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Converting companies are an integral part of the nonwovens supply chain. For all of the advantages the industry’s products provide, a lot has to happen prior to their end use. Nonwovens need to be cut into a variety of shapes and sizes, scaled down to become a single-use product, as well as printed, packaged and more. Sometimes the process is simple, and sometimes more complex, with converting companies using the latest technology to add value to products and make them easier to use. The following is a compilation of capabilities and services of some the nonwovens industry’s leading converters.
ADDEV Materials
ADDEV Materials is a global industrial group specializing in the conversion and customization of high-performance materials. With operations across Europe and North America, the company combines industrial expertise, precision converting and technical know-how to develop engineered solutions for demanding applications, with a strong focus on the healthcare market. Its converting capabilities include slitting, laminating, die-cutting, coating, rewinding and printing, enabling customers to transform a wide range of technical materials into high-performance custom components.
Within its Healthcare & Wellness Business Group, ADDEV Materials brings particular expertise in the processing and conversion of nonwoven substrates, including wound care, dry wipes, technical textiles and other engineered materials for MedTech, Life Sciences and Personal Care applications. From innovation and development, material selection and prototyping to industrial-scale production, the company supports customers in optimizing material performance, process efficiency and end-use functionality. ADDEV Materials works closely with customers to develop reliable, application-specific solutions that meet demanding technical and regulatory requirements (Cleanroom manufacturing, ISO 13485:2016 certified, FDA Registered).
ADDEV Materials will be exhibiting at MEDICA 2026, Düsseldorf, Germany: Hall 12, Booth #54.
www.addevmaterials.com/healthcare/
American Custom Converting
American Custom Converting provides a wide range of processing and converting of materials from nonwovens to poly and kraft papers. Its newest small roll rewinder supports business development for unique conversions of finished goods.
Laminations are a specialty at ACC. It combines various substrates such as papers-to-papers, Kraft-to-film and nonwovens-to-film. Its adhesive technology options and width variations allow it to provide complete and fast service. Two machines are dedicated to water-based laminations. Hotmelt extrusions are another capability. Between ACC’s water-based and hot melt strengths, options include 100-plus-inches unwind widths.
Slitting, rewinding and plying substrates are core essentials contracted to brand and other manufacturers across a spectrum. ACC’s customers are in construction materials, graphic vinyls, housewrap, roofing underlayment, landscaping fabrics, paint masking, packaging, folded specialties, food service, medical and other markets.
American Custom Converting is located in the heart of the “converting corridor” in Green Bay, WI. Founded in 1998, ACC provides support and stability for customers, while creating a safe and positive work environment for its employees. ACC has grown with a reputation as a trusted converter of a wide range of materials as well as complete product finishing. Its team adheres to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), supported by its dedicated quality assurance team.
American Hygienics Corporation
AHC, also known as American Hygienics Corporation, is a China-based contract manufacturer specializing in wet wipes, private label wet wipes, OEM and ODM manufacturing, dry wipes and baby diapers. Founded in 2001, AHC supports retailers, consumer brands and private label programs in more than 75 countries. With an annual production capacity of up to one billion units, the company provides contract converting and manufacturing solutions across baby care, personal care, household cleaning, healthcare and disinfecting wipes. Its integrated capabilities cover nonwoven converting, formulation, filling, packaging, testing and commercial-scale production.
AHC combines flexible contract converting capabilities with product development expertise across multiple nonwoven substrates, wipe formats and dispensing systems. The company manufactures baby wipes, plant-based wet wipes, flushable wipes, disinfecting wipes, healthcare wipes, 99.9% water wipes and functional personal care products. Production is supported by controlled manufacturing environments, in-house microbiology and chemistry laboratories, purified water systems and quality management systems including ISO 13485. AHC also works with customers on substrate selection, formulation development, packaging engineering, product testing, regulatory requirements and market specific claims.
As demand for outsourced manufacturing and private label innovation continues to expand, AHC is positioning contract converting as part of a broader product development partnership. The company works with more than 100 customers worldwide and supports programs ranging from established retail products to customized new concepts. Its capabilities in wet wipes and diapers, plant-based materials, regulated product categories, automation and scalable manufacturing allow customers to consolidate development and production with one manufacturing partner. For brands seeking an OEM wet wipes manufacturer in China with global market experience, AHC combines converting expertise, product development and large-scale manufacturing within one operation.
Athea Laboratories
With over 60 years of experience, Athea Laboratories is a leader in private label wet wipe and liquid manufacturing and packaging. Athea’s expertise and experience give customers an extensive variety of product formulas to serve numerous end user markets with a private labeled product. As an EPA and FDA facility, Athea’s manufacturing capabilities include custom wipe converting, custom formula development, blending services, on-site chemists, formula-substrate compatibility testing, graphics and technical support. Athea can offer customers a turnkey solution to their private label needs at low minimums.
Beckmann Converting
Beckmann Converting, Inc, is a “roll-to-roll” toll converter delivering ultrasonic laminating services to its customers who design and make textile products for diverse industries and applications. The company continues its journey of incremental innovation through upgrading manufacturing equipment and controls technology on all its laminating machines. While this core strategy proves successful in driving growth and support of new product development programs for all customers, there is much more to ensuring success today and in the future.
The company reinvigorated its ISO 9000:2015 Quality Management System beginning in early 2025. The first step was contracting with a new ISO registrar located in its home state of New York. DLS Quality Management, Inc. completed the renewal audit in mid-2025, resulting in recertification of the company’s quality program. The first surveillance audit was successfully executed in June 2026. Within that timeframe, Beckmann Converting initiated a comprehensive review and improvement effort in selected processes determined to be most directly impacting the quality of finished laminated product meeting customer specifications.
The company’s first stage of a revamped “Work Order” process is actively in trial on one of the more complex and high-volume customer products. Feedback from the production crews and staff are being integrated into additional modifications. Once stabilized, the new process will migrate to all other products. Other improvements made have created more robust Customer Complaint and Corrective Action processes and accompanying forms. Additional quality processes will be tackled for overhaul and improvement as resources allow.
Although the company’s safety record has been very good over the years, Beckmann Converting restructured its Safety Program starting in late 2024. Efforts launched in early 2025 involved more rigorous inspection and maintenance of critical material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes. Although people lifts are used infrequently, this equipment was included in the program. Implementation included refresher training on operating all equipment and reemphasizing the importance of regular pre-operation inspections. A major overhaul was carried out on Lockout/Tagout processes and extensive LOTO training was provided to all manufacturing employees. New contemporary First Aid stations and an AED unit were installed throughout the facility, and first aid/trauma response training took place.
Fire Safety, Emergency Response and Plant Evacuation took center stage going into 2026. Fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems and emergency lighting were fully inspected and documented, and all employees were trained on safe and effective fire response. Plant evacuation drills were executed after all emergency exit maps and egress paths were checked for accuracy and clarity. With the plant located adjacent to a high-speed rail line for both passenger and freight trains, a special Train Derailment Evacuation Plan was implemented directing employees away from all locations likely to be impacted should a derailment occur.
The U.S.-based company converts continuous, wide web, roll-to-roll customer owned technical materials into multiple layer high-performance textile composites. Ultrasonic laminating lines process raw materials up to 126 inches wide with finished product incorporating two to seven layers of nonwovens, films, knits, wovens, meshes and other materials. Beckmann Converting operates on a fully registered ISO9001:2015 Quality Management Program.
Connecticut Clean Room Corporation
Connecticut Clean Room Corporation (CCRC) was founded in Bristol, CT in 1979. CCRC originally manufactured poly tack peel off decontamination mats, but as the contamination control industry developed CCRC expanded its business to become a leader in manufacturing, converting, die cutting and distributing cleanroom supplies and equipment.
Over the years, CCRC’s product line has grown to over 3500 items. Its products are used in a wide range of industries where controlling contamination is essential.
CCRC is now the largest converter of Munising LP cleanroom paper and notebooks in the country. Additionally, CCRC also converts nonwoven wipes, which are made from a polyester, cellulose blended material, as well as converting Tyvek material. CCRC has the capability to cut material into custom and stock sizes for items such as writing documents, wafer separators, liners and other related products.
CCRC sells/distributes several cleanroom disinfectants and cleaners (sterile & non-sterile), as well as single-use disposable gloves (sterile & non-sterile) for cleanroom and industrial use and single-use disposable apparel and PPE (sterile & non-sterile) for cleanroom and industrial use.
CCRC’s commitment to quality, customer service and controlling costs has kept it a leader in the contamination control industry for over 45 years.
Converted Products
Converted Products, LLC (CP) has been operating for over 30 years and remains a leader in the contract converting industry. CP’s services include wide width, high speed slitting, hot melt laminating, traverse (spool) winding, rotary and flatbed die cutting, warehousing/logistics and product/process development. Certified in ISO 9001:2015, Converted Products’ 160,000 square foot facility is located on the northwest side of Milwaukee, WI.
CP’s slitting capabilities include score, shear, razor, single knife and rotary, in widths ranging from 1⁄8 to 136 inches along with experience in a wide variety of flexible materials. CP also offers a full-service Quality department performing on-site analysis, certifications and reports to meet a wide array of industry needs.
Continuous improvement is a staple of CP’s ever-evolving capabilities.
CP is a fixture in the contract converting market and serves a wide array of industries both domestically and globally. CPI is ISO 9001:2015 certified and offers slitting/rewinding, hot melt laminating and spool winding.
Drylock Technologies
Drylock Technologies, a leading global manufacturer of hygiene products, continues to protect people and the environment through innovation and sustainable growth. The company develops and manufactures products across three primary categories: baby care, feminine care and adult incontinence, with a strong focus on private label and retailer brands. Innovation is central to Drylock’s approach, with an emphasis on developing products that deliver enhanced performance, comfort and protection while reducing material use and environmental impact.
Drylock currently operates two U.S. manufacturing facilities, along with a U.S. sales office. Its established operation in Eau Claire, WI, has a strong focus on adult incontinence products. The facility has been recognized by Drylock as the first carbon neutral adult incontinence manufacturing facility in the U.S. In 2024, Drylock expanded its U.S. manufacturing footprint with the opening of a 430,000-square-foot baby care facility in Reidsville, NC. The company’s second U.S. manufacturing site produces baby diapers and pants and was designed to bring Drylock’s product development and manufacturing capabilities closer to North American customers, enabling greater speed, flexibility and responsiveness. Drylock also maintains a U.S. sales office in Bentonville, AR.
“With baby diaper production now established in the U.S., we can deliver our innovative solutions more swiftly and efficiently bringing our customers unmatched speed to market,” says CEO Bart Van Malderen.
Together, Drylock’s U.S. operations represent more than a manufacturing footprint. Wisconsin provides a strategic base for adult care manufacturing and research and development, while North Carolina expands the company’s baby care production capabilities and strengthens its ability to support customers throughout North America. With a growing U.S. presence and continued investment in innovation, technology and sustainability, Drylock Technologies USA is positioned to play an increasingly important role in the company’s global growth strategy.
Fox Converting
Fox Converting offers a range of high-performance machines designed to meet converting needs with precision and efficiency. The company’s equipment includes advanced C1S, C2S and laminating machines. All engineered to handle various materials such as silicones, moisture vapor transmission resistant (MVTRs), primers, wash coatings, adhesives, pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs), indicator inks and two-part thermal coatings. Fox Converting’s machinery is built for wide web products, high-speed operations and versatile applications, ensuring reliable results across different production requirements.
Fox Converting has process development experts. The company helps its customers with superior process development and improved process controls. Fox Converting has assisted customers in developing innovative manufacturing processes to produce improved paper products around the world.
Kleen Test Products
Kleen Test Products was founded in 1944 and is a family-owned, financially strong business headquartered in Port Washington, WI. It is one of five subsidiaries of Meridian Industries, Inc., headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. With five manufacturing locations in Wisconsin and two in Ohio, KTP has become a trusted production partner to consumer-packaged goods companies both large and small. Known for innovation and strong relationships with suppliers and technology partners, KTP consistently delivers high-quality products in the home health, personal care and home cleaning segments.
KTP’s core values of safety, quality and customer service ensure that it delivers the highest quality products for its customers each and every production run. This commitment to quality has allowed KTP to maintain long-term customer relationships, some for more than 50 years. And to keep its customers coming back, KTP continues to invest in upgrading and automating manufacturing facilities, increasing production capacity and improving delivery and shipping logistics. Additionally, KTP continually provides safety and technical training for its employees.
KTP’s focus on manufacturing high-quality products to meet or exceed customer expectations has kept it at the forefront of contract manufacturing for over 80 years. And its continued investment in its people and its facilities has positioned KTP for growth and business success for the future. KTP truly delivers on its corporate promise: ‘Your brands, in trusted hands.’
Micrex
Micrex is the developer and manufacturer of the Micrex/Microcreper family of compressive treatment machinery for nonwovens, paper, films, composites and textiles. Companies worldwide use Micrex technology to add softness, bulk, drape, absorbency, extensibility and stretch to a wide range of products.
Contract Microcreping is at the core of its business. Running a wide range of materials improves Micrex’s grasp of market needs and informs its R&D. As Micrex has no product except its technology, the company will never be a competitor to its contract converting customers.
Micrex performs product development through the Micrex Innovation Lab. This integrates with contract Microcreping services for those firms whose current needs do not yet require the purchase of a dedicated Micrex/Microcreper system. Micrex is prepared to support projects from initial development through large scale production. All configurations of Micrex/Microcreper are available for contract production.
No-cost lab scale screening trials are available to qualified customers. For information about this program, please see: http://micrex.com/screening-trials.
National Wiper Alliance
National Wiper Alliance, a business of Ecolab Inc., is recognized as the largest private label contract converting operator in the U.S. Its expansive production facility safely houses over 30+ converting lines, including pre-saturated wipes.
National Wiper Alliance has built its reputation over the years through its customer-centric focus and unparalleled service.
National Wiper Alliance is registered to ISO 9001:2015 standards and maintains its site registrations with the EPA, FDA and recently completed NSF Supplier Assurance Packaging certification.
Peak Slitting & Converting
Pinnacle Converting Equipment, located in Charlotte, NC, announced that its in-house converting department is officially spinning off and will now operate as an independent company. This strategic move allows the new entity, Peak Slitting & Converting, to focus exclusively on providing high-quality slitting, sheeting and perforating services, while continuing to uphold the same standards of excellence, precision and customer service that has defined Pinnacle for over three decades.
As a stand-alone entity, Peak Slitting & Converting plans to continue investing in cutting-edge slitting technology, expand capacity and tailoring solutions to meet the unique needs of customers across a wide range of industries. While the department is moving forward under a new name, the team remains the same; bringing the same expertise, reliability and commitment to quality that customers have come to trust.
Web Industries
As the global nonwovens market continues to grow, Web Industries offers Personal and Home Care (P&HC) product companies unique capabilities and capacities that ease end-product manufacturing challenges and reduce business uncertainties.
“For consumer packaged goods, brands must maintain manufacturing speed and efficiency to protect profitability,” says Ed Martins, vice president of Web’s Industrial & Consumer business unit. “The biggest consumer product companies trust Web’s wide-format slitting, spooling, printing and supply chain management solutions. We’re enabling those companies to achieve scale, speed and optimized production across a wide range of personal hygiene, home care and packaging products.”
Another challenge for these companies is finding cost-competitive efficiencies from reliable domestic suppliers who can keep market channels stocked regardless of global conditions. That’s where Web Industries’ unmatched converting scale, innovative slitting/spooling formats and wide-width multi-color flexographic printing options can provide real business advantages. “Web has some of the largest converting lines in the world, and we’ve developed highly-automated solutions for producing large format and extra-large-format spooled output,” Martins continues. “Spooled slit materials offer significant runtime advantages versus traditional slit pads, and Web’s largest spools provide twice the capacity of regular spools.”
Backed by years of expertise, Web’s proprietary spooling design optimizes tension control to convert thinner, extensible and high-loft nonwovens with precision while maintaining material integrity.
For brands looking to secure their manufacturing base through onshoring, Web’s co-located converting and printing operations simplify the process of rationalizing a regionalized supply chain.
WPT Nonwovens
WPT Nonwovens combines domestic nonwoven manufacturing with flexible converting capabilities to help customers move from engineered material to production-ready solutions. Based in Beaver Dam, KY, WPT operates three production facilities with six nonwoven lines and five medical-product converting lines. Its core capabilities include precision slitting and winding, resin blending and coating, and the ability to develop materials using a variety of fibers, polymers and functional treatments for specific end-use requirements.
WPT’s converting capabilities extend beyond traditional roll-goods processing. The company has invested in high-speed roll-to-roll lamination technology that allows nonwoven materials to be combined with films and other substrates to create engineered composite structures. WPT also brings extensive medical converting experience, including form-fill-seal packaging and the management of sterilization and regulatory processes for finished medical products. This vertically integrated approach gives customers access to manufacturing, converting and downstream processing capabilities through a single domestic partner.
That flexibility is supported by a strong product-development and commercialization process. WPT works with customers through sample review, laboratory prototypes, trial-roll evaluation, production-line trials, lot-size validation and eventual scale-up to commercial production. Combined with an American manufacturing base, technical expertise and experience serving filtration, medical, hygiene, industrial and consumer markets, WPT is positioned to help customers develop, validate and commercialize specialized nonwoven solutions efficiently and at scale.
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