Texel is a division of ADS, located in Saint-Elzéar in the Beauce region. It is a manufacturing company specializing in the making of needle-punched nonwoven fabrics for technical applications.

Founded in 1967 by the Groupe Chassé of Sainte-Marie, Beauce, Texel debuted with the making of bed coverings. In 1969, the company applied their existing manufacturing processes to manufacture nonwoven felt for the footwear and clothing industries.

In 1975, Texel ventured into yet another territory and became the first Canadian manufacturer of geotextiles.

In the 1980's, Texel grew to develop new product lines: nonwoven filters and agrotextiles.

Over the years, the company developed many of its products by working closely with its major clients. What makes Texel unique, therefore, is not only its ability to adapt production to the specific requirements of its clients, but also its skillfulness at making products that meet the ever-changing market needs.

ADS acquired the company in 1987. Today, Texel employs 211 people and is a division of ADS.

Through its exclusive Texel division, ADS has become one of the major manufacturers of needle-punched nonwoven products in Canada. Having focused marketing efforts primarily within North America and Europe, ADS is looking to expand onto other international markets.

ADS also includes a number of other companies, which have joined the group over the years.

In 1993, together with Somax International inc., ADS created a company to distribute geotextiles under the tradename Solmax-Texel Géosynthétiques inc. ADS holds a 50% interest in this joint venture.

Launched in 1991, Texel Géomembranes inc. was dedicated to the installation of geomembranes. In 1998, this company underwent a major transformation when it was acquired by Solmax-Texel Géosynthétiques inc. and has since specialized in the distribution of geotextiles and the installation of impermeable membranes.

Texel USA Inc. was founded in 1995 with its head office located in Henderson, North Carolina. Like Texel, Texel USA Inc. was a company specialized in the making of needle-punched nonwovens for technical applications. 2001, following a reorganization of its manufacturing activity, Texel USA Inc. shut down its factory operations and moved all of its production and finishing equipment to Saint-Elzéar.

In 2001, Texel acquired a new warehouse in Sainte-Marie in the Beauce, and then in 2003, the warehouse was expanded to accommodate a new production line at the same factory.