SFM Ltd
Herald Way, Binley Industrial Estate,
Coventry CV3 2RQ, UK
Competitive, DOE + Benefits
Permanent
Today, SFM are a modern day leading business to business advanced wound care company. With a rich history of innovation, we are dedicated in the development and commercialization of innovative fibre-based dressings to improve clinical outcomes. Working in close collaboration with customers, SFM will continue to provide expertise in emergent fibre and non-woven fabric and yarn based technologies.
Timeline
1. 1904 – 1984
o 1904 – Courtaulds acquired the Cross and Bevan patents.
o 1905 – First factory set up in UK.
o 1909 – Courtaulds entered the market of cellulosics (viscose and acetate) in North America with the setting up of the American Viscose Corporation (AVC) in 1909. In Europe, Courtaulds expanded its cellulosics business both directly and in joint ventures, including British Cellophane.
2. 1985-1989
o 1985 – Focus Polymers founded by Courtaulds Research.
o 1986 – First commercial sale of Micopake.
o 1989 – The company received a Queen's Award for Technology for Alginate.
3. 2005-2015
o 2005 – Acordis Speciality Fibres was acquired by Lohmann & Rauscher and renamed Speciality Fibres and Materials.
o 2009 – 510(k) clearance granted for silver alginates.
o 2015 – Introduction of latest range of gelling fibres and CE mark granted for sterile cellulose based wound dressings.
o 2016 – 2018 – Development of nanotechnology (Titan).
Careers at SFM:
SFM is a leading supplier of substrates and products to the advanced wound care market.
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