Sonoco Products Co, 4608 Helton Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630, US

Fiber Innovation Technology is designed, built and operated to produce specialty synthetic fibers for demanding applications in textiles and nonwovens. The company's state-of-the-art facility in Johnson City, Tenn., includes highly versatile world-scale production lines for both staple fibers and filament yarns, as well as a semi-works facility for product development. Fiber Innovation Technology is staffed with people from throughout the synthetic fiber industry and with a depth of relevant experience. The company offers diverse capabilities to develop and manufacture bicomponent fibers and yarns, custom-designed fibers and yarns and a selection of polymers. Fiber Innovation Technology manufactures AXXEL brand specialty fibers for applications across the full spectrum of textiles.