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Nonwovens of America
Company Headquarters
875 Warren Wilson Rd.
Swannanoa, NC 28778
United States
Company Description
Nonwovens of America (NOA) operates a 5.4-meter needlepunch line with an inline calendar and runs colors in weights ranging from 3.5 - 34 oz/sq yd. NOA provides custom converting services, including a screen print line, blanket lines, folding, slitting and re-rolling. NOA offers turnkey or toll-converting services, product development, warehousing, logistics and distribution support.
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Plant Locations:
Swannanoa, NC
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Fibers Used:
Bicomponent
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Sales Manager:
Jeff Slosman
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Product Manager:
Donnie Owensby
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Home Products
Ahlstrom-Munksjö Launches FibRoc Flooring
Portfolio includes solutions for heavy duty, cushion vinyl and luxury vinyl flooring, as well as for carpets and carpet tiles12.10.20
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Associations | Education | Wipes
Responsible Flushing Alliance Forms
Non-profit organization focused on public education to promote smart flushing habits12.10.20
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Market Data | Medical
Freedonia Study Tracks Medical Nonwovens
Covid-19 boosts healthcare and wipes nonwovens, hurts those used for durable goods12.10.20
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McFadden Promoted at Rush & Company
Appointed vice president of Nonwovens and Industrial Textiles12.09.20
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P&G Announces CFO Transition
Andre Schulten will take over for Jon Moeller, who will remain vice chairman and chief operating officer12.09.20
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Associations
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Automotive and Transportation
Autoneum Develops Front Trunk Made of Ultra-Silent
New solution for electric cars provides on average three kilograms in weight savings12.08.20
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Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunbond
PFNonwovens Adds Second Phase to PA Expansion Plan
Company scheduled to add lines in 2021 and 202212.04.20
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Facilities/Capacity
K-C to Invest $140 million in Corinth Nonwovens Site
New lines will develop products for absorbent products12.03.20
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Meltblown | Western Europe
Innovatec Starts Up Second Oerlikon Meltblown Line
Lines to supply face mask material locally in Germany12.03.20
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Market Data | North America
INDA Releases North American Nonwovens Industry Outlook Report
Provides analysis across end use markets through 202412.02.20
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Market Data | Spunlace | Wetlaid | Wipes
Smithers Report Tracks Market Boom for Nonwoven Wipes
Total market value will reach $20.63 billion in 202112.01.20
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Medical
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Chemicals/Adhesives
H.B. Fuller Launches Adhesive for Natural-Based Hygiene Products
Full Care 5885 is Eco Passport-certified11.30.20
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Wipes
Terraboost Donates 1 Million Disinfecting Wipes
Chicago-based manufacturer provides wipes to Meals on Wheels America11.25.20
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Medical | Meltblown | Spunbond
Nonwovens Institute Receives Grant
Nearly $400,000 grant will be used to investigate improving the properties of materials for masks and respirators11.23.20
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The New Mobility: Lightweighting with Nonwoven Technologies
Join us for a FREE Webinar - The New Mobility: Lightweighting with Nonwoven Technologies11.23.20
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Nonwoven Tech Expo (2nd Edition) : Global Virtual Expo on Nonwovens & Hygiene Technology
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Adult Incontinence | Shows/Events
Virtual Hygienix Attracts 240 Attendees
Male incontinence product receives Hygienix Innovation Award11.20.20
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Machinery and Equipment
IHSAN Sons Partners with A Celli for Defect Control and Production Enhancement
Installs A.Celli’s Doctor Rewinder11.20.20
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Automotive and Transportation
Nonwovens Industry, Freudenberg Present Webinar
Online event will examine nonwovens’ role in the automotives segment11.19.20
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China | Mergers and Acquisitions
Soshio Industrial, Jofo Nonwovens Form Partnership
Deal adds contract manufacturing to Jofo's offerings11.19.20
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Medical
Medline to Ramp Up Mask Production
Level-one ear loop procedure masks to be made at Georgia site starting next year11.19.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Medical | North America
United Sewing Automation Produces U.S.-Sourced and Manufactured PPE Face Masks
Mt. Airy, NC, facility gets a visit from U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry11.17.20
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Wipes
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Facilities/Capacity | North America | Spunlace | Wipes
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Meltblown | Spunbond
Fitesa Adding 55,000 Tons Globally
Company increasing meltblown, spunmelt output in Brazil, U.S., Europe11.12.20
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50 Years of Nonwovens
In 1970 Disposable Soft Goods started covering a new industry focused on disposable markets. Today, the magazine, now known as Nonwovens Industry, continues toKaren McIntyre, Editor 11.12.20
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Home Products
Ahlstrom-Munksjö Introduces FibRoc Product Platform
Range will feature high performance solutions for durable applications11.12.20
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Shows/Events | Spunlace | Wetlaid | Wipes
Truetzschler, Voith Host Good Vibes Virtual Show
Sustainable and eco-friendly nonwovens for wipes is a major theme of the event11.10.20
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Medical
HanesBrands Surgical Face Mask Receives Authorization by U.S. FDA
Proprietary mask developed in conjunction with NC State's Nonwovens Institute, UNC at Chapel Hill and UNC Health11.10.20
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Green/Sustainability | Spunbond
Fibertex PC Ships First Batch of ISCC Certified Nonwovens
Bio-based nonwovens available across company's portfolio11.10.20
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Mergers and Acquisitions | Needlepunch | North America
Jones Makes Acquisition
Sustainable nonwovens producer buys NH-based needlepuncher Rontex America11.09.20
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Contracts/Awards | Medical
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Meltblown | Turkey
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Feminine Hygiene
Callaly Secures Funding
Maker of Tampliner receives portion of Innovate UK’s Sustainable Innovation Fund11.04.20
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The results achieved by Dalian Ruiguang Nonwoven Group thanks to A.Celli IRIDIUM® flexographic print
Dalian Ruiguang Group Co., Ltd. has fixed assets for RMB1.45 billion, 16 technologically advanced nonwoven production lines...
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Hygiene Film/Components | Mergers and Acquisitions
Tredegar Completes Sale of Personal Care Films Business
Business sold to affiliates of Fitesa S.A.11.02.20
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Diaper, Baby | Green/Sustainability
P&G Enhances Pampers Pure Diapers
Plant-based liner now enriched with shea butter to help keep baby’s skin hydrated10.28.20
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Lydall Reports Healthy Demand for Specialty Filtration Products
Net sales up 0.9% in the third quarter10.28.20
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K-C Makes Executive Leadership Changes
Jeff Melucci named chief transformation, business development and legal officer; Gonzalo Uribe named president of Latin American consumer business10.26.20
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Machinery and Equipment | Wipes
Oerlikon-Teknoweb Gains License to P&G Nonwovens Process
Phantom technology combines airlaid and spunmelt for new options in wipes10.23.20
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Facilities/Capacity | India | Spunbond
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Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Western Europe
Essity Accelerates Face Mask Production
Will launch type II and type IIR face masks in several European markets this month10.16.20
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Wipes
Euro Wipes, Fibroline Form Partnership
Together companies will develop products that benefit from patented dry impregnation technologies10.16.20
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Wipes
Suominen Launches Plant-Based Wipe Substrate
Biolace Bamboo offers alternative to viscose, cotton10.15.20
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Contract Services | Facilities/Capacity
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Market Data | Medical
Smithers Tracks Market Boom for Medical Nonwovens
Data shows a 19.2% increase in demand due to Covid-19 pandemic10.14.20
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Mergers and Acquisitions | Middle East/North Africa | Turkey
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Home Products
Precision Textiles Expands IQFit Line
All natural mattress sock is free of chemicals, irritants10.12.20
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Omya Receives Inaugural INDEX People's Prize
Omyafiber video received most likes on INDEX's Linkedin page10.08.20
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GDM Receives INDEX Innovation Award
Expandable Welding Wheel honored in machinery and equipment category10.08.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Meltblown
East Africa: Months Away From First Meltblown Line
African entrepreneurs are stepping up to make their contribution to Africa’s COVID preparedness and near-sourcing strategyRaymond Chimhandamba, Handas Consulting 10.08.20
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China
Chinese Nonwovens Outlook
As hygiene products continue to evolve in sophistication and design, nonwovens manufacturers continue to invest in new technologiesKaren McIntyre, Editor 10.08.20
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Wipes
Industrial & Institutional Wipes Report
Nonwovens producers prioritize production for wipes during pandemicTara Olivo, Associate Editor 10.08.20
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North America
Ahlstrom-Munksjö Enters Digital Printing Market
Wallstar Digital introduced in North America10.08.20
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China | Composite | Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Meltblown | Pacific Rim | Spunbond
Berry to Add Another R5 Line in Nanhai
Asset will produce healthcare materials for the rapidly growing Southeast Asian market10.08.20
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Contracts/Awards | Shows/Events
EDANA Announces INDEX Innovation Award Winners
Companies honored across seven categories in virtual ceremony10.07.20
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Medical
Suominen and Partners Develop Face Masks with Verifiable Authenticity
Finnish nonwovens producer collaborates with Screentec Oy and TrueMed Oy10.07.20
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Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Wipes
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Allertex Announces Promotion
Jason Johnson named technical sales & business development director10.05.20
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Green/Sustainability
Berry's Biesheim, France, Facility Achieves ISCC Plus Certification
With certification Berry can produce nonwovens substituting a percentage part or 100% of the virgin resin with certified circular polymers10.02.20
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Green/Sustainability | Spunbond
Sabic, Fibertex Personal Care Partner to Make Recycled Nonwoven
Fabrics made using recycled plastics from the Trucircle portfolio10.01.20
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Hygiene Film/Components
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Carded/Carding | Meltblown
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ExxonMobil Introduces High-Loft, Ultra-Soft Nonwovens for Hygiene
Blend is easily processed via spunbond09.28.20
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Pillar page: Flexo Printing Machine
Flexographic – abbreviated to flexo – printing, is a form of rotary printing in which quickdrying inks are transferred from flexible printing plates
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Spunbond
Fibertex Personal Care Announces Dual Investments
Company to add nonwovens line in Malaysia, expand printing capabilities in the U.S.09.08.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Meltblown | Spunbond
PFNonwovens Approves Two Line Investments
Company will add R5 line in U.S., meltblown asset in Czech RepublicNonwovens Industry Staff 04.20.20
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Automotive and Transportation
Supreme Nonwovens Buys Automotive Trims Producer
Alliance with Futuris enhances group's OEM business03.03.20
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Investkonsult Brokers Recofil Lines
The specialized broker and consultant for the nonwoven and absorbent hygiene producers globally, has from the end of 2018 to the end of 2019...
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Hygiene Components Suppliers Adapt to Change
The supply chain evolves to meet new consumer demandsTara Olivo, Associate Editor 12.10.19
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Diaper, Baby | Pacific Rim
Offshore Production Trends of Japanese Nonwovens Producers
Foreign investment continues to outpace local growth.Kin Ohmura 07.10.17
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Machinery and Equipment | Spunlace | Wetlaid
Trützschler, Voith Introduce New Safety Standard
Standard will help producers of nonwovens to ensure safe and reliable operation of wetlaid spunlaced machines05.05.17
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Techtextil to be Held in Frankfurt Next Week
Four-day event to highlight breadth of textile technologies05.02.17
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Symposium to be Held in Conjunction with Techtextil
Presentations given daily at MesseFrankfurt05.02.17
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Chemicals/Adhesives
BASF Showcases New Binder
Acronal 2434 is for nonwovens meeting high thermo dimensional requirements03.28.17
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Home Products
A Home Run for Nonwovens
Producers offer durable and cost-effective solutions that protect and make home furnishings more comfortable.Tara Olivo, Associate Editor 03.27.17
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Exhibitor List
The entire nonwovens industry and its suppliers will meet once again in Geneva.03.24.17
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Adult Incontinence | Construction | Diaper, Baby | Feminine Hygiene | Machinery and Equipment | Medical | Meltblown | Spunbond
Spunmelt Shifts Focus
Technology evolves to meet need to softness in hygiene while new markets for technology emerge.Karen McIntyre, Editor 02.02.17
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