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Weekly Recap: Toray Producing Air Filters in India, August Partners with Equinox & More

The most viewed news on our site for the week ended Nov. 4, 2023

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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 Nov. 4, 2023.
 
Toray Industries, Inc., has begun producing air filters at a new facility at its Indian subsidiary this month. These offerings for air purifiers and automotive and building air conditioners minimize pressure losses while delivering high dust collection efficiency. This is the first facility in India to integrate the production of everything from nonwoven fabrics for high-performance filter media through filter assembly. It has joined Toray Fibers (Nantong) Co., Ltd., in China, which makes nonwoven fabrics for air filters, in supplying the global market.
 
In other news, August is now the official period care partner of Equinox, the luxury fitness club, and will supply tampons, pads and liners in all fitness clubs across the country. August will provide essential period care products made from 100% ethically-sourced cotton to club members, ensuring they have a variety of pads, tampons and liners for anyone who menstruates. 
 
Here are our top 3 most viewed stories from the past week:
 
1. Toray Producing Air Filters in India
 
2. Period Care Brand August Partners with Equinox
 
3. Hello Bello to be Acquired by Private Equity Firm

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