Press Release Archives - The Nonwovens Institute https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/category/press-release/ Enabling Materials of the Future Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:21:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 [PRESS RELEASE] INDA, NWI Announce 2024 Nonwovens Training Course Schedule https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/press-release-inda-nwi-announce-2024-nonwovens-training-course-schedule/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:23:23 +0000 https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/?p=11815 Cary, NC and Raleigh, NC, December 12, 2023 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and The Nonwovens Institute (NWI), have announced their 2024 workforce development program. The INDA/NWI portfolio of training content…

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Cary, NC and Raleigh, NC, December 12, 2023 – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and The Nonwovens Institute (NWI), have announced their 2024 workforce development program. The INDA/NWI portfolio of training content covers the full spectrum of the nonwovens value chain, ranging from raw materials to processes to products. 

Jointly organized courses include a combination of classroom learning supported by hands-on activities in NWI’s world-class nonwoven production and testing labs on the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University. Each course is designed to be accessible and valuable to those who are new to the nonwovens industry and/or come from a non-technical background, as well as seasoned nonwovens professionals.

2024 INDA/NWI Workshops Schedule:

▪ Elementary Nonwovens
January 23-24, 2024

▪ Intermediate Nonwovens
February 6-9, 2024

▪ Meltblown Technology
February 27-29, 2024

▪ Spunbond Technology
March 19-21, 2024

▪ Intermediate Nonwovens
April 30-May 3, 2024

▪ Elementary Nonwovens
May 7-8, 2024

▪ Nonwoven Fabric Property Development and Characterization
June 4-7, 2024

▪ WIPES Academy
June 17-18, 2024

▪ Fiber and Filament Extrusion Fundamentals
July 24-27, 2024

▪ Nonwoven Product Development and Innovation
August 13-16, 2024

▪ Absorbent Hygiene Course
August 27-29, 2024

▪ Elementary Nonwovens
September 10-11, 2024

▪ Carded Nonwovens Technology
October 3, 2024

▪ Intermediate Nonwovens
October 15-19, 2024

Matt O’Sickey, Ph.D., INDA Director of Education and Technical Affairs, said, “INDA is committed to being a ‘must-have’ resource for nonwovens continuing education. We are delighted to continue our partnership with NWIto meet the development needs of nonwoven professionals. This suite of courses provides organizations serving the nonwovens industry a vital resource to ensure their employees have the knowledge and skills to continuouslycontribute to the success of the business.”

Short Course Value Packs

New this year, INDA and NWI are offering a Short Course Value Pack program, enabling companies to purchase a block of registrations, which can be used by any combination of employees to register for any combination of training courses, at a discounted rate. Value Packs are available in bundles of 5, 10, 15, and 20 registrations, with discounts ranging from 10 percent to 25 percent, depending on the size of the Value Pack. 

Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., NWI Executive Director, said, “Workforce Development is a pillar of NWI’s service offering, and the INDA/NWI portfolio of training courses is unmatched in the value it offers to organizations operating in and/or serving the nonwovens industry. The Short Course Value Pack program represents a strategic opportunity for business leaders to invest in the knowledge and expertise of their workforce to achieve a competitive advantage in nonwovens, while doing so at an extremely favorable price point.” 

For more information and to purchase a Short Course Value Pack, visit https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/nwi-inda-short-course-value-pack-program/

For more information and to register for an upcoming INDA/NWI training workshop, visit https://www.inda.org/training/

About INDA

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, serves hundreds of member companies in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry by helping to achieve business growth. Since 1968, INDA helps members convene and connect, innovate and develop their businesses. INDA’s educational courses, business intelligence and market insights, test methods, consultancy and issue advocacy help members succeed by providing information they need to better plan and execute their business strategies. INDA Media is the business-to-business publishing arm of INDA and publisher of International Fiber Journal and International Filtration News, which reach a vast network of professionals who employ fibers, filaments, and filtration systems to optimize their application environments. For more information, visit www.inda.org, or download the INDA mobile app for immediate updates. 

About The Nonwovens Institute

Based at the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is a consortium of stakeholders spanning the breadth of the nonwovens value chain. Operating on an “Open Innovation” platform and covering the full Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range, NWI engages industry, government and academia to enable next-generation nonwoven solutions to mission-critical challenges. For more information, visit https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/ or email nonwovens@ncsu.edu.

Media Inquiries:
Matt Migliore
Director of Marketing
The Nonwovens Institute
Email: mmiglio@ncsu.edu 
Phone: +1 919.515.9182 
Mobile: +1 484.255.9032

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[PRESS RELEASE] The Nonwovens Institute Announces Its Newly Expanded Filtration Testing Lab with ISO 17025 Accreditation https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/press-release-the-nonwovens-institute-announces-its-newly-expanded-filtration-testing-lab-with-iso-17025-accreditation/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:22:57 +0000 https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/?p=11189 The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is excited to announce its newly expanded Filtration Testing Lab, featuring services for facemasks and respirators, along with filter media for automotive, HEPA and HVAC applications. Importantly,…

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The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is excited to announce its newly expanded Filtration Testing Lab, featuring services for facemasks and respirators, along with filter media for automotive, HEPA and HVAC applications. Importantly, NWI’s Filtration Testing Lab is A2LA Accredited for ISO 17025*, enabling it to meet NIOSH requirements for testing materials used in respirators, and it is outfitted with equipment to perform ASTM F2299 testing for the measurement of Particle Filtration Efficiency (PFE) at 0.1 microns.

Testing equipment available in NWI’s Filtration Testing Lab includes: 

  • PALAS MFP-3000-S fractional aerosol filter test
  • Two TSI 8130 machines for filtration efficiency
  • Two TSI 3160 machines for filtration efficiency
  • Two offline charging and discharging units
  • Two environmental chambers for aging and conditioning masks and filter media
  • TSI Portacount respirator fit tester
  • Testex TN 139 synthetic blood tester
  • Testing apparatus for the measurement of fluid resistance for surgical masks
  • Prototyping facility to produce masks per NIOSH Standard Test Protocol

NWI’s Filtration Testing Lab is managed by Amy Minton, who has more than 20 years of experience in administering a wide variety of analytical, physical and filtration test methods for nonwoven materials.

Importantly, NWI’s Filtration Testing Lab is A2LA Accredited for ISO 17025*, enabling it to meet NIOSH requirements for testing materials used in respirators …

“NWI’s Filtration Testing Lab is an important addition to the Institute’s impressive nonwoven fabrication and testing capabilities,” said Minton, who also manages the NWI Analytical and Physical Testing Lab. “Having an ISO 17025 accredited lab for the testing of nonwoven filter media allows us to serve the needs of nonwovens companies who are targeting the fast-growing filtration market. ISO 17025, our decades of testing experience, and our strict adherence to GMP and Standard Operating Procedures provides our industry partners assurance that the tests they conduct at NWI will be executed with the highest level of quality and accuracy.” 

Why test your filter media at NWI?

  • Decades of in-house material testing experience
  • A2LA accredited for ISO 17025
  • ISO 9001 accredited
  • ASTM F2299 testing capability
  • Strict adherence to GMP and SOPs
  • Highly competitive pricing model
  • Quick turnaround times

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited test methods include:

  • TEB-APR-STP-0059: N95
  • TEB-APR-STP-0058: N99
  • TEB-APR-STP-0057: N100
  • TEB-APR-STP-0056: R Series
  • TEB-APR-STP-0051: P Series
  • ASTM F3502 
  • ASTM F1862
  • ASTM F3407
  • ASTM F1980
  • ASTM F2299
  • BS EN 14683:2019 Annex C
  • 16 CFR Part 1610

In addition to NWI’s Filtration Testing Lab, NWI offers a fully equipped Analytical and Physical Testing Lab with more than 60 tests available for nonwoven materials. NWI also offers lab- and pilot-scale capabilities for Fiber Spinning, Meltblown, Spunbond and Hydroentangling, Staple/Carded Nonwovens, among others.

NWI will be exhibiting at FiltXPO™ 2023, Oct. 10-12, Navy Pier in Chicago. Visit us at Booth No. 826 to learn more about our Filtration Testing Lab and capabilities.  

* The Nonwovens Institute’s ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation is administered by A2LA. Accredited test methods are shown in the list above. Certificate No.: 6402.01.

For more details about NWI Filtration Testing Lab, visit https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/filtration-testing-lab/.

For more details about NWI’s Fabrication and Testing capabilities, visit https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/fabrication-testing/.

About The Nonwovens Institute

Based at the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is a consortium of stakeholders spanning the breadth of the nonwovens value chain. Operating on an “Open Innovation” platform and covering the full Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range, NWI engages industry, government and academia to enable next-generation nonwoven solutions to mission-critical challenges.

Media Inquiries:
Matt Migliore
Director of Marketing
The Nonwovens Institute
Email: mmiglio@ncsu.edu 
Phone: +1 919.515.9182 
Mobile: +1 484.255.9032

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[PRESS RELEASE] The Nonwovens Institute Launches New Website, Highlighting Pillar Service Offerings for the Nonwovens Industry https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/press-release-the-nonwovens-institute-launches-new-website-highlighting-pillar-service-offerings-for-the-nonwovens-industry/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:45:16 +0000 https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/?p=10983 The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is excited to announce the relaunch of its website with a modern look-and-feel, streamlined functionality and an enhanced content strategy.

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Raleigh, NC, September 14, 2023 – The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is excited to announce the relaunch of its website with a modern look-and-feel, streamlined functionality and an enhanced content strategy.

The new NWI website features a sleek and intuitive design, providing one-click access to the information that is most relevant to the Institute’s primary stakeholder groups (Members, Industry, Students and Faculty). Some of the key features of the new NWI website include:

  • Streamlined information architecture organized by stakeholder groups and pillar initiatives, emphasizing the Institute’s strategic focus areas.
  • Student Spotlight profiles showcase the student researchers who are working through NWI’s fundamental research program.
  • Member Profiles highlight the industry-leading organizations who have chosen to support the Institute through membership.
  • NWI Labs pages describe the world-class developmental and production capabilities housed within the Institute’s nonwoven Fabrication and Testing facilities.
  • Faculty and Principal Investigator page provides detailed information on the faculty and research mentors who are currently engaged on fundamental research projects through NWI’s Knowledge Creation program.
  • Training Courses page outlines NWI’s extensive array of Workforce Development programs offered in-person, online and in customized formats to meet the continuous education needs of a variety of roles, including manufacturing, process and plant management, research and development, sales and marketing, etc.  
  • News and Notes page provides regular updates on NWI’s activities as it engages the nonwovens industry around the Institute’s mission of leadership in research, education and outreach.

“As we continue to elevate our pillar initiatives around Knowledge Creation, Workforce Development, Fabrication and Testing, Product Development and Product Incubation, the new NWI website will play a key role in helping NWI enhance its connections with our members and prospective members, student researchers, faculty and the nonwovens industry as a whole,” said NWI Executive Director Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D.

Going forward, the NWI website will publish a regular cadence of high-value technical content to continuously educate and inform the nonwovens industry. We hope you all will come to visit and join with the other industry-leading organizations who have chosen to partner with NWI.

Visit the new NWI website at www.thenonwovensinstitute.com

For more information on NWI’s service offering to the nonwovens industry, visit https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/for-industry/

For more information on NWI membership programs, visit https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/for-members/.

For more information on NWI’s offering of training courses, visit https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/workforce-development/

For more information on the graduate student researchers working through NWI’s fundamental research program, visit https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/for-students/#ourstudents

For more information on opportunities for faculty to engage with NWI, visit https://thenonwovensinstitute.com/for-faculty/.

About The Nonwovens Institute
Based at the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University, The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) is a partnership among stakeholders spanning the breadth of the nonwovens value chain. Operating on an “Open Innovation” platform and covering the full Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range, NWI engages industry, government and academia to enable next-generation nonwoven solutions to mission-critical challenges.

Media Inquiries:
Matt Migliore
Director of Marketing
The Nonwovens Institute
Email: mmiglio@ncsu.edu 
Phone: +1 919.515.9182 
Mobile: +1 484.255.9032

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