Solvay and the Boeing Company have extended their contract through 2020 for the supply of high-performance, structural composite and adhesive materials used to lightweight Boeing's large passenger aircraft.

“The extended contract extends for legacy programs such as the 737, 747 and 777 as well as current and future platforms, including B787, 737MAX and the 777X,” a Solvay press release stated.

According to Solvay, with its recent acquisition of Cytec, it is the world's second largest maker of composite materials for the aerospace industry.

Solvay's newly created Composite Materials Global business unit, provides technologically advanced lightweighting materials addressing the requirements of aerospace manufacturers.

"Our composite technologies provide the right balance of sustainable performance and competitiveness to meet the industry's evolving needs," said Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, CEO of Solvay.

"We look forward to a continued and mutually beneficial relationship with Boeing," Clamadieu informed.

This extended contract includes delivering on specific supplier initiatives as well as long-term growth opportunities with current and future qualified Solvay products.

Solvay supplies a range of products for primary and secondary structure applications, such as flaps, doors, fairings and ailerons.

Products include Cycom prepregs, adhesives and surfacing materials that offer high toughness and strength as well as tailor-made process materials solutions that offer excellent process repeatability. (AR)