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By Jeanna Baxter White
Word Master Media Group

Global manufacturer Avgol is celebrating a major milestone in its continued expansion in Davie County.
With a $100 million investment, the company has added a sixth multibeam spunlaid production line and a laminate finishing line to its Mocksville facility, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest single producer of nonwoven fabric.
During a recent ceremony marking the completion of the expansion, Diego Boeri, Fibers Executive President for Indorama Ventures, emphasized the significance.
“We are celebrating a very important moment in the life of this business. Investing in this line is a big commitment for us – for the hygiene and medical industry, for the U.S. region, and for innovation.”
Despite global economic uncertainties following COVID-19, Avgol pursued its growth strategy, executing the expansion.
“The last few years have been difficult, with ups and downs around the world, but Avgol stuck with our priorities and pulled off a $100 million investment during challenging times,” Boeri said. “Our growth model is based on strategic partnerships, service orientation, and product innovation. We believe this investment will make us stronger and bring the products our customers need to market. We measure our success by the success of our customers.”
Avgol CEO Sivan Yedidsion shared Boeri’s enthusiasm, reflecting on the company’s journey to bring the project here.
“It’s been four years since we initially planned this line for our plant in Russia. I’m really glad we brought it here. Thank you, board members and shareholders, for having confidence in us to move forward on this project,” Yedidsion said.
While celebrating the project’s completion, Yedidsion said the real work was just beginning.
“The project has come to an end, but now the journey starts. We have confidence in the Mocksville team to do a great job and ramp up this line as soon as possible,” he added, before thanking local officials. “We do projects in many places and rarely see this level of support.”
Avgol’s new addition includes 63,000 square feet of manufacturing and ancillary space, housing Reicofil 5 (RF5) technology to meet rising domestic demand for ultra-lightweight nonwoven fabrics.
The latest production line marks the fifth expansion at Avgol’s Mocksville facility since the company purchased the plant from Unifi in 2001.
Avgol, which is majority-owned by Thailand’s Indorama Ventures Limited, is a global leader in the hygiene market, supplying high-performance fabrics for products such as baby diapers, feminine hygiene items, and medical applications. The Mocksville expansion solidifies the company’s long-term commitment to the U.S. market.
Local officials praised Avgol for its sustained partnership with Davie County.
Mocksville Mayor Will Marklin highlighted the company’s global footprint while underscoring its impact on the local economy.
“I pulled up the Avgol website this morning and noticed their facilities—one in Israel, one in Russia, India, and China—and their American operation is in Mocksville, North Carolina. I have told my family many times that Mocksville is the hub of the international commerce universe,” Marklin said. “As Mayor of Mocksville, I truly believe this is the best place in the world to live, raise a family, and do business. I look forward to our continued partnership with Avgol America.”
Benita Finney, Davie County commissioner, echoed Marklin’s sentiments, expressing gratitude for Avgol’s long-standing investment in the region.
“I just want to thank you for continuing to invest in Davie County. We are so grateful for our long partnership and for your success here. We do agree with Mayor Marklin —it’s the very best place in the United States. You’ve been a great partner for as long as you’ve been here, and we are thankful you are here today.”
Avgol is accepting applications on Indeed.com for a variety of positions, ranging from entry-level to management.