History

Over 25 Years. More Than 40 Countries. One Mission: Make Things Better.

OUR HISTORY

Driven By One Simple Question: How Can We Improve?

When we first started in 1989, we had one focus: healthcare. Starting there taught us how to put ourselves in others' shoes and design to solve their needs. We knew that those same principles could apply to more than just healthcare, so we enhanced our capabilities, expanded into new markets, and grew our reach across the globe. And today, we're still asking: what can we make better next?
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McElhattan Opening

1989

To help support our adult incontinence production, we open a manufacturing facility in McElhattan.

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1993

Bringing Our Innovation to Retailers

We launch our first retail partnership, leveraging our knowledge of absorbent hygiene and SAP to create store-brand tampons.

Marketing Director

It was about wanting to be something new and really wanting to grow as a company.
Nutek

Introducing Nutek Disposables

1999

We announce the establishment of Nutek: our disposables subdivision. With this move, our product portfolio broadens into two new categories: adult incontinence washcloths and baby wet wipes.
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2004

Investing in Paper Capabilities

We open our Lock Haven facility and begin producing our first paper products. With decades of experience in absorbent technology and materials design, we immediately begin partnering with retailers to create paper towels and bath tissue.
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Expanding Retail Capabilities

2008

We announce the acquisition of Covidien™ Retail Products with locations in King of Prussia and Macon. With the integration, we expand our manufacturing capabilities and ability to serve our Retail customers.
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2008

Lewistown Facility Opens its Doors

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Becoming Packaging Partners

2012

We begin creating print and packaging solutions, allowing us to offer everything from raw materials production to the final packaging.
Expanding into Canada

2015

Expanding into Canada

We announce our acquisition of Fempro and expand our operating capabilities into Canada.
Innovation

The Innovation That's Driven Us

Find out more about the innovation and philosophy that has constantly pushed us to change — from 1989 all the way to today.

First Quality Customer

There's an appetite to look long-term and look at the bigger picture.