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People in composites: March 2025

QTI Fibers, Spintech Holdings, Zoltek, ORNL, ZeroAvia, Norco, Strohm, WindEurope and Anduril Industries have announced new appointments and promotions.

Norco delivers GFRP hard hulled riverine craft for BAE Systems

Norco’s broad-ranging materials and manufacturing expertise revitalize UK MOD legacy craft, providing a solution for future defense and communications sector projects.

People in composites: January 2025

Appointments, promotions and other developments have been announced by composites-focused companies Teijin Automotive, Lockheed Martin, MVP, Roth Industries, Wabash, Multi-Ply, Norco, Boeing and more.

BAE Systems selects Norco as key composites supplier

The Norco team’s proficiency and competency will continue to guide its work in providing BAE with quality materials for critical defense craft fabrication.

Norco enhances composites expertise via large-format AM equipment investment

3D printers, five-axis machining and software equipment additions to a dedicated CNC facility will support growth of Norco’s existing capabilities and build market diversity.

Norco invests in CNC, kit cutting capability expansion

Transition from internal to external demand over the last few years has evolved Norco’s machining and composite kit cutting equipment, and now includes material outsourcing and digital engineering services.

Norco GFRP molds meet high-quality cast concrete beam production needs

A project with P&M successfully achieved manufacture of six 20-meter-long architectural beams for an R&D facility with near-seamless surfaces and on a tight production schedule.

Norco develops composite clamshell coverings to protect Siemens engines

The IP55-related GFRP clamshell cocoons protect gas turbine engines during transport while simplifying loading and unloading processes.

RTX recognizes composites company Norco with Premier Supplier Award

Norco’s 100% on-time delivery record to an RTX subsidiary and its overall excellence in collaboration and customer service have driven mutual success.

Norco facility completes three-year AS9100 certification cycle

The composites manufacturer’s Winfrith location receives its third successful audit citing good practices and high standards maintenance.

Norco facility expansion bolsters aerospace, defense project capacity

An additional 10,000 square feet will accommodate increasing demand for the company’s composite services.

People in Composites: January 2023

Beyond Gravity, Wisconsin Oven, Exel Composites, Corebon, Strongwell, Hexcel, Norco Composites and many others in the industry have announced updates to company personnel.

Norco to build fuselage, wings and composite components for Skyfly eVTOL aircraft

Skyfly aims to achieve a complete airframe weight of just 220 kilograms, in addition to low-cost, accurate and reliable repeatability of manufacture for series production progression.

Norco Composites awarded new contracts, recruits to bolster workforce

High demand for Norco’s composites expertise in the defense, aerospace and subsea markets has led to the company’s investment in 10+ new workers and specialist training programs and facility developments.

Norco Composites successfully completes first AS9100D surveillance audit

The three-day audit that took place at Norco’s Winfrith manufacturing facility in May showed no non-conformities, indicating continuous improvement and good practice.

Norco upskills employees with 2022 trainee program

Norco mentors guide new trainees through 20 weeks on a small boat production line to ensure proficient application and knowledge level of GRP structures.

Norco elected key composites supplier for Royal Navy patrol vessels

After the recent, successful delivery of HMS Pursuer and HMS Dasher patrol craft in Q1 2022, MST Group recommissions Norco to produce 18 vessels over the next four years.

Norco Composites awarded AS9100D certification

The new certification is for Norco’s 30,000 square foot Winfrith facility, which was built on the Dorset Innovation Park to facilitate a long-term defense contract.

Norco joins defense and security compliance register

The Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR) is a collaborative tool used by the aerospace, defense and security industry to act as a single repository for pre-qualification and compliance information.

Norco selected as main composite supplier for UK Ministry of Defence contract

Norco is currently manufacturing two complete vessel structures to replace the interim Gibraltar Squadron Fast Patrol Crafts.

RS Electric Boats selects Norco for composites fabrication

Comprised of bio-based infused epoxy resin, recycled PET core and basalt and flax fibers, the Pulse58 drives a different approach to boating.

UK composites structure manufacturer continues to expand

Norco, which built its reputation as a manufacturer of large glass fiber reinforced structures, continues to grow and currently offers a wide range of bespoke composite products.

People in Composites: May 2019

CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.

People in Composites – March 2019

CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.

Composites training center opens in Dorset

Norco, a manufacturer of large composite structures and GRP moldings, has opened a new composites training center to offer hands-on training for new apprentices.

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