Fothergill Polycom Ltd

Fothergill Polycom Ltd (formerly Ferguson Polycom Ltd) manufacture and supply rubber compounds and rubber-coated fabrics from a custom-designed, new facility, in Oldham, Lancashire. Compounding: Fothergill Polycom Ltd is the leading niche manufacturer of custom and industry standard (such as BS, MoD, ASTM, SAE standards) black filled and coloured masterbatches and compounds. Produced in cut, continuous sheet form, narrow strip and barwell blank form for use in a variety of industries and processes. This includes compression and injection moulding, calendering, coating and extrusion. Both natural and synthetic polymers are processed through our internal or open mill mixers, and we have the flexibility to offer small and single batch requirements, useful for small scale development work or highly-specialised compound requirements. Fabric coating: The proofing of textiles with rubber has its’ historical roots in the Manchester area, and Fothergill Polycom Ltd has been heavily involved at the forefront in the development of processes and products since 1911. With the benefit of in-house compounding, Fothergill Polycom Ltd offer a diverse and in many cases specialist and unique range of coated products such as: Natural Rubber/Cotton for use in rain/fashion wear & military survival suits Polychloroprene/Nylon for use in life preserving and military apparel Butyl/Nylon for use in life preserving systems, dry suits, trilaminates for leisure and professional diving use Butyl/Polycotton for use in camera bags and hand luggage Polychloroprene/Glass for use in flexible connectors, fire blankets and welding drapes Silicone/Glass for use as fire blankets