In 1961, Lester T. Russell, the acknowledged inventor of the process for applying PTFE to fiberglass fabric, founded Taconic in Petersburgh, NY. The goal for the company? Develop a line of advanced engineered composite materials for use in diverse markets. Today, we are proud to be celebrating our 60th anniversary in business! Over the past
Alongside local Sales Managers, Taconic’s Technical Support Staff provide customers with pre and post-sale services to maximize belt life and production line efficiency. In Europe, Taconic’s David Schofield is here to help and advise on product selection, application suitability, belt design, and guide systems. David has 20+ years of industry experience. Areas of focus include:
Did you know that Taconic’s fabrics can also be used in extreme cold applications as well as at high temperatures? A new focus for Taconic PTFE belting involves quick freezing of food products. Many of the foods you find in restaurants, grocery stores and in your home freezer (meats, fruits, and vegetables) are prepared in