Teijin Frontier acquires Ziegler

Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fiber and products converting company, has agreed to acquire J.H. Ziegler GmbH, a supplier of automotive interior materials in Germany. Through the acquisition, Teijin Frontier will improve its automotive interior materials’ production and sales capabilities in Europe, enhancing its presence in the global automotive market. To drive the sale of Ziegler products that can meet the growing demand for low-noise electric vehicles driving environments, Teijin Frontier plans to optimize Ziegler’s design and production structures. By utilizing its R&D and production functions of filaments and staple fibers, Teijin Frontier will develop innovative materials that realize higher sound-absorbing properties.