Fibertex Nonwovens History

The new nanofibre line in Aalborg, Denmark, started commercial deliveries to various filtration applications, notably for protective masks, HVAC and HEPA filters, dust collection filters and for medical devices among others.

Fibertex acquires a state-of-the-art spunlace production site in South Carolina from the Turkish nonwovens producer Mogul.

Active in nonwovens since 1968, Fibertex Nonwovens celebrates its 50 years anniversary.

Fibertex Nonwovens acquires the Brazilian nonwovens producer DUCI situated near Sao Paulo. Thereby increasing its spunlace production capacity.

Installation of new production line for thermally bonded materials for filtration and furniture applications in the Czech Republic.

Fibertex Nonwovens established Fibertex Private Limited in Bangalore, India and Fibertex Nonwovens Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China.

Installation of a new production line in the Czech Republic producing lightweight technical nonwovens for the automotive industry.

Fibertex Nonwovens acquires the Turkish nonwovens manufacturer Ribatek.
 
Fibertex Nonwovens increases its ownership interest in Fibertex South Africa to 74.2% and the manufacturing capacity with an investment in a state-of-the-art production line.

Fibertex acquires the American nonwovens producer Fibertex Nonwovens (formerly Non Woven Solutions) based in Ingleside, north of Chicago.

Fibertex increases the capacity for value-added products.

Fibertex Industrial Nonwovens and Fibertex Personal Care are split into two independent legal entities with effect from 1 January 2011. The new company name for Fibertex Industrial Nonwovens is Fibertex Nonwovens A/S. Fibertex Nonwovens acquires the French nonwovens manufacturer Tharreau Industries, now Fibertex Nonwovens S.A.S.

Fibertex starts up a new factory in South Africa. 

Installation of a high capacity production line in Denmark and a new production line with aerodynamic carding in the Czech Republic.

Installation of a new state-of-the-art production line at a new site in the Czech Republic, the most advanced of its kind in Europe, bringing the next generation of nonwovens into technical applications.

Fibertex acquires the Czech nonwovens manufacturer Vigona (now Fibertex Nonwovens, a.s.)

Change in ownership. New owner is the Danish industrial conglomerate Aktieselskabet Schouw & Co.

Certification according to DS/EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management System in Aalborg, Denmark.

Fibertex Portugal is established as a sales subsidiary 100% owned by Fibertex.

A major investment programme initiated bringing Fibertex into a solid position as an increasingly important supplier of nonwovens. Fibertex starts supplying the Personal Care industry.

Fibertex France, SARL, is established as a sales subsidiary 100% owned by Fibertex.

Certification according to ISO 9001 Quality Management System in Aalborg, Denmark.

Fibertex Spain is established in 1990 as a sales subsidiary 100 % owned by Fibertex A/S.

Installation of new fibre technology.

Expansion of production capacity in new facilities in Aalborg, Denmark.

Product portfolio widened to include geotextiles and nonwovens for Furniture & Bedding.

Fibertex founded by the EAC.

First production line producing carpet backings in Aalborg, Denmark.