Corporate statement

Chapelthorpe plc is a leading manufacturer of industrial products which are supplied to carefully chosen niche markets worldwide. The business is organised into three divisions, namely Fibres, Specialist Coatings and Umbrella Frames. The Fibres division supplies polypropylene fibre to the automotive, floorcoverings, technical textiles, geotextiles and home furnishings markets. The Specialist Coatings division supplies vinyl coated paper and plastisols to the wallcoverings industry. The Umbrella Frames division is the largest supplier of frames to the sun and sports umbrella markets.

Management is committed to enhancing shareholder value through the long-term organic development of the Group and by optimising the opportunities afforded by the key positions it has developed in its international markets.