BRIDGWATER, England — August 6, 2026 — One of the world’s leading nonwoven fabric-tech companies, Nonwovenn has appointed leading industry expert, Robert Green, as Business Development Director for its US operations. Green brings with him over 30 years of knowledge of the US market and a track record of driving commercial growth having most recently built and led the first commercially successful biopolymer fiber / nonwovens business bringing high-performance solutions to a range of markets.
In the next phase of Nonwovenn’s growth, further solidifying the position within the US market will be a key element. 25% of revenue currently comes from the US market, with an expectation that this will grow to 50% within the next three to five years. Nonwovenn identified the need for a senior leader to head up the US operations and strengthen client relationships, with Robert perfectly fitting that position. He will be focused on growing sales and delivering high-performance products and solutions in the market, specifically across the PouchTech and ProTech divisions. The business is also seeking acquisitions in the US technical materials sector, which Robert can lend his expertise to.
Alongside his commercial and technical experience, Robert has been actively involved in leadership positions with the two major global nonwoven industry associations, INDA and Edana.
Robert served on the INDA Technical Advisory Board and chaired the RISE Nonwovens conference for the last several years. For EDANA Robert sat on the Board of Governors for several years while growing the biopolymer nonwovens business. Robert was also a co-author of a series of articles on biopolymers recently featured in International Fiber Journal.
Commenting on his appointment, Robert Green said: “What attracted me to Nonwovenn was the impressive team offering a broad range of experience and expertise. Add to this the sharp focus on delivering big performance solutions in the markets the business serves and you have the perfect pairing. The markets Nonwovenn operates in are some of the most demanding in the industry and require the very best of the best when it comes to thinkers and solutions. It’s a fantastic opportunity for me to continue to learn and grow in this exciting industry, and I can’t wait to see where we can take the business next.”
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David Lamb, Chairman of Nonwovenn, added: “Robert is joining our team at a very exciting time for the business, especially as we step into the next phase of growth. It was vitally important to have a senior person on the ground in the US to lead the business, and Robert is an incredibly impressive, capable and technically qualified person who fit the role perfectly.
“His experience to date, including building his own very successful consulting business, meant we were immediately comfortable putting him in front of very high-level clients. His insight and nuances from the country will inform our growth plans and next stage of product development.”
Posted: August 8, 2026
Source: Nonwovenn
