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Weekly Recap: Essity Expands Site in Brazil, Ontex Completes Divestment of Algerian Business & More

The most-viewed news on our site for the week ended April 6, 2024

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By: Tara Olivo

Associate Editor at Nonwovens Industry, Rodman Media

Here’s your weekly recap—the most-viewed news stories on our site for the week ended April 6, 2024.

Essity announced a factory expansion project in Jarinu, a city in the metropolitan region of Jundiaí (interior of São Paulo), Brazil, with an investment of over R$100 million. Since arriving in the country in 2011, Essity has recorded sustainable growth in Brazil and managed to triple the size of its business in the last five years, with a commitment to generating well-being through its broad portfolio of solutions.The unit is responsible for the production process of the adult urinary incontinence brand Tena, and will double production capacity.

Meanwhile, Ontex, an international developer and producer of hygienic products and solutions, has completed the divestment of its Algerian business to Hygianis SPA, its local distributor for more than 20 years. The transaction includes Ontex’s production facility and business in Algeria, as well as related exports to certain neighboring countries.

Here are our top 3 most-viewed stories from the past week:
 
1. Essity Expands Production Site in Brazil

2. Ontex Completes Divestment of Algerian Business
 
3. Glatfelter Expands Bio-Based Spunlace Production to U.S.

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