Weekly Recap: Kimberly-Clark’s $2 Billion Investment, General Nonwovens Announces Investment & More

Here's your weekly recap—the most-viewed news stories on our site for the week ended May 3, 2025.
 
Kimberly-Clark Corporation will invest $2 billion over the next five years in its North America business, marking the company’s largest domestic expansion in more than 30 years. Amid rising demand for its consumer brands, which include Huggies diapers, Kleenex tissue, Depend incontinence products, Scott kitchen towels, and Cottonelle bath tissue, these investments will significantly enhance its U.S. manufacturing capacity, accelerate its innovation plans and support its ambitious growth targets. 
 
Meanwhile, General Nonwovens, a leading global manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics, will invest €40 million in a new production line dedicated to technical textiles. This strategic expansion aligns with the company’s long-term vision of diversifying its product portfolio while maintaining its strong presence in the hygiene sector.

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

1. Kimberly-Clark to Invest $2 Billion in North American Manufacturing
 
2. General Nonwovens Announces €40 Million Investment
 
3. Göliplik to Enter Flushable Nonwovens Market