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Applied Felts Works Here

Dec 1, 2006

Did you know that the world’s leading felt liner manufacturer is based in Martinsville-Henry County? Applied Felts has relined more than 35 million linear feet of pipe using the cured-in-place pipeline (CIPP) rehabilitation process. Offering complete end-to-end custom manufacturing capabilities and products that are ISO-9002 certified, Applied Felts has more than three decades of expertise in the industry. Recently, the company announced the acquisition of Rhode Island-based Novapipe, another manufacturer of cured-in-place pipe liners. This acquisition should lead to continued growth for Applied Felts. It’s easy to see why business works in Martinsville-Henry County.

 

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Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation
134 East Church Street, Suite 200 PO Box 631, Martinsville, Virginia 24114
Phone: 276.403.5940 | Fax: 276.403.5941