Conference Speakers
Lothar Kaierle
VP Sales Nonwovens, American Truetzschler, Inc.
BIOGRAPHY
Lothar Kaierle currently serves as the Vice-President of Sales/Nonwoven at American Truetzschler in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Kaierle began his career in the nonwoven industry in 2005 as the After Sales Manager for the Neumag Carding Division of Oerlikon, Inc. Mr. Kaierle has a Master Technician Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical College in Aichach.9:10 am - 10:40 am
Establishing Superior Needle-Punched Nonwovens’ Quality
The quality of needle-punched nonwoven fabrics is critically influenced by the initial stages of fiber preparation and web formation. This paper explores the pivotal role these processes play in determining the final properties of nonwoven materials.
We demonstrate how optimized fiber preparation techniques and precise web forming contribute to enhanced fabric uniformity, strength, and overall performance. Our findings underscore the necessity of meticulous control over fiber and web parameters to achieve superior quality in needle-punched nonwovens, thereby advancing both material performance and production efficiency.
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Achieving Superior Quality in Needlepunched Nonwovens
Our needle-punching lines address industrial applications such as geotextiles, filtration and automotive
textiles as well as specialty markets.
Line components will be selected to precisely fit end use and local environment.