Dunmore
Dunmore is a privately held, US-headquartered engineered films manufacturer producing coated, metallized, and laminated flexible substrates for aerospace, solar, packaging, security, and electronics customers from facilities in Pennsylvania, New York, and Germany.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersBristol, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Dunmore does
Dunmore is a US-headquartered engineered films manufacturer that designs and produces coated, metallized, and laminated flexible substrates for demanding industrial and aerospace applications. Founded in 1970 by Michael Sullivan in New Jersey and now headquartered in Bristol, Pennsylvania, the company operates three ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facilities across Bristol and Brewster in the United States and Freiburg in Germany, employing over 200 people. Its core technology base is roll-to-roll flexible substrate processing, spanning vacuum metallizing (aluminum and copper up to 82 inches wide), precision coating (slot die, solvent- and water-based), multi-layer laminating up to 5 layers and 80 inches, foil converting, plasma, and corona treatment. The product portfolio spans aerospace MLI films (Starcrest™), Kapton® polyimide tapes, ESD protection films, aircraft interior and insulation films (SkyCrest™), photovoltaic backsheets (DUN-SOLAR™), security and tamper-evident films (DUN-GHOST™, DUN-GUARD™, DUN-SECURE™), inkjet and label films (DUN-JET™, Aqua-Jet), and specialty films for cryogenic, fluoropolymer, antimicrobial, battery, and surfacing applications.
Dunmore earns revenue primarily through custom contract manufacturing and proprietary branded film products sold to enterprise customers. Pricing is quote-based, project-specific, and tied to multi-year contracts in many aerospace programs. The business model combines toll coating, metallizing, and laminating services for customers who supply their own substrates with proprietary product sales and custom collaborative development through a four-phase stage-gate process (Lab, Pilot, Scale-up, Commercial Production). Customers include major space and aerospace primes (Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, EADS Astrium, Boeing, NASA/JPL, ESA contractors), supported by long-tenured distribution and OEM partners such as Proline Performance (10+ years), Soditech (35+ years), and Aerospace Fabrication & Materials (25+ years). Secondary revenue streams serve solar module manufacturers, packaging converters, label and graphic arts firms, and electronics producers, with products shipped to over 25 countries.
Dunmore firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dunmore
- Legal name
- Dunmore International
- Website
- https://dunmore.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Dunmore is a privately held, US-headquartered engineered films manufacturer producing coated, metallized, and laminated flexible substrates for aerospace, solar, packaging, security, and electronics customers from facilities in Pennsylvania, New York, and Germany.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Dunmore industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Film Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (3272), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)
- SIC
- Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Metal Cans (3411)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Electrical & Electronics Film/Sheet Extrusion (Insulating Films, Display/Optical Films) (IMANACAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Coating, Painting & Plating (Powder Coat, Anodizing, Electroplating, PVD/CVD) (IMAAAGAI), Electrical Conduit & Raceway Systems (PVC/HDPE) (IMANADAC), Blow-Molded Drums, Barrels & IBC Components (IMANAGAE)
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Where Dunmore is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bristol
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Dunmore business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Contract Manufacturing Services: Dunmore provides toll coating, metalizing, and laminating services where customers provide their own materials. The company processes customer substrates using its specialized equipment and expertise. Revenue is generated through processing fees based on volume, complexity, and technical requirements.
- Proprietary Film Products: Sale of branded specialty film products including DUN-SOFT™, DUN-SAFE™, DUN-GREEN™, DUN-COOL™, DUN-GHOST™, DUN-SHIELD™, DUN-JET™ UV Inkjet Films, and various backsheet products for solar applications.
- Custom Product Development: Collaborative development partnerships with customers to create custom material solutions. Projects typically progress through stage-gate process from lab development to commercial production.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Quote-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Dunmore product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Dunmore is a manufacturer of engineered coated, metallized, and laminated films, providing custom material development plus contract converting services (coating, metallizing, laminating) for aerospace, solar energy, packaging, security, and other industrial applications. The company produces its own branded product families such as Starcrest MLI films, SkyCrest aircraft interior films, DUN-SOLAR photovoltaic backsheets, DUN-GHOST and DUN-GUARD tamper-evident films, DUN-JET and Aqua-Jet inkjet films, and DUN-COOL, DUN-DIFFUSE, DUN-SAFE, DUN-SOFT, and DUN-GREEN specialty films. Operations run from facilities in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Freiburg, Germany, with products qualified on 100+ NASA and ESA specifications.
Product overview
Dunmore is a manufacturer of engineered coated, laminated, and metalized films, foils, and fabrics for demanding applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products organized around core manufacturing services: Custom Product Development (stage gate process from lab to commercial production), Laminating Services (film-to-film/foil/fabric lamination up to 5 layers and 80 inches wide), Metallizing Services (vacuum metalizing with aluminum or copper on flexible substrates), and Coating Services (precision functional coatings). Key product categories include aerospace materials (SkyCrest™ aircraft films, Starcrest™ MLI films, Kapton® tapes, ESD protection films, aluminized beta cloth), solar/photovoltaic solutions (DUN-SOLAR™ backsheets, PPE+ and TPE backsheets, specialty backsheets), security/tamper-evident films (DUN-GHOST™, DUN-GUARD™, DUN-SECURE™, security label stock), printable films (DUN-JET™ UV inkjet films, Aqua-Jet water-based inkjet film, inkjet films, label stock), specialty films (fluoropolymer films, cryogenic insulation, high-temperature insulation, antimicrobial films, battery films), and surfacing materials (DUN-SOFT™ soft touch film, DUN-GREEN™ sustainable PET film, DUN-SAFE™ flame retardant film, metallic transfer films). The product portfolio serves aerospace, spacecraft, automotive, electronics, medical, solar, packaging, insulation, fashion, and lighting industries across global manufacturing facilities in the US and Germany.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DUN-COOL™: Thermal management film for aerospace and spacecraft applications
- DUN-DIFFUSE™
- DUN-GHOST™
- DUN-SAFE™
- DUN-SOFT™
- DUN-GREEN™
- DUN-SECURE™
- DUN-SOLAR™
- DUN-SHIELD™
- DUN-GUARD™
- DUN-JET™
- SkyCrest™
- Starcrest™
- Aqua-Jet
- Satkit
Products and services
- Custom Product Development Engineer-to-engineer custom development of coated, metallized, and laminated film constructions, delivered through a four-phase Stage Gate process (Lab, Pilot, Scale-up, Commercial Production) for B2B customers in aerospace, solar, packaging, and industrial markets.
- Laminating Services Contract roll-to-roll laminating of flexible substrates into multi-ply constructions up to 5 plies and 80-inch web width, supplied to manufacturers requiring barrier, insulation, or multi-layer functional film stacks.
- Metallizing Services Contract vacuum metallizing of flexible polymer films to deposit controlled aluminum and other metal layers used in insulation, barrier, and reflective applications for aerospace, packaging, and electronics customers.
- Coating Services Contract precision coating of flexible substrates using slot die, solvent-based, and water-based coating methods, plus plasma and corona surface treatment, for B2B customers requiring functionalized film surfaces.
- Starcrest Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Films Branded family of multi-layer insulation films used on spacecraft, satellites, and other aerospace applications, qualified on 100+ NASA and ESA specifications and used on missions including Mars Perseverance and James Webb Space Telescope.
- Kapton Polyimide Tape Polyimide-based tape products used in aerospace and electronics applications where high-temperature and electrical insulation performance is required.
- Starcrest ESD Protection Films Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protective film constructions used in spacecraft and satellite assembly to manage static-charge risks during integration and on-orbit operations.
- SkyCrest Aircraft Interior Films Decorative and functional film constructions designed for commercial and business aircraft interior surfaces, engineered to meet FAR 25.853 and similar flame, smoke, and toxicity requirements.
- SkyCrest Aircraft Insulation Films Thermal and acoustic insulation film constructions for aircraft, supporting weight reduction and cabin thermal/acoustic performance goals in commercial and business aviation.
- DUN-SOLAR Photovoltaic Backsheets (PPE+ and TPE) Engineered backsheet film constructions for photovoltaic modules, available as PPE+ and TPE variants, with Dunsolar ready (DSC) and Dunsolar ready+ (DSC+) configurations, supplied to PV module manufacturers.
- DUN-GHOST Tamper-Evident Film Tamper-evident security film based on Dunmore's proprietary Reveal Quality technology, designed to visibly indicate tampering when the construction is disturbed, targeted at brand protection, security printing, and authentication applications.
- DUN-GUARD Tamper-Evident Film Tamper-evident security film based on Dunmore's Reveal Quality technology for packaging, label, and authentication applications, complementing the DUN-GHOST product in the brand protection portfolio.
- DUN-JET UV Inkjet Film UV-curable inkjet-printable film substrate for commercial printing applications, designed for use in UV inkjet presses used in label, packaging, and graphics printing.
- Aqua-Jet Water-Based Inkjet Film Water-based inkjet-printable film substrate designed for aqueous inkjet printing in commercial and label printing applications.
- DUN-SOFT Soft Touch Film Soft-touch laminate film providing a tactile premium finish for packaging and print applications, supplied to converters and brand owners for high-end labels and packaging.
- DUN-DIFFUSE White Kapton Polyimide Film White Kapton-based diffuse film designed for lighting and diffuser assemblies, used where controlled light diffusion and high-temperature polyimide performance are both required.
- DUN-SAFE Flame Retardant Film Flame-retardant film construction engineered for applications requiring compliance with fire performance standards, supplied to industrial and commercial customers.
- DUN-GREEN Sustainable PET Printable Film Sustainable PET-based printable film substrate positioned as a more environmentally responsible alternative to incumbent label and packaging constructions.
- DUN-COOL Thermal Management Film Thermal management film construction designed to manage heat in industrial and electronics applications, supplied to manufacturers requiring controlled thermal performance.
- Fluoropolymer Films (PTFE, PVDF, FEP, PFA, ETFE) Engineered fluoropolymer film constructions (PTFE, PVDF, FEP, PFA, ETFE) supplied to customers needing chemical resistance, high-temperature stability, or release-surface properties.
- Aluminized Beta Cloth Aluminized beta cloth used in aerospace thermal and MLI blanket constructions where a flexible, high-temperature fabric substrate with metallized reflective surface is required.
- Roll-to-Roll Calculator App Standalone web/mobile calculator tool that helps customers estimate roll material usage, yield, and related converting metrics for roll-to-roll film purchasing and converting decisions.
Quantifiable outcome
- Materials qualified on over 100 specifications for NASA, ESA, and commercial space missions
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Dunmore
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Dunmore technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- No
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Feature6 records
Dunmore partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.
- Airbus Defence and SpacecoreMajor European space prime using Dunmore's MLI in thermal applications for space systems in both LEO and GEO orbits. Airbus considers Dunmore a critical supplier in their ecosystem, noting Dunmore's availability for technical questions and product insights.
- Aero Team S.r.l.minorItalian procurement coordinator facilitating Dunmore's supply chain to Aviotec. Coordinates shipments from Dunmore's production facilities directly to Aviotec's plant in Turin, Italy.
- AvioteccoreItalian thermal solutions provider and long-standing partnership for ESA missions. Dunmore supplies raw materials for Aviotec's Multi-Layer Insulation blankets. Collaboration has spanned 10+ years including support for Proba-3 precision formation flying mission. Aviotec relies on Dunmore for space-grade materials, technical expertise, and delivery reliability for ESA-compliant programs.
- ICEYEcorePartnership announced for multilayer insulation films serving ICEYE's SAR satellite constellation. Dunmore supplies materials for ICEYE's earth observation satellites requiring reliable thermal protection.
- DuPont Advanced MaterialsstrategicSupported development of DuPont Intexar™ smart clothing technology with custom flexible film for wearable electronics applications. Dunmore's chemistry background and material handling expertise helped bring the flexible electronics technology from proof of concept to commercial scale.
- Proline PerformancecoreColorado-based technical partner and distributor for aerospace films, foils, and insulation materials. 10+ year partnership where Proline serves as OEM of 80+ products based on Dunmore materials. Proline works directly with customers to define requirements and partners with Dunmore for optimal material solutions. Acts as extension of Dunmore team.
- Thales Alenia SpacecoreItalian space company using Dunmore's MLI and tapes on Thales missions including Orion spacecraft for Artemis II mission. Values Dunmore's technical and engineering team support for new product development.
- FHP - Frezite High Performancecore18+ year strategic partnership with Portuguese aerospace company providing thermal protection systems for ESA missions. Dunmore supplies advanced materials for Hera planetary defense mission and upcoming PLATO exoplanet mission. Partnership includes R&D support with samples of specialized raw materials for testing.
- Aerospace Fabrication & Materials (AFM)core25+ year partnership with Minnesota-based manufacturer of MLI blankets and passive thermal control systems. Supports ISS, SLS/Artemis, Boeing Starliner, and communications satellites. Dunmore provides reliable material supply, responsive delivery, and professional documentation for aerospace compliance requirements.
- Soditechcore35+ year partnership with French aerospace company for thermal management solutions. Soditech relies on Dunmore's material expertise for spacecraft sub-assemblies. Dunmore engineers work as extension of Soditech team to solve unique thermal challenges with custom laminates or optical coatings.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Dunmore competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Teijin Film Solutions (formerly DuPont Teijin Films / Mylar Specialty Films): Global manufacturer of polyester (PET) and specialty films for industrial, packaging, electrical, and photovoltaic applications. Highly comparable to Dunmore's core metallized/coated/laminated film business, including aerospace-adjacent electrical insulation films.
- Taghleef Industries: Global manufacturer of BOPP, BOPET, and metallized films for packaging, labels, and industrial applications. Comparable in coated/metallized film technology and label/packaging end markets, though with less aerospace specialization than Dunmore.
Broad incumbents
- Toray Industries: Japanese diversified materials conglomerate with a large advanced films division producing polyester, polyimide, and coated films for aerospace, electronics, and industrial markets. Comparable in capability set (coating, metallizing, lamination) but vastly larger and broader in scope.
- Mitsubishi Chemical Group: Major Japanese chemical company producing polyester films, aluminized films, and specialty films under the Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Diafoil, and other brands. Comparable in metallizing and lamination capabilities and serves aerospace, packaging, and electronics end markets.
- 3M: Global diversified industrial conglomerate with a specialty films and adhesives portfolio (including films for aerospace, electronics, and graphics). Much larger than Dunmore but overlaps meaningfully in engineered coated and metallized films for aerospace and electronics.
- SKC Co., Ltd. Korean film manufacturer producing polyester films, copper-clad films, and specialty films for electronics, solar, and industrial uses. Comparable in coating/metallizing capability and customer overlap in electronics and renewable energy films.
- Saint-Gobain: French multinational with a Performance Materials / aerospace division supplying films, foils, MLI, and insulation materials for spacecraft and aircraft. Comparable end-market exposure in aerospace thermal management and MLI, though much broader in scope.
- DuPont: Supplier of Kapton polyimide film (used by Dunmore in its products) and a broader portfolio of electronics, aerospace, and industrial films. Direct overlap in aerospace-grade polyimide films and partially in metallized films, though much larger and diversified.
Regional players
- Uflex Limited: India's largest flexible packaging and film company producing BOPET, BOPP, metallized, and specialty films for global packaging, label, and industrial markets. Comparable in flexible film manufacturing capability but geographically weighted to India and emerging markets rather than US/EU aerospace primes.
- Jindal Poly Films: Indian manufacturer of BOPET and BOPP films with metallizing capabilities for packaging, labels, and industrial applications. Comparable in metallized film production but focused on Asia and commodity flexible packaging rather than aerospace-grade specialty films.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Dunmore
What does Dunmore do?
Dunmore is a manufacturer of engineered coated, metallized, and laminated films, providing custom material development plus contract converting services (coating, metallizing, laminating) for aerospace, solar energy, packaging, security, and other industrial applications. The company produces its own branded product families such as Starcrest MLI films, SkyCrest aircraft interior films, DUN-SOLAR photovoltaic backsheets, DUN-GHOST and DUN-GUARD tamper-evident films, DUN-JET and Aqua-Jet inkjet films, and DUN-COOL, DUN-DIFFUSE, DUN-SAFE, DUN-SOFT, and DUN-GREEN specialty films. Operations run from facilities in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Freiburg, Germany, with products qualified on 100+ NASA and ESA specifications.
Is Dunmore a public or private company?
Dunmore is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Dunmore founded?
Dunmore was founded in 1970. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Dunmore based?
Dunmore is headquartered in Bristol, United States, in the North America region.
How does Dunmore make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Contract Manufacturing Services are the primary driver. The others are proprietary Film Products and custom Product Development.
Who are Dunmore's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Teijin Film Solutions (formerly DuPont Teijin Films / Mylar Specialty Films) and Taghleef Industries. Broad incumbents are Toray Industries, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, 3M, SKC Co., Ltd., Saint-Gobain and DuPont. Regional players are Uflex Limited and Jindal Poly Films.
Does Dunmore have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dunmore.
What industry is Dunmore in?
Dunmore's product category is Specialty Film Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANACAE, Electrical & Electronics Film/Sheet Extrusion (Insulating Films, Display/Optical Films), with a secondary code of IMAAAGAI, Coating, Painting & Plating (Powder Coat, Anodizing, Electroplating, PVD/CVD). Its NAICS code is 3272 and its SIC code is 3081.