Fiber Bond Corporation

What Fiber Bond Corporation does

Fiber Bond Corporation is a privately-held, vertically integrated manufacturer of nonwoven filtration media and specialty nonwovens, headquartered and produced at a single facility in Michigan City, Indiana. Founded in 1961 with approximately 65 years of operating history, the company designs and manufactures custom media and fabricated products for three primary business units: HVAC Filtration (premium polyester media, general polyester media, panel and link filters, multi-wedge pocket filters, extended surface cube filters, and auto rolls); Industrial Finishing/Paint Booth Filtration (intake panels, diffusion media, overspray collection media, and collection bags, including NESHAP-compliant offerings for EPA 40 CFR Part 63 and Test Method 319); and Specialty Nonwovens for household goods, building and construction, specialty seating, geotextile, aquatics, and cosmetics end markets.

The company's core technical platform combines in-house air laid web production, needling, and engineered binder chemistries, enabling specification of media basis weights from 1.5 to 40 oz/yd², thicknesses from 0.1 to 3.0 inches, and fiber deniers from 0.9 to 200 across widths up to 90 inches trimmed. Differentiation rests on proprietary, trademarked technologies — VE3® (antiviral/antimicrobial), Spor-Ax® (antimicrobial), Dustlok® (adhesive particle encapsulation), Poly Shield® (dual-density MERV 8 media), Poly-Perf®, VersaFit-AM8™, TRAPTEX, and Multi-Wedge — integrated into a broad SKU catalog with documented efficiency claims up to 99.95% on E.P. Red Media and 99.99% SARS-CoV-2 inactivation on VE3-treated media.

Fiber Bond operates an exclusive B2B go-to-market model through an authorized distributor network, with no direct end-customer sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, accessed via a password-protected Distributor Center that provides test reports, price pages, and technical specifications. The company maintains an active GSA federal procurement contract (Contract# 47QSMS25D0081), affiliations with ASHRAE and NAFA, and ongoing employment opportunities supporting capacity for new product introductions such as VE3® (2024) and VersaFit-AM8™ (2023).

Name

Fiber Bond Corporation

Legal name

Fiber Bond Corporation

Website

https://fiberbond.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fiber Bond Corporation is a privately-held, vertically integrated US manufacturer of nonwoven filtration media and specialty nonwovens serving HVAC, industrial finishing/paint booth, and specialty nonwoven end markets through an authorized distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Filtration Media

NAICS

Nonwoven Fabric Mills (31323), Nonwoven Fabric Mills (313230), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (313110), Other Textile Product Mills (3149)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonwoven Fabric Mills (Spunbond/Meltblown/Needle-punched) (IMAOABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Filtration Media & Dust Collection Textiles (Air/Liquid Filtration) (IMAOADAC), Coated & Laminated Base Fabric Mills (Pre-finish Substrates) (IMAOABAI), Man-Made Fiber Manufacturing (Polyester/Nylon/Acrylic/Viscose) (IMAOAAAB), Fiber-Based Sustainable Packaging (Recycled Paper, Molded Fiber, Bagasse) (IMALAMAA)

Keywords

• Air filtration media
• HVAC filtration products
• Nonwoven filter media
• Paint booth filtration
• Specialty nonwovens

Headquarters

HQ city

Michigan City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Filtration Media Sales: Sale of proprietary filtration media and products through distributor channel partners. Products include HVAC filtration media, panel filters, multi-wedge filters, extended surface filters, auto rolls, and paint/finishing filtration products.
2. Specialty Nonwovens Sales: Custom nonwoven products for commercial and industrial applications including household goods, building and construction, specialty seating, geotextile, aquatics, and cosmetics markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fiber Bond Corporation designs and manufactures custom nonwoven filtration media and finished filter products for HVAC, industrial finishing/paint booth, and specialty nonwovens markets. Production is vertically integrated in Michigan City, Indiana, using proprietary air laid web, needling, and binder chemistry processes to produce premium polyester media, panel filters, multi-wedge pocket filters, extended-surface cube filters, auto rolls, paint intake panels, diffusion media, overspray collection media and bags, and custom nonwoven rolls. Products are sold exclusively through an authorized distributor network with GSA government contract availability.

Product overview

Fiber Bond Corporation is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of air filtration and specialty nonwovens with 65 years of experience. The company's product portfolio spans three main categories: (1) HVAC Filtration encompassing Premium Filtration Media (Poly Shield G8, Dustlok MERV 9, Poly Shield XI) and General Polyester Media (FM Series, FP Series, VersaFit-AM8, TUFF-X); (2) HVAC Filtration Products including Panel & Link Filters (Poly Shield XI Panel, POLY PANEL, Dustlok 3-ply Panel, 15/40 Xtra Panel, Poly Shield G8 Panel, 2-PLY GOLD PANEL), Multi-Wedge Filters (Multi-Wedge 45/65/85/95), Extended Surface Cube Filters (PolyShield G8 Cube, 15/40 XTRA Cube, Dustlok Cube), and Auto Rolls (Dustlok Auto Roll); (3) Paint/Finishing Filtration covering Intake Panel Filters (Series 55 XTRA, I.S. Panel), Diffusion Media (DFM 4, DFM 8, DFM Panels), Overspray Collection Media (E.P. Green, White, Red), and Overspray Collection Bags (E.P. GXG Bag, UltraStop Bag, E.P. GXP Bag); and (4) Specialty Nonwovens for household, construction, seating, geotextile, aquatics, and cosmetics applications. The company differentiates through proprietary technologies including VE3® (antimicrobial virus inactivation), SPOR-AX® (antimicrobial), and DUSTLOK® (adhesive particle encapsulation), all integrated into their filtration media and products. The company also offers contract manufacturing services with media fabrication capabilities and product development/testing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VE3: Proprietary technology that encapsulates and inactivates 99.99% of SARS-CoV-2 and 99.9995% of influenza A particles on filter media.
• SPOR-AX
• DUSTLOK
• Poly Shield
• VersaFit-AM8
• TUFF-X
• Multi-Wedge
• TRAPTEX

Products and services

• Poly Shield G8 Media Dual-density MERV 8 polyester HVAC filtration media combining low initial resistance with high dust-holding capacity, featuring a non-drying, non-migratory composite adhesive for downstream panel and link filter manufacturing.
• Dustlok MERV 9 Media Original dual-ply Dustlok MERV 9 HVAC filtration media with Spor-Ax antimicrobial and composite adhesive providing three-stage filtration, depth-loading, and extended service life, available in 1" and 1.5" thicknesses for HVAC filter manufacturers.
• Poly Shield XI Media MERV 11 HVAC filtration media with Spor-Ax antimicrobial and Dustlok composite adhesive featuring depth-loading properties that reduce change-outs, filter expense, labor cost, disposal fees, and landfill waste for HVAC filter fabricators.
• FM Series Dry Polyester Media Dry polyester HVAC filtration media manufactured using the air laid process to create uniform, high-loft media with true depth-loading capabilities, offered in FM 25 (0.25"), FM 50 (0.5"), and FM 100 (1") grades for filter converters.
• FP Series Tackified Polyester Media Tackified polyester HVAC filtration media with adhesive coating for enhanced particle capture, available in FP 50 (0.5"), FP 100 (1"), and FP 200 (2") thicknesses for filter manufacturers and converters.
• VersaFit-AM8 Industry-first self-supporting, rollable, rigid MERV 8 anti-microbial HVAC filtration media with Spor-Ax antimicrobial, designed for easy cut-to-size installation by HVAC contractors and filter converters.
• TUFF-X Air Filter Media Heavyweight 1" thick polyester fibers bonded into tough, durable HVAC filtration media suitable as a replacement for hog hair media, supplied in 75" wide x 60' rolls to filter manufacturers and HVAC service companies.
• Poly Shield XI Panel MERV 11, 1" thick HVAC panel filter featuring VE3 technology, Spor-Ax antimicrobial, and Dustlok composite adhesive with dual-density media for superior dust-holding and long service life in commercial HVAC systems.
• POLY PANEL MERV 7, 1" thick economical HVAC panel filter consisting of two layers of polyester media with a heat-sealed 9-gauge internal support grid and non-migratory tackifier for commercial buildings.
• Dustlok 3-ply Panel MERV 9, 1.5" thick HVAC panel filter with Spor-Ax antimicrobial and Dustlok adhesive featuring a self-sealing design and three-ply depth-loading for extended service life in commercial HVAC systems.
• 15/40 Xtra Panel MERV 8, 1.5" thick three-layer HVAC panel filter with Spor-Ax antimicrobial and Dustlok adhesive providing high-capacity depth-loading for commercial HVAC applications.
• Poly Shield G8 Panel MERV 8, 1.5" thick budget-friendly HVAC panel filter with dual-ply Poly Shield G8 media featuring composite adhesive for depth-loading and long service life in commercial HVAC.
• 2-PLY GOLD PANEL MERV 7, 1" thick two-layer HVAC panel filter with Dustlok adhesive between layers and Spor-Ax antimicrobial for dry filter applications in commercial buildings.
• Multi-Wedge 45 MERV 9 HVAC pocket filter with heat-sealed, rigid tapered pockets made from high-density polyester media resistant to high humidity, oil mists, and organic solvents, available with standard header or self-sealing design.
• Multi-Wedge 65 MERV 11 HVAC pocket filter with heat-sealed, self-supporting pocket and 100% synthetic media with Spor-Ax antimicrobial for higher-efficiency commercial HVAC applications.
• Multi-Wedge 85 MERV 13 high-efficiency HVAC extended surface pocket filter with header, featuring unique pre-filter media and heat-sealed rigid pockets for demanding commercial HVAC applications.
• Multi-Wedge 95 MERV 14 high-efficiency HVAC extended surface pocket filter with header, available in short and extended depths for high-efficiency commercial HVAC and cleanroom-adjacent applications.
• PolyShield G8 Cube Extended surface HVAC cube filter in star-shaped cube, 440 2-pocket, 660 3-pocket, and 30-HC configurations using dual-ply Poly Shield G8 MERV 8 media with composite adhesive for depth-loading and long service life.
• 15/40 XTRA Cube 2-pocket and unitized HVAC cube filter for high dust concentration areas, featuring three-layer graduated density media with Dustlok adhesive and Spor-Ax antimicrobial in commercial HVAC systems.
• Dustlok Cube Extended surface HVAC cube filter in cube, 440 2-pocket, 660 3-pocket, and 30-HC configurations using Dustlok MERV 9 media with aggressive composite adhesive and Spor-Ax antimicrobial for demanding commercial HVAC environments.
• Dustlok Auto Roll MERV 7 auto roll HVAC filtration media with Spor-Ax antimicrobial and Dustlok adhesive featuring high dust-holding polyester with scrim-backing for use with auto roll conversion equipment by filter manufacturers.
• Series 55 XTRA Panel MERV 7 paint booth intake panel filter with a 2-layer self-sealing design and pressure-sensitive tackifier for crossdraft spray booths in automotive refinish and industrial finishing applications.
• I.S. Panel MERV 8 paint booth intake panel filter with 3-ply media, aggressive non-migrating tackifier, and heat-sealed supports for maximum efficiency in crossdraft and downdraft spray booth applications.
• DFM 4 Diffusion Media 1" thick paint booth diffusion media for downdraft spray booths that diffuses incoming air to create even laminar flow throughout the booth, supplied to finishing operators and OEMs.
• DFM 8 Diffusion Media 0.5" thick paint booth diffusion media for crossdraft spray booths with unique design for directional stability of air flow in automotive refinish and industrial finishing.
• DFM Panels Paint booth diffusion media panels available in internal support (9-gauge grid sealed between media) and external support (X grid on air exiting side) designs for limited access installations in finishing operations.
• E.P. Green Media 99.74% efficient paint overspray collection media for general purpose coating applications with a white layer for superior holding capacity and dense green layer for fine particle capture, exceeding EPA NESHAP 40 CFR Part 63.
• E.P. White Media 99.8% efficient premium dual-density polyester paint overspray collection media with aggressive adhesive for collecting and trapping dry overspray in industrial finishing operations.
• E.P. Red Media 99.95% efficient two-layer polyester paint overspray collection media described as the industry's first and finest, with a white layer for optimal capture and retention and a second stage for fine particle capture preventing exhaust duct build-up.
• E.P. GXG Bag High-efficiency paint overspray collection bag with dual-density E.P. Green upstream layer and high-density polyester, meeting EPA Test Method 319 compliance for 2-stage finishing systems as a stand-alone filter.
• UltraStop Bag Heat-sealed 6-pocket paint overspray collection bag delivering the highest efficiency in the line, with 90%+ efficiency in removing one-micron particles and EPA Test Method 319 compliance for 3-stage finishing systems.
• E.P. GXP Bag 2-layer powder paint overspray collection bag combining dual-density E.P. Green media with high-efficiency fine-denier polyester for non-recovery booths, designed to be reusable for industrial powder coating operations.
• Specialty Nonwovens Custom nonwoven materials for household cleaning and scrubbing, building and construction, specialty seating, geotextile, aquatics, and cosmetics applications, produced from Fiber Bond's air laid and needled nonwoven capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• VE3 Technology inactivates 99.99% of SARS-CoV-2 and 99.9995% of influenza A particles on filter media
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Donaldson Company: Broad filtration incumbent covering industrial air filtration, dust collection, and HVAC. Comparable in industrial finishing and air filtration media, though Donaldson is a much larger diversified filtration platform with global operations.
• Parker Hannifin (Filtration Group): Diversified industrial manufacturer with a substantial filtration division serving HVAC and industrial air. Comparable in air filtration products and media, but operates as part of a much larger industrial portfolio.
• 3M (Filtration Division): Global filtration incumbent offering HVAC filtration, paint booth, and industrial air products. Comparable across all three of Fiber Bond's verticals, but with substantially larger R&D, brand, and global manufacturing scale.
• Mann+Hummel: Global filtration solutions incumbent with a large HVAC and industrial air filtration portfolio. Comparable in HVAC and paint booth filtration, but with vastly larger scale, global manufacturing, and direct OEM relationships.

Emerging players

• Glatfelter (now Magnera): Nonwovens and engineered materials producer with overlap in specialty nonwovens, airlaid media, and filtration substrates. Comparable in specialty nonwovens (cosmetics, wipes, industrial) more than core HVAC.

Direct peers

• Lydall (now part of Alkegen): Engineered filtration media and nonwovens producer serving HVAC, industrial air, and specialty applications. Direct overlap in air filtration media manufacturing with proprietary technology similar to VE3/Spor-Ax positioning.
• Ahlstrom: Global filtration media manufacturer producing nonwoven media for HVAC, paint booth, and industrial finishing. Closely comparable technology (wetlaid, needled nonwovens) and overlapping HVAC and finishing verticals.
• Hollingsworth & Vose: Direct nonwoven filtration media peer producing engineered filtration media for HVAC, industrial, and specialty applications. Closely comparable product architecture, end markets, and B2B industrial go-to-market.
• Filtration Group: Pure-play filtration manufacturer producing HVAC, HEPA, and industrial air filtration media and products. Comparable in HVAC filtration media, panel filters, and bag/cube filters with overlapping distributor-led channels.
• Sandler AG: European nonwoven manufacturer producing needled, thermally bonded, and airlaid nonwovens for filtration, hygiene, and specialty industrial markets. Comparable in airlaid/needled nonwoven production and custom specialty media capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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