01.01.10
Location: Memphis, TN
Sales: $247 million
Description: Key Personnel
Marko Rajamaa, senior vice president, Nonwovens; Michael Brown, Nonwovens sales manager—Americas and Far East; Norbert Busch, Nonwovens Sales Manager—Europe and Middle East
Plants
British Columbia, Canada, North Carolina, Steinfurt, Germany
Processes
Airlaid
Nonwovens sales continues to climb at Memphis, TN-based airlaid specialist Buckeye Technologies. The company reported that sales were $247 million for the year ended June 30, 2010 compared to $240 million for the same period 2009. At the same time, operating income continued to grow, reaching nearly $17 million compared to $12 million the year before. With plants in British Columbia, Canada, Gaston County, North Carolina and Steinfurt, Germany, Buckeye is a major supplier to the disposable wipes market where about 50% of its output is targeted. Other key markets include feminine hygiene and tabletop applications. Additionally, new product development continues to be a strong focus for the company. Last year, it invested signficantly in a small North Carolina line to allow it to make more types of specialty products.
Sales: $247 million
Description: Key Personnel
Marko Rajamaa, senior vice president, Nonwovens; Michael Brown, Nonwovens sales manager—Americas and Far East; Norbert Busch, Nonwovens Sales Manager—Europe and Middle East
Plants
British Columbia, Canada, North Carolina, Steinfurt, Germany
Processes
Airlaid
Nonwovens sales continues to climb at Memphis, TN-based airlaid specialist Buckeye Technologies. The company reported that sales were $247 million for the year ended June 30, 2010 compared to $240 million for the same period 2009. At the same time, operating income continued to grow, reaching nearly $17 million compared to $12 million the year before. With plants in British Columbia, Canada, Gaston County, North Carolina and Steinfurt, Germany, Buckeye is a major supplier to the disposable wipes market where about 50% of its output is targeted. Other key markets include feminine hygiene and tabletop applications. Additionally, new product development continues to be a strong focus for the company. Last year, it invested signficantly in a small North Carolina line to allow it to make more types of specialty products.