CHARLOTTE - Glatfelter is celebrating the 50th year anniversary of its Sontara nonwoven fabric.
“Today’s anniversary marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the Sontara brand and represents Glatfelter’s commitment to providing sustainable, innovative nonwoven technologies and advanced fibre-based solutions to support our customers’ growing global demand,” said Thomas Fahnemann, president and chief executive officer of Glatfelter. “Sontara products are important components of Glatfelter’s nonwovens portfolio and we are excited to celebrate the brand’s success with the many dedicated and talented employees who continue to champion its unique qualities and ensure that our products enhance consumers’ lives around the world.
"At Glatfelter, we are proud of our long history of innovation and excellence and look forward to continuing to provide Sontara high-quality nonwoven fabrics for years to come.”
Since its development in 1973, the Sontara product line has grown to include a wide range of nonwoven fabrics for use in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, critical cleaning, and consumer goods.
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Glatfelter’s operations utilize a variety of manufacturing technologies including airlaid, wetlaid and spunlace with sixteen manufacturing sites located in the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines.
