# Beaulieu International Group acquires IFG Asota GMBH

Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) announced it has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares of IFG Asota GMBH, an Austria-based synthetic staple fibres company. The acquisition strengthens Beaulieu's Fibres Division.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-01-29
- Where: Austria
- Status: announced
- Products: synthetic staple fibres, polypropylene fibres, polyamide fibres, polyethylene fibres, biopolymer fibres
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Beaulieu International Group](https://endata.com/companies/78678.md) (acquirer)
- [IFG Asota GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/78679.md) (target)

## Sources

- [innovationintextiles.com](https://innovationintextiles.com/beaulieu-acquires-ifg-asota/), 2026-01-29: "This strategic acquisition strengthens Beaulieu’s Fibres Division (BFI) and marks an important step in its ambition to become the world’s most trusted partner for sustainable nonwoven solutions."
- [beaulieu.com](https://www.beaulieu.com/en/news/acquisition-of-ifg-asota), 2026-01-29: "This strategic acquisition strengthens Beaulieu’s Fibres Division (BFI) and marks an important step in its ambition to become the world’s most trusted partner for sustainable nonwoven solutions."
- [texdata.com](https://texdata.com/news/Man-MadeFibers/22475.html), 2026-01-29: "Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) today announces it has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares of IFG Asota GMBH, an Austria-based fibre company and a key player in the global synthetic staple fibres market."
- [ecotextile.com](https://www.ecotextile.com/2026012961486/radar/beaulieu-international-acquires-ifg-asota/), 2026-01-29: "Beaulieu International Group (BIG) has strengthened its sustainable nonwovens portfolio with the acquisition of Austria-based IFG Asota GMBH"
- [plastech.pl](https://www.plastech.pl/en/news/beaulieu-international-group-acquires-ifg-asota-21730), 2026-01-29: "Completion of the acquisition is subject to standard closing conditions and is expected in mid-February 2026."
- [pressreleasefinder.com](https://www.pressreleasefinder.com/Beaulieu_International_Group/BIGPR084/en/), 2026-01-29: "Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) today announces it has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares of IFG Asota GMBH."
- [globaltextiletimes.com](https://www.globaltextiletimes.com/news/beaulieu-acquires-ifg-asota-gmbh-for-fibre-innovation/), 2026-01-30: "This strategic move significantly enhances Beaulieu’s Fibres Division (BFI) and represents a crucial step toward becoming the world’s most trusted partner for sustainable nonwoven solutions."
- [technicaltextiles.in](https://technicaltextiles.in/beaulieu-international-group-to-acquire-ifg-asota-gmbh-expanding-global-synthetic-fibre-capabilities/), 2026-02-02: "The acquisition will strengthen Beaulieu Fibres International (BFI), the Group’s Fibres Division, and support Beaulieu’s broader strategy to expand its capabilities in sustainable and high-performance nonwoven solutions."
- [etextilecommunications.com](https://www.etextilecommunications.com/news/beaulieu-international-group-announces-acquisition-of-ifg-asota-strengthening-global-fibers-leadership/article_c3a7b8c4-b167-431d-bc37-d6c29216cc7a.html), 2026-02-06: "Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares of IFG Asota GmbH, an Austria-based fiber producer and a key player in the global synthetic staple fiber market."
- [ptj.com.pk](https://ptj.com.pk/beaulieu-international-group-announces-acquisition-of-company-ifg-asota-gmbh-strengthening-its-global-fibres-leadership/), 2026-02-06: "Our ambition is clear, we are building a flexible and agile global platform that reinforces our leadership, strengthens our presence in existing markets, and opens the door to new, untapped territories."
- [textileinsights.in](https://textileinsights.in/beaulieu-expands-fibres-business-with-asota-deal/), 2026-02-16: "Beaulieu International Group has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares of IFG Asota GMBH, strengthening its Fibres Division and advancing its strategy to become a leading partner for sustainable nonwoven solutions."
- [plasticker.de](https://plasticker.de/news/searchnews2_en.php?begriff=Polymer%2BTec&div=n), 2026-02-27: "Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) has signed a purchase agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in IFG Asota GmbH"

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