Strategic Orientation towards Growth Markets in Textiles

The success of new products and the high acceptance of the Schoeller brand in the market encourages a new phase of expansion around 100 years after the foundation of the company. With its own subsidiaries, joint-ventures and strategic cooperation, Schoeller secures consultancy and production capacity in the textile growth markets. In addition, in 2001 Schoeller is the first company worldwide to produce in accordance with the ecological principles of the bluesign® standards. In the 15 years following the move to the newly-expanded plant in Sevelen in 1991, a further sum in excess of 85 million CHF is invested in production plants and ecological innovations. 

2000
With the establishment of Schoeller Technologies AG with headquarters in Sevelen, the licensing business for Schoeller Technologies which had previously operated on a small scale, is established as an independent company. Schoeller Technologies AG is a 100% subsidiary of Schoeller Textil AG.

2001
Establishment of the "Schoeller FTC" joint venture between Schoeller Textil AG and the Taiwanese Formosa Taffeta Co. Ltd. with headquarters in Hong Kong.
The 3XDRY® finish is launched.

2003
In Seoul, Schoeller Korea Inc. is opened.
NanoSphere® comes onto the market and immediately receives the ISPO and the European Outdoor Award.
The "shape" line is implemented.

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