“Establishing a new nonwovens manufacturing plant in the U.S. is an important decision from a strategic point of view and one of the most important steps in our company history,” said CEO Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler. “Establishing a presence in Perry will allow us to answer to the increasing importance of the North American markets and to account for the growing demand from outside Europe. Many of our clients are themselves global players, working on either side of the Atlantic. In this context, nonwovens for hygiene products are as important as our strongly growing involvement in acoustics, automotive and filtration.”
Tobias Baumgaertel, designated president of Sandler Nonwoven Corporation, said the company “deliberately” took its time in choosing a location.
“Perry offers ideal conditions for our expansion into the American market,” he said. “Here, we are close to our American customers, enabling us to react quicker and to further enhance our service. In Perry, we find qualified, motivated personnel and our new property fulfills all the requirements for further expansion in the long-term. There is a great network between local businesses, into which I am sure we will integrate optimally.
“You might say we are on the same wavelength with the people in Perry,” he added. “We are excited about the support from both the municipality and the State of Georgia. Together, we are planning a program geared towards training new U.S. employees to become nonwovens experts. All in all, Perry offers ideal conditions for assembling a team that will maintain Sandler’s high quality standards, our comprehensive service and live our philosophy also in the U.S. I am looking forward to starting this new chapter in our company’s history together with my team.”
At the same time, Sandler said it continues to set the course for the future in Schwarzenbach.
“This year alone, 48 million euros were put towards new buildings and a new production line,” Sandler said. “The years to come will hold various challenges for us. But owing to our committed, motivated staff, long-term planning and our excellent partnerships in the industry we are very well-equipped to handle them.”
Source: Sandler
Posted September 29, 2015
SCHWARZENBACH, Germany – Setting up a production plant in the U.S., multi-technological German nonwovens producer leader Sandler AG said it has created an active point of entry into the North American market.
The company said it will open a plant in Perry, Ga., in 2016 after years of serving the North American markets from Sandler’s headquarters here in Bavaria. Sandler’s first plant abroad is founded with the intention to also develop its North American plant into a nonwovens powerhouse, it said.
Family-owned and operated Sandler AG is active in both durable applications such as automotive and filtration as well as disposable uses, including personal hygiene and wipes. Founded in 1879, Sandler today runs one of the largest production sites for nonwovens in Europe, employing 650 staff and reporting a sales volume of $346 million in 2014. For decades, Sandler has successfully shipped materials to clients around the globe from its headquarters.
Sandler to begin production in the U.S.
