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Magnera

Core NYSE: MAGN
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Segment
Speciality & Graphic Paper
Stories held
2
Last story
5 Oct 2026

2 stories · 2026

Magnera commissions five-layer blown film line at Dombuhl, Germany

Magnera has commissioned a new five-layer blown film production line at its Dombuhl, Germany plant to expand European manufacturing capacity. Commissioning began in August 2026, with commercial production expected to start in October 2026. The line will produce lightweight, elastic films for personal care and healthcare applications, with flexibility for customised structures.

Why this mattersEuropean five-layer capacity lets Magnera supply customised elastic films to hygiene and healthcare converters without importing from outside the region.

  • Line commissioned at Magnera's Dombuhl, Germany site.
  • Commissioning started in August 2026.
  • Commercial production expected to start in October 2026.
  • Line produces five-layer, lightweight, elastic films for personal care and healthcare applications.
  • Structures can be customised for specific customer requirements.
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Magnera shuts Pilar nonwovens plant in Argentina, cutting 140 jobs

Magnera has permanently closed its manufacturing plant in the Pilar Industrial Park, Argentina, ending production of nonwoven materials and films used in diapers and wipes. The closure eliminates 140 jobs, two months after the company had already cut 40 positions at the same site. Magnera said the move was a step towards efficiency; affected staff will receive full statutory severance plus an additional payment.

Why this mattersThe closure removes nonwovens and film capacity for diapers and wipes from Argentina and continues Magnera's footprint rationalisation as its revenues decline.

  • Magnera closed its Pilar, Argentina plant, cutting 140 jobs.
  • The company had already cut 40 jobs at the same site two months earlier.
  • Magnera CEO Curt Begle described the closure as a step towards efficiency.
  • Magnera reports annual revenue of USD 2.9bn.
  • Affected workers, some with over 20 years of service, will receive 100 percent statutory severance plus an additional payment.
  • The plant made nonwoven materials and films used in diapers and wipes.
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