Learned recently, Freudenberg Nonwovens announced the permanent closure of its short fiber production line in North Durham, North America facilities. The region's staple fiber business will be effective until the end of March 2009. Currently, the manufacturing plant will be moved to another Freudenberg department or stopped. It is understood that Durham staple fiber business currently includes two production lines and two finishing lines finishing, about 60 employees. The capacity of its spunbond operations in Durham has not been affected. "Due to the operation of staple fiber nonwovens, the reason for financial hardship is the home industry, mattresses and rags in the three largest markets in the recession." This adjusted production capacity is necessary to enable us to adapt to the current market Demand, "said Managing Director John McNabb." We will focus on serving our major customer base with our local sales force, supplying Kepco materials from other facilities. " Freudenberg Nonwovens is committed to maintaining a strong base in North America. At present, including Durham, NC andHopkinsville, KY main production base. Provide a lot of employment services for the local.