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May 3, 2017
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Wellman International at Techtextil

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Wellman International Exhibit at the Techtextil 2017 Exhibition, Frankfurt

Cavan, Ireland, May 8th, 2017. Wellman International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Indorama Ventures PCL, will exhibit at the Techtextil Exhibition in Frankfurt, as part of the IVL Group – alongside sister companies, PHP Fibers, Fibervisions, Trevira GMBH, Performance Fibers and IVL Asia.
At Techtextil, Wellman are pleased to profile recent enhancements in our High Melt Crystalline Fibres range, suitable for a multiple range of applications in the Automotive, Technical and Home Furnishing markets. These fibres deliver excellent dimensional stability & structure which endures, while also offering optimum flexible moulding characteristics.
Also being profiled at Techtextil is our Oleophobic range of products, a unique range of fibres which are oil/water repellent and suitable for specialised applications such as Filtration. This range of fibres also offer cost efficiencies in certain processes, application to certain applications. ‘Wellman had undergone an significant phase of intense development within our R&D Department with the Techtextil Exhibition offering an excellent opportunity for the team to discuss how these developments may benefit our customers business and bring the added value which we understand is critical in the differentiation of our customers business’ – Donal Breen, CEO Wellman International
The Wellman team will be happy to discuss any products area within our Technical Fibres, Automotive, Hygiene & Healthcare and Home & Apparel market segments.
Media queries
Wellman International Ltd – Celene Dolan, Wellman International, Cavan, Ireland 087 2515814
About Wellman International
Wellman International, a subsidiary of Indorama Venture PCL, is a leading European leader producer of high staple fibres, manufacturing high quality polyester products from recycled post-consumer PET bottles. Wellman also produce product from Virgin material, and from a variety of Polymers such as PA66, PP and PLA. Based in Mullagh, Co. Cavan. The company is Europe’s largest PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) recycler, processing in excess of 2.6 billion post-consumer PET bottles annually to make their fibre products. It also leads the industry in the development of new fibre technologies The company has over 40 years of expertise across a diverse range of markets with guaranteed service provision and technical support. It has a dedicated research and development function driving innovation

April 7, 2017
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Wellman International at Index 2017, Palexpo Geneva

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Wellman International Limited, is excited to be exhibiting, as part of the Indorama Ventures Group at the Index Show in Geneva.

Wellman International has a strong presence in Hygiene and Healthcare markets, with significant expertise in fibres for acquisition & distribution layers (ADL), integrated core solutions, skin health and other hygiene components. We work in partnership with customers to deliver performance fibres across thermobond, resin bond and spunlace technologies, in the areas of Baby Care, Feminine care and also Adult Incontinence.

Wellman International has a strong presence in Hygiene and Healthcare markets, with significant expertise in fibres for acquisition & distribution layers (ADL), integrated core solutions, skin health and other hygiene components. We work in partnership with customers to deliver performance fibres across thermobond, resin bond and spunlace technologies, in the areas of Baby Care, Feminine care and also Adult Incontinence.

Wellman International is a European leader in staple fibre and polymer technologies. Our highly engineered, technical fibre solutions offer enhanced value and optimise our customers advantage. In recent years, Wellman has increased its capacity up to 88,000 tonnes, extending the range of fibres which it can offer across a broad decitex range from 1.7 decitex up to 44 decitex. This enables the company to offer products to market for spunlace and technical nonwoven applications as well as for markets requiring heavier decitex options for excellent resilience. Wellman works closely with suppliers to consistently develop and enhance our fibre range through developing products with treatments and additives which greatly adds value for our customers. Donal Breen, CEO Wellman International Ltd comments “We are delighted that this new capability and expanded capacity is helping us develop next generation products to meet the evolving needs of our customers”.

Media queries
Wellman International Ltd – Celene Dolan, Wellman International, Cavan, Ireland 087 2515814
About Wellman International 
Wellman International, a subsidiary of Indorama Venture PCL, is a leading European leader producer of high staple fibres, manufacturing high quality polyester products from recycled post-consumer PET bottles. Wellman also produce product from Virgin material, and from a variety of Polymers such as PA66, PP and PLA. Based in Mullagh, Co. Cavan. The company is Europe’s largest PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) recycler, processing in excess of 2.6 billion post-consumer PET bottles annually to make their fibre products. It also leads the industry in the development of new fibre technologies The company has over 40 years of expertise across a diverse range of markets with guaranteed service provision and technical support. It has a dedicated research and development function driving innovation.

February 2, 2017
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Indorama Ventures Receives Global Distinction

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Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) received the Distinction for its excellent sustainability performance and has been recognized as one of the top-scoring companies in the Chemical Industry globally.

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) received the Distinction for its excellent sustainability performance and has been recognized as one of the top-scoring companies in the Chemical Industry globally. The Company has also been included in the 2017 edition of Robecos Sustainability Yearbook, the worlds most comprehensive publication on corporate sustainability. This global recognition reaffirms IVLs long term commitment to sustainability and demonstrates excellent performance in the area of economic, environmental, social and corporate governance.

Each year, more than 3,000 of the worlds largest companies are invited to participate in RobecoSAMs Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).

Inclusion in the Yearbook is limited to companies within the top 15% of their industry and must achieve a score which is within 30% of the best-performing companies in its industry. For more information on the RobecoSAMs Sustainability Yearbook: https://yearbook.robecosam.com.

In addition, Indorama Ventures has been independently assessed according to the FTSE Russell criteria and become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Emerging Index, an extension of the FTSE4Good Index Series. The FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies that demonstrate strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.

The Index covers over 20 emerging countries globally. Of the eligible universe, Indorama Ventures stood out as a leading Thai Company with an ESG Rating of 3.9. These recognitions reflect the effort and passion all of our people have put into making our Company as a company with a truly sustainable future, said Mr. Aloke Lohia, Group CEO of Indorama Ventures. Being recognized by global institutions gives us the confidence that we are rightfully investing in to the future and are truly comparable with the best in class companies globally, Mr. Lohia concluded.

January 23, 2017
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Employee Profile – Tanya Clarke

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‘The breadth of development and diversity across the Wellman business inevitably presents challenges in terms of skills acquirement and enhancement – in Wellman we have been fortunate in that current employees have embraced change and the calibre of employees the company has attracted has been excellent’

Wellman at its base in Mullagh, Cavan Ireland currently employs approximately 260 employees on a permanent basis, across a multitude of functions relating to fibre production and auxiliary support services. Wellman has been very fortunate in its lifetime at retaining skilled employees. However, as a natural consequence of the company being in existence for over four decades, there has been a steady flow of retirements over recent years with a further number imminent, which presents both a challenge and an opportunity for the company.

Wellman prides itself on the loyalty and dedication displayed by employees over the years in terms of the roles undertaken and skillset which has been established, and so wishes to balance the valuable expertise of our existing workforce and optimise the energy, knowledge and best practice which new employees bring to the organisation.

To meet this challenge the company recently, created a new position, which has been taken over by a longstanding member of the HR team, Tanya Clarke , who manages Strategic Workforce Planning and Development. Tanya has a team of job trainers who work with her to support all employees, both established and new, through new learning practices. As part of ongoing development and the Wellman culture of personal development, every Wellman employee is encouraged to avail of opportunities to upskill and self improve.

An important element of the new training programme being offered, is the versatility training programme, which extends the experience and knowledge of individuals across the organisation, adding value to individuals in terms of their skill set while also having a value for the organisation should a vacancy arrive .

The company has also in recent years, embraced the Lean Six Sigma culture, with training underway across the company. This programme is headed up by Isabel Camacho with the support of Tanya, Isabel Camacho, who is a Six Sigma Black Belt and is an invaluable support to those within the organisation who are at varying stages of the process. This is in line with the company’s definitive approach towards achieving the highest possible standards in respect of quality and customer/market support.

March 27, 2016
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Our Customers inspire us to do better and try harder

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‘For over 20 years, from our inception, Wellman have played an integral part in our technical developments and improvements, and have been a partner which we can and have always relied upon’

‘For over 20 years, from our inception, Wellman have played an integral part in our technical developments and improvements, and have been a partner which we can and have always relied upon. They have assisted us in many technical developments, and have worked with us in finding innovative and efficient, as well as cost effective, solutions to each and every challenge. 


‘Working alongside us, our relationship has developed to the point whereby Wellman have a fully fledged understanding and appreciation of what we need, want and require from a range of fibres.
 They have been the first to take on any new challenges we have put to them, and continue to do so, providing technical and professional support along with sound advice. Their customer focused approach to business to be commended, and their constant drive to help improve finished products, and improve efficiencies is a strong point in dealing with them. Try as I may, I have found similar, but never better’…..

Neville Pentecost – Senior Buyer, Rawsons UK

‘For TWE Group, Wellman Ireland, part of IVL Group is one of our more significant suppliers and we value very highly the very professional way Wellman works with us in terms of quality, R&D capabilities, Service level, OTIF (on time, in full) logistics, packaging demands, health and safety and sustainability’

Hugo Christiaen
 – Healthcare & Stategic Procurement Director, TWE Group

Pownall and Hampson are a long standing family business and have been doing business with Wellman International since the very early days when Wellman first began producing Fibre. Through the years P&H have developed a strong and mutually respectful partnership with Wellman and value the resources which has been offered to P&H in respect of helping to develop new product lines, optimise outputs and efficiencies, consistently delivering quality product and always delivering excellent logistical service. Notwithstanding that , there has without doubt been ‘challenging’ negotiations, as would be expected from any supplier – but always, the company operates with a strong ethical and respectful approach and as a customer, you feel that there is a genuine interest in the wellbeing of your business and its success. We can honestly say, that Wellman International is one of our suppliers of choice’

Gary Stevenson – 
Commercial Director