Sporda Nonwoven AB

About Sporda

In 1939, Claes Andersson began manufacturing nonwoven materials under the company name, Sporda Vadd. That was more than 80 years ago. Since then, we’ve managed to change our name several times. In 2016, we settled the matter and resumed the name, Sporda – the original, since 1939.

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Sporda – original, since 1939

Who is Sporda Nonwoven? We have our humble beginnings in Småland, Southern Sweden. Although our roots are planted firmly in Sporda soil, our vision is far-reaching. We are one of Scandinavia’s leading manufacturers of textile materials and are proudly spearheading the development of new products.

Sporda’s history

For more than 80 years, we have been located in the tiny village of Sporda. It is a region characterised by rich agricultural landscapes, hardwood and coniferous forests, lakes and Smålander obstinance. Countless stones have been ploughed up from the ground to build the numerous stone walls that surround our pastures.

That Sporda Nonwoven has chosen to remain in the same location for more than 80 years probably says something about us. Perhaps it could be said that we are reliable, down to earth and environmentally aware. However, for a company to be able stay in business and pride itself on its long history requires that it also has a good dose of curiosity, imagination and innovation.

All production takes place in Sporda
All production takes place at our plant in Sporda. Resourceful and skilled employees ensure that our fibre delivers what it promises and that it is delivered as agreed. We are small enough to maintain a high and personal level of service.

Move the circle or click on the smaller circles to navigate through our timeline below.

Claes Andersson purchases used carding machine to produce wadding and launch the company, Sporda Vadd HB.

Start of production of synthetic wadding (polyester fibres).

Claes son Våge Claesson buys out the company. And start of production in Lidhult.

Libeltex Bvba buys Sporda Vadd AB.

On 7 September a large fire starts, and major areas of the factory burn down.

After the holiday the factory is finally ready after almost one year of standstill. There are investments in sprinklers to prevent repeat of such incidents.

Operations in Lidhult are discontinued and all production is moved to Sporda. 1998 Change of the company’s name to Libeltex AB.

Changes name to Libeltex AB.

Första leveransen av ljudabsorbenter i polyester.

Start av produktion av filtermedia G2-M6.

Investment in needle chair on line 2.

New grinder for recycling fibre.

New cross-lapper on line 2 and change of name to TWE Bredaryd AB.

The company returns to locally managed companies when the management team buys out the company. Change of name to Sporda Nonwoven AB.

Investment in a new oven on line 2.

Reconstruction of line 1.

Sporda’s business concept

At Sporda Nonwoven AB, we strive to offer the market a wide product range comprising synthetic and natural nonwoven fibre, as well as other customised innovative solutions to our customers.

Our products are bonded thermally and mechanically, as well as by a combination of these processes, in order to provide the optimal product properties required. We develop our product portfolio while giving the greatest possible consideration to sustainability and the environment.

It has to be sustainable, flexible and reliable

Sporda’s values are founded on the words: sustainable, flexible and reliable. In addition to describing our textile materials, we want these adjectives to describe how are perceived as a company.

SUSTAINABLE
In terms of competence, we are safe, reliable and knowledgeable.

FLEXIBLE
In terms of the future, we are evolving, committed, forward thinking and innovative.

RELIABLE
In terms of the relationships, we have a long-term approach, are down to earth and genuine.

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