# Saothair Equity Partners agrees to acquire EAM Nonwovens from Domtar

Private equity firm Saothair Equity Partners has agreed to acquire EAM, an airlaid producer, from Domtar. The acquisition is expected to close in June 2026.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-05-29
- Status: announced
- Products: airlaid nonwovens
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Domtar](https://endata.com/companies/7161.md) (partner)
- [Saothair Equity Partners](https://endata.com/companies/92200.md) (acquirer)
- [EAM Nonwovens](https://endata.com/companies/92201.md) (target)

## Sources

- [nonwovens-industry.com](https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/exclusives/mergers-and-acquisition-activity-in-nonwovens/), 2026-05-29: "Private equity firm Saothair Equity Partners has agreed to acquire EAM, an airlaid producer, from Domtar."

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