John Hogg Expands Textile Technologies Business with Acquisition of Nanoflam

The acquisition adds water-based textile coatings, halogen-free flame retardants and blackout technologies to John Hogg Technical Solutions' portfolio, extending its capabilities across furnishing, transport, outdoor and technical textile markets.

John Hogg Technical Solutions has acquired Nanoflam Ltd, a manufacturer of water-based textile coatings, halogen-free flame retardants and blackout flame-retardant technologies. Announced on 27 October 2026 in Manchester, the acquisition expands John Hogg's product portfolio and follows its November 2024 acquisition of Avocet Dye and Chemical.

Acquisition Broadens Textile Coatings and Flame-Retardant Portfolio

John Hogg Technical Solutions ("John Hogg") has expanded its textile technologies business through the acquisition of Nanoflam Ltd ("Nanoflam"), adding complementary coating and flame-retardant solutions to its existing operations.

Nanoflam manufactures water-based textile coatings, halogen-free flame retardants and blackout FR technologies. Its product range includes flame-retardant backcoatings, blackout and dimout systems, digital-printing coatings, and solutions developed for transport, outdoor and technical textile applications.

The acquisition will extend John Hogg's ability to serve customers across furnishing, transport, outdoor and technical textiles. It will also strengthen the group's existing capabilities in flame-retardant technologies, colour and textile processing.

The transaction follows John Hogg's acquisition of Avocet Dye and Chemical in November 2024 and forms part of its strategy to develop a broader textiles business with specialised technical capabilities.

John Hogg and Nanoflam Outline Strategic Fit

Philip Double, CEO of John Hogg Technical Solutions, said:

"We are thrilled to welcome Nanoflam to the John Hogg group. Bringing together the strengths of our flame-retardant businesses supports our commitment to investing in our product range and extending our market reach. Nanoflam’s leading products and talented team complement our existing capabilities and will help us build an even stronger textiles business."

Andrew Littlewood, Managing Director of Nanoflam, said:

"We are proud of the business we have built and believe John Hogg is the right partner for Nanoflam’s next chapter. Our shared emphasis on customer service and technical excellence makes this a strong fit. By combining Nanoflam’s products and technical expertise with John Hogg’s resources and wider portfolio, we can strengthen what we offer existing customers while expanding into new applications and geographies."