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Uster’s Quantum passes 1.5M. mark
	Uster Technologies has now delivered 1.5 million of its Quantum yarn clearers, clear proof, says the company, that the textile yarn sector is increasingly demanding online quality control.

Teijin’s fibre business on the rise
	Teijin’s sales of synthetic fibres increased by 8.3% last year to ¥317.6 billion (US$3.0bn.). Operating income from the segment climbed by 41.0%, to ¥24.4bn. from ¥17.3bn.

Residential market woes hit Dixie
	Carpet maker, The Dixie Group, Inc., USA, has reported a first quarter income from continuing operations of $82,000, compared with $237,000, for the corresponding period of 2007.

Lutradur from recycled material
	Freudenberg Nonwovens' Spunlaid Division North America has launched a spunlaid nonwoven polyester product range made from post consumer recycle (PCR) material.

H&V price increase
	Nonwovens filter-media producer Hollingsworth & Vose (H&V) is implementing a general price increase from June 1, 2008.

A&E posts Q2 loss
	Thread maker American & Efird (A&E), USA, recorded an operating loss of $0.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 versus an operating profit of $0.3 million in the prior year.

Grasim’s VSF sales slow
	A slowdown of textile demand in USA and liquidation of inventory in the value chain impacted the viscose staple fibre (VSF) business of India’s Grasim in the final quarter of fiscal 2008.

Asahi’s fibre profit up
	The fibres business of Japan’s Asahi Kasei Corporation has reported a ¥7.4 billion increase in sales and a ¥3.1 billion increase in operating profit for the year to March 31, 2008.

Quarter century for SPV
	Lenzing’s subsidiary, P.T. South Pacific Viscose (SPV), is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Unifi turns a small profit
	Fibre maker, Unifi, Inc., USA, has reported a small profit for its third quarter, assisted by the recovery of previously accrued restructuring charges. Sales were down on the prior year’s quarter.

Albany to sell filter business
	Albany International Corp. has agreed to sell its global Albany Filtration Technologies ("AFT") business to All Filtration Technologies Australia Pty Ltd. for $45 million.

PGI protective apparel line
	Polymer Group, Inc. (PGI), has unveiled an expanded family of protective apparel fabrics and converted garments which it says deliver enhanced safety and greater comfort.

BCN adds second spunlace line
	BCN (Barcelona) Nonwovens, Reicofil and Oerlikon Neumag Italy (FOR Carding) have reached an agreement for the construction, erection and commissioning of BCN’s second hydroentangling production unit at its Sant Quinti Plant in Barcelona, Spain.