8 August 2014
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Portland, Maine (USA),
a leading global developer and manufacturer of
engineered, high-performance materials,
is pleased to announce the acquisition of
Universal Carbon Fibres Ltd (UCF),
based in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
For over 30 years, UCF has designed and manufactured
high-performance yarns and fabrics,
predominantly from carbon-based fibers,
for use in technical and extreme environments.
The company specializes in innovative applications
for automotive fuel cells and friction materials,
fire blocking for the transportation and aerospace industries,
and water-blocking technology
for communication and power cables.
UCF also markets inherently fire-resistant fabrics
under the brand Panotex® for personal protective clothing.
UCF will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Tex Tech
and will retain its current leadership and staff and
UK location. All operational procedures will remain unchanged.
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