SGL to buy Portuguese acrylic fibers producer Fisipe
05 Apr '12
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Fisipe – Fibras Sintéticas de Portugal S.A. is a producer of acrylic fibers with a plant in Lavradio, Portugal, and has almost 40 years' experience in manufacturing acrylic fibers. The company (founded in 1973) has been listed on the Lisbon Stock Exchange since 1985. Fisipe has developed gradually from a company mainly specializing in the production of standard textile fibers to become a producer of special acrylic fibers, namely pre-dyed fibers, functional fibers and fibers for technical applications. In 2011, the company generated sales of approximately €130 million and employed around 330 people.
SGL Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of carbon-based products and materials. It has a comprehensive portfolio ranging from carbon and graphite products to carbon fibers and composites.