#Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2024-10-24

Autoneum presented corporate strategy and medium-term targets with planned revenue growth up to CHF 3 billion

At the Capital Markets Day held in Czechia, Autoneum presented its new “Level Up” strategy, outlining comprehensive initiatives for the Company’s future growth and revised medium-term targets. Autoneum targeted revenue growth up to CHF 3 billion and an EBIT margin of 6% to 8% over the business cycle. The event also featured presentations on sustainability and innovation, along with plant tours in Bor and Volduchy, offering valuable insights into Autoneum’s sustainable production processes.

In his introductory speech, CEO Eelco Spoelder addressed the current challenges and developments within the automotive industry and presented the Company’s mission statement, which formed the foundation of Autoneum’s “Level Up” strategy. The strategy was built on six key pillars: shaping a future-fit product portfolio, innovating to create customer value, accelerating global growth, fostering a people-centric culture, being the sustainability benchmark, and boosting cost competitiveness. Spoelder explained how various strategic initiatives aimed to increase order intake and profitability.

Pascaline Brégeon, Head of Strategy and Sustainability, provided an overview of the current sustainability regulations and highlighted how Autoneum was transforming challenges into opportunities to further strengthen its global market leadership.

Philippe Godano, Head of Core Technologies Research & Technology, discussed how technological trends in the automotive industry and evolving customer needs influenced Autoneum’s innovation processes. He showcased the development of new technologies and products, which further enhanced the Company's already balanced and future-ready product portfolio.

Finally, CFO Bernhard Wiehl presented the revised medium-term targets. Supported by a comprehensive package of strategic initiatives and a focused increase in market share with both existing and new customers, Autoneum planned to reach revenue growth up to CHF 3 billion in the medium term. With the expected revenue growth*, a consistently implemented strategy, enhanced operational excellence, the promotion of innovation, and sustainable processes, Autoneum anticipated an EBIT margin of 6% to 8% over the business cycle. The Company also aimed for solid free cash flow of at least 5% of revenue and a net debt to EBITDA ratio of less than 1.5x.

In line with its commitment to sustainability, two of the most important environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals** were integrated into the medium-term targets: a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and a 40% reduction in non-hazardous waste by 2027, compared to 2019 levels.

Autoneum also reaffirmed its long-standing dividend policy of paying a dividend of at least 30% of the profit attributable to Autoneum shareholders.

*Based on the S&P market forecast as of September 18, 2024

**As part of the comprehensive sustainability goals communicated in the CR Report 2023.

Autoneum and Polestar set new benchmarks for passenger experience and sustainability

As the global market leader in sustainable acoustic and thermal management, Autoneum is a key supplier of interior and exterior components for the highly anticipated Polestar 5 model. The successful collaboration between Autoneum and Polestar marks a significant milestone in sustainable automotive engineering: the electric grand tourer sports car features several innovations in lightweight, fully recyclable polyester-based components that ensure a superior driving experience. Polestar 5 was revealed at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich and is available in 24 markets.

N-Join1: an innovative, adhesive-free carpet that supports the circular economy

Vehicle manufacturers are increasingly looking for recycling solutions for end-of-life vehicles to meet sustainability targets and comply with new regulations that are accelerating the automotive industry’s transition toward a circular economy. In response, Autoneum has developed the N-Join1 carpet. This innovative, monomaterial carpet system, made from recycled materials, eliminates the need for latex and adhesives, thereby offering an eco-friendly solution for vehicle interiors.

ANDRITZ sets focus on textile recycling and durable nonwoven production technologies at ITMA Asia 2025

International technology Group ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore, from October 28 to 31, 2025 (Hall 2, D106). ANDRITZ will showcase its MMCF production plants, textile sorting and recycling, bast fiber processing, needlepunch, airlay, and life-cycle service technologies, with a focus on sustainable solutions. Discover how these innovations can grow your business opportunities and support a greener future.

OUTLOOK™ 2025: Charting a sustainable and innovative future for the Nonwovens Industry

EDANA concluded its flagship event, OUTLOOK™ 2025, last week, marking it as a major success and addressing the biggest questions facing the industry. The three-day conference highlighted the urgent need for a unified approach to sustainability, regulation, and innovation in the absorbent hygiene and wipes sectors.

Global Nonwovens Alliance unveils Inaugural Board, advancing collaboration and growth worldwide

The Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA), a tax-exempt federation jointly founded by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and EDANA, the Voice of Nonwovens, announces the appointment of its founding Board of Directors. This group of leaders represents some of the most influential executives across the nonwovens value chain and reflects GNA’s mission to foster global collaboration, innovation, and growth in the industry.

MUNICH FABRIC START: Between Attitude and Sensuality

The future begins where we reimagine it. After seasons of restraint, Spring.Summer 27 marks a conscious counter-trend: optimism, sensuality, and creative freedom are replacing pragmatism and neutrality. Physical presence and individuality are regaining importance – as a response to uncertainty, exhaustion, and algorithmic predictability. The overarching theme of PLEASURE stands for fashion as an emotional space, as an expression of attitude and cultural reflection. Colours, surfaces, and materials become vehicles for self-confidence and joie de vivre.

organIQ seek: smart alternative to potassium permanganate

CHT Group announces new technical findings within its organIQ seek platform that significantly advance the transition toward permanganate-free denim bleaching. Through extensive industrial testing and application research, CHT confirms that organIQ seek can now be used with remarkable effectiveness as a substitute for potassium permanganate in spray bleach, while remaining aligned with sustainability expectations and cost realities in the European market. At the COLOMBIATEX in Medellín as well as at the Exintex in Puebla and the Kingpins Show in Amsterdam the CHT Group will present organIQ seek as an alternative to potassium permanganate.

PERFORMANCE DAYS: Focus topic shifts to the beginning of the value chain

Following the last Focus Topic in October 2025, which placed Textile-to-Textile Recycling at its core, PERFORMANCE DAYS continues to drive the conversation around circularity – this time with an expanded and more upstream perspective. The upcoming Focus Topic, “Textile to Textile: The Role of Collectors and Sorters,” presented during the spring edition on March 18–19, will spotlight one of the most essential yet often overlooked components of a functioning circular textile system: the efficient collection and sorting of post-consumer textiles.

Proven performance, optimised costs – the new RE 6 EL

Nowadays textile companies increasingly need to produce small production runs and respond to market changes with instantaneous pattern changes in order to operate profitably – meaning they require machines that offer maximum flexibility, reliability and cost efficiency. KARL MAYER understands the challenges of the market and is launching its new RE 6 EL. The Raschel machine offers the core strengths of the classic RSE 6 EL and essentially the same performance parameters, but has been further cost-optimised largely due to local production advantages. This makes the newcomer an efficiency champion in production, especially when it comes to frequent pattern changes.