FET to grow apprentice scheme

FET has long been committed to training and excellence in the industry. Our apprentice Jacob Thompson  is now well into his second year with us, training in electrical engineering, but at the same time gaining valuable all-round experience and understanding of all...

FET installs melt spinning system at UMass

FET has installed the FET-100 Series multifunctional laboratory melt spinning system into one of the world’s most renowned research facilities, The University of Massachusetts. UMass is a five-campus public university system, recognized as a model of excellence for...

FET growth continues with new facilities

Fibre Extrusion Technology Ltd is extending and improving its facilities in Leeds, UK.  To facilitate continuing growth, FET has purchased 500 square metres of adjacent land and buildings. These acquired buildings will become a new R&D Facility and Customer...

FET nominated for Innovate UK award

FET has beaten a number of larger organisations to be nominated for the prestigious Innovation Showcase awards. The Parliamentary Reception and Awards Ceremony was hosted by Innovate UK and Damian Collins MP in the House of Commons . This R&D funding has enabled...

A successful exhibition for FET at Cinte Techtextil in Shanghai

FET had the pleasure of sharing a large exhibition stand with our partners Chemtax at Cinte Techtextil, China on 12-14 October 2016. Cinte Techtextil is China’s leading biennial technical textiles and nonwoven product trade event and was an excellent opportunity for...

FET-100 Series goes from strength to strength!

Since its launch in 2015, the FET-100 Series has exceeded all our expectations. In 2016 alone, we have taken orders for 8 systems in varying configurations with an order value of over $3 million. These have been, or will be, delivered to customers as far afield as...

New MP Andrea Jenkyns visits FET

Under the UK parliamentary system, it is a fairly rare event for small businesses to receive a visit from our politicians, so it was a pleasure to welcome Andrea Jenkyns, the new local MP for Morley and Outwood, who successfully beat Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls in the...

WELCOME to our new website!

It may only be a couple of years since we last updated our website, but things have changed considerably in the world of extrusion technology – for us and for our customers. Our website is fully mobile friendly and so can be viewed easily on tablets, phones and other...

Major upgrade for FET Laboratory

FET has launched a major upgrade to its Process Development Laboratory facilities. This is part of an ongoing programme of continuous improvement to keep pace with global technological progress in textile and high performance industries. Managing Director, Richard...