October is Manufacturing Month; AFC is proud to be partnering with the Manufacturing Pathways Consortium for their shop plant tours. Along with 12 other local manufacturers, we are excited to welcome students, parents, community members, and policymakers to explore McHenry County’s manufacturing sector. Tour dates include October 10th, 19th, and 25th at 5-6pm and 6:30-7:30pm. Join AFC for Manufacturing Month
April 2018 • in Press Releases
AFC has joined INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry.
This organization is composed of nonwoven fabric producers, manufacturers of finished products, suppliers of fibers, chemicals, machinery and other items as well as associate members in the academic/ consulting fields and other associations with a vested interest in the industry.
President Chris Lewis remarked, “AFC is excited to partner with INDA and learn from their industry insights. We look forward to sharing 30 years of PTFE belting knowledge with members of the nonwoven community.”
AFC manufactures belting used in the production of high loft nonwovens, which are textile fibers bonded together to form a fabric (example shown below). These materials can be found in insulation and padding for clothing, comforters, furniture, and mattresses, among others. This process uses AFC’s DuraFlow® PTFE-coated fiberglass mesh to facilitate hot air circulation while also preventing the fibers from sticking to the belt.
Contact us to learn more about high temperature and non-stick manufacturing solutions, and please visit www.INDA.org for more information on the nonwoven market.
About AFC
AFC is a global provider of high temperature and non-stick solutions. Since 1988, we have focused on partnering with end users, distributors, and OEMs to solve their greatest production challenges. As a turnkey manufacturer, our capabilities include coating, converting, and fabrication of composite materials engineered for the most demanding applications. AFC is based in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, with locations in Vermont, Mexico, and Italy. To learn more about our family of brands, please click here.