Suominen spotlights its pilot facilities for sustainable nonwovens testing and development, enabling minimized risk with small-scale testing before large production; company to host fiber innovations seminar in Windsor Locks, Connecticut on Feb. 29

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HELSINKI , February 23, 2024 (press release) –

Suominen has unique piloting and testing possibilities and excellent know-how in a variety of fibers. Close collaboration with our partners enables us to bring new sustainable nonwovens to the market.

SUOMINEN HAS UNIQUE PILOTING AND TESTING POSSIBILITIES AND EXCELLENT KNOW-HOW IN A VARIETY OF FIBERS.

Our key assets are our piloting facilities in Windsor Locks, US and Nakkila, Finland. By leveraging our piloting technology and know-how, we are able to develop solutions for various needs in collaboration with our partners.

“With our piloting facilities, we can give our customers an early access to innovative solutions by providing samples and prototypes ahead of large-scale production. Our approach is to make the transition from trials to commercial production as seamless as possible,” says Pramod Shanbhag, VP, Innovation & Technology.

The pilot lines also enable experimentation and iterations. “We can do tests on a smaller scale before committing to full-scale production. This approach not only minimizes risk but also fosters innovation by encouraging experimentation with unconventional ideas that may not typically be pursued on commercial lines,” says Shanbhag.

SUOMINEN HAS ALTOGETHER 15 R&D PROFESSIONALS. PICTURED ARE SENIOR TECHNICIAN CHRISTOPHER CROTEAU AND TECHNICIAN LAURA LAPLANTE.

Strong focus on innovation at Sustainability & Innovative Fibers Seminar
Based on a strong background in sustainable nonwovens, Suominen hosts a Sustainability & Innovative Fibers Seminar with a comprehensive program around trends in nonwovens business and new innovative fibers. The seminar takes place in Windsor Locks, CT, US, on February 29, 2024. The guests get a unique possibility to visit to the Suominen piloting facility in Windsor Locks. In Windsor Locks, Suominen specializes in wetlaid and wetlaid composites, offering capabilities including hydroembossing, chemical application, unwinding and slitting.

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