Toray Advanced Composites, a company based in California, has acquired the assets, technology, and intellectual property of Gordon Plastics in Colorado. The acquisition will expand Toray’s portfolio of continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite materials and enhance its ability to process higher melting temperature polymer systems. The Gordon Plastics plant will operate as a satellite R&D and production facility for Toray, and its management and production team have joined the company. The acquisition is expected to support emerging demand in sporting goods, oil and gas, and industrial markets. The plant produces continuous fibre reinforced composite tapes made with various matrices and reinforced with glass and carbon fibres. Toray’s sales and technical teams will support customers with information on material samples, product availability, pricing, and technical data. The company’s website will provide additional information on its product portfolio, capacity, and new developments.
Japanese textile giant Toray Corporation has acquired Gordon Plastics, expanding its global presence in the manufacturing industry.
