U.S. Nonwovens Manufacturers Branch into New Products

Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--No longer are nonwovens simply disposables that are associated with diaper, wipes or feminine hygiene. Many are durable-work and hazardous-work garments, interlinings, shoe inserts and synthetic leather goods. Industrial Info is tracking $56 million in U.S. nonwovens manufacturing plant expansions this year.

Avgol America (Mocksville, North Carolina), part of Avgol Limited (Tel Aviv, Israel), is branching out into agriculture crop covers, as well as fruit and vegetable protection. Avgol is constructing two 50,000-square-foot buildings, and is adding a fifth production line at the Mocksville plant, for a total investment value of $40 million. Completion is set for first-quarter 2016.

Shalag US (Oxford, North Carolina), the North American division of Shalag Industries Limited (Shamir, Israel), is expanding its plant in Oxford, North Carolina, and installing a third thermo-bonding production line, with a total investment value of $16 million. Completion is set for October. Shalaq specializes in the hygienic market and is branching out industrially by reinforcing polyester and polypropylene.

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