12.15.15
Nonwovens producer Fitesa has confirmed that it will add a 20,000 metric ton spunmelt line to its Peine, Germany site as part of its previously announced capacity expansion plan. The new site should begin commercial operation in early 2017. Fitesa purchased the Peine site throught its acquisition of Fiberweb Nonwovens in 2010.
In recent years, Fitesa's commitment to growing its spunmelt business has been strong. Recent investments include a third spunmelt line in Mexico, announced in August 2015, and a 20,000-ton Brazilian line, which came onstream in early 2014. Fitesa's most recent European investment was a new spunmelt line in Sweden last year. Executives have said the new line is supporting the needs of customers in Eastern and Western Europe. Elsewhere in Europe, Fitesa has a spunmelt operation in Italy.
In recent years, Fitesa's commitment to growing its spunmelt business has been strong. Recent investments include a third spunmelt line in Mexico, announced in August 2015, and a 20,000-ton Brazilian line, which came onstream in early 2014. Fitesa's most recent European investment was a new spunmelt line in Sweden last year. Executives have said the new line is supporting the needs of customers in Eastern and Western Europe. Elsewhere in Europe, Fitesa has a spunmelt operation in Italy.
