Fibras Europeas De Poliester (FEP) was founded at the end of 2006. It has two polyester staple fiber production companies: Fibract Europe, Barcelona, Spain, and Fidion in Napoli, Italy. Both companies produce and commercialize different polyester fiber types for traditional textile and nonwoven sectors, applied in a broad range of applications such as geotextiles, automotives, building, hygiene and medical, furnishing and upholstery, sports, clothing and industrial. At the end of 2008, Fidion will expand its production, with a modern line able to produce 50,000 tons a year.