Markus Westerkamp

Produces fiber based materials

Provides financial advisory services

Manufactures plastic goods

Founded in 1971, EDANA is an international association representing over 270 companies across the nonwovens and related industries. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. EDANA unites the entire nonwovens value chain, including suppliers of raw materials, machinery, components, and finished products, and serves sectors such as absorbent hygiene products, filtration, construction, geosynthetics, medical, wet wipes, automotive, agriculture, garments, and electronics. The organization advocates for free and fair trade, works to remove tariff and non-tariff barriers, promotes reciprocal zero tariffs, and modernizes preferential rules of origin. EDANA develops classification systems for nonwovens production processes and emphasizes product stewardship, safety, and sustainability through programs addressing quality, transparency, and consumer education. It provides professional development solutions for the industry, organizes and participates in key events, and delivers market data and insights to support strategic decision-making. Governance is provided by a board of governors from member companies. In 2024, EDANA formed the Global Nonwovens Alliance with INDA to enhance collaboration on advocacy, education, standards harmonization, and sustainability.

Engages in processing, packaging and distribution for food products