01.01.03
Location: Znojmo, Czech Republic
Sales: $65 million
Description: Key Personnel
Milos Bogdan, managing director; Libor Ondracek, commercial director; Frantisek Klaska, technical director
Plants
Znojmo, Bucovice, Czech Republic
ISO Status
ISO-9001: 2000, ISO-14001: 1996
Processes
Spunbond, meltblown, SMS
Major Markets
Hygiene, agriculture, healthcare, ecology, furniture, building, protective apparel
Eastern Europe’s largest roll goods producer, Pegas a.s., Znojmo, Czech Republic, reported sales of approximately $66 million last year, 90% of which were conducted within Europe. The company was founded in 1990. In 1995, Pegas entered the hygiene market where it has consistently increased its position through line investments, mainly concerning spunmelt technology.
This focus has contributed to an increase in nonwovens capacity from 5000 tons per year in 1996 to 36000 tons per year in 2003. Also during this time, hygiene’s importance to the company has grown significantly. “Today, the hygiene market represents nearly 90% of sales (compared to 42% in 1996),” explained commercial director Libor Ondracek. “We think this trend will continue in the future as well. The hygiene market is highly competitive and demanding, however this has encouraged us to improve our processes and our materials continuously.”
Pegas currently operates two Czech Plants, one in Bucovice and the other one in Znojmo. These facilities house six nonwovens production lines. The company’s most recent investment, in 2001, was 9500-ton-per-year, three-beam Reifenhauser line in its Znojmo plant. This line is scheduled to be equipped with bicomponent technology later this year. And, while no final plans have yet been made for capacity expansion, Mr. Ondracek did say that the Znojmo site has enough vacant land for another production line.
On the new product front, Pegas has been focusing on the development of bicomponent spunbond materials for added value products in hygiene applications. These new products are expected to improve sales for Pegas and significantly increase its competitive position on the market.
Looking ahead, Pegas will continue to focus on its strong European position to maintain growth. Other initiatives include investment in new technologies, closer relationships with clients, global market participation and further expansion in Europe.
Sales: $65 million
Description: Key Personnel
Milos Bogdan, managing director; Libor Ondracek, commercial director; Frantisek Klaska, technical director
Plants
Znojmo, Bucovice, Czech Republic
ISO Status
ISO-9001: 2000, ISO-14001: 1996
Processes
Spunbond, meltblown, SMS
Major Markets
Hygiene, agriculture, healthcare, ecology, furniture, building, protective apparel
Eastern Europe’s largest roll goods producer, Pegas a.s., Znojmo, Czech Republic, reported sales of approximately $66 million last year, 90% of which were conducted within Europe. The company was founded in 1990. In 1995, Pegas entered the hygiene market where it has consistently increased its position through line investments, mainly concerning spunmelt technology.
This focus has contributed to an increase in nonwovens capacity from 5000 tons per year in 1996 to 36000 tons per year in 2003. Also during this time, hygiene’s importance to the company has grown significantly. “Today, the hygiene market represents nearly 90% of sales (compared to 42% in 1996),” explained commercial director Libor Ondracek. “We think this trend will continue in the future as well. The hygiene market is highly competitive and demanding, however this has encouraged us to improve our processes and our materials continuously.”
Pegas currently operates two Czech Plants, one in Bucovice and the other one in Znojmo. These facilities house six nonwovens production lines. The company’s most recent investment, in 2001, was 9500-ton-per-year, three-beam Reifenhauser line in its Znojmo plant. This line is scheduled to be equipped with bicomponent technology later this year. And, while no final plans have yet been made for capacity expansion, Mr. Ondracek did say that the Znojmo site has enough vacant land for another production line.
On the new product front, Pegas has been focusing on the development of bicomponent spunbond materials for added value products in hygiene applications. These new products are expected to improve sales for Pegas and significantly increase its competitive position on the market.
Looking ahead, Pegas will continue to focus on its strong European position to maintain growth. Other initiatives include investment in new technologies, closer relationships with clients, global market participation and further expansion in Europe.