Join the wipes industry at the Global Outlook for Wipes (GO Wipes) Conference, the leading event dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and market growth in wipes. Taking place in Cologne, Germany on 20–21 October 2026, the conference brings together key manufacturers, suppliers, and experts to explore the future of wipes technology, materials, and global market trends.
"A great opportunity to showcase new products and to speak to high calibre experts from the Wipes industry" by Arxada Services and "a truly another amazing GoWipes conference!" by Paper Converting Machine Company.
This event is a must-attend for all those working in the industry.
Want to join us? We'll be back in Cologne, Germany 20-21 October 2026.
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Dr. M. Naeimirad (Momo) is a polymer and textile scientist, project manager, and business developer specializing in advanced polymer systems, melt-spun fibers, biodegradable yarns, technical textiles, and nonwoven technologies. He previously worked at EMPA, North Carolina State University, and Institut für Textiltechnik Augsburg before moving into industry.
With over 10 years of experience, he has led and contributed to projects including Liquid-core Fibers, STIMULATE, PolyBioDeg, and BioFur, funded by SNF, BMBF, MSCA, and DFG, and has authored 40+ peer-reviewed publications. His expertise includes polymer processing, fiber spinning, composites, textile recycling (rPET/rPA), PHAs, and nonwoven technologies such as spunbond, meltblown, needle-punching, and wet-laid systems.
He also served five years as an Assistant Professor and has delivered 30+ invited talks at leading international textile and bioplastics conferences.
Anna currently serves as Product Specialist at Kungh AB, a family-owned contract manufacturer founded in 1984 and headquartered in Sweden. The company entered the wet wipes market in 2001, notably developing its own in-house wet wipe machinery from the outset — a testament to its engineering capabilities and entrepreneurial spirit. Over the past six years, Kungh AB has experienced significant growth and today holds a strong market position across Scandinavia, with particular strength in Sweden and Norway. Underlining its deep commitment to sustainability, Kungh AB is the largest licence holder for cosmetic wet wipes under the Nordic Ecolabel and the largest licence holder for home care wet wipes under the Good Environmental Choice label — two of the most recognised and respected environmental certifications in the Nordic region.
In her role at Kungh AB, Anna leads product development initiatives that balance performance, consumer safety, and environmental responsibility. Her deep knowledge of wet wipe substrates, formulation chemistry, and market requirements makes her a trusted voice in the Scandinavian wipes industry.
Michael Carus, nova-Institute and Renewable Carbon Initiative (Germany), is a physicist and one of Europe's leading experts, market researchers and policy advisors on the renewable carbon economy – including bio-based, CO2-based and recycling. In late 1994, together with five other scientists, he founded the private and independent nova-Institute for Ecology and Innovation. From the beginning, Carus has been involved in the company as an owner and one of the managing directors (until February 2026), and is now senior expert in the department “renewable feedstock”. Today, the nova-Institute employs nearly 50 scientists from a wide range of disciplines, covering markets, technologies, sustainability, communication and policy.
In 2020, Carus founded the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), which today has 80 members from the chemicals and materials industries. Carus is one of the two executive managers of the RCI and in this position member of the core group of the Critical Chemical Alliance (CCA) of the European Commission (2026).
David James has been a leader in the nonwoven materials industry for over 30 years .His longstanding industry experience and deep-rooted dedication to helping organisations excel through sustainable business practices has positioned him as a trusted partner in the nonwovens landscape. David has collaborated with external agencies and trade associations for advocacy and promoting industry standards and best practice. David has chaired the EDANA (European disposables and nonwovens association) Wet wipes working group during 2020-2022. He is a member of the steering committee of The Nonwovens Network UK and currently sits on an ISO technical committee working group ISOTC224 WG10 “on Flushable products”.
David has successfully developed products that are fabricated with sustainable alternatives to traditional nonwoven and packaging materials as used in the wet wipes industry.
Bernhard Awolin holds a diploma in physics from the University in Kiel with specialization in medical physics and physiology. He started his career at Johnson & Johnson in Germany as a product development manager for feminine hygiene and developed the next generation of Carefree panty liners and Stayfree ultra thin napkins that are still in the market place today. After more than 10 years for JnJ he worked 3 years in a medical technology start-up for the market introduction of magnetocardiography. Back into the feminine hygiene and baby diaper business for product development and key account management at Hyga and Intigena, Bernhard developed the first mass market panty liner with an organic cotton top sheet, Jessa nature, for dm drogeriemarkt in 2008. From 2011 to 2021, Bernhard served as product development and sales director and 7 years as CEO for imeco GmbH & Co KG, a specialist in OEM and private label manufacturer for the medical and automotive industry. During this time he developed with his team the Ready to Fill and Ready to use disinfection wipe bag and bucket system that gave a strong growth development in the European market for heavy duty disinfection wipes. Since 2021Bernhard Awolin runs his own Consulting firm, teaches at EDANA Absorbent Hygiene Products as a tutor and amongst others, he is consulting Lenzing AG in the business development of the recently launched Lenzing(tm) Nonwoven Technology.
Since 2004 until today Wolfgang has been in the position of Managing Director for Albaad Deutschland GmbH.
Since 2021 Wolfgang has also been the President of Albaad Europe with plants in Germany, Poland and Spain.
He attended Hamburg University and graduated in Industrial Engineering and a German business administration degree similar to MBA.
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Alison Roberts FCIM is the communications and corporate social responsibility manager at Nice-Pak International.
With over 25 years’ experience in marketing communications and 8 years at Nice-Pak, her expertise lies in crafting impactful communication strategies that bridge customer need with brand messaging to maximise engagement.
Alison’s passion for sustainability and innovation has fuelled dedication to driving sustainable change in the wet wipes industry and helps to shape industry narrative through her position on numerous communication committees.
She has a BA in Business Management and is Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. With experience across the hygiene and packaging industries, Alison had her own marketing consultancy before joining Nice-Pak.
Since 2004 until today Wolfgang has been in the position of Managing Director for Albaad Deutschland GmbH.
Since 2021 Wolfgang has also been the President of Albaad Europe with plants in Germany, Poland and Spain.
He attended Hamburg University and graduated in Industrial Engineering and a German business administration degree similar to MBA.
Distinguished professional with a degree in Textile Engineering & Management with over 15 years of experience in the nonwovens industry in various roles such as Product Management, Business Development, and Business Intelligence, with a notable proficiency in bridging commercial and technical teams. Strong expertise in the nonwovens industry, regulatory compliance, environmental certifications and a thorough knowledge and undestanding of trends, opportunities, potential risks and competitive landscape in the hygiene and wipes consumer packed goods market.
Phillip Mango has spent almost forty years in nonwovens, starting in 1981 with Air Products and Chemicals, where he was the Manager of the Nonwovens Group. Air Products was the major supplier of latex binders to major nonwovens used in wipes, notably airlaid and DRC (double recrepe). In 1991, he left Air Products to join Walkisoft USA as Director of Technology. Walkisoft was the largest global producer of airlaid at that time. Sensing a need for a more innovative, specialty oriented airlaid producer, Mr. Mango started his own airlaid business and designed and built a specialty airlaid line in 1997. This company, Airformed Composites, was one of the early developers of commercial multibonded airlaid for baby wipes, as well as other unique products and process advances. In 2000, Concert Industries acquired Airformed Composites and Mr. Mango. With Concert, Mr. Mango was the Director of Product Development. In 2002, Mr. Mango left Concert to start his own consulting business, Phillip Mango Consulting, LLC. Over the last 18 years, Mr. Mango has consulted extensively in the wipes market, technology, nonwovens and raw materials. He has authored numerous studies on flushable wipes, the global wipes market and technology, and other nonwovens related subjects.
Geoffrey Gendebien holds a Masters Degree in Engineering from the University of Liege, Belgium and a Management Certificate from the University of Toronto, Ontario
He has over 20 years’ experience in operations, sales and strategic marketing in the Composites, Polymers and, Packaging industries. He has worked and lived in Europe and North America and, has held global responsibilities.
Over the last 5 years, he has been managing product lines and Market Segments in Composites and Flexible Packaging. He is currently managing the Home and Personal Care Market for Amcor in EMEA. He is driving innovation projects and aligning internal resources to deliver appealing value propositions and, successful innovative solutions to his markets.
Mr. Thomas Weigert joined the Go Wipes advisory board to provide his broad machinery, process and application knowledge of nonwoven production.
Since 1997 he is working at Trützschler Nonwovens, the former Fleissner GmbH, in Egelsbach near Frankfurt/Germany, who is one of the leading suppliers of nonwoven production lines and machinery.
For almost 20 years in various positions he gained wide experience in the design and development of nonwoven production equipment and also in the technological requirements for nonwoven substrates. Today in the position as Director Application Technology Mr. Weigert holds technological responsibility for Fleissner AquaJet, Through Air Drying and Wetlaid Spunlace (WLS).
Mr. Weigert got his degree in mechanical engineering at Darmstadt Technical University in August 1989 and started his professional life in the design and development of automotive brake systems before entering into the nonwoven industry.
