For more than 30 years, ATEX has been a trusted manufacturer of high-performance nonwoven materials, delivering innovative spunbond, meltblown, and composite nonwoven solutions to customers throughout North America and around the world.
Founded in Milan, Italy in 1993 and expanding manufacturing operations to Gainesville, Georgia in 2000, ATEX has continually invested in advanced manufacturing technologies and process innovation to serve a wide range of industries.
At ATEX, we understand that every application has unique performance requirements. Our team partners closely with customers to develop customized material solutions that meet precise specifications while delivering consistent quality, reliability, and value. Whether supporting an established product line or helping bring a new product to market, we are committed to responsive service, technical expertise, and dependable supply.
Quality is at the core of everything we do. Our ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System governs the manufacture, inspection, and shipment of our spunbond, meltblown, and composite nonwoven rolled goods. Through advanced manufacturing processes, rigorous testing, continual improvement, and data-driven decision making, we consistently deliver products that meet or exceed customer expectations.
As part of the BCNonwovens Group, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, ATEX combines the responsiveness of a customer-focused manufacturer with the strength of a global organization. This partnership expands our technical capabilities, accelerates innovation, and enhances our ability to serve customers across international markets.
What truly sets ATEX apart is our commitment to partnership. We measure our success by the success of our customers, building long-term relationships through innovation, operational excellence, and personalized service. As markets continue to evolve, we remain focused on developing new materials, expanding our capabilities, and providing solutions that help our customers succeed today and into the future.
To become the nonwovens supplier of choice in our selected industries with a global presence.
To help our customers succeed by delivering innovative, high-quality nonwoven solutions that enhance consumer well-being while protecting our environment.
From our founding in Milan to becoming part of the BCNonwovens global family — a history of continuous investment and innovation.
At ATEX, customer service is more than responding to inquiries — it’s about building lasting partnerships.
We understand that our customers rely on us for quality products, dependable delivery, and timely communication, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Our team is committed to providing responsive support throughout every stage of the customer experience, from material selection and product qualification to production, shipping, and after-sales service. We work closely with our customers to understand their unique requirements, respond quickly to challenges, and deliver solutions that help them succeed.
By combining technical expertise, operational excellence, and a customer-first mindset, we strive to exceed expectations and create value with every interaction.
At ATEX, environmental stewardship means manufacturing responsibly. We are committed to manufacturing practices that minimize our operational impact while supporting the long-term success of our business. We comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations and continually seek opportunities to improve our processes and operational performance.
We produce high-quality products through efficient operations, the responsible use of raw materials, waste reduction, recycling initiatives, energy conservation, and continuous improvement.
Responsible manufacturing is fundamental to who we are. By combining efficient operations with thoughtful resource management, we strive to minimize our operational impact while delivering high-quality products and reliable service.
Our commitment extends beyond compliance. By conducting business ethically, respecting people, protecting natural resources, and continually improving the way we operate, ATEX is committed to delivering quality products while creating lasting value for our customers, suppliers, employees, and communities.
BCNonwovens is a family-owned nonwoven manufacturer headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Founded in 2002, the company has grown into an international organization recognized for its manufacturing expertise, innovation, quality, and customer-focused approach.
With manufacturing operations in Sant Quintí de Mediona, near Barcelona, BCN serves customers around the world. In 2024, BCNonwovens expanded its global manufacturing presence through the acquisition of ATEX, Inc. in Gainesville, Georgia, bringing together complementary technologies and capabilities to better support customers across Europe and North America.
BCNonwovens supplies nonwoven materials for a diverse range of consumer, medical, and technical markets. Key applications include baby care, personal care and cosmetics, household and professional cleaning, medical and healthcare, hygiene, and specialty technical applications.
Its portfolio supports products such as wet wipes, cosmetic and personal care wipes, household and industrial cleaning products, medical products, hygiene components, and other specialized applications. BCN works closely with customers to provide materials tailored to the performance requirements of each end use.
Spunlace technology is at the core of BCNonwovens’ manufacturing expertise. Using hydroentanglement, high-pressure water jets mechanically entangle fibers to create nonwoven materials without relying on traditional chemical binders. This technology enables BCN to produce materials that combine softness, strength, absorbency, and versatility for a broad range of applications.
BCN’s manufacturing capabilities allow materials to be developed using different fiber compositions, structures, weights, and finishes to achieve specific performance characteristics. Through continued investment in technology and product development, BCN works closely with customers to create customized spunlace solutions that address evolving performance, application, and market requirements.
Quality is integrated throughout BCNonwovens’ manufacturing and development processes. From raw-material selection through production and final product evaluation, established quality controls help ensure consistency, reliability, and performance while supporting the specific requirements of customers and end-use applications.
BCN maintains internationally recognized quality and management standards and places a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, process control, product safety, and regulatory compliance. This commitment provides customers with confidence that BCN materials are manufactured under controlled processes designed to meet demanding quality and performance expectations.
SQM1: Polígono Industrial els Vinyets els Fogars — Placa del Paper, núm. 1
08777 Sant Quintí de Mediona (Spain)
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