Duro Textiles to use Alexium’s FR nylon treatment
08/08/2012
The company anticipates a combined market demand of at least 4 million linear yards per year. Under the agreement, Duro will also have limited rights to export military fabrics to Europe and the Middle East.
Both companies will work together on the commercial and technical roll-out, establishing manufacturing capacity, and supplying customers over the coming ten months with a view to a rapid roll-out.
Ed Ricci, chief executive officer of Duro Textiles, said the Alexium product will allow Duro to make products containing at least 95% nylon fire retardant without jeopardising hand or breathability.
“This is a game changing technology that will broaden the way people think about Nylon for FR applications,” he said.
Stefan Susta, chief operating officer and executive director of Alexium International Group, commented: “Alexium will push for growth in the next year. It will be an exciting year.
“Specific to these topical FR nylon treatments, Alexium has initiated discussions to establish similar commercial relationships in other global territories.
“While that is our near-term focus, our longer term strategic objective is to expand our FR treatment into other applications and markets.”
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