Expanding Surface Preparation in Aerospace
Contec announced today the acquisition of American Fiber & Finishing (AF&F), a leading provider of critical wiping products to the aerospace industry. Together, Contec and AF&F will offer an even broader surface preparation product portfolio designed to support customers operating in mission-critical environments.
About AF&F
AF&F was founded on more than a century of textile manufacturing expertise and has established itself as a trusted supplier of specialty wiping materials for aerospace applications. Its portfolio includes brands such as Rymplecloth®, Aerotex™, and Purewipe®, which are highly respected in critical cleaning applications. For more information, visit https://affinc.com/.
Combining Expertise in Aerospace Surface Prep

“We are very excited to welcome American Fiber & Finishing and its associates to Contec,” says Avi Lawrence, President of Contec. “AF&F has built a reputation as a trusted partner to the aerospace industry delivering high-performance wiping solutions.”

Jack McBride, CEO of Contec adds, “By combining the expertise of our two companies, we are creating a stronger platform for innovation and growth that will allow us to deliver greater value for the customers we serve.”
“Contec and AF&F share a customer-first approach to business, partnering with customers to develop and deliver solutions for some of the most complex contamination control problems,” says Paul Robichaud, AF&F. “Together, Contec and AF&F will continue to focus on product innovation with the highest level of quality.”
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