Lutraflor from Freudenberg got Innovation & Sustainability Award at INDEX 11
April 20, 2011 - Germany
During the three-yearly leading nonwovens exhibition INDEX in Geneva, Switzerland, drew the international association of the nonwovens industry EDANA Freudenberg Nonwovens of the INDEX 11 Award for Innovation & Sustainability in the category "Nonwoven roll good" from. Lutraflor ® is a revolutionary material for the automotive carpet industry and setting new standards in the industry. The INDEX 11 Award is the highest honor that the nonwovens industry for his dedication can get a company.
Lutraflor ® - the new generation of non-woven automotive carpets
"Based on current market trends for car carpets to ever less weight, competitive prices and sustainable products will ring Freudenberg Nonwovens one with Lutraflor ® a new era in car carpets," said Bruce Olson, Managing Director of Freudenberg Nonwovens Verwaltungs-KG, who accepted the award in Geneva .
Lutraflor ® consists of various layers that are produced both in the spunbond and staple fiber web in the process. The fibers are made of 100% pure polyester and are based on recycled material. Lutraflor ® impresses with a high abrasion resistance and high quality appearance. Lutraflor ® is used primarily for the complete car interior carpets, inlaid mats, as well as for the interior lining.
Must also be Lutraflor not impregnated with latex to ensure good abrasion resistance. "This provides the customer with additional, potential weight savings compared to the usual market tufted or needled carpets," said John McNabb, general manager, Freudenberg Nonwovens North America, responsible for the Lutraflor ® product development.
About Freudenberg Nonwovens
Freudenberg Nonwovens is the world's largest producer of nonwovens, with 22 production sites in 13 countries. The company manufactures interlining nonwovens for the apparel industry, the automotive industry, construction, shoe, textile and upholstered furniture industry, filters, tufting, horticulture, industrial hygiene, medical and many other industrial applications. The Nonwovens posted 2010 sales of over € 633 million and employs over 3,150 employees. The company is part of the Freudenberg Group.
About the Freudenberg Group
The Freudenberg Group is a family company offering its customers technically challenging and highly sophisticated products and services. The group is primarily a supplier specializing in seals and vibration control technology, nonwovens, filters, lubricants and release agents, and mechatronics. In the vileda ®, O'Cedar Wettex ® and ® of the modern consumer household products, Freudenberg found on the market. Especially for mid-sized companies Freudenberg develops software solutions and IT services. The group employed in 2010 more than 34,000 employees in 59 countries and posted sales of more than 5.4 billion euros.
Lutraflor ® - the new generation of non-woven automotive carpets
"Based on current market trends for car carpets to ever less weight, competitive prices and sustainable products will ring Freudenberg Nonwovens one with Lutraflor ® a new era in car carpets," said Bruce Olson, Managing Director of Freudenberg Nonwovens Verwaltungs-KG, who accepted the award in Geneva .
Lutraflor ® consists of various layers that are produced both in the spunbond and staple fiber web in the process. The fibers are made of 100% pure polyester and are based on recycled material. Lutraflor ® impresses with a high abrasion resistance and high quality appearance. Lutraflor ® is used primarily for the complete car interior carpets, inlaid mats, as well as for the interior lining.
Must also be Lutraflor not impregnated with latex to ensure good abrasion resistance. "This provides the customer with additional, potential weight savings compared to the usual market tufted or needled carpets," said John McNabb, general manager, Freudenberg Nonwovens North America, responsible for the Lutraflor ® product development.
About Freudenberg Nonwovens
Freudenberg Nonwovens is the world's largest producer of nonwovens, with 22 production sites in 13 countries. The company manufactures interlining nonwovens for the apparel industry, the automotive industry, construction, shoe, textile and upholstered furniture industry, filters, tufting, horticulture, industrial hygiene, medical and many other industrial applications. The Nonwovens posted 2010 sales of over € 633 million and employs over 3,150 employees. The company is part of the Freudenberg Group.
About the Freudenberg Group
The Freudenberg Group is a family company offering its customers technically challenging and highly sophisticated products and services. The group is primarily a supplier specializing in seals and vibration control technology, nonwovens, filters, lubricants and release agents, and mechatronics. In the vileda ®, O'Cedar Wettex ® and ® of the modern consumer household products, Freudenberg found on the market. Especially for mid-sized companies Freudenberg develops software solutions and IT services. The group employed in 2010 more than 34,000 employees in 59 countries and posted sales of more than 5.4 billion euros.