Fibre Extrusion Technology commences construction for new R&D center

Fibre Extrusion Technology Ltd. (FET, Leeds, U.K.), an extrusion equipment company for the textile, medical and composite sectors, has announced that it has commenced construction of a new R&D center to enable continued growth through innovation. This initiative is driven by the company’s year-on-year growth and FET’s current order book in excess of £10 million.

FET says this modern two-story development will be situated on the adjacent site, providing state-of-the-art facilities, including a visitor center and enhanced process development laboratory (PDL) for client testing and product development. Central to FET’s success has been its ability to provide customers with advanced facilities and equipment, together with its knowledge and expertise in research and production techniques. The new expanded premises will further improve this service.

As clients frequently spend several days on site participating in development trials and technical sales meetings, FET says the visitor center is designed for increased efficiency and comfort. Further, the building’s addition will reportedly free up space for production and other facilities housed on the existing premises. Sales, administration and design departments will also be housed in the new building.

FET says the refurbishment phase for its existing facilities is scheduled for completion at the end of 2021 and will increase FET’s manufacturing capacity by more than 50% to cope with customer demand. The company notes that with sustainability at the forefront of its growth and its customer support, this principle will be reflected in the choice of building materials and products used for the visitor center’s development.

It is expected that the new visitor center will be opened in the first quarter of 2022.