Having confirmed growth levels of 30% in 2011, FORMAX, a leading global manufacturer of carbon fibre and speciality reinforcements, announces a dynamic programme of expansion during 2012. Investment in new machinery, an increased commitment to glass production and the development of two unique materials will ensure FORMAX continues to grow at an impressive rate.
In a bid to extend their commitment to glass, FORMAX will commission a new Karl Mayer 100” Glass Malitronic machine. This investment will increase the company's glass capacity by 25% and support the continued growth of FORMAX's Wind Energy and Marine markets. The machine will begin production in March 2012. Having confirmed growth levels of 30% in 2011, FORMAX, a leading global manufacturer of carbon fibre and speciality reinforcements, announces a dynamic programme of expansion during 2012. Investment #
FORMAX will also launch two new exclusive materials at JEC 2012, Stand N52:
• +/-45 Pitch Fibre Biaxials. FORMAX has developed a new range of high modulus +/-45 biaxials based on Mitsubishi's Dialead fibres. A notoriously difficult material to work with, FORMAX has mastered the art of converting the high performance pitch fibre to create +/-45 biaxials that offer up to four to five times the stiffness of traditional pan fibre based biaxials. In addition, Pitch fibres offer very low levels of thermal expansion. Consequently, FORMAX's Pitch Fibre Biaxials are suitable for any application demanding ultra high modulus, or high levels of thermal stability.
• +/-30 Lightweight Carbon Multiaxials. This new fabric has been developed through the commission of the Karl Mayer Carbon Malitronic machine that the company installed last year. Available in a range of weights from 75gsm per ply, the new +/-30 is unique to FORMAX and works at a shallower angle enabling greater longitudinal stiffness. This robust fabric is perfectly suited to long, thin structures such as ski's, snowboards, surfboards and wings.
“With ambitious plans for expansion during 2012 and a developed portfolio of unique materials, FORMAX will continue to satisfy our global customers demands. We understand the design complexities manufacturers face but also appreciate the need for cost efficiency. We are confident we can deliver a competitive edge with our bespoke solutions.” comments Oliver Wessely, Managing Director of FORMAX.
Visitors to the FORMAX stand will be able to view and discuss the company's exciting new product offerings for 2012.
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