AGC AeroComposites, a global supplier of composite aerostructures, assemblies and components to the aerospace and defence industry, has announced that its facility in Yeovil, formerly Tods Aerospace, has been awarded Nadcap approval for Composite Manufacture. The National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (Nadcap) is an industry-managed global effort to improve quality and efficiency in the aerospace and defence industries.
Mark Tattershall has been named Vice President of Sales and Marketing for AGC AeroComposites. In his new role, Tattershall will be responsible for all North America account management, business development and marketing strategies. He will also be instrumental in integrating the company’s most recent acquisitions; North Coast Composites and North Coast Tooling and Mold Corporation.
AGC AeroComposites, a global supplier of composite aerostructures, assemblies and components to the aerospace and defense industry, has successfully completed their “CoFusion” project with funding from the National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme (NATEP), in partnership with the UK National Composites Centre, TenCate Advanced Composites and Rolls Royce. The project involved work to optimise the efficiency and applicability of an innovative, low cost thermoplastic composite welding process.
AGC AeroComposites acquires Cleveland, OH based North Coast Composites and North Coast Tool and Mold Corporation. North Coast Composites manufactures Resin Transfer Molded (RTM) and Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molded (VARTM) components and have deep experience in the aero engine sector.
AGC AeroComposites has invested in the development and deployment of a proprietary Automated Lay-up Machine (ALM) for the fabrication of composite structures and components. The machine is in service at the company’s site in Hayden, Idaho and is ideal for cleats, clips, angle brackets and intercostals.
AGC AeroComposites will be exhibiting with the Idaho Department of Commerce at the 2016 Farnborough Airshow, July 11 - 15, Hall 3 Booth E68. Contact us today to schedule a meeting!
HAYDEN, IDAHO, June 8, 2016 - AGCAeroComposites, a global composites and metal structures manufacturer for the aerospace and defense industry, has reached an agreement with Rockwell Collins to extend AGC’s production of the Binocular Optical Support Structure (BOSS) through multiple low rate initial production sequences. The BOSS is a key assembly in the F-35 Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System supporting the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Program.
AGC AeroComposites, the composites and metal structures manufacturer for the aerospace and defense industry, names Wayne Exton, President and CEO.
Exton, former Group Vice President of B/E Aerospace Business Jet Group, joined the company in October bringing over 25 years of leadership experience in the aerospace and defense sector.
AGC AeroComposites has been awarded the production of the Multi-Station Lightweight Armament Support System (MSLASS) wings for the MH-60M fleet. Under the contract, AGC will deliver eight ship-sets of MSLASS wings to the US Army Special Operations Forces Support Activity (SOFSA).
Technical Fibre Products Ltd (TFP) and AGC AeroComposites (AGC) today announced that they will debut a new lightweight composite solution for aircraft fuel systems at the Farnborough International Airshow. This joint development, patent pending, enables the electrical resistance of composite components to be precisely controlled and has the potential to provide a weight saving of up to 200 kg per aircraft.
