Sigmatex, one of the world’s leading producers of carbon fibre textiles, has completed a significant phase of investment in its Carbon Textile Solutions (CTS) operation at its North American site in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
The investment will expand weaving capacity by up to 50% thanks to the introduction of a new production cell, which will support growing demand for Sigmatex products in Aerospace, Space and Defence applications.
Commenting on the investment, Sigmatex CEO Paul McMullan said: “Over the last few years we have focused heavily on our quality, service level and technical capability. This has been well received by the US market and investments like we have made here will be the catalyst for us to grow strongly in the region over the next 5 years.”
Built in 2015, the 75,000 sq. ft production facility in Orangeburg is a modern, purpose-built site. It is Sigmatex’s newest and most modern plant, optimised for efficient manufacturing and scalability, boasting proprietary Flat Tow technology along with AS9100D and DNV accreditation. It is the main site for supply across North America.
“We are continuing to invest further in new, innovative and proprietary technologies. And to support this growth within the region we will be making a series of incremental investment steps over the coming years. This will enable our capacity to stay ahead of the demand curve whilst simultaneously focusing on quality assurance, digitalisation and the use of data to drive our continuous improvement actions. The next 5 years look very exciting for our US business!” concluded Mr. McMullan.
Sigmatex will be exhibiting at the forthcoming CAMX 2024 – the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo – from 9-12th September in San Diego. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced materials event in North America, where composite professionals gather to explore key themes shaping the industry’s future. Sigmatex can be found on Booth AA43.
Website: www.sigmatex.com