Freudenberg North America Implements Environmental Processes, Increases Workforce
Freudenberg North America LP — the North American holding company for Germany-based Freudenberg
& Co. KG; and a provider of nonwovens, filters, release agents, lubricants, seals and vibration
control technology components to the automotive, aerospace, medical, energy and chemical,
pharmaceutical, construction and oil and gas industries, among others — reports its recyclable
product innovations have generated business and enabled five of its companies to increase their
workforces.
Freudenberg Nonwovens, Durham, N.C., uses millions of pounds of 100-percent post-industrial and post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic annually to make nonwoven products for carpet, filtration and automotives, among other applications. The company restarted an idled spunbond line in 2010; has experienced increased commercial demand for its Lutradur® and Lutradur ECO recycled plastic products; and has hired some 30 employees over the past year.
Freudenberg Nonwovens' partner, Hopkinsville, Ky.-based Freudenberg Vitech — a manufacturer of nonwoven automotive fabric made from 100-percent PCR — has signed significant industry contracts; developed new technology and manufacturing processes for automotive interiors; and has increased its workforce by 30 percent over the past year.
Freudenberg Household Products (FHP), Aurora, Ill. — a manufacturer of household and industrial cleaning products — established a joint venture in June with Spain-based Sp Berner Plastic Group to supply recycled mop and broom components such as handles and bristles to manufacture cleaning products. FHP-Berner has invested $11 million to build a 101,000-square-foot facility and will hire more than 50 employees to manage the operations.
Freudenberg Texbond LP, Macon, Ga., manufactures nonwoven roofing membrane and building materials made from 100-percent PCR plastic bottles. The company recycles more than 1 million plastic bottles per day and processes the plastic into polyester fibers, which are then processed into fabric.
Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, Hopkinsville, Ky., manufactures filtration solutions and uses 100-percent PCR plastic to make its Viledon® air and liquid filtration systems for commercial and industrial applications.
"By finding new, innovative uses for recycled bottles, we are keeping them out of landfills and setting an example as responsible stewards of the environment," said Leesa Smith, president of Freudenberg North America and a member of the company's Global Executive Team. "In fact, Freudenberg recycles more than 377 million plastic drink bottles each year for these innovations -- enough, that if laid end-to-end, would reach around the world more than two-and-a-half times."
November 1, 2011
Freudenberg Nonwovens, Durham, N.C., uses millions of pounds of 100-percent post-industrial and post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic annually to make nonwoven products for carpet, filtration and automotives, among other applications. The company restarted an idled spunbond line in 2010; has experienced increased commercial demand for its Lutradur® and Lutradur ECO recycled plastic products; and has hired some 30 employees over the past year.
Freudenberg Nonwovens' partner, Hopkinsville, Ky.-based Freudenberg Vitech — a manufacturer of nonwoven automotive fabric made from 100-percent PCR — has signed significant industry contracts; developed new technology and manufacturing processes for automotive interiors; and has increased its workforce by 30 percent over the past year.
Freudenberg Household Products (FHP), Aurora, Ill. — a manufacturer of household and industrial cleaning products — established a joint venture in June with Spain-based Sp Berner Plastic Group to supply recycled mop and broom components such as handles and bristles to manufacture cleaning products. FHP-Berner has invested $11 million to build a 101,000-square-foot facility and will hire more than 50 employees to manage the operations.
Freudenberg Texbond LP, Macon, Ga., manufactures nonwoven roofing membrane and building materials made from 100-percent PCR plastic bottles. The company recycles more than 1 million plastic bottles per day and processes the plastic into polyester fibers, which are then processed into fabric.
Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, Hopkinsville, Ky., manufactures filtration solutions and uses 100-percent PCR plastic to make its Viledon® air and liquid filtration systems for commercial and industrial applications.
"By finding new, innovative uses for recycled bottles, we are keeping them out of landfills and setting an example as responsible stewards of the environment," said Leesa Smith, president of Freudenberg North America and a member of the company's Global Executive Team. "In fact, Freudenberg recycles more than 377 million plastic drink bottles each year for these innovations -- enough, that if laid end-to-end, would reach around the world more than two-and-a-half times."
November 1, 2011
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