# AstenJohnson opens new AJ Nonwovens plant in Waco, Texas

AstenJohnson inaugurated a new nonwovens plant in Waco, Texas, equipped with advanced needle punch technologies, increasing production capacity. The facility represents a major investment and is designed for sustainability and energy efficiency.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2023-06-20
- Where: Waco, Texas, United States
- Starts operating: 20 Jun 2023
- Status: completed
- Products: nonwovens
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [AstenJohnson Holdings Ltd.](https://endata.com/companies/25881.md)
- [AJ Nonwovens](https://endata.com/companies/70915.md)

## Sources

- [astenjohnson.com](https://www.astenjohnson.com/about/news/press-release-grand-opening-of-new-aj-nonwovens-plant-in-waco-texas/), 2023-06-20: "I am grateful to the countless people who have helped us create and launch the most modern nonwovens plant in the world."
- [nonwovens-industry.com](https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/breaking-news/weekly-recap-aj-nonwovens-inaugurates-nonwovens-plant-nbond-lenzing-form-partnership-more/), 2023-07-02: "Strategically located in Waco, this ultramodern plant is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art needlepunch technologies, which will significantly increase the company's production capacity."

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