# Norafin opens first North American plant in Mills River, North Carolina

Norafin Industries (Germany) GmbH officially opened its first North American manufacturing facility in Mills River, North Carolina, on August 20, 2025. The 75,000 square foot building represents an $18 million investment.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-08-20
- Where: Mills River, North Carolina, United States
- Value: $18.0M
- Starts operating: 20 Aug 2025
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 75,000 square feet
- Products: specialty spunlace nonwovens
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Norafin Industries](https://endata.com/companies/43135.md)
- [Norafin Americas](https://endata.com/companies/19573.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [nonwovens-industry.com](https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/live_from_shows/norafin-to-host-grand-opening-of-north-american-plant-today/), 2025-08-20: "The establishment of a North American manufacturing facility allows Norafin to better serve existing clients, penetrate new markets, and provide a solid platform for continued future growth."

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