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Who we are

We are more than 600 people working across five sites in Europe, Asia and the USA. Our nonwoven solutions contribute to hygiene end-products used by millions every day. Owned by Schouw & Co., we are proud to be part of a strong  conglomerate with a long-term perspective.

Solutions

We are among the world’s largest manufacturers and specialists in spunmelt nonwovens and printing on nonwovens, film and laminates.

 

People

We are 600+ people working across the globe, with our headquarters in Aalborg, Denmark.

 

Sites

For our nonwovens business, we operate production sites in Denmark and Malaysia, with a customer support office in Japan. Our printing facilities (Innowo Print) are located in Germany and the USA.

Ownership

Fibertex Personal Care is owned by the Danish industrial conglomerate Schouw & Co., listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.

Value chain

Through our brands, Fibertex Personal Care and Innowo Print, we supply nonwovens and printed nonwoven materials used in baby diapers, feminine care, incontinence care and medical products.
Our ambition is to accelerate the adoption of more sustainable solutions within the value chain.

Procurement

We ensure reliable sourcing of PP-based nonwovens and integrate print technologies as part of the solution, supporting consistent quality and efficient production.

Processing

Polymer granules are melted and spun into fibres. These fibres are laid onto a moving belt to form a web, which is then thermally bonded using heated rollers.  The material is then wound into parent rolls.

The nonwovens can be further processed with advanced printing technologies to add functionality and visual performance.

Converting

Nonwovens are slit and packed into smaller rolls according to defined specifications, ready for further processing – e.g. print.

Customers

Supplying nonwovens to multinational consumer goods companies. Our solutions become key components in hygiene and medical products such as baby diapers, feminine care, incontinence care and medical applications.

It all starts with trust

Our values and behaviours

Trust and reliability are our most precious assets. We are professionals, show respect to everybody and behave in a responsible manner – both in business and in society in general. We are experts in our field, and do not exist in isolation. By always listening to the opinions of others we strive to remain open-minded and flexible and use our strong courage and curiosity to seek sustainable solutions.

This is the fabric of trust.

Executive management

Our executive team brings long-standing industry knowledge. Their leadership keeps Fibertex Personal Care on a steady course, grounded in strong values and trust.

Mikael Staal Axelsen

Group CEO

Claus Svanberg

Group CFO

Martin Holten

CEO Malaysia

Carsten Pedersen

Group Print Director &
Vice President USA

About

Our owner

Since 2002, we have been part of Schouw & Co. – a Danish conglomerate listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Their active ownership reflects their long-held mantra: results are created by people.

history

Our history

2024
Publishing our first
ESG report

In our first ESG report, we demonstrate our dedication, commitment, and actions in the areas of environment, social, and governance. The report reflects our promise to enable our customers to produce more sustainable solutions, our ambitions, and our mindset: “Sustainable is Possible”.

2023
Celebrating 20 years of
presence in Malaysia

An exciting journey where we have established a strong market presence among others in the Japanese market. Over the years, our focus has been quality, service and innovation – and in close cooperation with our customers and business partners we have come far. Trust and reliability are – and will be – our most precious assets.

2022
Second print line in the US and installation of digital print in Germany

To meet the contionous demand for printed nonwovens, a new print line is installed in our facility opened in North Carolina in 2019.
In Ilsenburg, Germany our print facility is expanded with a new digital printer.

2021
ISCC Plus certification
obtained in Malaysia

This achievement enables us to supply ISCC Plus certified nonwovens from both Malaysia and Denmark, an important contribution to a more sustainable and responsible supply chain. The newly achieved certification also applies to supplies from our Malaysian based print business unit – Innowo Print.

2020
First ISCC Plus certified producer of nonwovens for hygiene and medical applications

As part of the continuing journey to improve the sustainability of nonwoven products, we have attained ISCC certification (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification ) enabling the site in Aalborg to sell ISCC Plus certified nonwovens. Sustainable is Possible.

2020
Expanding production facilities in Malaysia and the US

Both of our business areas – nonwovens and print on nonwovens – were experiencing an increase in demand for speciality products and services. Combined with a steady growth in the Asian market, rising demand for print in the American market – and a changed market dynamic caused by COVID-19, made the timing of the expansions just right.

2019
Our German print factory changes name to Fibertex Personal Care AG

Both print facilities were Fibertex Personal Care companies – and Innowo Print became a business unit and product brand.

2019
Establishing print facility in Asheboro, North Carolina, USA

With our new print facility we were able to produce Innowo Print products locally to meet the growing demand for printed nonwovens in North and South America.

2018
Expanding with second Innowo Print line in Nilai, Malaysia

Our second print line in Malaysia was now ready to support this region with more printed nonwovens from our Innowo Print brand.

2017
Innowo Print: new print line and BRC/IOPC Certificate

At our German Innowo Print business unit, print capacity was increased by adding a new eight-colour flexoprinting line.

2017
Investments in Malaysia and Denmark

Investment in an additional production line in Malaysia – in Sendayan, close to our existing plant in Nilai. In Denmark, extensive upgrade of production lines to ensure our continuous competitiveness and ability to deliver unique products of highest quality.

2017
FIBERTEX LOFT – new technology and product category

Launch of new technology and new LOFT product category. Using our existing spunbond technology platform and extensive knowhow, we  were now able to introduce a new technology – LOFT – making us able to produce Fibertex LOFT nonwovens with unparalleled level of softness.

2017
Announcing investment in the USA

Announcement of our investment in printing factory in the USA. We expect strong growth rates within this niche in the coming years, and we plan to have our American factory completed by the end of 2018. We now employ approx. 680 people globally.

2016
Establishing print facility in Nilai, Malaysia

With the new print facility, our Innowo Print business unit was now also supplying high quality print from Malaysia.
The expansion was based on the growing demand for printed nonwovens in Asia and our aim to support the further development of the Innowo Print brand.

2016
New building in Ilsenburg, Germany

For our production site in Ilsenburg – home of our Innowo Print business unit – a new production hall, warehouse and laboratory is built – ready for further growth and coming new print machines.

2016
Launch of new Innowo Print visual identity

Launch of new Innowo Print visual identity, including an iconic logo with a special emphasize on the letter “w”, designed to show flow and collaboration inspired by the printing technique and process.

2015
ISO 50001 Certificate achieved for German factory

The ISO 50001 Certificate is obtained for our factory in Germany. The factory in Ilsenburg, a Innowo Print business unit, has established an energy management system and successfully applied it in accordance with the requirements of the international standard.

2014
Increasing print capacity in Ilsenburg, Germany

Our print facility – supplying print on nonwovens under the brand Innowo Print – is increasing capacity by installing a third print line.

2014
Full ownership of Innowo Print

Fibertex Personal Care acquires the remaining 85% of the shares in Innowo Print, the European leader in direct printing on nonwovens, which we co-founded in 2007. This strategic investment will further strengthen our position as a supplier delivering specialised products and services.

2014
Change in organisational structure

Implementing a corporate function composed of employees within designated key areas to increase the alignment between our locations and to allocate resources for further development of the group.

2013
New spunbond line in Malaysia

Our seventh production line – the fourth in Malaysia – is on stream by end of 2013.

2012
Opening of offices in Japan and India

To be represented even closer to our customers and increase service, we establish offices in India and Japan.

2011
Second print line set up in Ilsenburg, Germany

The joint-venture we entered into in 2007 in Germany – Innowo Print – is expanded with a second print line.

2011
Expanding in Malaysia

A new three-beam spunbond line is installed in Malaysia. This is the third line in Malaysia and our 6th line in the group. Globally we employ approx. 350 people.

2011
Fibertex Personal Care is born

As of 1st January 2011, Fibertex A/S is split into two separate companies: Fibertex Personal Care A/S and Fibertex Nonwovens A/S. In this connection a new Fibertex Personal Care visual identity is presented. The new logo has a special emphasize on the 5th element, designed to symbolise the product itself, as well as the interconnectedness of people involved. It expresses: “We’re in it together. We depend on each other. Together we create.”

2008
Commercial print production starts in Ilsenburg, Germany

The first print line is ready for commercial production under the brand name Innowo Print.

2007
Innowo Print is established

With 15% ownership, Fibertex A/S enters a joint-venture to be part of the establishment of a printing company – an innovative move and strategic important decision. Behind the establishment of this joint-venture were two innovative people – one from a nonwovens manufacturer (Fibertex A/S) and one from a print company – who saw the business opportunity of combining their expertise. They named the new company Innowo Print. The first part of the name derives from the words “innovative” and “nonwoven”.

2006
New spunbond/spunmelt production line in Denmark

Third spunbond/spunmelt production line added in Denmark. At the same time, the existing production lines were successfully optimised.

2005
Expanding in Malaysia

Another state-of-the-art spunbond/spunmelt production line was brought into operation in Malaysia, significantly strengthening our position in South East Asia.

2004
Launch of our first product categories

Our three unique product categories – COMFORT, ELITE and DUAL – were launched.

2003
Going global

By the establishment of a manufacturing site in Malaysia we are getting global. The new spunbond/spunmelt facility strengthened our position in the Asian region, ensured shorter delivery times and enhanced competitiveness.

2002
New owners

We were bought by the Danish industrial conglomerate Schouw & Co., with long-term stability and additional investment capabilities as result.

2001
Certified according to ISO 14001

Certified according to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System – as one of the first spunbond/spunmelt producers in our industry. Also Q-Match – our new quality management system – was implemented.

2000
Second spunbond/spunmelt production line in Denmark

Investment in second spunbond/spunmelt line in Denmark to meet the increasing demands from the hygiene market.

1997
First spunbond/spunmelt production

The first Reicofil spunbond/spunmelt production line came on stream in Aalborg, Denmark. We were now ready to enter a new business area – the hygiene industry.

1996
Time for change

In 1996, we decided to go new ways – and to be the first – to invest in all-new spunbond/spunmelt production technology in Aalborg, Denmark. The investment made us able to expand the existing product programme and move into the hygiene market.
The Fibertex Personal Care Division was born.

1996
Change in ownership

In 1996 EAC divested the majority of the shares to Dansk Kapitalanlæg Aktieselskab, Kommunernes Pensionsforsikring A/S and to the management of Fibertex A/S.

1968
It started with carpet backings

The year was 1968, the technology was drylaid needlepunch and the location was Aalborg, Denmark. Here, our company – Fibertex Aps – saw the light of day as a subsidiary of a major Danish conglomerate, EAC. Throughout the 1970-1980s the company grew steadily by adding geotextiles for the building and construction industry as well as fabrics for furniture and bedding.

Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

Ethical guidelines

Over the years, we have built a reputation of having high business ethics – and as an important contribution to our continuous success, we have made a common set of guiding principles to help all in our group to navigate across different cultures, traditions, local laws and regulations.

Read our Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct

Code of conduct for suppliers

We require that our suppliers comply with the expectations in the Code of Conduct.

Moreover, suppliers must always, as a minimum comply with local laws and regulations in their countries of operation.

Code of Conduct for suppliers
Whistleblower system

Report suspected criminal or unethical acts

Our owner, the Schouw & Co. Group’s whistleblower system provides all employees, board members and business partners of the Group with a safe channel to report suspected criminal or unethical acts. The whistleblower system may be used for reports concerning any Group company in any country. A report may be submitted in any language and you may choose to report anonymously. We encourage you to provide your name in the report. Regardless of whether you do so or not, please open a secure post box. This makes it safer and easier for us to communicate. All reports are treated strictly confidential.

Headquarters

Fibertex Personal Care A/S
Svendborgvej 2
9220 Aalborg
Denmark

+45 722 99 722

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