UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: March 23, 2005
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: March 22, 2005)
POLYMER GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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1-14330 (Commission File Number) |
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57-1003983 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(843) 329-5151
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On March 22, 2005, Polymer Group, Inc. (“PGI”) issued a press release announcing that it will install a new spunmelt line at its Mooresville, North Carolina facility to meet customer demand for its products in North America. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated March 22, 2005 announcing spunmelt line in Mooresville, North Carolina. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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POLYMER GROUP, INC. |
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Date: March 23, 2005 |
/s/ Willis C. Moore III |
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Willis C. Moore III |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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