Bavarian nonwovens producer Sandler AG again reports record sales: In 2013, the company generated a sales volume of 274 million Euros, manufacturing approximately 100,000 tonnes of nonwovens. This sales figure corresponds to a 10 percent year-on-year increase—a result better than expected, even to the company management. The Sandler team also grew in 2013: a staff of 600 now works in Schwarzenbach. Sandler achieved very good results in all market segments from nonwovens for hygiene applications and wipes substrates for care and cleaning to technical applications in the automobile, in industrial and household uses, in construction and technical insulation, through to nonwovens for home textiles and office acoustics. The first months of 2013 were characterized by an upward trend involving a high level of capacity utilization. During the second half of the year this trend gained further momentum.
The hygiene, wipes and automotive segments were major contributors to Sandler’s success last year. Long-term development projects were successfully implemented and established on the market.
Nonwovens for distribution layers quickly transport the fluid to the absorbent core and distribute it evenly. The soft surface remains dry, providing for high wearing comfort. Elastic nonwovens in closure systems such as diaper ears create room to move. These textile materials are extensible even at low force. They adapt to the shape of the body, facilitating a perfect fit of the diaper without wearing out. Sandler supplies these innovations and a product range comprising more than 1,000 nonwoven qualities for diverse areas of application to renowned producers worldwide. Sandler nonwovens form the base material for numerous popular brands available in our supermarkets.
Nonwovens have become veritable high-tech products, frequently developed in conjunction with customers and suppliers. Likewise, cooperations with universities and research institutes in fundamental R&D are gaining importance. These partnerships provide the basis for the implementation of properties such as fluid storage and transport or of energy savings during use of the nonwoven.
To also provide sustainable materials the conservation of resources and an efficient energy management are essential. Thus, continuous investment in machinery and processes has always been an integral part of Sandler’s philosophy.
Source: Sandler
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