Manufacturing Partnership Delivers Innovative Solution in U.S. Incontinence Care Market

2024-09-27 19:30

The growing U.S. incontinence care market, which affects over 46 million individuals and has seen 6% average volume increases for adult moderate/heavy absorbent products in recent years, demands the development of increasingly innovative products, inspired by a comprehensive understanding of consumer needs. A leading Italian industrial technology company and a U.S. manufacturer of premium-quality absorbent products are demonstrating this tenet by collaborating to create a highly sought solution in the plus-sized adult incontinence market.

In response to growing demand from more ambulant and independent consumers for an extended-size protective underwear product, Angelini Technologies-FAMECCANICA, part of the Angelini Industries Group, had the valuable opportunity to team up with and support Principle Business Enterprises, Inc. (PBE), a pioneer in bariatric incontinence care that launched its first plus-sized disposable tape-tab briefs over 20 years ago. The two organizations worked together to upgrade PBE’s bariatric underwear manufacturing lines at its Dunbridge, Ohio production plant.

This resulted in the recent launch of the industry’s largest 100% breathable 3XL underwear product – fitting waistlines up to 95 inches. This project leveraged Angelini Technologies-FAMECCANICA’s technical expertise and know-how in the manufacturing of adult pant products and unique abilities to process product sizes not currently available on the market. The 3XL pull-on underwear hit the market this past spring under PBE’s Tranquility® Incontinence Products brand.

“Our collaboration with PBE allowed us to place consumers at the center of our innovation process, ensuring this new 3XL product not only fulfills their needs but also sets a new standard in the industry,” said Rossella D’Onofrio, Marketing Manager of Angelini Technologies-FAMECCANICA. “This project exemplifies how synergistic partnerships can drive technological advancements and market success, reflecting our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for our clients that enhance their consumers’ experiences.”

“Angelini Technologies-FAMECCANICA has been a great partner to us for years,” said Melissa Greenlee, PBE Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering. “They leveraged their technical expertise in automated production line development and technology conversion to further expand their design and fabrication portfolio with absorbent hygiene products.”

“This accomplishment was achieved by aligning in-depth consumer and product research with our technical capabilities to ensure we manufacture a product that meets our consumers' expectations,” Greenlee added. "This showcases PBE's manufacturing and product design expertise, demonstrating our understanding of the product's specific requirements.”

Company leaders anticipate this partnership will propel both Angelini Technologies-FAMECCANICA and PBE forward in the competitive U.S. moderate/heavy adult incontinence sector.