AJ Nonwovens is expanding its commitment to the automotive industry with a complete portfolio of U.S.-made, sustainable nonwoven solutions engineered for both interior and exterior vehicle applications. From seat composites and headliners to wheel liners and underbody shields, AJ Nonwovens supports OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in meeting today’s most demanding performance, environmental, and supply chain requirements.

With production facilities in St. Louis, MO; Hampton, NH; and Waco, TX, AJ Nonwovens offers strategically located, regionally optimized manufacturing. This footprint reduces lead times, controls freight costs, and ensures a resilient supply chain for critical production schedules.

“At AJ Nonwovens, we strive to be the preferred partner in our industry by consistently delivering speed, reliability, and responsiveness. These are not just principles — they are daily expectations. Our commitment to these values is what allows us to lead with confidence, support our partners, and keep our operations aligned with long-term customer success,” said Sam Hyden, director of automotive Sales at AJ Nonwovens.

For over 45 years, AJ Nonwovens has been proudly partnered with the McCarthy Group, a private investment and business development organization headquartered in Michigan. This longstanding partnership brings operational insight, strategic guidance, and resources that have helped AJ to scale manufacturing, strengthened internal systems, and deliver exceptional value to its customers.

The McCarthy Group’s deep experience in industrial markets continues to reinforce AJ’s growth as a leading U.S.-based supplier of engineered nonwovens. “We have never been more aligned and enthusiastic about our strategic partnership with AJNW. Their commitment to excellence throughout the entire company’s leadership, is helping us continue to build and reinforce the long-term bridges we have with our valued customers,” says Derrick McCarthy, McCarthy Group’s CEO.

AJ Nonwovens’ diverse product portfolio includes high-performance nonwovens tailored to meet stringent OEM specifications for acoustics, strength, moldability, and lightweighting. Many constructions incorporate recycled or renewable materials, helping customers advance their ESG, decarbonization, and sustainability goals without sacrificing durability or quality.

As electrification, regulatory change, and reshoring continue to reshape the mobility landscape, AJ Nonwovens is well-positioned to support both emerging EV platforms and traditional ICE vehicle programs with flexible, scalable solutions manufactured in the United States.