Polyester thermal-bonded nonwovens producer Custom Nonwoven Inc. — a subsidiary of Korea Synthetic
Fiber, South Korea — will open a plant in Thomasville, N.C., and create 72 jobs. The $12.8 million
facility will manufacture fire-retardant barrier and mattress pads for use in cushion seatings for
medical, military and institutional applications.
November/December 2013
