From the fiber and flat filament yarn through to dyed-textured yarns, Trevira is the only supplier in the world that offers the complete range of textile polyester products from the one source.
Current business position and outlook of Trevira GmbH
Business in the polyester specialties at Trevira continues on the whole to proceed in a very solid and pleasing fashion. For 2014 the German fiber manufacturer anticipates a turnover similar to that of the previous year (ca. 250 million €). Economic activity in the euro area remains weak, while export business in overseas markets, which has shown a steady rise in recent years, could be further expanded.
The restructuring steps taken over the past years at Trevira have brought about a further improvement in profitability. At both sites there has been considerable investment in optimizing processes, infrastructure and in plant. Alongside comprehensive measures in filaments, future projects were set in motion also in the fibers unit, such as an on-site boiler house for the production of process steam and a conversion plant; both projects were officially commissioned in the autumn.
Trevira CS – business with flame retardant products
Despite a difficult economic background and a continuing slow-down in investment, especial – ly in the (south) European contract market, in the 2014 business with flame retardant fibers Trevira succeeded in generating volume growth of 4-5 % over the previous year. Here growth was achieved both in the tradition – al textile sector and in technical applications (nonwovens). Nonwovens were also notable in showing a significant volume rise in the spundyed segment, which should continue into the coming year. Alongside this there are at pres – ent a variety of qualification processes running with North American customers. These promise a solid basis for more growth next year, given a positive conclusion
Business in flame retardant filaments also made stable progress in 2014, showing a slight rise on the previous year. The many new develop – ments in Trevira CS on the market are cause for an optimistic outlook in the New Year. Particular mention should be made here of the ongoing positive development of textile materials incoporating Trevira low-melt yarns, which are being used in the sun protection and acoustics sec – tors.
We also see good future prospects for business in Asia, as higher fire safety standards gain more ground there. These offer potential to supply producers for local use, but also for high-end collections from Europe. Meanwhile Trevira CS is also being used in China, in hotels, the office sector, as well as in public buildings such as theatres.
We also see good future prospects for business in Asia, as higher fire safety standards gain more ground there. These offer potential to supply producers for local use, but also for high-end collections from Europe. Meanwhile Trevira CS is also being used in China, in hotels, the office sector, as well as in public buildings such as theatres.
Based on new polymer modifications, these product developments are set to open sales opportunities not only in the contract sector, but also in technical applications and in the private market
Trevira CS: International presence and an established customer club
In 2014 the flagship brand of Trevira was present not only at important international fairs for furnishing textiles (Heimtextil, MoOD), but also at special international sector events, such as for the hotel sector (various Matchmaking Events and the Independent Hotel Show in London), or in the health sector (Hospital Build in Dubai). Together with the local representatives of European editors, Trevira presented at the second Trevira CS China Day in Shanghai the latest Trevira CS collections to some 150 architects and designers operating in Asia. In addition, for the third successive year American suppliers were again able to familiarize themselves with collections of European weavers at the Trevira CS Jobber Day in New York. The Trevira CS Club system has meanwhile become established and the Gold and Silver members for the year will again be selected at the March Fair.
