International Fibres Group (IFG), through its three trading subsidiaries, is a worldwide manufacturer of coloured polypropylene staple fibre and filament yarn and is the leading independent global supplier to the market. IFG prides itself on the quality and range of services provided to its customer base. By utilising its significant R&D resource and through the substantial investment programme launched under Bronsstadet AB ownership, the Group will further improve its services and expand its product range.
IFG is:
- the largest supplier of coloured polypropylene staple fibre to the European market;
- the largest supplier of coloured polypropylene fibre to the US automotive market; and
- the sole UK manufacturer of coloured polypropylene staple fibre.
In the floorcoverings industry our fibres are used extensively in tufted and woven products and non-woven needlepunch applications. Our fibres are also used in automotive, concrete, textiles and home furnishing products.
Drake Extrusion Limited operates from two manufacturing sites in West Yorkshire and supplies staple fibre and filament yarn. Staple capacity: 30,000 tonnes. Filament capacity: 1,000 tonnes.
Drake Extrusion Inc. based in Virginia, is a supplier of staple fibre and filament yarn to the automotive, floorcoverings and home furnishings sector. Staple capacity: 35,000 tonnes. Filament capacity: 7,000 tonnes.
Asota GmbH based in Linz, is a well- established producer of staple fibre predominantly in polypropylene but also in polyethylene and polyamide. Staple capacity: 25,000 tonnes.