Karen McIntyre, Editor12.07.18
The past 12 months were eventful ones in the nonwovens world. In some ways, the industry grew smaller as consolidation, throughout all parts of the supply chain, continued, but in ways it grew as new lines started operation and new uses were found for nonwovens.
In addition to investment, new products led to growth in nonwovens. Within the hygiene market, new products in baby care and feminine care demonstrate how the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in nonwovens.
While many news stories were important to the global nonwovens industry this year, the following headlines stood out as having the most lasting impact on the shape of the future of nonwovens.
Mergers and Acquisitions
2018 can certainly be considered a period of consolidation as nonwovens producers have joined forces with other nonwovens or nonwovens-related companies to either improve their financial position, expand their product offerings or help them reach new geographies.
Perhaps the most interesting example of M&A activity was the acquisition of Avgol Nonwovens by Thai chemical conglomerate Indorama Ven
In addition to investment, new products led to growth in nonwovens. Within the hygiene market, new products in baby care and feminine care demonstrate how the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in nonwovens.
While many news stories were important to the global nonwovens industry this year, the following headlines stood out as having the most lasting impact on the shape of the future of nonwovens.
Mergers and Acquisitions
2018 can certainly be considered a period of consolidation as nonwovens producers have joined forces with other nonwovens or nonwovens-related companies to either improve their financial position, expand their product offerings or help them reach new geographies.
Perhaps the most interesting example of M&A activity was the acquisition of Avgol Nonwovens by Thai chemical conglomerate Indorama Ven
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