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Weekly Recap: FyterTech Nonwovens Acquires Spill Solutions Canada, INDA Remembers Former President Rory Holmes & More

The most-viewed news on our site for the week ended May 2, 2026

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By: Tara Olivo

Associate Editor at Nonwovens Industry

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Here’s your weekly recap—the most-viewed news stories on our site for the week ended May 2, 2026.

FyterTech Nonwovens, a manufacturer of fluid management and environmental safety solutions, announced the acquisition of Spill Solutions Canada, more commonly known as ESP Canada, a long-standing partner in the Canadian market. This strategic acquisition reinforces FyterTech’s commitment to delivering enhanced service, regional expertise and expanded support to customers throughout Canada and North America.

Meanwhile, INDA is remembering with deep appreciation its former president, Rory Holmes, who passed away on April 24 at the age of 79. Holmes led INDA from 2004 until his retirement in 2013, capping a four-decade career in the nonwovens and engineered fabrics industry. Before joining INDA, he held leadership roles across operations, research, technology, sales and marketing at Johnson & Johnson, Chicopee/PGI Nonwovens, and the Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center (now known as The Nonwovens Institute).

Here are our top 3 most-viewed stories from the past week:

1. FyterTech Nonwovens Acquires Spill Solutions Canada

2. INDA Remembers Former President Rory Holmes

3. P&G Posts Sales Growth 

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