Saothair Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of EAM Corp. from Domtar Corporation through a newly formed affiliate.

Founded in 1998 and based in Jesup, Georgia, EAM is a specialist manufacturer of nonwoven airlaid and laminated absorbent materials used across hygiene, medical, industrial and food packaging applications.

EAM’s Core Markets

EAM develops absorbent material platforms for:

• feminine hygiene
• adult incontinence
• baby diapers
• medical products
• industrial applications
• food packaging

The company’s portfolio is built around three branded platforms developed in-house through long-term collaboration with leading hygiene brands.

New Leadership Structure

Following the acquisition:

• Vanecia Carr will serve as Chief Executive Officer
• Lori Venn will serve as Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing
• Michael Fagan will join EAM’s Board of Directors

Why the Deal Matters

Saothair said EAM offers a differentiated product portfolio, strong customer relationships and significant growth potential.

The acquisition gives EAM a new ownership structure focused on:

• operational excellence
• customer experience
• capability expansion
• product innovation
• long-term growth

Industry Insight

The deal reflects continued private equity interest in specialty manufacturing businesses serving hygiene, healthcare and packaging markets.

Absorbent nonwoven materials remain strategically important as demand grows for higher-performance hygiene products, medical materials and functional food packaging applications.

Final Thought

The Saothair EAM Corp acquisition positions EAM for its next growth phase, combining its established technical expertise with Saothair’s manufacturing-focused investment strategy.

Last Updated on 08/06/2026 by Jota Machinery