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The technical fabrics manufacturer proves its commitment to sustainable development for the second consecutive year.

AstenJohnson, technical fabrics manufacturer, has been awarded the "Bronze" Medal for the second time by the EcoVadis rating agency, specialized in assessing environmental performance and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

EcoVadis evaluates more than 75,000 companies on their environmental performance based on 21 indicators divided into four categories: environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The evaluation method, which is based on international standards such as ISO 26000 and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), analyzes the policies in place as well as the actions taken, and the results obtained.

The bronze medal indicates AstenJohnson is in the top 50% of global companies in the same industry, with the most advanced CSR approaches.

Although sustainable business practices have always been part of AstenJohnson culture, in 2020, we renewed its efforts and brought AstenJohnson to a higher level of sustainability. “In 2021 and 2022, we continued our work and adopted best practices, recognized by EcoVadis. Thanks to the ambitious goals we set, and the collaboration between our associates and our partners, we have improved our sustainability impact,” explains Anaëlle Roemans, Global Sustainability Manager at AstenJohnson.

By adopting best practices, AstenJohnson has improved sustainability results in the areas of circularity, carbon reduction, sustainable procurement, non-discrimination, ethics, and diversity. Compared to the previous year’s assessment, AstenJohnson has made notable progress in the sustainable procurement category, which has been recognized by EcoVadis.

With sustainability as a core value, AstenJohnson continues to support the Sustainable Development Goals developed by the United Nations, as well as the UN Global Compact principles, and uses them as guidelines to continue its CSR development. The organization pledged to manage its environmental footprint, protect its workers, and conduct business in a manner that protects the future.

AstenJohnson is committed to providing the best to its associates and its community by using the CSR approach. Earning the bronze medal is recognition of the company’s progress thus far and motivates all associates to continue to act in the present while thinking about the future. As CEO Kevin Frank affirms, "Together we can continue to innovate for the benefit of our customers, our planet and ourselves!"

Learn more about AstenJohnson's commitment to sustainability and CSR at the website dedicated to the company's sustainability initiatives: https://ajsustain.report

About AstenJohnson

AstenJohnson is a global manufacturer of pulp & paper machine clothing, advanced and filtration fabrics, filaments, and nonwoven fabrics for filtration, automotive, cured-in-place piping and composites. The company has manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America, with corporate headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina. AstenJohnson emphasizes quality in its innovative products and builds long-term relationships with its customers, associates, suppliers and communities based on five values: Safety, Excellence, Integrity, People, and Sustainability. Together, these values contribute to customer satisfaction.

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AstenJohnson CEO Kevin Frank said: “We regret to announce that the proposed transaction to merge the Heimbach and AstenJohnson PMC (Paper Machine Clothing) businesses has been called off. While both companies have a high level of respect for each other and saw great potential to merge, the obstacles simply proved too great to overcome at this time.”

AstenJohnson is committed and confident of delivering superior value to all its stakeholders and continues to focus on its growing PMC and Nonwovens business while searching for future strategic growth opportunities.

About AstenJohnson

AstenJohnson is a global manufacturer of pulp & paper machine clothing, advanced and filtration fabrics, filaments, and nonwoven fabrics for filtration, automotive, cured-in-place piping and composites. As a supplier to the paper industry since 1790, it has a thorough knowledge of technical textiles and processes – and knows how to apply its expertise to help customers be more profitable. The company employs approximately 2,100 people. Its corporate headquarters is in Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

The shareholders and boards of AstenJohnson and Heimbach are in advanced negotiations to merge the Paper Machine Clothing and Advanced Fabric businesses of both companies. Together they employ over 3,400 employees globally, with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. The merger is subject to further due diligence and approval by competition law authorities and is expected to close in the second half of 2019. The Heimbach Technical Textiles and Filtration businesses and the AstenJohnson Eagle Nonwovens and Foss Performance Materials businesses will not be part of the transaction.

Together, these companies share a history of family ownership that dates back well over 200 years. This common foundation will result in exceptional value and support for our customers globally. In addition, we believe this long-term orientation and ability to exceed customer expectations will ensure ongoing stability for employees worldwide. 

AstenJohnson and Heimbach have a lasting association as global partners in technology. There is a deep respect between these two companies, noted for their quality of people, inventive solutions and products. The combination of AstenJohnson and Heimbach presents an unparalleled opportunity to provide our customers in the pulp and paper industry with a unique world-class suite of products, services and solutions.  

As we get regulatory approval and move forward, we will provide our employees and customers with additional details regarding our next steps to unlock the value in this merger.

About AstenJohnson
AstenJohnson is a global manufacturer of pulp & paper machine clothing, advanced and filtration fabrics, filaments, and nonwoven fabrics for filtration, automotive, cured-in-place piping and composites. As a supplier to the paper industry since 1790, it has a thorough knowledge of technical textiles and processes – and knows how to apply its expertise to help customers be more profitable. The company employs approximately 2,100 people. Its corporate headquarters is in Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

About Heimbach Group
Heimbach is one of the world‘s leading suppliers of innovative products and services supplying Paper Machine Clothing to the paper industry. Their main expertise is in development, manufacture and sales of forming fabrics, press felts, dryer fabrics and transfer belts for paper machines – worldwide. Nine production sites provide employment for a 1,300 strong work force. Their technologically advanced products come with comprehensive customer service and on-site technical support.

AstenJohnson, the people who “wrote the book” on paper machine clothing, have done it again.

The Second Edition of Paper Machine Clothing is being finalized for print and will be available in September.  Interested papermakers, managers, engineers, professionals, and students can pre-order a copy in advance at a discounted price during PaperCon 2017 (April 23-26) in Minneapolis or by visiting AstenJohnson’s website. 

Paper Machine Clothing, which builds on the excellent work in the first edition authored by a former AstenJohnson associate, Dr. Sabit Adanur in 1997, is a hardback 200+ page reference resource providing information about key papermaking topics as well as some of the latest technology available in paper machine clothing.  Practical guides for troubleshooting and properly applying machine fabrics are included throughout the book.

In brief, the book gives an introduction to pulp and papermaking technology and then covers the main processes of Forming, Pressing, and Drying in detail.  Design, manufacturing, testing, application, and service of paper machine fabrics for each machine section are explained in detail.

New features in the Second Edition include:

• Includes international units
• Chapter devoted to Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Papermaking tips for forming, pressing, and drying
• Chapter on paper machine auditing
• Expanded troubleshooting section.

To see examples of Paper Machine Clothing, or to pre-order copies at a discount, visit AstenJohnson at PaperCon (booth 315) or browse to:  www.astenjohnson.com/papermachineclothing.

AstenJohnson, a premier supplier of paper machine clothing, filaments, specialty and filtration fabrics, and equipment for the paper industry, has completed the acquisition of Eagle Nonwovens, Inc. in the USA. 

Eagle Nonwovens is known for producing consistent, high-quality products and delivering them with fast service.  The company has also gained a reputation for creative problem solving by developing innovative needlepunch solutions for the aerospace, automotive, healthcare, filtration, and home furnishings industries. It manufactures products in its 170,000 square-foot facility in St. Louis, Missouri.  The plant utilizes state-of-the-art Dilo Systems production equipment with in-line calendering, heat setting, singeing, glazing, etc.  The facility is capable of processing more than 30 million pounds of synthetic fiber each year.

The Eagle Nonwovens business unit reports to Steve Polston, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of AstenJohnson.  Gregg Badami, Founder of Eagle Nonwovens, will continue with the company throughout a transition period. 

“We are excited to welcome Eagle Nonwovens into our family of businesses,” says Dan Cappell, President and Chief Executive Officer of AstenJohnson.  “This is yet another opportunity to offer customers an array of high performance products, technical expertise, and innovative solutions. The workforce at Eagle Nonwovens is highly engaged and professional, and shares our commitment to Lean Manufacturing and Quality.”

AstenJohnson is a global manufacturer of paper machine clothing, advanced and filtration fabrics, filaments, paper machine equipment, and custom rebuild solutions. As a supplier to the paper industry since 1790, privately held AstenJohnson has a thorough knowledge of equipment and processes, with the expertise to help customers be more profitable.  The company employs more than 2,000 people.  Locations include a corporate office in Charleston, SC, and six manufacturing plants in the USA, three in Canada, three in Europe, one in China, and one in Thailand.  The company’s R&D centers are in Canada and Belgium.

For more information, please contact:

Steve Polston
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
+1 843 202 6259
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