The manufacture and sale of textile reinforced plastic composite materials was first established by Imperial Chemical Industries (I.C.I.). The business of producing and marketing these materials was undertaken by Linear Composites Ltd, founded in 1969 as a wholly owned subsidiary company of I.C.I.

The first product to be fully developed was PARAFIL™. PARAWEB™ was quickly introduced in the second year, and further new products have been continuously introduced over the years in the search for growth and diversification.

The basic technology of Linear Composites is the extrusion of polymeric materials around high tenacity polyester or aramid textile cores. The resulting composite products are either circular in cross section (PARAFIL™) or of a flat webbing configuration (PARAWEB™). The textile type and content determines the physical characteristics of the products in terms of tensile strength, extension, modulus etc.

The polymeric sheath provides a physical and chemical barrier to external environments which pose a threat to product performance and durability. Core and sheath materials are chosen to suit specific customer requirements.

On specially designed equipment, PARAFIL™ and PARAWEB™ are also converted into 2 dimensional “mats” for a number of specialist applications.

These products can be engineered to suit individual customers particular requirements.

Major trademarks are well known internationally and include PARAFIL™, PARAWEB™, PARAGRID™, PARALINK™, PARADRAIN™, PARARIB™ and PARALOOP™.

A number of our products have been used successfully in a variety of applications for over 30 years and the experience gained gives confidence for continued diversification.

Our products are supported by the highest Quality (ISO 9001:2000) and Heath and Safety Standards (OHSAS 18001 : 1999).