SWM Increases Production of Alphastar(TM) Electrostatic Air Filtration Media
29 September 2020 - 10:00PM
In response to customer demand that has more than doubled over the
past year, SWM International (NYSE: SWM), is ramping up production
of its Alphastar™ Electrostatic Media product at its Wilson, North
Carolina manufacturing facility. Alphastar Electrostatic Media is a
primary component in HVAC air filtration products, including MERV
13 rated air filters.
“We began to see demand rising in April due to the COVID-19
pandemic, and quickly developed ongoing plans to support our
customers. Expanding our output was critical, as we are an
essential supplier to many of the largest air filtration companies
in the U.S. SWM is determined to do everything we can to help our
customers deliver the air filters and medical respirators that are
vital tools in stopping infection spread and improving indoor air
quality,” said Bart Sistrunk, Commercial Director of Filtration for
SWM.
The company is expanding the workforce at the facility to
support the higher production level and is continuing to evaluate
further actions to increase output. This follows efficiency
projects earlier in 2020 to increase capacity on the existing
production lines. SWM anticipates ongoing demand for Alphastar
media as commercial and residential customers respond to
recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and
Air-Conditioning Engineers) to upgrade building filtration to a
minimum of MERV 13, which requires more frequent changes compared
to lower level filters such as MERV 8.
The proprietary fiber blend in SWM’s Alphastar media is carded
and needled into a fully homogenous material, making it a highly
effective nonwoven for a variety of air filtration applications,
including emergency respirators, N95 masks, CPAP (continuous
positive airway pressure) machines, and ventilators.
About SWM: SWM is a leading
global performance materials company. Our highly engineered papers,
films, nets and nonwovens are designed and manufactured using
natural fibers and polymers for a variety of industries and
applications. We provide our customers with essential components
that enhance the performance of their products. End markets served
include filtration, transportation, infrastructure and
construction, medical, industrial, tobacco, energy, food services
and home décor. SWM and its subsidiaries manufacture on four
continents, conduct business in over 90 countries and employ
approximately 3,400 people worldwide. For further information,
please visit SWM’s web site at www.swmintl.com.
- Bart Sistrunk
- SWM's Alphastar(TM) Nonwoven Media
Media Contact:
Mary T. Gibson
678-570-7131
mgibson@swmintl.com
Investor Contact:
Mark Chekanow
770 569-4229
mchekanow@swmintl.com
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