Carver Non-Woven Technologies announced the construction of a new manufacturing plant that will be located in Freemont, IN. The new building is being repurposed from a vacant facility located at 706 E. Depot St. Carver’s facility will begin production beginning in July of 2016, focusing on products manufactured with multiple fiber types including e-glass, carbon fiber, bast fiber, and synthetic fibers of all types.

The production facility is designed with state-of-the-art technologies which include the latest developments in fiber opening, blending, carding, cross lapping, web drafting and the ultimate in needle loom design, “Hyper Punch” technology.

Carver’s focused design and technology has been developed with the intent to significantly raise the bar on product quality including tight tolerances on fiber blending, opening, product weight distribution and line versatility. These are key metrics in meeting performance requirements for lightweight solutions for automotive, recreational vehicle as well as building construction and office systems.

Specific capabilities will range from single web formulations and will include new options that combine two different formulations into one single matrix. Dual web configuration allows Carver to formulate products by using a multitude of different material types to meet exact application requirements while maintaining cost balance.

In addition to dual web options, Carver also meets the latest quality demands for the production of natural fiber composites. Specifically, Carver’s line has put to rest the problems of fog related issues relating to natural fiber when introduced to automotive applications. Formulation testing has consistently achieved pass ratings above 90.

Carver technology allows for manufacturing of formulations ranging from 300 gsm up to 2400 gsm in a multitude of blends and fiber types. Ratios range from 80%/20% to 20%/80% and testing has shown no loss of quality or performance output.

Additionally, Carver has chosen to completely automate its line from debaling through finished packaging. Combined, all design and process systems provide for complete control, consistency and quality of finished goods.