Advanced

Advanced Liquid Technologies

Products

• Laboratory filters and life science diagnostics such as specimen collection products, water purification materials, hot cooking oil and milk filtration materials

Demand drivers

• Increase in testing for environmental and health monitoring
• Aging population and universal healthcare
• Quick and cost-effective solutions for healthcare
• Patient-friendly procedure - can also be performed at home
• Safe drinking water and increasing quality for food/liquids

Market growth

• About 1-10%

Main competitors

• GE Healthcare, Advantec, Merck Millipore, Macherey-Nagel

Beverage & Casing

Products

• Materials for teabags, single-serve coffee capsules and fibrous meat casings

Demand drivers

• Private consumption, sustainable alternatives
• Stricter food safety and chemical regulations
• Packaging functionality and barrier properties

Market growth

• About 2-8%

Main competitors

• Glatfelter, Purico

Medical

Products

• Medical fabrics for surgical gowns, drapes and facemasks as well as sterilization wraps

Demand drivers

• Aging population
• High-risk surgeries increasing
• Liabilities around infections and contamination
• Rigorous regulatory requirements
• Increasing use of single-use fabrics

Market growth

• About 3%

Main competitors

• Berry Plastics, SAAF

Tape

Products

• Masking tape backings

Demand drivers

• Home construction activity
• Automotive and electronics growth

Market growth

• About 5%

Main competitors

• Swiss Quality Paper

Precision Coatings

Demand drivers

• Increasing use of composite materials in the aerospace industry
• Increased use of self-adhesive fasteners in industrial and home applications
• E-commerce drives demand for packaging tapes and labels

Market growth

• About 3-8%

Main competitors

• Verso, Twin Rivers