09.20.17
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Sales figures did not show a lot of growth for many of the world’s top nonwovens producers last year, but, as usual, sales numbers tell only a small part of the story. Sales were negatively impacted by lower raw material prices and currency exchange rates but volumes continued to rise across all markets and geographies. Volume increases came on the heels of new investments and other upgrades and will continue as companies continue to invest in their businesses.
This year, we welcome two new companies to the report—Zhejiang Kingsafe and Xingtai Nonwovens, which are both based in China. Information on these companies was supplied by Eric Zhang of CNITA. We can expect to see more Chinese influence in this report in the next couple of years.
In addition to new companies, there are a lot of changes among the existing players in this report. DuPont, this year the world’s fifth largest producer, is preparing a merger with chemical giant
Sales figures did not show a lot of growth for many of the world’s top nonwovens producers last year, but, as usual, sales numbers tell only a small part of the story. Sales were negatively impacted by lower raw material prices and currency exchange rates but volumes continued to rise across all markets and geographies. Volume increases came on the heels of new investments and other upgrades and will continue as companies continue to invest in their businesses.
This year, we welcome two new companies to the report—Zhejiang Kingsafe and Xingtai Nonwovens, which are both based in China. Information on these companies was supplied by Eric Zhang of CNITA. We can expect to see more Chinese influence in this report in the next couple of years.
In addition to new companies, there are a lot of changes among the existing players in this report. DuPont, this year the world’s fifth largest producer, is preparing a merger with chemical giant
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