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30th anniversary for Sigmatex

In 1986 the company's founders set out with a vision to supply carbon fibre textiles for composite material applications to the aerospace and automotive industries.

19th October 2016

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Runcorn

Transport/​Aerospace, Sustainable

Sigmatex now boasts a global manufacturing presence with manufacturing sites based in the UK, the USA and in China. © Sigmatex Sigmatex, the leading independent converter of carbon fibre, is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

In 1986 founders David Ehnimb and Bert White set out with a vision to supply quality carbon fibre textiles for composite material applications to the aerospace and automotive industries.

Over the past 30 years, the company has turned that vision into a reality and has established itself as a leading innovator in technical textiles. With 10% of its workforce dedicated to research and development activities, Sigmatex pioneers new products and now boasts a wide portfolio of textiles including standard 2D and 3D, multiaxial, unidirectional, spread tow and recycled materials.

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