Month: November 2021

2022 PRICE INCREASE NOTIFICATION

Our industry has been faced with numerous price increases in recent months for a wide variety of products and services. As we are heading to the end of 2021 we are again warned about multiple price adjustments by our suppliers and for various reasons.

These price increases are a consequence of the continuing global instability caused by Covid-19. The impact of this has been felt across our main supplier base from polymers and additives, through to logistics and energy. These shortages and increased costs within the supply chain are not only present in our industry but pose difficulties for businesses worldwide.

Moving into 2022, industry base-contract prices for polymers and additives will increase significantly following on from the substantial rises in energy costs seen in recent weeks.

As a result, our base fibre prices will be increasing from January 2022 to partly incorporate these rising costs.

This is completely unavoidable, and we are simply unable to absorb all of the impact and maintain our high standards of product quality, flexible service, and continuing innovation to the market.

To give our customers the best possible confidence in supply through these continuingly turbulent times, IFG remain committed to providing the highest quality products using secure and contracted volumes of first-class raw materials, giving our clients and the supply chain peace of mind.

We also remain committed to our use of green energy for the majority of our manufacturing. This is in addition to our growing range of bio and sustainable fibre alternatives launched this year, as part of our strategy to lead the industry into a more sustainable future.

We thank you for your continued support as we adapt and evolve with our customers and the market to meet the current and future demands of the industry.

If you have any questions relating to this announcement, please contact your sales representative, who will be in touch with more details.

Yours sincerely

  

Bernard Deruyttere                                Richard Barker-Poole
CEO                                                                  Group Sales Director
International Fibres Group                International Fibres Group

IFG LAUNCH PA11 BIO-BASED FIBRE

International Fibres Group (IFG) are delighted to announce the launch of PA11 fibre.

Forming part of the new IFG Bio range, Rilsan® PA11 is 100% bio-based, derived from renewable castor oil, which has a proven legacy in meeting some of the world’s most demanding material challenges. The trademark properties of PA11 include lightweight, flexibility, durability, and overall toughness. 

The castor bean is a sustainable, renewable crop that does not compete with food and does not cause deforestation. With a wide range of applications including luggage, carpets, extreme sports and socks and underwear, PA11 fibre provides the perfect sustainable solution for a variety of end applications. 

“We are delighted to be able to launch PA11 into the fibre market”, said Richard Barker-Poole, IFG’s Sales and Marketing Director. “We are inviting our customers to further research its applications with us, so they can be part of the journey to a more sustainable future.” 

IFG’s company values are firmly embedded in service, sustainability and continuously improving product performance characteristics, with a strong focus on research and development, especially into the performance of more sustainable alternatives to traditional fibres. The company has invested heavily in a dedicated R&D centre in Linz, Austria. Their experienced technical experts work with a worldwide customer base providing bespoke, innovative and flexible supply solutions, which will be perfectly complemented by the new PA11 fibre offering.