Jones Family of Companies acquires Rontex America

Posted November 11, 2020

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – Jones Family of Companies, Inc., a leader in sustainable nonwovens products across a broad range of industries, announced the acquisition of Rontex America, LLC.

This acquisition is the latest strategic initiative for the Jones Family of Companies as it focuses on strengthening its presence and capabilities in its core nonwovens markets, including sleep products, packaging, acoustics, building materials and floor products, while expanding into other key engineered and technical performance nonwovens sectors.

“Rontex’s expertise and experience in engineered nonwovens will be a powerful addition to our family of companies and bolster our aspirations to drive long-term growth,” said CP Davis, president and CEO of the Jones Family of Companies. “We are very proud to have Rontex join our family. Rontex has a strong history and reputation for quality, customer service and innovation. This move further enables Jones to deliver comprehensive nonwoven solutions designed to improve comfort, protection and sustainability.”

Rontex America, LLC, has been in operation since 1970, manufacturing needled nonwoven textiles for a variety of end uses and industries, including automotive, recreational vehicles, marine, as well as custom-order technical materials for filtration, flame resistance, or whatever a customer needs. Rontex also produces decorative nonwovens for home use.

Rontex America will continue to operate out of its Amherst, N.H., facility, which will allow distribution of Jones products in the northeast region. As part of this initiative, Jones VP of Technical Nonwovens Matt Buck has been named general manager of Rontex America.

“I’m excited to lead a very talented and experienced Rontex team and support Jones’ commitment to offering value-added products focused on sustainability and innovation. The team is excited to join the Jones family,” Buck said.

With business offices in Charlotte, N.C., Richmond, Va., and Humboldt, Tenn., and production facilities in Morristown, Tenn., Humboldt, Tenn., and

North Las Vegas, Nev., Jones was founded in 1936 as a provider of sustainable yarn solutions primarily for the floor care industry. Today, Jones Nonwovens' business includes engineered nonwoven products spanning multiple markets such as sleep, furniture, cold chain and protective packaging, acoustics, and floor care. Additionally, Jones provides value-added services to clients such as warehousing, packaging, and distribution.

Source: Jones Family of Companies