09.03.21
Kibutz Shamir, Israel
www.shalag.co.il
2020 Nonwovens Sales: $200 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
Sales increased significantly, reaching $200 million, on the heels of the acquisition of Texsus and organic growth in North America, for Shalag Group. The company acquired the Italian maker of air through bonded nonwovens and laminated materials in late 2019. The deal included sites in Italy and North Carolina.
“In general the integration process of Texsus has progressed during 2020 and continues in 2021. The Covid situation and restrictions have slowed down the process,” CEO Ilan Pickman says. “However, the consolidation of Texsus’ business enhanced the company’s global service capabilities and helped position Shalag as a world leader of air-through bonding technology and significantly contributed to our business performance.”
With a current nonwovens capacity around 60,000 tons, Shalag is investing in strengthening its European site and market position with state-of-the-art technology updates and expanding its product portfolio. Its latest investment is an upgrade to an old line in Israel to offer modernized up-to-date technology.
According to Pickman, the current global logistical and raw material crisis have made it difficult to characterize conditions in the global air through bonded markets.
“The industry is struggling with extremely high raw material and ocean freight costs. In addition the wipes supply chain stuck with high stock for a few months ahead. In this business environment, the customers are focusing on a cost saving solutions. Still, the demand for the development of premium materials continues and Shalag is very active in this trend.”
www.shalag.co.il
2020 Nonwovens Sales: $200 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
Sales increased significantly, reaching $200 million, on the heels of the acquisition of Texsus and organic growth in North America, for Shalag Group. The company acquired the Italian maker of air through bonded nonwovens and laminated materials in late 2019. The deal included sites in Italy and North Carolina.
“In general the integration process of Texsus has progressed during 2020 and continues in 2021. The Covid situation and restrictions have slowed down the process,” CEO Ilan Pickman says. “However, the consolidation of Texsus’ business enhanced the company’s global service capabilities and helped position Shalag as a world leader of air-through bonding technology and significantly contributed to our business performance.”
With a current nonwovens capacity around 60,000 tons, Shalag is investing in strengthening its European site and market position with state-of-the-art technology updates and expanding its product portfolio. Its latest investment is an upgrade to an old line in Israel to offer modernized up-to-date technology.
According to Pickman, the current global logistical and raw material crisis have made it difficult to characterize conditions in the global air through bonded markets.
“The industry is struggling with extremely high raw material and ocean freight costs. In addition the wipes supply chain stuck with high stock for a few months ahead. In this business environment, the customers are focusing on a cost saving solutions. Still, the demand for the development of premium materials continues and Shalag is very active in this trend.”
