Leading the Way in Engineered Process Materials
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INTEGRITY LEADERSHIP QUALITY COMMUNITY Core Values PTFE Group of Companies is drawn together by people who take pride in their work, respect their coworkers, and value the opportunity to get the job done right. The following credo helps all PTFE Group employees to remain focused on what is most important. INTEGRITY – We strive to adhere to moral and ethical principles, soundness of moral character, and interacting with fellow employees, customers and suppliers in the most professional and respectful manner. All interactions and transactions are treated as mutually beneficial. LEADERSHIP –...

Stability & Strength In 1966, Green Belting Industries began manufacturing coated performance materials for industrial use. Today, the four companies that comprise PTFE Group of Companies include Green Belting Industries (Canada), Biscor (UK), Greenbelt Industries (USA), and Mapelli S.R.L. (Italy). While each of the four PTFE Group companies retains geographical and cultural uniqueness, our combined strengths and resources ensure quality and consistency across the enterprise. Each company plays an important part in the overall supply chain and benefits from the interchange of manufacturing,...

Engineered for Performance Fabrics, Tapes, Belts, and Specialty PTFE Group is committed to providing the best selection and highest quality of Performance Fabrics, Tapes, Films, Belts, and Specialty Products made with the highest quality polymers and substrates including PTFE, silicone, UHMW, polyester, fiberglass, and aramid. Key performance attributes include: resistance to extreme temperatures, chemical bonding, abrasion, compression, and punctures; high strength and stability; and a broad spectrum of thermal and dielectric properties. Tapes are finished with silicone or acrylic...

For a wide range of industries Aerospace, Auto, Energy, Medical, Packaging, Food, Thermal Spray... From cryogenic freezing of food products to the extremely high temperatures of thermal spray coating processes, our broad range of performance materials enhances productivity and efficiency across a wide range of industries. Some of the more common applications include protective coverings used on the heat-sealing elements in poly film packaging equipment, mould release linings and peel-ply release sheets used in open and closed mould composite applications, and masking for thermal spray...

Passion for Quality Inputs, Process, Outputs, People Quality has always been an important focus across all four PTFE Group companies. As each one has brought its own best practices for quality process and product, all companies have learned from each other and grown stronger together. The resulting high-quality culture that now shapes PTFE Group is a culmination of the strengths of all four capable companies. Together, all function as one enterprise with shared benchmarks across all areas, from supply chain to customer service. We are proud to be an ISO 9001 Quality Registered Company, but...

Technology Driven From Lean Manufacturing to Enhanced Customer Service The need for technology in today’s manufacturing world is extensive and ever-changing. As demand for product performance grows, creating new challenges and testing the limits, we continuously adopt new, helpful technology that enables us to meet evolving output requirements while ensuring cost-effectiveness and productivity. A key strength of PTFE Group is our ability to match market trends and demands with new technologies that improve plant and office efficiency. Our adoption of new technologies extends to all areas of...

Research & Development Ongoing Improvement Product Research & Development A cornerstone to the continuing success of PTFE Group as a manufacturer of engineered performance materials is our commitment to innovation through research and development. For over five decades, our R&D efforts in developing new products have provided an important connection between the four PTFE Group companies and their many customers. Today, we continue to develop new coating compounds, additives, and adhesives to meet the ever-changing demands of end-use specifications. This not only ensures that we stay in step...

Lean Manufacturing From Code to Craftsmanship Computerized Manufacturing Our approach to producing high-performance fabrics, tapes, and belts begins with computer-guided coating towers that utilize continuous sensor and feedback technology to precisely regulate coating thicknesses and consistency. Computer-driven adhesive and slitting machinery converts films and coated fabrics into tapes, while CNC plotters utilize customer specs and CAD drawings to create precision pre-cut shapes and engineered kits. Skilled Fabrication Skilled fabricators in all four of our plants, in Canada, Italy, UK,...

Culture of Excellence Experience, Collaboration, Teamwork The essence of our culture at PTFE Group is shaped by the core values of Integrity, Leadership, Quality, and Community. Through strong moral and ethical principles, respectful working relationships, and visionary leadership that ‘walks the talk’, the PTFE Group community adheres to a strong set of common attitudes, interests and goals. This helps to create the team-focused approach that we take to building excellence. One clear example is the focus that we have placed upon supply-chain management and timely delivery. Utilizing the...

“The product, the service, and the delivery... it’s all great” “PTFE Group is right on top of everything” “We find that your product is very good for any kind of tape” “We used to be disbelievers in your product. Then we tried it out. Now we’re believers!” “We’ve tried many samples from your competitors, but they don’t hold up as well as yours” “PTFE Group is meeting our expectations” “We asked you to align your deliveries to suit our system better and you responded – that’s good service!” “ We’ve never had an issue with deliveries, and your sales rep is always been pleasant. “We like the...