BFF Technical Fabrics business enjoys renewed growth approaching its sixtieth year

BFF, the market-leading manufacturer of intelligent technical fabrics, has announced that profits are up.

BFF supplies highly specialised products to a range of UK and international clients in a diverse range of sectors, including medical, wipes, smart fabrics as well as the tobacco industry. Snus is a growing area for the business, and BFF is a development partner of choice for the majority of the world's leading tobacco brands.

Based in Somerset, BFF was founded in 1952 as a division of Courtaulds and was subsequently acquired as part of an MBO in 2003 led by chairman David Lamb. Following several years of challenging market conditions and a transformation of its manufacturing focus and capability, BFF has seen growth in custom from the global snus market, as well as maintaining a loyal customer base in the wipes, medical and smart fabrics sectors. As a result, BFF has reported its strongest figures since 2003 and has ambitious growth plans for the next five years.

Working closely with customers throughout the development process, BFF's strengths lie in its ability to produce unique products made to an exact specification that many other manufacturers find hard to match. The company's downstream processes also allow customers to add tailored characteristics that add value, especially in commoditised markets.

BFF's reputation is built upon its dedication to product excellence and a focus on delivering against its clients' needs. The company has market-leading health, safety and quality credentials and regularly partners with global pharmaceutical and soft drinks brands, as well as the world's leading players in the tobacco industry.

David Lamb, chairman, commented: "It is well documented that BFF has had its share of commercial challenges over the past few years, however we have remained steadfastly committed to delivering for our customers. As well as continuing to provide the highest quality products for our customers in the medical and wipes sectors, the growing global snus market represents an additional oppurtunity for us and allows us to demonstrate our technical capabilities.

BFF is approaching its sixtieth year, and our resilience as a business can be credited to our proud and skilled workforce as well as our loyal customers, who have enabled us to look to the future with confidence."