Fi-Tech History
Fi-Tech Historical Timeline
2022
Celebrates 50 Years as the global connection serving synthetic fiber, nonwoven, textile and tobacco customers in N. America
2020
Fi-Tech successfully navigates the COVID pandemic maintaining workforce and all operations
2016
Fi-Tech dedicates new purpose built 17,000 sq, ft office warehouse greatly expanding our footprint to better serve our customers
2014
Fi-Tech diversifies into the technical textiles and textiles industries in N. America
2012
We celebrate 40 years of service and leadership of our founder, C.L. Bassett
2009
Fi-Tech purchases Enka Tecnica, GmbH in partnership with Uwe Gaedike
2003
Fi-Tech forms new company, Fi-Tech de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. to better serve our Mexican customer base
2002
Celebrates 30 years of success and completes the purchase of Arkote, Ltd.
2000
FT Packaging, Ltd. becomes Fi-Tech Europe, Ltd. allowing for sales expansion in the UK
1997
Second expansion of office and warehouse to accommodate growth and Fi-Tech celebrates 25th Anniversary
1996
First publication of twice-yearly newsletter “In- Line with Fi-Tech”, publication continues today
1995
Fi-Tech opens first representative office in Mexico serving fiber, nonwoven and tobacco customers in Mexico
1991
Forms first UK company, FT Packaging, Ltd.
1988
First expansion of premises to add both office and warehouse space
1984
Fi-Tech diversifies into the nonwoven industry in N. America adding new representations
1980
Dedicated newly constructed 6000 sq ft office warehouse building to accommodate growth and provide needed warehousing capability
1979
Fi-Tech diversifies into the tobacco industry in N. America
1974
The company purchases and moves into first office building fueling growth
1972
Fi-Tech, Inc. is formed on February 5, 1972 as manufacturer’s rep and distributor serving synthetic fiber producers in N. America