Mapa Spontex in the news

Spontex Professional introduced MF Recycled Multi microfibre cloths, made from 50% recycled materials, for effective and eco-conscious professional cleaning.

Total completed the sale of Mapa-Spontex, a household cleaning and protection company, to Jarden Corporation for 335 million euros.

Total sold Mapa-Spontex, a global kitchen glove and sponge maker, to Jarden Corporation for 335 million euros, enabling Total to refocus its chemical activities.

Spontex leads the French sponge market with over 60% share, focusing on sustainable production and long-term site viability while celebrating 90 years of heritage.

Spontex is celebrating its 90th anniversary at the Beauvais plant with strong market leadership and a 6 million euro annual investment from Newell Brands for green modernization.

The director of the Spontex factory in Beauvais was dismissed after a year and a half due to river pollution incidents.

Jean-Jacques Rospars was dismissed from his role as director of the Spontex sponge factory in Beauvais following pollution incidents in a local stream.

Spontex marks 20 years of its Hérisson mascot, highlighting its history of innovation and market leadership in household sponges with a special anniversary product and campaign.

Spontex is revitalizing its brand and mascot through local French agency Drive, aiming to boost marketing impact and highlight product durability, targeting a wider audience including men.

Newell announced the sale of the Spontex Beauvais factory to focus its business, surprising employees despite good factory performance.

Mapa Spontex will be acquired by Newell Rubbermaid through the latter's acquisition of Jarden Corporation.

Spontex leveraged Twitter to create an engaging, supportive brand presence around housecleaning, boosting followers by 56% through a multi-country social media campaign.

Facel's industrial site in Saint-Hippolyte, part of the Mapa Spontex group, has addressed and significantly reduced hydrogen sulfide emissions through substantial investments and ongoing monitoring, despite occasional odor complaints.

Mapa Spontex is launching a new line of four specialized microfibre cloths in June, featuring advanced weaves to remove bacteria and clean specific areas of the home.

Spontex, founded in Beauvais in the 1930s, produces over a million cellulose sponges daily in France, maintaining local heritage and industrial expertise.

The historical Spontex factory in Beauvais remains a critical production and R&D hub for cleaning tools despite environmental challenges and urban proximity.

Spontex is introducing a new Bathroom Glove with an extra-long, elasticated cuff to boost growth in the stagnant household glove market, with Tesco confirmed as a stockist.

Mapa Spontex is entering the UK toy market with sustainable, educational wooden BoiKido toys for young children.

Mapa-Spontex improved its international supply chain visibility and efficiency by implementing new forecasting and planning tools, resulting in gains in inventory, operational costs, and sales forecast quality.

Jarden, owner of Spontex and Mapa, bought Yankee Candle for $1.75 billion to boost seasonal products and cross-selling opportunities.