Supporting Strategic Growth and Value Creation
On January 28, 2026
AFC Materials Group Announces Commercial Team 3.0 Structure to Support Strategic Growth and Value Creation …
Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving
On November 24, 2025
Happy Thanksgiving! AFC Materials Group will be closed on Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th, 2025. …
Achievement of ISO 9001:2015 certification
On September 11, 2025
AFC is thrilled to announce the achievement of ISO 9001:2015 certification, a cornerstone of our enhanced Quality Management System (QMS) and engineering systems …
Wishing you a Joyous Holiday & a Happy New Year
On December 14, 2023
AFC Materials Group will be closed on December 25th & December 26th & January 1st …
AFC Strengthens Sales Team with Industry Veteran
On November 9, 2023
Join AFC in welcome a new sales project manager …
Welcome Andrew Hoag
On August 21, 2023
Join AFC in welcoming a new Northeast Region representative …
Check the QSR Smart Chain Spotlight on Packaging
On March 9, 2023
Increasing customer demands. Could the packaging be the answer? …
Happy Thanksgiving
On November 21, 2022
AFC Materials Group will be closed on Thursday, November 24th & Friday, November 25th. …
Introducing William Chandler Outside Customer Success
On July 12, 2022
Please join us in welcoming William Chandler …
Innovation Video - Joshua Sabon
On July 12, 2022
The market is calling for innovative solutions. We hope to help you solve some of your pain points. …
Innovation Showcase - Scott Hayhurst
On July 5, 2022
The market is calling for innovative solutions. We hope to help you solve some of your pain points. …
Introducing CJ Baker Outside Customer Success
On June 9, 2022
Please join AFC Materials Group in welcoming CJ Baker …
Shimmering rebrand of NextGem to Ovengem
On May 5, 2022
AFC Materials Group announces NextGem rebrand to OvenGem. …
Innovation Showcase - Rick Turek
On March 31, 2022
The market is calling for innovative solutions. We hope to help you solve some of your pain points. …
Innovation Showcase - Bart Lewis Jr
On March 25, 2022
The market is calling for innovative solutions. We hope to help you solve some of your pain points …
Innovation Showcase - William Chandler
On March 25, 2022
The market is calling for more sustainable packaging solutions. We offer recyclable solutions. …
Innovation Showcase - Mike Steiler
On March 3, 2022
Production demands are speeding up. Are you interested in reducing downtime with real solutions? Meet Mike Steiler, he can help you reach your goals. …
Innovation Showcase - Jeff Rogers
On February 24, 2022
Production demands are speeding up. Are you interested in reducing downtime with real solutions? …
Innovation Showcase - Dan Berg
On February 10, 2022
Production demands are speeding up. Are you interested in reducing downtime with real solutions? …
Innovation Showcase - Walt Pry
On February 3, 2022
Production demands are speeding up. Are you interested in reducing downtime with real solutions? Meet Walter Pry, he can help you reach your goals. …
Please join AFC Materials Group in Welcoming Rick Turek.
On January 31, 2022
We are excited to introduce our new Chief Operating Officer, Rick Turek. …
Innovation Showcase - Meet Our Outside Customer Success Team
On January 27, 2022
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to have a think tank working for you? …
Welcoming as Jeff Rogers, Outside Customer Success Northeast Territory
On January 14, 2022
Please join AFC Materials Group in welcoming Jeff Rogers …
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
On December 21, 2021
AFC will be closed on Friday, December 24th, and Monday, December 27th …
SPC Innovation Award Announcement
On October 7, 2021
We are excited to announce the acceptance of the SPC Food Waste Prevention Innovation Award …
Introducing William Chandler Outside Customer Success
On July 12, 2022
Please join us in welcoming William Chandler …
Innovation Video - Joshua Sabon
On July 12, 2022
The market is calling for innovative solutions. We hope to help you solve some of your pain points. …
Innovation Showcase - Scott Hayhurst
On July 5, 2022
The market is calling for innovative solutions. We hope to help you solve some of your pain points. …
Innovation Showcase - Rick Turek
On March 31, 2022
The market is calling for innovative solutions. We hope to help you solve some of your pain points. …
Innovation Showcase - Bart Lewis Jr
On March 25, 2022
The market is calling for innovative solutions. We hope to help you solve some of your pain points …
Innovation Showcase - William Chandler
On March 25, 2022
The market is calling for more sustainable packaging solutions. We offer recyclable solutions. …
Innovation Showcase - Mike Steiler
On March 3, 2022
Production demands are speeding up. Are you interested in reducing downtime with real solutions? Meet Mike Steiler, he can help you reach your goals. …
Innovation Showcase - Jeff Rogers
On February 24, 2022
Production demands are speeding up. Are you interested in reducing downtime with real solutions? …
Innovation Showcase - Dan Berg
On February 10, 2022
Production demands are speeding up. Are you interested in reducing downtime with real solutions? …
Innovation Showcase - Walt Pry
On February 3, 2022
Production demands are speeding up. Are you interested in reducing downtime with real solutions? Meet Walter Pry, he can help you reach your goals. …
Please join AFC Materials Group in Welcoming Rick Turek.
On January 31, 2022
We are excited to introduce our new Chief Operating Officer, Rick Turek. …
Innovation Showcase - Meet Our Outside Customer Success Team
On January 27, 2022
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to have a think tank working for you? …
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
On December 21, 2021
AFC will be closed on Friday, December 24th, and Monday, December 27th …
Introducing Inside Customer Success Representative
On September 20, 2021
Maeisy Cortez joins AFC Materials Group as Inside Customer Success Representative …
Introducing Southeast Territory Customer Success Representative
On September 16, 2021
Dan Berg Joins AFC Materials Group as Southeast Territory Customer Success Representative …
Introducing Inside Customer Success Representative for Policarta
On September 9, 2021
Beata Talic joins Policarta as Inside Customer Success Representative …
Policarta Policarta #ShowTheCertificate Website Launched
On April 16, 2021
To prove the recyclability of our products, Policarta Policarta launched the showthecertificate.com website. …
Policarta Policarta Completes Round One of Subway Rollout
On April 5, 2021
Policarta Policarta completed the initial fulfillment of Oven2Go bags for Subway. …
NOW Plastic Free Packaging is better for your Carrots
On March 28, 2021
NOW Plastic Free Paper Packaging Shows Improvement Over Plastic Bags in Carrot Shelf Life in Third Party Testing. …
NOW Plastic Free is Better for your Potatoes
On March 28, 2021
NOW Plastic Free Paper Produce Packaging Demonstrates Prolonged Potato Shelf Life over Traditional Plastic Net in Third-Party Study …
Introducing AFC's New IT Support Administrator
On March 19, 2021
AFC Materials Group is pleased to introduce you to Frank McKee, our new IT Support Administrator. …
Paul E Smith to deliver paper to World Congress on Textile Coating
On February 10, 2021
Paul E Smith, BMI and CQCO, will be delivering a white paper on colloidal silica to the World Congress on Textile Coating. …
AFC Materials Group Acquires Policarta
On February 4, 2021
Policarta can now serve packaging customers even better with the acquisition of Italian converter Policarta. …
AFC's Ed Kennedy Contributes to Winter 2021 Issue of Belt Line
On February 2, 2021
Ed Kennedy, Technical Service Engineer with AFC Materials Group, has a new article on belt tracking. …
AFC Materials Group will be closed January 1st 2021
On December 31, 2020
We will be closed in celebration of the New Year. We look forward to starting off 2021 with you. …
AFC will be closed December 24th and 25th
On December 21, 2020
We will be taking time off this Thursday and Friday for a long weekend this holiday season. …
AFC announces Ed Kennedy's appointment to NIBA's 2021 Education/Technical Committee
On December 1, 2020
Ed Kennedy, Technical Service Engineer with AFC Materials Group, will be joining NIBA's 2021 Education/Technical Committee. …
Happy Thanksgiving 2020
On November 24, 2020
We will be closed this Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Holiday …
Join us at NIBA Connect Virtual Expo
On November 6, 2020
We would love to see you at our virtual booth for NIBA Connect, Noveber 9-13, 2020. …
Policarta and Policarta-Policarta are excited to announce Recyclability Certification
On October 19, 2020
Western Michigan University has certified NoWaste Plastic Free Paper Packaging as Recyclable to the WMU OCC-E testing protocol. …
Stefano Giusti, VP of Global Packaging for AFC Manufacturing Group discusses Sustainability
On October 13, 2020
We know you have questions about sustainability in packaging. Stefano Giusti unpacks packaging mysteries of recyclability, compostability, and biodegradability. …
Western Region's new Customer Success Team Member
On October 8, 2020
AFC Materials Group, your supplier of high quality belting, tape, and smallwares, is pleased to introduce you to Walter Pry, driving the Western Customer Success Team …
Northeast Region's new Customer Success Team Member
On October 8, 2020
AFC Materials Group, your supplier of high quality belting, tape, and smallwares, is pleased to introduce you to Chris Thomas, driving the Northeast Customer Success Team, including parts of Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic. …
AFC Materials Group Domain Change
On August 20, 2020
@afconline.com is changing to @afcmaterials.com …
AFC Announces Rebranding
On June 24, 2020
AFC is pleased to announce the beginning of its rebranding as AFC Materials Group, under which other divisions, including Industrial, Food Service, Packaging, and Composites, will reside. …
AFC Introduces Conveyor Belting SME
On June 15, 2020
AFC is pleased to announce the transition of Ismael Salomon to Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Conveyor Belting and Fabrication. Ismael has been with AFC for over 15 years and has held roles in Marketing, Business Development, and Sales. …
AFC Strengthens Customer Support with CST
On June 10, 2020
AFC is proud to announce the launch of its Customer Success Team (CST). This reorganization is designed to support the success of AFC’s customers and tomorrow’s marketplace. …
Illinois Issues Stay-At-Home Order
On March 20, 2020
On Friday afternoon, the state of Illinois issued a stay-at-home order to combat COVID-19. …
COVID-19 Update
On March 16, 2020
AFC is taking active steps to maintain operations during the COVID-19 outbreak. …
AFC Joins the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance
On March 2, 2020
AFC, provider of high temperature and non-stick manufacturing solutions, is pleased to announce membership with the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. …
Supply Chain Statement
On February 19, 2020
The recent spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus, has led to concerns of supply within the PTFE industry. …
Midwest Territory Sales Manager Hired
On April 29, 2019
AFC, manufacturer of high temperature and non-stick solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Steiler, Sales Engineer, to Midwest Territory Sales Manager. …
Notice to TN Customers
On January 23, 2019
Ismael Salomon, Southeast Territory Sales Manager, is now responsible for Tennessee accounts. …
Chuck Crowley Announces Retirement
On January 7, 2019
Chuck Crowley, longtime member of the AFC sales team, officially announced his retirement effective January 1st, 2019. …
New Stocking Program Launched
On October 15, 2018
AFC has introduced a new stocking program to lower lead times for standard fabrics and tapes. …
AFC Europe Relaunch
On October 12, 2018
AFC has officially transitioned European operations from England to Italy. …
AFC Eliminates Minimum Orders
On October 4, 2018
AFC's focus on improving operational efficiencies has led to the elimination of minimum order charges. …
AFC Joins INDA
On April 13, 2018
AFC has joined INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. This organization is composed of nonwoven fabric producers, manufacturers... …
AFC Announces Change in Marketing Department
On November 1, 2017
AFC (Advanced Flexible Composites) is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Thomas from Marketing Specialist to Marketing Brand Leader. He will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for corporate branding, marketing operations, and lead generation. …
AFC Announces Promotion of Ismael Salomon
On October 30, 2017
AFC (Advanced Flexible Composites) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ismael Salomon from Marketing and New Business Development Manager to Sales Training and Development Manager, Food Process Market Manager, and Southeast Territory Manager. …
AFC Welcomes Todd Ouellette as CFO
On August 28, 2017
AFC (Advanced Flexible Composites) is excited to announce the addition of Todd Ouellette as Chief Financial Officer. …
AFC & Policarta Address Food Safety with Chef Pack
On April 3, 2017
Chef Pack Develops Food Safety Breakthrough …
AFC Voted 2016 Best Employer of Choice by Village of Lake in the Hills
On January 23, 2017
Lake in the Hills - February 3, 2017 - Advanced Flexible Composites, Inc...
Ismael Salomon Named 2016 Wanda Kiefer Customer First Award Recipient
On January 23, 2017
Lake in the Hills - January 30, 2017 - Advanced Flexible Composites, Inc...
Rich Blenner Named 2016 AFC Salesperson of the Year
On January 23, 2017
Lake in the Hills - January 20, 2017 - Advanced Flexible Composites, Inc...
Tech Talk: Cleaning a PTFE Coated Material
On September 22, 2016
As a PTFE coated material is used over time, you may see contaminants on the belt that you want to remove. There are a variety of reasons that this may occur, such as static build up or worn cracks in the belt. …
6 Tips to Get the Best Heat Seal
On September 13, 2016
Heat sealing PTFE coated fabrics is the primary way to create an endless splice joining the two ends of the fabric. There are many factors that contribute to the effectiveness of a heat seal. …
Belting 101: Belt Tracking
On September 23, 2016
Having a belt properly track on the machine is a key factor that effects the belt life. PTFE belts are different than other lower temperature belts and ensuring that the belt properly tracks is vital to its performance. …
6 Tips to Get the Best Heat Seal
On September 13, 2016
Heat sealing PTFE coated fabrics is the primary way to create an endless splice joining the two ends of the fabric. There are many factors that contribute to the effectiveness of a heat seal. …
Industry Insights: Tortilla Manufacturing
On September 20, 2016
Within the USA, the Tortilla segment of food processing has hit its stride. According to TIA's State of the Market report in 2014, Tortilla Manufacturing saw sales over $11 billion dollars in 2014 and shows no sign of slowing down. In 2000, TIA estimated that 85 billion tortillas were consumed by Americans and there are no doubts that number has increased exponentially today. …