B.I.G. builds leadership in new yarn technology
Major investment in the development of next-generation polyamide yarn technology and a step into new polyester fibre development has been announced by the Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.).
Belgium-based B.I.G Yarns is stepping up its focus on developing and producing one-step 3-Ply polyamide (PA) yarns using advanced technology to answer needs for flexibility and broader design options in the carpet tile segment.
Total production capacity for one-step 3-Ply yarns will increase by more than 20% through new lines installed at the plant in France, creating higher output and greater supply security by serving customers from all three of its global plants.
The new lines use B.I.G. Yarns’ cutting-edge PA yarn technology which expands design, contrast and colour freedoms for carpet tile manufacturers, and increases flexibility in lot sizes.
In a separate development, B.I.G. Yarns will enter into polyester PET yarn production for the first time to enhance its support for a future of more sustainable automotive interiors. It will offer a portfolio of PET yarns by the third quarter of 2022 and these will be available for automotive applications alongside its EqoCycle recycled-based PA6 yarns.
Emmanuel Colchen, General Manager, B.I.G. Yarns, comments: “With the additional capacity in the best-in-class 1 step 3-ply PA yarns technology and expanding our portfolio into a new direction with PET, B.I.G. Yarns is taking strategic steps to better serve the evolving needs of its customers.
["We are opening up exciting new opportunities with a continuous focus on innovation and sustainability. We will generate an important step that will support our goal of reducing our carbon footprint. We want to build a strong future path for our business and our customers, and these investments advance that commitment in full alignment with our vision," he said.
