Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures

Fibres
This division is headed by the International Fibres Group (IFG) and through its three trading subsidiaries, is a worldwide manufacturer of coloured polypropylene staple fibre and filament yarn and is the leading independent global supplier to the market. IFG prides itself on the quality and range of services provided to its customer base. By utilising its significant R&D resource and through the substantial investment programme launched under Bronsstädet AB ownership, the Group will further improve its services and expand its product range.

IFG is:

the largest supplier of coloured polypropylene staple fibre to the European market;
the largest supplier of coloured polypropylene fibre to the US automotive market; and
the sole UK manufacturer of coloured polyproylene stable fibre.

In the floor coverings industry our fibres are used extensively in tufted and woven products and non-woven needlepunch applications. Our fibres are also used in automotive, concrete, textiles and home furnishing products.

Joint Ventures - Specialist coatings

The Company has a joint venture in the specialist coatings industry, supplying vinyl coated paper and plastics to the wall covering industry.