Caterham Composites expands to accommodate rapid growth
Caterham Composites, the composite design and engineering specialist arm of Caterham Group, will expand operations in Germany and the U.K. to meet demands of projects in aerospace, automotive, marine and motorsports.
Caterham Composites (Hürth, Germany), the composite design and engineering specialist arm of Caterham Group, confirmed on April 17 that it will expand its operations in Germany and the U.K. to meet the demands of the large number of projects it has taken on in recent months in the aerospace, automotive, marine and motorsport industries.
After a successful first few months in operation, Caterham Composites is now moving to new office facilities in Hürth, Germany as well as expanding its manufacturing facilities in Hingham, UK. Managing director Phil Hall says, “We have enjoyed a very positive first few months in operation and it is clear that we are benefiting from being part of the Caterham Group, giving our composites experts the resources they need to work on the large-scale projects that are helping fuel our expansion.”
Hall also highlights its investment in simulation technology, mainly computer aided design, computer-aided simulation and computer-aided manufacturing.
“All of these investments enable Caterham Composites to look at traceability analysis, nesting and maximising material usage, all of which are key factors for OEMs. The signs point to a bright future for composites across a variety of industries and we are in prime position to set the standards in the composites industry for many years to come.”
Set up as an engineering consultancy in composite design, Caterham Composites has created new demand for its specialist abilities in the marine, aerospace and niche automotive industries. Fellow managing director Duncan Bell says, “We have been commissioned to work on some very interesting short and long-term projects and the real positive for me is that we are now working in several new markets that have only just embraced the benefits of composite manufacturing and design. We have taken a lateral look at where we can add value and that is helping all our customers create a competitive edge, using our in-depth knowledge of structural lightweight materials.”
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