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markets , we will be positioned for growth for many years to come .’ We followed that plan and sure enough , Carolina Nonwovens grew at a strong rate to the point where we tripled our sales in the first three years years and subsequently , needed to expand .”
Today , Carolina Nonwovens manufactures acoustic and thermal solutions in the form of rolls , pads , and value-added components , that have a strong focus on sustainability and environmental initiatives . Indeed , as it expanded with plants in Maiden , North Carolina , the company made a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility .
Ed Hull , General Manager , elaborates on how the company assures the sustainability and circularity of its products . “ We mainly use all recycled fibers or regenerated polyester . We also do a tremendous amount of work with recycled denim and recycled industrial
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COMPANY PIANA TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS WITH CAROLINA NONWOVENS IN THE NAME OF SUSTAINABILITY
Piana has been providing Carolina Nonwovens with specialized FR fibers for air-laid nonwovens since 2007 .
A leader in Nonwovens , Fiber Treatments , Digital Printing and Sleep Products , Piana innovates across numerous industries - from automotive to bedding and appliances - by replacing conventional materials with environmentally responsible fiber technologies , recycling 20M lbs of fiber annually .
L E T ’ S G E T I N T O U C H ( 770 ) 382-1395 / info @ piana . tech / www . piana . tech polyester waste from carpet manufacturing . That is our core product offering , and not only are our products made out of recycled material , they ’ re also all recyclable . This means we can take our products and recycle them back into nonwoven pads . It ’ s a great feeling to play an intrinsic part in that circularity .
“ To be able to run the recycled cottons ,” he continues , “ we had to improve the air filtration systems , as there is a lot more dust when working with recycled materials , and that required an upgrade . That said , all our equipment is designed to run recycled materials .”
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