.cls-1,.cls-2{fill:none;stroke:#fff;}.cls-2{stroke-linecap:round;} search-submit 70 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE & INNOVATION Established in 1947, we are very proud of our heritage as a proven market leader in innovation and the supply of structural component materials for the global footwear industry. September 1947 Texon Inc. founded in USA by an employee buyout from DuPont producing cellulose insoling for the footwear industry. 1957 Tenth Anniversary – Our workforce grows to nearly 300 employees at Russell, South Hadley and Holyoke, with sales across the USA with products shipped to over 30 countries. 1960s We continue to grow with factories in France, Germany and Taiwan. In 1965 we purchase a papermill in Möckmühl, Germany, which is registered as Texon Möckmühl in 1967. 1966 We launch the first anti static cellulose insole, Texon T411. 1970s We produce the world’s first needlepunched non-woven insole. Texon T90 becomes the industry standard for non-woven insoles. 1973 USM acquires a non-woven production facility at Skelton, England producing insoles, heel counters and box toes. This decade sees the formation of Texon Pacific in Taiwan. New factories opened in Italy and Brazil. 1980s We are acquired by the Emhart Corporation who also purchased USM in 1976. Texon T49 and Texon T50, first non-woven anti-static insoles are developed. 1990 We are acquired by USM from Emhart owners, Black and Decker with headquarters in Leicester, England employing more than 5,000 people. 1992 Texon Ecosole, the world’s first environmentally friendly cellulose insoling corporating recycled fibres is launched. 1993 USM Texon moves production from Taiwan facilities to Foshan, China to reflect the relocation of global footwear production. 1994 USM Texon – is the largest shoemaking machinery and materials supplier in the world. In the same year, we launch; Texon T79 a water resistant non-woven insole. Texon T70 a water resistant insole solution. Texon Hypersorb for use in the hygiene and medical sectors. 1995 USM Texon is acquired by Apax Partners. 1997 USM Texon is legally demerged into two separate companies. 1998 We launch; Texon Aquaseal a waterproof cellulose insole. Texon Reform – the world’s first 100% recyclable and ‘closed-loop’ non-woven heel counter product. A recycling infrastructure is created in China, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia to collect cutting waste from customer factories, preventing thousands of tonnes of landfill. 1999 We acquire a number of businesses including; Cornwell Industries, ESJOT Goldenberg, Chamberlain Phipps and Claravon. 2000 US-based MatlinPatterson investment company acquires controlling interests from Apax Partners. We acquire Crispin Dynamics and the FOSS Footwear business unit. 2002 We establish a non-woven production facility in Foshan, China. 2004 Texon International invests in LEAN Manufacturing as part of its business strategy of continuous improvement. 2005 Texon Aloe, the first insoling material impregnated with aloe vera. 2009 Barclays Bank becomes the majority owner. 2010 We introduce Texon NVIRO 70 non-woven insole made up of 70% recycled content and cutting waste which is 100% recyclable. A new warehouse opens in Chennai, India. 2012 Texon Sphere introduced as a powder-sintered, out of the box, no waste ‘Net’ reinforcement solution. Relocates manufacturing from Russell, USA to its existing operations in China and Möckmühl, Germany. 2014 Opens new branch and bonded warehouse in Agra, India. 2016 Opens new production facilities in Dongguan, China and joint-venture production in Uruguay. Navis Capital Partners acquire controlling interest from Barclays Bank. We achieve ISO 50001 Energy Management Certification in Möckmühl, Germany. 2017 Today, we have working partnerships with over 200 global footwear brands. We are recognised as the leader in eco-friendly technology looking at new innovative ways to manage our impact on the environment within structural materials. We continue to offer high quality, innovative product solutions for other consumer applications. Footwear Components Consumer Applications Performance Fabrics Texon Vogue Texon ProWeave About Texon Sustainability Our Heritage Newsroom Contact us Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Modern Slavery Act Statement MyTexon © Texon 2021 All rights reserved.