The combined platforms of the two companies offer complementary sustainable fiber-based products and polymer-based materials. Glatfelter, as the world's largest manufacturer of airlaid nonwovens, counts wood-based pulp and cellulose as its key raw materials, while a large portion of Berry's output is focused on spunmelt nonwovens for healthcare and hygiene applications, which are largely polypropylene-based. "What each of the companies longed for and didn't have, we now have and it's creating an opportunity to bring more solutions to our customers," Begel adds. For the first quarter of 2024, Berry reported HHS sales at $603 million, representing a decline attributed to a decrease in selling prices of $64 million and a 2% volume decline from softer demand in hygiene and specialty markets. This was partially offset by a $17 million favorable impact from foreign currency changes and improved demand in disinfectant markets.