# Freudenberg acquires Filc to strengthen high-performance materials business

German technology group Freudenberg has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% equity of Filc, a Slovenian manufacturer of needle-punched nonwoven fabrics and laminates. Filc has two production sites in Slovenia and nearly 360 employees.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-01-15
- Where: Mengeš and Lendava, Slovenia, Slovenia
- Status: announced
- Products: needle-punched nonwoven fabrics, laminates
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Freudenberg Group](https://endata.com/companies/15958.md) (acquirer)
- [Filc](https://endata.com/companies/43547.md) (target)

## Sources

- [haythink.com](https://www.haythink.com/freudenberg-acquires-filc-a-needle-punched-nonwoven-fabric-and-laminate-manufacturer-to-strengthen-its-high-performance-materials-business/), 2024-01-15: "Through this acquisition, we hope to further strengthen our high-performance materials business and expand our influence in product portfolio and technology in Europe."

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