Clark’s comprehensive range of professional hygiene solutions, including air care, washroom solutions, hand towels and toilet tissue systems, personal and professional wiping solutions, scientific and cleanroom products and skin care solutions to Intercare markets.

Meanwhile, Unitika has announced plans to withdraw from the textile business and find buyers for its nonwovens and fiber units. According to the Japanese company, the operations generate approximately 40% of the company’s revenues. The group’s nonwovens business includes polyester spunbond and spunlace nonwovens made at production facilities in Japan and Thailand with a total estimated capacity of 30,000 tons per year.

Here are our top 3 most-viewed stories from the past week:

1. Intercare Ltd. Forms Alliance with Kimberly-Clark
 
2. Unitika Seeking Buyer for Nonwovens Business
 
3. Iris Ohyama to Begin Making Baby Diapers in Japan
 

 
 

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