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555 North Park Drive Roxboro, NC 27573
Spuntech is one of the global leaders in the production of high end, high quality engineered nonwoven fabrics. Spuntech fabrics are custom engineered to meet individual customer requirements and specifications. The company’s products include personal care fabrics used in the production of make-up removal wipes, baby wipes, abrasive fabrics for gentle peeling, soap impregnated facial wipes, face care wipes, sanitary towels, home and industry-use fabrics for cleaning surfaces, windows, bathrooms, and industrial facilities, and other custom-made products. It also provides various specialty fabrics. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Upper Tiberias, Israel.
Tiberia, Israel www.spuntech.com 2024 Nonwovens Sales: $200 million
Key Personnel Hezi Nissan, chief executive officer; Arnon Tuval, global vice president of Sales and Marketing; Ron Broshi, vice president of Product Development; Rob Stollar, director of Sales; John Rank, director of Sales and Marketing
Plants Tiberias, Israel; Shamir, Israel; Roxboro, NC
Processes Hydroentangled spunlace
Major Markets Premium baby care wipes, disinfecting and cleaning wipes, food service wipes, cosmetic wipes, diapers, hygiene, incontinence, medical, industrial and filtration.
Spuntech continues to focus on sustainable, biodegradable and plastic-free fabrics used in a variety of applications. Spuntech has also continued to focus heavily on global markets and has seen significant progress in relationships forged throughout the world.
While a large percentage of Spuntech’s revenue portfolio comes from the wipes segment, the company is continuing to gain traction in several markets including hygiene, diaper and medical. Therefore, the company’s approach to technical innovations and premium tier fabrics continues to propel Spuntech’s long term strategy. With five lines, both in Israel and the U.S., Spuntech is driving spunlace technologies through customer needs and industry demands.
Technical capabilities are continuing to grow. As each spunlace line within Spuntech’s portfolio was developed to enable additional technical advancements, the product development team has been creating fabrics that continue to drive spunlace advances for new applications and new markets.
Natural fiber development continues to be a top priority at Spuntech. Through partnerships with industry leaders, the company has been able to develop 100% natural spunlace nonwovens using fibers such as cotton, flax and bamboo. Spuntech recognizes the critical role forests play in the protection of the global environment and in alleviating climate change. For this reason, the company has chosen to become certified under the Forest Stewardship Committee (FSC).
Spuntech has also developed a portfolio of fabrics specifically designed for disinfectant, antibacterial, hydrogen peroxide and germicidal wipes.
Plants: Tiberias, Israel; Shamir, Israel; Roxboro, NC Processes: Hydroentangled spunlace Major Markets: Premium baby care wipes, disinfecting and cleaning wipes, food service wipes, cosmetic wipes, diapers, hygiene, incontinence, medical, industrial and filtration.
Spuntech completed 2022 with $204 million in sales. The company saw significant growth in sustainable, biodegradable, plastic free fabrics used in a variety of applications. Spuntech has also continued to focus heavily om global markets and has seen significant progress in relationships forged throughout the world.
While a large percentage of Spuntech’s revenue portfolio comes from the wipe segment, the company is continuing to gain traction in several markets including hygiene, diaper and medical. Therefore, the company’s approach to technical innovations and premium tier fabrics continue to propel Spuntech’s long term strategy. With over 400 employees worldwide and five lines, both in Israel and the U.S., Spuntech is driving spunlace technologies through customer needs and industry demands.
Spuntech continues to pave the way with natural fiber development. Partnering with industry leaders, the company has been able to develop 100% natural spunlace nonwovens using fibers such as cotton, flax and bamboo. Spuntech recognizes the critical role forests play in the protection of the global environment and in alleviating climate change. For this reason, the company has chosen to become certified under the Forest Stewardship Committee (FSC).
Spuntech has also developed a portfolio of fabrics specifically designed for disinfectant, antibacterial, hydrogen peroxide and germicidal wipes. These fabrics have been in high demand in the fight against the spread of Covid-19 and other diseases.
Spuntech has a strong foundation in high quality, customized fabrics along with its forward vision for sustainable solutions and focus on sustainable fabrics. Says, CEO, Hezi Nissan, in regards to Spuntech’s strategy moving forward, “As markets evolve, so must we. There are many paths to be successful in the market and staying true to who we are as a conviction led company is key.
Plants: Tiberias, Israel; Shamir, Israel; Roxboro, NC Processes: Hydroentangled spunlace Major Markets: Premium baby care wipes, disinfecting and cleaning wipes, food service wipes, cosmetic wipes, diapers, hygiene, incontinence, medical, industrial and filtration
Spuntech completed 2021 with $207 million in sales. The company saw significant growth in sustainable, biodegradable and plastic-free fabrics used in a variety of applications. Spuntech has also continued to focus heavily in global markets and has seen significant progress in relationships forged throughout the world.
While a large percentage of Spuntech’s revenue portfolio comes from the wipe segment, the company is continuing to gain traction in several markets including agriculture, hygiene, diaper and medical. Therefore, the company’s approach to technical innovations and premium tier fabrics continue to propel Spuntech’s long term strategy. With over 380 employees worldwide and five lines, both in Israel and the U.S., Spuntech is driving spunlace technologies through customer needs and industry demands.
Technical capabilities are continuing to grow. As each spunlace line within Spuntech’s portfolio was developed to enable additional technical advancements, the product development team has been creating fabrics that continue to drive spunlace advances for new applications and markets.
As champions of sustainability, Spuntech is devoted to increasing the use of natural and plastic-free fibers in its manufacturing processes and continues to lead the way with natural fiber development. Partnering with industry leaders, the company has been able to develop 100% natural spunlace materials working with fibers such as cotton, flax, bamboo and hemp. Spuntech recognizes the critical role forests play in the protection of the global environment and alleviating climate change and has chosen to become certified under the Forest Stewardship Committee (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). Spuntech has also developed a portfolio of fabrics specifically designed for disinfectant, antibacterial, hydrogen peroxide and germicidal wipes. These fabrics have been in high demand in the fight against the spread of Covid-19 and other diseases.
With Spuntech’s strong foundation in high quality, customized fabrics along with its forward vision for sustainable solutions and focus on sustainable fabrics, CEO, Hezi Nissan, in regards to Spuntech’s strategy moving forward, states, “As markets evolve, so must we. There are many paths to be successful in the market and staying true to who we are as a conviction led company is key.”
Plants: Tiberias, Israel; Shamir, Israel; Roxboro, NC Processes: Hydroentangled spunlace Major Markets: Premium baby care wipes, disinfecting and cleaning wipes, food service wipes, cosmetic wipes, diapers, hygiene, incontinence, medical, industrial, and filtration
Spuntech completed 2020 with $223 million in sales. The company saw significant growth in fabrics used for hard surface cleaning and disinfecting. Spuntech has also continued to focus heavily in global markets and has seen significant progress in relationships forged throughout the world.
While a large percentage of Spuntech’s revenue portfolio comes from the wipe segment, the company is continuing to gain traction in several markets including hygiene, diaper and medical. Therefore, the company’s approach to technical innovations and premium tier fabrics continue to propel Spuntech’s long term strategy. With over 380 employees worldwide and five lines, both in Israel and the U.S., Spuntech is driving spunlace technologies through customer needs and industry demands.
Technical capabilities are continuing to grow. As each spunlace line within Spuntech’s portfolio was developed to enable additional technical advancements, the product development team has been creating fabrics that continue to drive spunlace advances for new applications and new markets. For example, utilizing proprietary technology, Spuntech is able to create engineered fabrics with multi-layer functionality enabling unique benefits across various markets.
As champions of sustainability, Spuntech Industries has been leading the charge with natural fiber development for over two decades. With the increased demand from consumers for environmentally friendly and sustainable products, the company continues to be on the forefront of changing markets. Partnering with industry leaders, the company has been able to develop 100% natural spunlace working with fibers such as cotton, flax, and hemp. Furthermore, Spuntech has developed fabrics from waste stream fibers such as recycled polyester from soda bottles or cotton fibers from T-shirts.
Spuntech has also developed a portfolio of fabrics specifically designed for disinfectant, antibacterial, hydrogen peroxide and germicidal wipes. These fabrics have been in high demand in the fight against the spread of Covid-19.
With Spuntech’s strong foundation in high quality, customized fabrics along with their forward vision for sustainable solutions and focus on disinfectant applications, the company has big plans for the future. CEO, Hezi Nissan, in regards to Spuntech’s strategy moving forward, states, “As markets evolve, so must we. There are many paths to be successful in the market and staying true to who we are as a conviction led company is key.”
Processes: Hydroentangled spunlace Major Markets: Premium baby care, wipes, cleaning, diapers, cosmetic, hygiene, adult incontinence, medical, industrial, food service, and filtration
Spuntech completed a solid 2019 with sales reaching $176 million. The company has continued to focus heavily in global markets and has seen significant progress in relationships forged throughout the world.
While a large percentage of Spuntech’s revenue portfolio comes from the wipes segment, the company is continuing to gain traction in several markets including household, hygiene, diaper and medical. Therefore, the company’s approach to technical innovations and premium tier fabrics continue to propel Spuntech’s long term strategy. With over 380 employees worldwide and five lines, in Israel and the U.S., Spuntech is driving spunlace technologies through customer needs and industry demands.
As champions of sustainability, Spuntech Industries has been leading the charge with natural fiber development for over two decades. With the increased demand from consumers for environmentally friendly and sustainable products, the company continues to be on the forefront of changing markets. Partnering with industry leaders, the company has been able to develop 100% natural spunlace working with fibers such as cotton, flax and hemp. Furthermore, Spuntech has developed fabrics from waste stream fibers such as recycled polyester from soda bottles or cotton fibers from T-shirts.
Spuntech has also developed a portfolio of fabrics specifically designed for disinfectant, antibacterial, hydrogen peroxide and germicidal wipes. These fabrics have been in high demand in the fight against the spread of Covid 19.
With Spuntech’s strong foundation in high quality, customized fabrics along with their forward vision for sustainable solutions and focus on disinfectant applications, the company has big plans for the future. CEO Hezi Nissan, in regards to Spuntech’s strategy moving forward states, “As markets evolve, so must we. There are many paths to be successful in the market and staying true to who we are as a conviction led company is key. The company’s expertise in premium spunlace combined with the ability to differentiate in market enables products to win at shelf and ultimately the consumer’s heart.”
Plants: Tiberias, Israel; Shamir, Israel; Roxboro, NC Processes: Hydroentangled spunlace Major Markets: Premium baby care products, wipes, diapers, cosmetic, personal hygiene, adult incontinence, medical, industrial and filtration
With consistent growth since its 1996 beginning, the company’s sales jumped to $183 million in 2018, showing margin expansion year after year. Spuntech has an existing footprint across four continents with expectations to be on six by 2022. The company has continued to focus heavily in global markets and has seen significant progress in relationships forged in the Central and South American markets as well as developing relationships in Asia, according to director of sales and marketing John Rank.
While a large percentage of Spuntech’s revenue portfolio comes from the wipes segment, the company is continuing to gain traction in several markets including household, hygiene, diapers and medical. Therefore, the company’s approach to technical innovations and premium tier fabrics continue to propel Spuntech’s long term strategy. With over 350 employees worldwide and five lines in Israel and the U.S., Spuntech is driving spunlace technologies through customer needs and industry demands.
Technical capabilities are continuing to grow under guidance of Ron Broshi, vice president of product development. As each spunlace line within Spuntech’s portfolio was developed to enable additional technical advancements, the product development team has been creating fabrics that continue to drive spunlace advances for new applications and new markets. For example, using proprietary technology, Spuntech is able to create engineered fabrics with multi-layer functionality enabling unique benefits across various markets.
As champions of sustainability, Spuntech Industries has been leading the charge with natural fiber development for over two decades. With the increased demand from consumers for environmentally friendly and sustainable products, the company continues to be on the forefront of changing markets.
Partnering with industry leaders, the company has been able to develop 100% natural spunlace materials working with fibers such as cotton, flax and hemp. Furthermore, the product development team has been doing work with a circular economy lens by including waste stream fibers such as recycled polyester from soda bottles or cotton fibers from T-shirts.
With Spuntech’s strong foundation in high quality, customized fabrics along with their forward vision for sustainable solutions; the company has big plans for the future.
CEO,Hezi Nissan, in regards to Spuntech’s strategy moving forward, states, “As markets evolve, so must we. There are many paths to be successful in the market and staying true to who we are as a conviction led company is key.”
The company’s expertise in premium spunlace combined with the ability to differentiate in market enables products to win at shelf and ultimately the consumer’s heart.
In 2017, Spuntech Industries continued its commitment to the nonwovens industry by continuing to bring new and innovative fabrics to the market with its new advanced spunlace line in North Carolina. The new line has more than doubled its North American capacity. Spuntech currently operates two spunlace lines at its facility in Roxboro, NC, which opened in 2006, and runs two lines at a site in Galilee, Israel, and another in Shamir, Israel.
In 2017, the company reported very positive results, with sales increasing to $168 million compared to $138 million in 2016 thanks to increased demand for premium spunlace products, according to director of sales & marketing John Rank. “Spuntech continued its long term successful growth and additional increased growth is expected in 2018. The new line is not only providing premium high quality spunlace fabrics but has additional and unique capabilities.”
Spuntech continues its focus on growth in specialty engineered and value-added spunlace fabrics with more emphasis on sustainable products. While a high percentage of its sales, both from its U.S. operation and its Israeli sites, are conducted in the wipes segment, the company has been very successful in developing new products outside of wipes.
Currently, Spuntech’s sales are split between North America, South America, Europe and Asia, where it serves wet and dry wipes, medical, hygiene, diaper, technical, filtration and engineered fabrics markets. Spuntech continues to review opportunities in emerging markets to further its global growth.
At the beginning of 2016, Spuntech Industries reaffirmed its commitment to the nonwovens industry by starting up a new advanced spunlace line in North Carolina. The new line, which is the company’s second in Roxboro, NC, has more than doubled Spuntech’s North American capacity. Spuntech first expanded into Roxboro, NC, in 2006. The company also operates two lines at a site in Galilee, Israel, and another in Shamir, Israel.
In 2016, the company reported very positive results, with sales of $138 million, according to director of sales and marketing John Rank.
“Spuntech continued its long term successful growth and additional increased growth is expected in 2017 with the new capacity in North America,” he says. “The new line is not only providing premium high quality spunlace fabrics but has additional and unique capabilities.”
Spuntech continues its focus on growth in specialty engineered and value-added spunlace fabrics with more emphasis on sustainable products. While a high percentage of its sales, both from its U.S. operation and its Israeli site, are conducted in the wipes segment, the company has been successful in developing new products outside of wipes.
Currently, Spuntech’s sales are split between North America, South America, Europe and Asia, where it serves wet and dry wipes, medical, hygiene, diaper, technical, filtration and engineered fabrics markets. Spuntech continues to review opportunities in emerging markets to further its global expansion, Rank adds.
Plants: Tiberias, Israel; Shamir, Israel; Roxboro, NC Processes: Hydroentangled spunlace Major Markets: Wipes, hygiene, medical, industrial, filtration
In 2014, Israel’s Spuntech Industries reaffirmed its commitment to the nonwovens industry by installing a new spunlace line in North Carolina. The new line will more than double its North American capacity. The line is on track to begin production in 2015. Spuntech currently operates one spunlace line at it’s facility in Roxboro, NC, which opened in 2006, and runs two lines at a site in Galilee, Israel and another in Shamir, Israel.
In 2014, the company reported very positive results, with sales increasing from $127 million to $143 million, according to Director of Sales and Marketing John Rank. “Spuntech continued its long term successful growth in 2014 and additional growth is expected in 2015 with the start up of new capacity in North America. The new line will provide premium high quality spunlace fabrics.”
Spuntech continues its focus on growth in specialty engineered and value-added spunlace fabrics with more emphasis on sustainable products. While a high percentage of its sales, both from its U.S. operation and its Israeli site, are conducted in the wipes segment, the company has successfully been developing new products outside of wipes.
Currently, Spuntech’s sales are split between North America, South America, Europe and Asia, where it serves wet and dry wipes, medical, technical, filtration and engineered fabrics markets. Spuntech continues to review opportunities in emerging markets to further its global expansion.
In 2013, Israel’s Spuntech Industries reaffirmed its commitment to the nonwovens industry through a decision to add another spunlace line in the U.S. In May, the company said it would double its North American capacity with the addition of a new spunlace line at a yet-to-be-announced U.S. location. The new line is on track to begin production in 2015.
Spuntech currently operates one spunlace line at a facility in Roxboro, NC, which opened in 2006, and runs two lines at a site in Galilee, Israel and another in Shamir, Israel.
In recent years, sales have increased steadily as the company continues to focus on growth in specialty engineered and value-added spunlace products, and growth is expected to speed up once the new line comes onstream.
While a high percentage of its sales, both from its U.S. operation and its Israeli site, are conducted in the wipes segment, the company has successfully been developing new products outside of wipes. Currently, Spuntech’s sales are split between North America, South America, Europe and Asia, where it serves wet and dry wipes, medical, technical, filtration and engineered fabrics markets. Spuntech continues to review opportunities in emerging markets to further its global expansion.
In 2013, Israel’s Spuntech Industries reaffirmed its commitment to the nonwovens industry through a decision to add another spunlace line in the U.S. In May, the company said it would double its North American capacity with the addition of a new spunlace line at a yet-to-be-announced U.S. location. The new line is on track to begin production in 2015. Spuntech currently operates one spunlace line at a facility in Roxboro, NC, which opened in 2006, and runs two lines at a site in Galilee, Israel and another in Shamir, Israel.
In 2012, the company reported positive results, with sales increasing from $113 million to $127 million, according to director of sales and marketing John Rank. “Spuntech had a successful 2012 and results were good. We expect improvement in 2013,” he says.
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