About Non-Woven Products
In 1978, GAF-Elk Corporation of Texas began production
of fiberglass nonwovens in our Ennis, Texas facility.
While Ultra-Mat® was originally developed for the roofing
industry, GAF-Elk expanded its capabilities to include
development and sales of both fiberglass and polyester
mat for a variety of non-roofing markets. Today, GAF-Elk
enjoys a solid presence and leadership position in the
development and production of polyester nonwoven
products, wet-laid industrial fiberglass products, and
products with blends of fibers. The development of
proprietary coating compounds in our Technology Center
served as the foundation to invest in production
capability and capacity for a coating process line in
2000.
GAF-Elk's Performance Nonwoven Fabrics manufactures
roll goods using fiberglass, polyester, and other blended
fibers in a wet-laid process. GAF-Elk's nonwovens are
used in industrial applications including building
materials, flooring, filtration, composite, reinforced
plastics, landscaping, and other fabric markets.
GAF-Elk has two production lines both utilizing a
wet-laid process. GAF-Elk also operates a coating line
designed to single-side or double-side coat a variety of
fabrics. Proprietary coatings are developed to meet
specific customer needs and requirements.
GAF-Elk produces nonwoven materials from 0.8 oz/square
yard to 5 oz/square yard at thicknesses ranging from 10
mils to 40 mils. Roll widths range from 30" to 160", and
roll diameters are possible up to 7 feet. Coatings can be
added to a nonwoven fabric, typically from 3 oz/square
yard to 29 oz/square yard.
The path forward for GAF-Elk Performance Nonwoven
Fabrics will focus on new fabrics designed to meet
current and evolving customer requirements that demand
attributes best achieved in blends of base fibers or
coatings applied to fabrics. We have excellent working
relationships with our suppliers, ensuring superior
performance and consistency every time. Broad development
and in-house testing capabilities include an on-site
Research and Development Team, located in our
state-of-the-art Research Center adjacent to GAF-Elk's
nonwoven facilities. |
About Ornamental Iron and Ductwork
Now part of GAF Materials Corporation, LL Building Products began in 1938 with the founding
of Leslie Welding Company in Chicago, Illinois, as a small
specialty welding company, also involved in making
miscellaneous metal ventilation products.
Locke Manufacturing was founded in the 1950’s as a
producer of ornamental iron railing and columns, and
quickly became a leader in this industry, with the
majority of their sales through Sales and
distributors.
In 1967 Locke Manufacturing was acquired, merging with
Leslie Building Products Company and Leslie Locke was
formed manufacturing door accessories, ductwork,
ventilation and ornamental iron products. In 1998, GAFMC
purchased Leslie Locke Building Products, forming a new
Division called LL Building Products Inc. LL Building
Products still manufactures the same high quality
products. The products offered by LL Building Products
are marketed under the MasterFlow® and Village
Ironsmith™ and brands.
Our parent company, GAF Materials Corporation, was
founded in 1886 and is currently headquartered in Wayne,
New Jersey, is the most fully integrated roofing
manufacturer in the United Stated with over 3,300
employees in 26 plants across the country. |
