HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE

History

YearDetail
1728 Since Hollingsworth & Vose was established, the company has expanded its manufacturing and research development facilities in America, China, Europe, and India.
1843 The company has been granted patents for the manufacturing of manila papers.
1890 Hollingsworth & Vose developed the first electrical insulating paper.
1945 H&V has become one of the leading manufacturers of engine cellulosic and high-efficiency microfiber glass filter media.
1958 The company developed wet-laid nonwovens which are utilized in home furnishings.
1984 H&V becomes one of the leading manufacturers of industrial battery separators.
1998 H&V introduces AFM-activated carbon technology, a self-sterilizing system that prevents bacteria mud-balling, coagulation, and channeling of unfiltered water through the filter bed.
1999 H&V develops Nanofiber coating technology to enhance the value of consumer products.
2010 H&V introduced NanoWeb technology, an advanced nanofiber technology for air filtration, liquid filtration, and performance barrier nonwoven applications.
2018 H&V has become one of the leading suppliers of automotive start-stop battery separators globally.