Trelleborg’s engineered fabrics operation in the U.S. (Spartanburg, S.C.; www.trelleborg.com), announces its acquisition of the assets and businesses of coated fabrics specialists, Uretek Archer LLC Group (New Haven, Conn.; www.uretek.com), comprising Uretek LLC and Archer Rubber Company LLC. Trelleborg says the transaction will strengthen its existing offering in rubber-coated fabrics, while broadening its range of urethane-coated fabrics.
Uretek specializes in lightweight laminated polyurethane and is a market leader in North America within this segment. Products are mainly used for inflatable applications in industries such as aerospace, medical and recreational.
Archer specializes in rubber-coated fabrics in North America. It is a market leader in butyl-coated-fabrics and some lightweight neoprene applications, for use in slides, rafts and life vests.
Trelleborg acquires coated fabrics specialist company
| By Scott Jenkins