09.11.19
Kibutz Shamir, Israel
www.shalag.co.il
2019 Nonwovens Sales: $125 million
Key Personnel
Ilan Pickman, CEO
Plants
Israel, North Carolina, Italy (Texsus)
Processes
Air through bonded, thermal bonded, stitchbonded, needlepunch
Major Markets
Baby diapers, feminine hygiene, adult incontinence, wipes
As it continues the integration of Texsus Spa, a maker of air-through bonded nonwovens and other materials for hygiene products, Israel’s Shalag Group reports sales remained flat at $125 million in 2019. While the integration has been slowed down by the Covid-19 pandemic, the company expects the merged companies will enjoy many synergies as the No. 1 manufacturer of air through bonded technology in the world with a strong European brand, in Italy, and a global supply chain as well as cost savings opportunities, increased innovation capabilities and an expanded range of products on the market.
In addition to the Texsus site in Italy, Shalag had existing operations in North Carolina and Israel. The group is now able to make 60,000 tons of nonwovens per year.
The group’s most recent investment is an upgrade to an old line in Shamir, Israel, to offer modernized, up-to-date technology.
According to CEO Ilan Pickman, in general ATB growth is taking place mostly in emerging markets, following the trend in growth of the global hygiene market. Meanwhile in mature markets, ATB technology is benefitting from the need for softer products in coverstock and backsheet applications.
“The growth in Asia will continue and it looks that the Central Africa region will present a substantial growth in hygiene products in the next few years,” he says.
www.shalag.co.il
2019 Nonwovens Sales: $125 million
Key Personnel
Ilan Pickman, CEO
Plants
Israel, North Carolina, Italy (Texsus)
Processes
Air through bonded, thermal bonded, stitchbonded, needlepunch
Major Markets
Baby diapers, feminine hygiene, adult incontinence, wipes
As it continues the integration of Texsus Spa, a maker of air-through bonded nonwovens and other materials for hygiene products, Israel’s Shalag Group reports sales remained flat at $125 million in 2019. While the integration has been slowed down by the Covid-19 pandemic, the company expects the merged companies will enjoy many synergies as the No. 1 manufacturer of air through bonded technology in the world with a strong European brand, in Italy, and a global supply chain as well as cost savings opportunities, increased innovation capabilities and an expanded range of products on the market.
In addition to the Texsus site in Italy, Shalag had existing operations in North Carolina and Israel. The group is now able to make 60,000 tons of nonwovens per year.
The group’s most recent investment is an upgrade to an old line in Shamir, Israel, to offer modernized, up-to-date technology.
According to CEO Ilan Pickman, in general ATB growth is taking place mostly in emerging markets, following the trend in growth of the global hygiene market. Meanwhile in mature markets, ATB technology is benefitting from the need for softer products in coverstock and backsheet applications.
“The growth in Asia will continue and it looks that the Central Africa region will present a substantial growth in hygiene products in the next few years,” he says.