Company Information

Company Interest:
Gas Diffusion Layers and membrane support materials

Achievements in 2005:
Release of first generation of Carbon cloth based gas diffusion layers and membrane supports

News, Inventions HANNOVER FAIR 2006:
Gas Diffusion Layers and membrane support materials, carbon based composites materials, filtration textile materials

Appiano Gentile (Como, Italy) Jan 18, 2006 - SAATI Group is pleased to announce the release of the first generation of gas diffusion layers materials based on carbon fabric technology.

The company is able to provide a wide range of GDL materials in rolls or sheets with different thickness, density, porosity and width utilizing an innovative yarn concept and leading edge finishing technologies.

The current GDL range is characterize by different solutions with properties as low weight and density, chemical resistance, good water handling, high electrical conductivity and mechanical performance, good gas permeability and economical manufacturing.
The company can also make custom-tailored solutions to satisfy the functional requirements of different PEM fuel cell application.

Saati Group is a leading multinational Group of Companies, with headquarter in Italy, with an enviable reputation on a global level. The Saati Group is a manufacturer of hi-tech products for different sectors such as textiles, chemicals, filtration, ballistic and knife protection, advanced composites and screenprinting.

Founded in Appiano Gentile, Italy in 1935, the Saati Group has played the forefront to launch innovations in technical fabric. This Group has been improving its specific know-how on synthetic mesh since the 1950's. Then, since the 1980's it has been developing an international growth strategy by means of partnerships and acquisitions.

The structure of the Saati Group is today led by SAATIgroup, and consists of three business units: SaatiPrint, SaatiTech, and Seal. With branches located in 7 countries (Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Brazil, USA, and China).

SaatiPrint Division is a world leader in screenprinting, with fabrics and chemicals specifically developed for the different applications of the screenprinting process, such as graphics, textiles, electronics, glass, CD and ceramics.

SaatiTech specializes in the manufacturing of precision fabrics and components for filtration, as well as in the manufacturing of conveyor belts and in the development of surface treatments. Main applications are in the automotive, chemical, textile, medical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Seal has a leading position in the market with its systems for ballistic and anti-stab protection and the advanced composite materials. Seal is active in several application fields, from the automotive to the nautical industry, sports equipment and the building trade.

For more information, please contact: Paolo Fracas