Supreme Nonwoven Inc., a leading manufacturer of advanced nonwoven materials, has announced plans to establish its first manufacturing facility in the United States, investing $25.8 million in a new production site in Lexington, North Carolina. The project is expected to create 50 new jobs, further strengthening North Carolina’s position as a leading hub for technical textiles and nonwoven manufacturing.
The investment was announced by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, who emphasized the state’s long-standing leadership in textile innovation and its skilled manufacturing workforce.
“I am proud to welcome Supreme Nonwoven and the good jobs it will bring to Davidson County,” Governor Stein said. “This announcement reinforces what the world already knows: North Carolina is a premier destination for textile innovation.”
Expanding Global Nonwoven Manufacturing
Supreme Nonwoven Inc. is part of India-based Supreme Group, a company founded in 1986 that supplies advanced nonwoven materials to customers in the apparel, automotive, filtration, hygiene, and industrial sectors.
The new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Lexington will serve not only as a production center but also as a technical collaboration hub, enabling the company to work closely with North American customers on customized nonwoven material solutions.
According to Amit Kavrie, Managing Director of Supreme Group, the investment represents a long-term commitment to the U.S. market.
“Our decision to establish this facility in North Carolina reflects our commitment to serving the U.S. market with locally manufactured nonwoven materials while building a foundation for long-term growth.”
Technical Collaboration at the Core
The Lexington operation will support product development, customer-specific applications, and technical collaboration, allowing Supreme Nonwoven to respond more quickly to market requirements.
Manoj Swain, Director of International Operations at Supreme Group, said the company aims to combine local capabilities with the group’s global expertise.
“Lexington offers us a strong base from which to support customers with responsiveness, technical collaboration, and reliable execution.”
North Carolina Reinforces Leadership in Nonwovens
State officials highlighted North Carolina’s unique position within the U.S. textile industry.
According to North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley, the state hosts the nation’s largest concentration of nonwoven manufacturers and maintains the second-largest textile manufacturing workforce in the United States, supported by a strong ecosystem of research institutions, technical talent, and industrial expertise.
Jobs and Economic Impact
The investment will create 50 new positions with an average annual salary of approximately US$55,800, slightly above the average wage in Davidson County. The project is expected to generate an annual payroll impact of nearly US$2.8 million for the local economy.
To support the investment, the company has been awarded a US$100,000 performance-based grant through North Carolina’s One North Carolina Fund, which assists companies creating new jobs and making significant capital investments.
Strengthening the North American Market
The new facility represents an important milestone in Supreme Group’s international expansion strategy, bringing manufacturing capacity closer to North American customers while reinforcing the company’s presence in the global nonwoven materials market.
As demand continues to grow for advanced technical textiles across automotive, filtration, hygiene, medical, and industrial applications, the investment underscores the increasing importance of regional manufacturing and customer collaboration in the evolving nonwoven sector.
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