Bekaert Fibre Technologies

As a full member of the Bekaert group, Bekaert Fibre Technologies (BFT) develops, manufactures and markets very thin metal fibres and metal fibre based products.

With a total turnover of 60 million Euro, BFT is today the largest manufacturer of metal fibres in the world with production facilities in Belgium (Zwevegem, Wevelgem, Wetteren), Japan (Saitama) and the USA (Research Triangle Park, NC).

These metal fibres are up to 60 times thinner than human hair and are available in various alloys. By using the metallic and fibre-like nature of metal fibres, unique products have been and are being developed. Bekaert Fibre Technologies successfully combines various technologies, in order to produce excellent products with a clear added value for its customers.

BFT also shares the Bekaert group's commitment to excellence. Its plants in Zwevegem, Wetteren and Research Triangle Park received the ISO 9001 Quality Certification in 1991 and in 1994.

Thanks to permanent innovation, Bekaert Fibre technologies continues to be successful in a wide variety of applications and products. The most important applications are Porous Media, Filter Elements, Conductive Plastics, Heat-Resistant and Electro-Conductive Textiles, Airbag and Burner Pads.