Nonwovenn, one of the world’s leading technical nonwoven fabric manufacturers, has been acquired by CorpAcq, the Altrincham-based business acquisitions group backed by TDR Capital. The deal also marks a successful exit for BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor, which first invested in Nonwovenn in 2016.
Strong Growth, Stronger Foundations
Founded in 2003 by chairman David Lamb, Nonwovenn specializes in bespoke high-performance fabrics used in protective clothing, wound care, and other harm-reduction applications. Since BGF’s initial multimillion-pound investment, the company has expanded rapidly—growing annual turnover from £19 million in 2016 to £46 million in 2025, with continued momentum into 2026.
The Somerset-based manufacturer has recorded 19 consecutive years of profit, established itself as a major UK exporter, and recently invested £1.5 million in R&D to advance its CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) protection solutions.
“We’re proud to have delivered such consistent growth and strong profitability over two decades,” Lamb said. “Partnering with BGF has been instrumental in strengthening innovation, diversifying product lines, and expanding internationally. We’re excited to build on these foundations as part of CorpAcq.”
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A High-Performance Exit
BGF’s Paul Oldham, who led the exit alongside Louis Hall from the Bristol team, praised the trajectory of the business.
“Nonwovenn has gone from strength to strength since our initial investment,” Oldham noted. “This management team has built a loyal customer base by delivering exceptional service and continuous product development. Our nine-year partnership has been both enjoyable and commercially successful.”
Alantra advised Nonwovenn’s shareholders on the transaction.
CorpAcq Sees Long-Term Opportunity
For CorpAcq, the acquisition aligns with its strategy of backing strong, technically advanced manufacturing companies.
“Nonwovenn is an outstanding business with a leading market position and strong growth prospects,” said Stuart Kissen, Head of Acquisitions at CorpAcq. “We see significant opportunity in the fabric-technology space and look forward to supporting David and the team in the next stage of development.”
With new ownership and a history of profitable expansion, Nonwovenn enters its next chapter positioned for continued innovation and international market growth.
