Polymer Group (PGI) is to expand its nonwovens manufacturing capacity in Nanhai, China, where the company has operated for over 15 years.

The new facility will increase the company’s production of advanced chemically-bonded products for hygiene applications to meet the growing needs of key customers in the region.

 PGI also operates a plant in Suzhou, China serving the healthcare and hygiene markets. Its most recent investment in the Suzhou facility was completed in mid 2013.

The company has been instrumental in leading the growth of the nonwovens industry into China, both through early entry in the region and investment in a proprietary manufacturing platform.

“PGI is committed to continued growth and market leadership in the hygiene and healthcare markets we serve globally,” said PGI CEO, Ronee Hagen. “Market growth remains strong in Asia for our nonwoven materials and expanding our manufacturing capacity through the Nanhai facility is just one example of our plans to meet our customers’ needs well into the future.“

The company’s new Nanhai facility will combine the benefits of PGI’s current and new manufacturing technologies and is expected to be complete by the first half of 2016, with no disruptions to customers.

The investment will be supported by The Nanhai District People’s Government