Media Releases

• October 26, 2016

  Milliken Innovation Blog: Introducing Milliken Autovation™

  Our team at Milliken Autovation has harnessed the power of over a century and a half of innovation and expertise to deliver the highest quality products for the automotive nonwoven industry. Cutting-edge technologies, proprietary processes, and forward-thinking techniques set us apart. Our products have found their way into some of the most recognized brands in the world – including Fiat Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Toyota, and many others. Read more.

  Introducing: Automotive + Innovation =  

• May 5, 2016

  Mexico Plant Opening

  We’re opening a new manufacturing plant south of the border in September 2016. Spanning 105,000 square feet, with plans to expand to 217,000 square feet in the next few years, we’re delivering on our promise—to stay in perfect sync with our customers’ demand.

  This state-of-the-art facility encompasses needle punch, structuring, and tenter heat setting processes—allowing us to produce the highest quality automotive nonwovens across North and South America on time and on budget.

• April 30, 2016

  Acoustic Chamber Testing

  We are driving the industry forward with our capability to deliver lightweight acoustic solutions. Our moldable composite products are fine-tuned in our Autovation Acoustic Chamber—where sound absorption tests replicate external test lab results perfectly.

  To guarantee absolute accuracy, we’ve configured our chamber to meet the diffuseness criteria of SAE J2883. The related performance is documented as RC1 and established as the initial configuration for all J2883 and J1400 testing.

  Be among the first to sign up for our Acoustic Chamber—and your first test is complimentary.

• April 12, 2016

  Textures Magazine: Can you hear me now?

  While a quiet passenger cabin is definitely more comfortable, did you know it can also mean a safer, more efficient ride? Milliken Autovation manufactures innovative sound absorption products in the market—customized to meet higher frequency specs while light enough to make a real impact on fuel consumption. Read more