Fibre Technology Ltd, based in Nottinghamshire is the base for the Group’s Metallurgical Research & Development activities. One of the key projects that the Company has been working in over the past two years is an ultra-lightweight sandwich structure, named Fibrecore™.
TUV Certification
Classification: General
Friday 4th June 2010
Fibretech has recently had its TUV ISO 9001 (2000) Quality Assurance certification renewed.
Changing Refractories in Changing World Conference
Classification: Other
Thursday 8th January 2009
2009's Institute of Refractory Engineers (IRE) Conference will take place on the 29th September with the theme of: Changing Refractories in a Changing World at the Holiday Inn, Rotherham.
Innovative new material has Aerospace potential.
Classification: General
Monday 28th July 2008
The Midlands Aerospace Consortium have today released a new Case Study for Fibretech's Fibresheet product describing it as "a new metallic material with huge potential for the aerospace industry".
Fibresheet
Classification: Filtration
Monday 30th july 2007
Fibretech is responsible for an innovative new metallic material that could radically alter the filter industry. Known as Fibresheet™ this material is porous as paper, yet strong as steel; lighter than cloth but formable into complex shapes.
As strong as Steel, as light as Aluminium...
Classification: General
Friday 6th April 2007
Fibrecore is a new Ultra-Light, composite stainless steel from FIBRETECH, offering the strength of Steel for the weight of Aluminium.
Fibretech open first lab in the UK
Classification: General
Wednesday 7th March 2007
Fibretech has opened the first laboratory in the UK dedicated to the development of Rapidly Solidified Metal Products.
New Steel Fibre for Refractory
Classification: Refractory
Wednesday 6th July 2006
FIBREX HT is a new low-chromium steel fibre developed by Fibretech for Steel Industry Refractory.
Fibre Technology Ltd (Fibretech) confirmed as a member of a consortium set up to develop the Jetpod Aircraft.
Classification: Other
Monday 19th June 2006
It has been confirmed that Fibre Technology Ltd (Fibretech) is a member of a consortium set up to develop the Jetpod Aircraft. The Jetpod is a Very Quiet Short Take-Off and Landing aircraft, or VQSTOL as Avcen has come to name it.
TUV Certification renewed
Classification: Other
Monday 19th June 2006
Fibretech has recently had its TUV ISO 9001 (2000) Quality Assurance certification renewed. As a result of the supply of products into such demanding markets as Automotive, Aerospace and Petrochemical, the team at Fibretech opted to try to achieve their Quality Assurance Certification from the world leader specialising in these ‘pristine’ markets.
TÜV Certification approved for another year.
Classification: Other
Friday 22nd July 2005
TÜV has certified Fibretech to ISO 9001:2000 for 2005-06, making it a successful 3 years in a row. The annual independent inspection of Fibretech by TÜV UK Quality Assurance Ltd confirms the manufacturting practices, processes and inspection procedures set out and maintained by Fibretech ensure consistent quality and reliable performance in;
“The manufacture, development and distribution of steel and stainless steel filamentary materials and fibres.
For more info, or a copy of Fibretech’s Certificate of Approval contact us.
Latest News
Classification: Filtration
Friday 22nd July 2005
Fibretech now offers a new range of steel fibres, filters and filtration media. Matching process know-how with innovation, products in 304, 316L and 310 fibres are complemented with new products in 446, FeCrAl and Inconel alloys, to offer a wider range new corrosion and temperature resistant products.
Mini Cooper S – Microtex HT
Classification: Automotive
Thursday 21st July 2005
“BMW is preserving the unique sound of the Cooper S with a little help from Fibretech. The exhaust system of the 16V 2 engine uses components manufactured and supplied from Fibretech’s factory in Nottingham, UK. Each Cooper S muffler contains Microtex HT, a high-temperature, high gas-pressure resistant acoustic absorption product, made from stainless steel filaments unique to Fibretech.”
“Fibretech moves into Fuel Cells”
Classification: Other
Saturday 30th April 2005
Fibretech now produces porous media and fibres for Fuel Cell applications.
“Bosal award Fibretech 95% rating…”
Classification: Automotive
Thursday 17th March 2005
Bosal (UK) Ltd, a major exhaust systems manufacturer for the automotive OE and aftermarkets has awarded Fibretech a 95.24% supplier rating for the start of 2005.