With over twenty years of fibre processing experience, FVT is located within close proximity to major European centres for bast crop cultivation and nonwoven fabric construction. This transaction follows BFT\u2019s strategy of establishing low carbon, regional supply chains by sourcing, producing, and selling within specific regions. The facility is currently being expanded with the installation of specialty refining equipment specifically designed to optimize natural bast fibres for use in a variety of nonwoven applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are excited to have FVT as a part of our company,\u201d says BFT President, Jim Posa. \u201cFVT has a long history of working with natural fibres and this acquisition has accelerated our transition towards becoming a fully integrated manufacturing company. FVT has consistently produced the highest quality bast fibres for BFT, so it was a logical step to bring this capability in house. Europe is leading the way on single-use plastic reduction strategies and the ability to produce these fibres in Europe will become increasingly important for the production of truly sustainable nonwovens in wipes, hygiene products and more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The T\u00f6nisvorst operation is positioned in the heart of the EU nonwoven belt in an historic textile complex established over 140 years ago. With a rich history of textile processing, this campus has been renewed and modernized in recent years and now hosts a mix of manufacturing and service-based industries. In the coming months the facility will be upgraded to optimize the production of cost effective, high performance natural bast fibres for customers looking to accelerate their sustainability goals with BFT\u2019s tree-free, plastic-free alternatives. The facility is also ideally equipped for rapid prototyping and product development of novel fibre modifications to develop natural fibre solutions that meet customers\u2019 specific requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are very pleased to be joining the BFT team of companies,\u201d announces Managing Director and former owner, Thomas Krah. \u201cAt the core of both our businesses are the shared values of environmental protection and quality. We are strong advocates for natural hemp and linen fibres and we value the opportunity to strengthen these offerings. BFT is an industry leader in the production of these fibres for the high-end nonwoven marketplace and we look forward to playing an important role in the industry\u2019s growing transition away from plastic fibre.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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About Bast Fibre Technologies Inc.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBast Fibre Technologies Inc. (BFT) is a triple-bottom line cleantech fibre engineering firm manufacturing specialty natural fibres for applications throughout the nonwovens industry. Using advanced fibre processing technology, BFT transforms raw bast fibres from hemp and flax plants to meet the exacting standards required by nonwoven customers. Bast crops are a high-biomass annual crop that can alleviate the growing pressure on global forest resources while absorbing carbon, revitalizing soils, and preserving biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About Faser Veredlung T\u00f6nisvorst<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFaser Veredlung T\u00f6nisvorst (FVT GmbH) FVT is an experienced and quality supplier of fibre dyeing, finishing, and blending using environmentally friendly input materials. A focus on sustainability in production and product designs has allowed FVT to successfully position itself in the market and forms an important basis for success at FVT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Faser Veredlung T\u00f6nisvorst (FVT GmbH) FVT is an experienced and quality supplier of fibre dyeing, finishing, and blending using environmentally friendly input materials. A focus on sustainability in production and product designs has allowed FVT to successfully position itself in the market and forms an important basis for success at FVT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n