Nonwovens manufacturer Shalag U.S. Inc., Oxford, N.C., and parent company Israel-based Shalag Industries Ltd. have announced plans to invest $16.6 million for a new production facility in South Hill, Va. The plant will create 52 jobs. Shalag specializes in through-air bonded and carded thermobonded nonwovens that are used in diapers, feminine hygiene products, air filtration and wipes products, among other applications.
“Shalag US Inc., and ownership are looking forward to adding a nonwovens line in South Hill, Virginia,” said CEO and general manager Rodney Clayton. “When our new line is complete and running at anticipated levels, it will increase our overall production capacity in the U.S. by 25 percent. Some factors in the purchase of the South Hill location are the strategic location, the company’s objective to reach more customers, and the ability to diversify its portfolio.”
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