# Norafin and Trans-Textil form Stepptex joint venture in Austria

Norafin Industries (Germany) GmbH and Trans-Textil GmbH have formed a joint venture, Stepptex Ges.m.b.H., in Absam, Tyrol, Austria, to continue the quilting operations of the former Polyfill Produktions GmbH. Production began on August 18, 2025.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2025-10-06
- Where: Absam, Tyrol, Austria
- Status: completed
- Products: quilted composites for heat and cold protection, uniforms, outdoor and sportswear, mattresses, technical applications
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Stepptex Ges.m.b.H.](https://endata.com/companies/86895.md)
- [Trans-Textil](https://endata.com/companies/84793.md) (partner)
- [Norafin Industries (Germany) GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/86896.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [nonwovens-industry.com](https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/breaking-news/norafin-trans-textil-form-joint-venture/), 2025-10-06: "In a strategic partnership, Norafin Industries (Germany) GmbH, Mildenau, and Trans-Textil GmbH from Freilassing, Bavaria, are continuing the quilting operations of the former Polyfill Produktions GmbH."

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