Posted April 28, 2014
PORTLAND, ME – Tex Tech Industries, a leading global developer and manufacturer of engineered, high-performance materials, has acquired Chapman Innovations and its flagship brand CarbonX®.
Chapman Innovations, founded in Salt Lake City in 1998, develops, produces and markets thermal fabric solutions under the brand CarbonX. Made of a patented blend of high-performance fibers, CarbonX non-flammable fabrics and apparel deliver ultimate protection for professionals and enthusiasts who confront extreme conditions on a daily basis, according to Tex Tech.
CarbonX is widely used in protective applications for industrial safety, construction, welding, molten metal, utilities, pulp and paper, oil and gas, firefighting, motorsports and tactical/police.
“The CarbonX product line will significantly strengthen our position in several key markets,” said Ciaran Lynch, CEO of Tex Tech Industries. “We are impressed with its superior performance compared to competing flame-resistant products and with the company’s strong relationships with its end-users.”
Tex Tech’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities position it as a leading supplier to the aerospace, defense, law enforcement, industrial and sporting goods sectors. Global customers include Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, NASA, BAE systems, Penn and Wilson.
Tex Tech produces Core Matrix Technology™, a patented, protective material that is utilized in the most advanced ballistic vests worn by military and law enforcement. The company manufacturers fire-retardant and thermal acoustic insulation for every major commercial aerospace platform and is also the world’s largest producer of tennis felt.
“Chapman Innovations looks forward to being a part of the Tex Tech family of companies,” said Tyler Thatcher, CEO of Chapman Innovations. “Tex Tech’s global distribution platform and in-house development capabilities will enable us to bring new products to the market more quickly."
Tex Tech Industries acquires Chapman Innovations/CarbonX
