European nonwovens increase

EDANA has released the results of its annual nonwovens industry survey. In 2017 nonwovens production in Greater Europe grew in volume by 4.3 percent to reach 2,544,450 metric tons with a total estimated turnover of approximately 7,869 million euros (+5.6 percent). Some established players like France and the Benelux countries were at a standstill, but Greece, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovenia, the UK and Ireland all witnessed growth. In Greater Europe, Turkey posted a double-digit growth rate and Russia’s growth exceeded nine percent.