Monadnock Non-Wovens LLC offers a Pilot to Production programme aimed at developers of fine fibre melt blown polypropylene, seeking to transition from proven R&D scale production to industrial scale manufacturing.

The programme is designed for developers who have innovative ideas for media or composites.  There is a big leap from small lab sized concept to industrial scale production.  This is where Monadnock’s experienced team and right-sized melt blown and calendaring machines are real assets, according to the company.

Process development

“There is a considerable difference in running melt blown media under test conditions to running heavy duty industrial quantities,” explained Keith Hayward, Managing Director of Monadnock Non-Wovens based in Mount Pocono, PA.

“Our unique combination of flexible polypropylene melt blown operations and combining technology with many years of practical experience is ideal for marketers with new products seeking process development.”

Expertise and convenience

This program is suitable for product developers seeking characteristics or special properties in the fast growing allergen barrier, antimicrobial or odour removal applications often used in fabric, homeland security, medical devices and some consumer products. 

Monadnock Non-Wovens has expertise in prototype to industrial transitions involving polypropylene melt blown with or without a wide range of additives and combined materials. The size and flexibility of the company is said to allow relatively low cost and rapid development of roll goods media suitable for further converting or direct sale.

“The elegance of our Pilot to Production programme is that once approved by the market the client has a readymade home for subsequent production with established processes and cost structures supported by an ISO9001 Quality System,” commented Keith Hayward.  

Monadnock Non-Wovens

Monadnock Non-Wovens, a subsidiary of Monadnock Paper Mills, Bennington, NH, was established in 1999 to manufacture nonwoven material for the fast growing filtration, facemask, healthcare, consumer and homeland security markets.

It supplies roll goods nonwoven media to converters around the world matching advanced fibre technology and the demands to meet the industry standards.

www.mpm.com/nonwoven