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Our History
1983: R&D project start, part of Lenzing AG central research & development unit

1985: Start up polyimide polymer polycondensation in Lenzing

1991: new business unit HPP (high performance polymers) formed

1992: Stop joint venture Lenzing AG – Albany International Research (aircraft interiors based on P84 fibres)

1994: the P84 powder business as well as the stock shape manufacturer Sintimid GmbH was sold to Ensinger/Germany

1996: the P84 polyimide business HPP was acquired by Inspec Group a management buyout of British Petroleum Special Chemicals, Imitech Fibres as separate company was founded

1998: the company name was changed to Inspec Fibres GmbH

1998/8: Inspec Fibres was acquired by the UK based chemicals company Laporte

2001/7: Part of Degussa (Advanced Polymer Shapes (Plexiglas) – Films& Foams

2003/11: Exclusive distributor of PAN-fibres Dolanit® manufactured by Dolan GmbH

2006/1: Part of Degussa BU HP (High Performance Polymers)
2008/1 Part of the Evonik Business Unit Performance Polymers