Making the most of the game

1900

Ingenious and visionary, Ferdinand Fert sees in this large-scale technological change a commercial opportunity to seize.
In 1892, he invents and patents the very first machine for the mechanical weaving of filter cloths. An expert in textile materials, he replaces alfa and uses coconut fiber ropes for the first time, utilizing their rot-resistant properties: it’s a true revolution! Faster to produce and more durable, these next-generation filter cloths can now be used for multiple seasons.