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Weekly Recap: Magnera to Cease Operations in Pilar, Argentina, INDEX to Return to Geneva & More

The most-viewed news on our site for the week ended October 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 October 4, 2025.
 
As part of its ongoing transformation initiative (Project CORE), Magnera will begin winding down operations at its Pilar, Argentina site. The company will continue to fulfill pre-existing commitments out of the site and ensure continuity for customers during this transition. The closure is part of Project CORE (Capacity Optimization and Resource Efficiency), a company-wide program introduced in Magnera’s most recent earnings release. Project CORE is designed to streamline Magnera’s global footprint, enhance operational agility, and deliver greater value to customers and partners.
 
Meanwhile, INDEX26 is set to return to PALEXPO, Geneva, from May 19-22, 2026. This premier event will once again unite key players from over 40 countries, showcasing the full spectrum of nonwovens applications and innovations. Visitor registration is now officially open. At this edition, INDEX 26 will also feature a new immersive experience designed to engage participants in exploring trends, applications, and breakthrough technologies in a dynamic and innovative way.

Here are our top 3 most-viewed stories from the past week:
 
1. Magnera to Cease Operations in Pilar, Argentina
 
2. INDEX to Return to Geneva in May
 
3. Lenzing Refines Strategy in Response to Global Competitiveness
 
 
 

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