Global demand for nonwoven products to grow continuously

In view of this expected demand, Georg Reinhold, managing director of Trützschler Nonwovens and Man-Made Fibers told Fibre2Fashion, “The NW machinery industry has to support new applications and provide solutions. In addition to the permanent market growth, we see a clear trend for higher line capacity in order to improve productivity.”

Bulk continuous filament (BCF) and industrial yarns (IDY) will have a much lower growth rate in global demand. However, the global production capacity for these filament types exceeds demand in some areas. This has compelled Trützschler's customers to invest in new machinery either where they adjust their portfolio to specialties and niche markets or where they target to improve their operational cost.

Speaking about the growth of the markets for machines for NW, he said, “Our NW machinery for disposable end-products based on carded spunlaced as well as thermobonded material provides great customer benefits and hence is in good demand. We see our customers calling for these machines as single components when upgrading their existing installations as well as complete new lines.”

Disposable segments like wipes, pads and other hygiene products are also likely to witness a strong growth as these convenience products become affordable for the world's rising middle class, added Reinhold. (KD)

Read the complete interview here.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India