The leading distributor of advanced composites materials in South Africa, AMT Composites, has signed an agreement to distribute TeXtreme, market leader in Spread Tow reinforcements, in the region.

Andreas Martsman, Vice President – Marketing and Sales of Oxeon, commented: “We are very pleased to have AMT Composites committed to distribute our materials and having signed up as an authorized distributor of TeXtreme. We believe that this brings benefits to the customers sourcing materials from AMT Composites, being able to select TeXtreme in the mix of composite reinforcements available.”

Extra edge

“We are thrilled to add TeXtreme to our product range, for those customers looking for weight savings and better mechanical properties TeXtreme will provide us an extra edge,” said Nigel Fotheringham, General Manager, AMT Composites.

AMT Composites provides technical support and training on composite processing in addition to the distribution of various composite materials.

TeXtreme

According to Oxeon, its TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon reinforcements are a composite reinforcement suitable when looking to reduce weight and improve mechanical properties.

TeXtreme is used in NASCAR, Formula 1, Americas Cup and advanced aerospace applications, as well as sporting good applications such as bicycles, skis and ice hockey sticks.

AMT Composites

AMT Composites was formed in 1989 to offer the South African aerospace, marine and manufacturing sectors a specialised composites material supplier and technology partner.

AMT Composites  offers a high quality product range, from traditional ‘advanced composites’ materials to RTV silicone and polyurethane moulding and casting compounds. The company has branches in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, it offers technical sales and support and cash sales direct to the public.

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