APLIX - HOOK & LOOP's RSE team visited the BARBAZANGES TRI OUEST plant to understand the recycling process, identify improvement opportunities, and measure impact.

FASTENING THE FUTURE WITH APLIX. With over 60 years of experience, APLIX is one of the world’s leading hook and loop fastening system specialists. Our company aspires to provide our clients with innovative products and solutions in numerous self-gripping fastening markets: Aircraft, Automotive, Cleaning, Hygiene, Medical, Packaging, Building and other specialized industries. APLIX operates six plants in the U.S, France, Brazil and China as well as sales offices around the world. More information : www.aplix.com Contact : info@aplix.fr Key markets : Hygiene : Diapers components. Baby diapers and incontinence products. Aircraft : Insulation, seating and maintenance- NOMEX, PPS and fire retardant products. Automotive : Seat assembly, overhead systems and interiors applications. Military : Hook and loop solutions for clothing and equipement. Camo and infrared products. Cleaning : MOP frames, scrubbers, pads and inter-mold technology. Medical : Fasteners for orthopedics and disposable products. Packaging : Easylock by Aplix® - New resealable packaging closure for the whole family - For more information : www.easylock-aplix.com Building : Easy and interchangeable fastening solutions for Interior design installations. History : 1958 : Jean Billarant establishes VELCRO France. 1976 : VELCRO France becomes APLIX. 1982 : APLIX launches first manufacturing plant in United States - APLIX INC. 2006 : APLIX introduces manufacturing plant in China - APLIX SHANGHAI 2012 : APLIX acquires a majority share of PARAFIX in BRAZIL. 2019 : Major extension of the French plant 2021 : A new production site in Brazil

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