ABOUT US

Filtrona… the difference is everything.

Quality, partnership, innovation and knowledge are the cornerstones of our business.

As the world’s leading independent provider of innovative cigarette special filters, Filtrona Filter Products provides solutions that meet the consumer-driven demands of the tobacco industry and ever-changing legislative requirements.

We aim to develop value creating partnerships with our customers. We continually look to provide them with brand differentiation through innovative solutions, knowledge and excellence in operations and services.

With a dozen strategically-positioned manufacturing plants worldwide,  we can deliver high-quality, innovative products globally and cost-effectively to any cigarette manufacturer whilst offering a local support infrastructure.

Innovation is at the heart of our business. Our Technology Centre continuously strives to develop innovative solutions that will give our customers brands' differentiation and identity now and in the future.

Our Scientific Services division is one of the few independent UKAS accredited laboratories for the testing of cigarettes and cigarette filters. It provides an invaluable testing facility for independent and multinational customers alike.

Filtrona Filter Products is part of Filtrona plc.

Filtrona plc is a leading international supplier of speciality plastic and fibre products with four operating divisions.

Filtrona is a well invested global business headquartered in the UK, with 29 manufacturing facilities, 41 sales & distribution operations and six research & development facilities spread across 25 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia.  Filtrona employs some 3,160 people across the world.

Filtrona operates in a dynamic international market environment.  The Company continues to invest and to expand capacity and capability, to improve operational performance and customer service, and to exploit new business opportunities.

By concentrating on international markets Filtrona has been able to establish and develop strong positions in chosen product categories.

Including Filter Filter Products, Filtrona is comprised of four separate divisions.

Protection & Finishing Products.

A global market leading provider of protection and finishing solutions, manufacturing and distributing plastic injection moulded, dip moulded, adhesive-coated foam and metal products.  Operating units in 14 countries serve a very broad base of customers with a rapid supply of primarily plastic products for protection and finishing applications in industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, oil and gas, electrical controls, point of purchase and tubular metal products.

Porous Technologies

The leading global technology developer of technology and manufacturer of custom bonded fibre and hydrophilic foam components.  Its components handle fluid and vapour and deliver high value and precision performance to many of the most well-known healthcare, consumer and industrial brand owners in the world.  The components are used in a wide range of product applications including medical diagnostics and wound care, inkjet printer cartridges, writing instruments, and air fresheners.

Coated & Security Products

The global market leading producer of high quality self-adhesive tear tape and a growing supplier of labels and products and technologies for brand protection, document authentication, personal identification and track and trace.  Customers in over 100 countries are served from facilities operating in six countries.  Also includes plastic profile extrusion activities in The Netherlands.