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Newtex | The Most Trusted Name for Over 30 Years.

OUR COMPANY

As the most trusted name in the industry for over 30 years, Newtex is the pioneer and leading global producer of high temperature textiles for thermal management and fire protection.  Headquartered in Victor, N.Y. Newtex works with its worldwide partners and customers to provide innovative, high-quality products and exceptional service at competitive prices. The company manufactures products in its modern and highly efficient manufacturing facility.


OUR CUSTOMERS

Newtex products are trusted in demanding industries including petrochemical and refinery, power generation, shipbuilding, military, defense, and homeland security, industrial heating and process equipment, construction, transportation, and other industries where operating conditions reach temperatures as high as 3000°F.

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OUR PRODUCTS

Newtex's product line includes the original Zetex®, ZetexPlus®, Z-Flex™, and Z-Shield™ brand names as well as other heat and fire resistant fabrics, tapes, ropes, and tubing. Under the Newtex Extreme brand, the company also markets high temperature protective apparel and equipment made from Zetex®, ZetexPlus®, Z-FlexTM, and Kevlar® to provide protection from heat, fire, sparks, and molten splash.

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OUR HISTORY

Newtex was founded in 1978 by Bal Dixit, who pioneered the industry's first safe and commercially viable alternative to asbestos with Zetex®. Newtex and Dixit have received numerous awards and recognition since the company's founding.  Dixit now serves on several boards including the Rochester Institute of Technology and the US Department of Commerce's Upstate New York Export Council.  He was inducted into the Rochester Business Hall of Fame in 2003.