Following an extensive £13 million business-wide transformation programme, Bridgwater, UK-based Nonwovenn is further investing in the development of technical fabrics.

The company’s latest strategic investment includes upgrading a current impregnation line as well as introducing a second to double output capacity. Nonwovenn is also expanding its team to introduce a wider range of technically advanced respiratory protection and air and liquid filtration solutions, including activated carbon and coalescer filtration, as well as new acoustic products.

Coalescer filtration technology separates liquids from other liquids or gasses, for example in compressed air systems to remove oil droplets and fine particles, and with strong partnerships already in place, Nonwovenn is looking to double its sales from this product category over the next 12 to 18 months.

A new acoustic solution for ceiling and wall panels, as well as automotive applications, has also been developed, offering a noise reduction coefficient of up to 0.85 without the use of any mineral or fibreglass mats. Plans are in place to expand in this area by 70% over the next three years to meet the increasing demand.

Further opportunities are seen within the cable industry as a result of a focus on the development of swellable and semiconductive nonwoven materials.

“InduTech is a key growth area for Nonwovenn,” said Fabrizio Tiribilli, the company’s industrial business director. “Our investments reflect a commitment to innovation and by increasing capacity and efficiency and driving forward product development, we’re adapting to the needs of our customers in these markets.”

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