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Past Top Companies Reports

2009 International Top 40



Waiting For Recovery




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If there was one thing nearly every company in this year’s top company report has in common it’s, not surprisingly, that they have all faced difficulties during the past 12 months. If there’s another thing they have in common, it is that they are optimistic not only that recovery is near but that they will be well prepared for growth when that day comes.

During 2008, most of the companies profiled reported growth, despite a serious slowdown beginning in the fourth quarter when the global economic crisis hit. These troubles have continued into 2009 for most, leading to staff reductions, line closures and other cost-savings measures. Even in this climate, however, the nonwovens industry continues to invest for the future. This investment might bein the form of a new production line—as is the case with companies like Union Industries and KNH Enterprises—or in new partnerships like the one recently made between Fiberweb and Fitesa in North America or in new product development, which continues to be a focus for practically every company doing business in nonwovens today