Solvay expands its aerospace thermoplastic composites capacity in the US to meet strong demand
September 23 2019 - 1:30AM
Solvay expands its aerospace thermoplastic composites capacity in
the US to meet strong demand
Brussels, September 23, 2019 ---
Solvay is expanding its thermoplastic composites capacity with a
new production line at its U.S. facility in Anaheim, California,
underscoring its commitment to meeting strong demand growth from
aerospace customers for this high performance material and Solvay’s
proprietary and unique technology.
Solvay will have multiplied its qualified
capacity by four since 2016 with the commissioning of this new tape
line and upgrades to existing lines. The expansions aim to not only
improve output, but also quality, consistency and industrial
reliability.
“This significant expansion in a short time,
coupled with our unrelenting attention to overall quality and
productivity improvement, illustrates our engagement to serve our
customers best. Their strong demand shows they value how our
materials reduce manufacturing time and cost, helping to raise the
build rate of aircraft,” said Augusto Di Donfrancesco, Member of
Solvay’s Executive Committee. “Solvay is in leading position to
drive breakthroughs in materials innovation and accompany our
customers in their growth requirements.”
Solvay announced in May the creation of its
first horizontal strategic platform to accelerate the development
of thermoplastics composites as part of its strategy to leverage
its unmatched portfolio and expertise in specialty polymers and
carbon fiber composites. These lightweighting materials help lower
emissions of planes and cars as they replace metal parts and
facilitate their design and integration. Other applications include
pipes in the oil and gas industry as they are a strong and
cost-effective alternative to existing steel solutions.
- 20190923-TPC-Anaheim-Aerospace EN
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