Established in 1954, Foss Manufacturing Company is a vertically integrated producer of engineered, nonwoven fabrics and specialty synthetic fibers. It is one of the world's largest needle-punch based manufacturers that designs, manufactures, converts and packages a variety of products. The company has several business units, such as automotive, The Kunin Group, Eco-fi, Fosshield, Ozite, and technical and specialty fibers. Its automotive unit offers engineered fibers, fabrics and components for original equipment manufacturers throughout the world. The company s products are used for wallcovering, roofing, car wash, filtration and acoustic insulation applications. Foss Manufacturing Company s technical fabrics unit delivers functional products to the medical, footwear, marine, construction, geotextiles, and residential and commercial furnishing industries.