New JV to acquire Trevira

16/02/2011
German polyester manufacturer Trevira is to be acquired by a new joint-venture company set up by Thai yarn producer Indorama Ventures (IVL) and Italian manufacturer of dyed polyester yarns Sinterama.

According to reports IVL will acquire a 75% stake of Trevira, while Sinterama will hold the remaining 25%. The Italian company will play a prominent role in managing the new joint venture operation.

IVL chief executive, Aloke Lohia, has commented: “This will allow us to acquire one of Europe’s best known Polyester specialty fibres and yarns brands, further diversifying our product offering to our customers. Trevira has a research and development laboratory that develops polymers and fibres and already has many patents to its name. This will make a good fit for our business as we will be able to develop new value-added products to meet customers’ needs in the future.”