Toray Advanced Composites, a leading innovator in advanced material technology, has expanded its continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite materials portfolio by acquiring Gordon Plastics’ assets, technology, and intellectual property in Englewood, Colorado. The 47,000 sq. ft. production facility will operate as a satellite R&D and production facility, joining Toray Advanced Composites. The acquisition enhances Toray’s capabilities in continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites, with a focus on unidirectional tapes. The new facility will support growth in industries such as sporting goods, oil and gas, and manufacturing. Steve Cease, CTO and US Managing Director at Toray Advanced Composites, stated, “This expansion demonstrates Toray’s commitment to industrializing thermoplastic composites.” The facility is now producing continuous fibre reinforced composite tapes made with various matrices, including PEI, PPS, PES, PESU, PA6, and PA11, reinforced with different glass and carbon fibre types. The acquisition of Gordon Plastics’ assets and technology adds to Toray’s capabilities, further solidifying its position in the development and supply of continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite materials.
Gordon Plastics is now a part of the Toray Advanced Composites family
