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Weekly Recap: H&V Celebrates Floyd, VA Expansion, Sorbent Paper Makes Fem Care Acquisition & More

The most-viewed news on our site for the week ended September 19, 2026

weekly recap

Here’s your weekly recap—the most-viewed news stories on our site for the week ended September 19, 2026.

Hollingsworth & Vose (H&V) has completed a $40+ million expansion at one of its manufacturing plants in Floyd, VA, which coincides with the company’s 50th anniversary in the community. H&V, a global advanced materials company headquartered in Walpole, MA, operates two manufacturing plants and an R&D Center of Excellence in Floyd.

Meanwhile, Sorbent Paper Company Pty Ltd has signed an agreement with Kenvue‘s Singaporean subsidiary to acquire its Stayfree and Carefree feminine care business in Australia and New Zealand. Following completion of the transaction, the business in New Zealand will be managed by Sorbent’s affiliate, Cottonsoft.

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

1. Hollingworth & Vose Celebrates Floyd, VA Expansion

2. Sorbent Paper to Buy Stayfree and Carefree Brands in Australia and New Zealand

3. Alkegen Invests in Needlefelt Equipment

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