ABOUT US

Filtrona… the difference is everything.

Quality, partnership, innovation and knowledge are the cornerstones of our business.

As the world’s leading independent provider of innovative cigarette special filters, Filtrona Filter Products provides solutions that meet the consumer-driven demands of the tobacco industry and ever-changing legislative requirements.

We aim to develop value creating partnerships with our customers. We continually look to provide them with brand differentiation through innovative solutions, knowledge and excellence in operations and services.

With a dozen strategically-positioned manufacturing plants worldwide,  we can deliver high-quality, innovative products globally and cost-effectively to any cigarette manufacturer whilst offering a local support infrastructure.

Innovation is at the heart of our business. Our Technology Centre continuously strives to develop innovative solutions that will give our customers brands' differentiation and identity now and in the future.

Our Scientific Services division is one of the few independent UKAS accredited laboratories for the testing of cigarettes and cigarette filters. It provides an invaluable testing facility for independent and multinational customers alike.

Filtrona Filter Products is part of Filtrona plc.

Filtrona plc is an international, market leading speciality plastic and fibre products supplier listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Filtrona plc is a well invested global business, headquartered in the UK, with 33 manufacturing facilities, 34 distribution outlets and sales offices, and four research facilities spread across 24 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Filtrona plc employs some 4,800 people across the world.

Filtrona plc operates in a dynamic international market environment. The Company continues to invest to expand capacity and capability, to improve operational performance and customer service, and to exploit new business opportunities.

By concentrating on niche international markets, Filtrona plc has been able to establish and develop strong positions in chosen product categories. Filtrona plc is segmented into Plastic Technologies and Fibre Technologies.

Plastic Technologies produces, sources and distributes protection and finishing products, self-adhesive tear tape and certain security products as well as proprietary and customised plastic extrusions and packaging items for consumer products.

Fibre Technologies focuses on the production and supply of special filters for cigarettes and bonded fibre products such as reservoirs and wicks for writing instruments and printers, household products and medical devices.