Neenah Inc, a leading global manufacturer of specialty materials focused on filtration media, specialty coatings, engineered materials, and imaging and packaging with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and the United Kingdom, has announced a €25 million investment in new meltblown capacity in its German filtration facility.

The new meltblown line is expected to be online in mid-2024.

Neenah’s portfolio of meltblown products promotes higher filtration efficacy and lower energy usage. Its electrostatically charged NeenahPure media solutions support HVAC, air pollution control, and air purification systems, delivering market leading efficiencies >99.9 per cent, the company said in a media release.

"Clean air and water are critical to our communities and environment. Meltblown technology effectively removes harmful particles from the air we breathe and the water we drink. This new meltblown line intensifies our innovation efforts and allows us to continue to grow with our customers," said president and CEO Julie Schertell.