Metyx USA is boosting production of its range of high-performance technical textiles in its factory in Gastonia, North Carolina, in response to growing market demand. An additional 11,000 tons of capacity is currently being installed for producing broad range of unidirectional and multiaxial non-crimp glass, carbon fibre, RTM and woven fabric reinforcements.

The new production capacity will be available to customers in North America in the second half of 2019, said a media statement from the company. Currently Metyx USA is producing a new range of Tycor fibre reinforced core sheet material having acquired the technology from Milliken & Company in the second half of 2018.

“We are very happy with the progress in our US start-up with the currently installed capacity of 4,000 tons for composite reinforcements. The board decided to bring forward planned 2020 and 2021 capital investments into 2019 in order to accommodate the strong growth our US team is anticipating, given the positive response from the market to our product quality and service levels,” said Metyx Group CEO, Ugur Üstünel. “It is an exciting time for Metyx USA and our highly expert, dedicated US team, which is very focused on continuing to grow the business with North American customers in wind, marine, automotive and industrial markets looking for lightweight composite material solutions.” (PC)