Leeds, UK-based Fibre Extrusion Technology Ltd. (FET) had a very successful show at COMPAMED 2024 in Düsseldorf. FET was exhibiting at this premier international trade show for the medical technology supply industry for the first time, which was indicative of the company’s expanding position in the world of medicine. More than 60% of FET’s revenue in 2023–2024 came from the medical sector.
“Until a new exhibition is tested in practice, it is never certain whether it will prove to be a successful venture,” said Richard Slack, Managing Director of FET, “but we are delighted to report that COMPAMED 2024 exceeded all expectations.” Actually, we have previously reserved a stand, albeit in a somewhat different position, for the November show of the following year.
Suppliers providing a wide range of superior medical technology services, components, and production equipment for the medical sector are drawn to COMPAMED 2024. Thus, FET’s experience in this field turned out to be a wonderful match. With around 40 loyal customers The first hope is for a very successful display, which will be followed by future participation at this yearly event. The leads obtained at the show come from both current and previously unidentified clientele.
FET’s well-established competence is in laboratory and pilot melt spinning equipment for a wide range of applications, including specific new fibres made from exotic and challenging-to-process polymers and precursor materials utilised in expensive medical devices. When melt When spinning solutions are not appropriate, FET offers a workable substitute with wet spinning systems for pilot and small-scale manufacturing.
The capacity of FET to provide clients cutting-edge testing facilities and technology at its Fibre Development Centre in Leeds, along with unmatched knowledge and skill in research and manufacturing procedures, has always been essential to the company’s success.
FET works with specialised businesses throughout the world to promote better sustainability through creative manufacturing methods. FET has successfully processed more than 100 different types of polymers, and its technologies can melt spin resorbable polymers in multifilament, monofilament, and nonwoven forms.