Wedoany.com Report on Feb 28th, SHD Composites recently announced a further enhancement of its manufacturing capabilities through the commissioning of a new 1500mm wide-format unidirectional prepreg line and an advanced film coating line. These investments, based on the company's in-house machine design, enable SHD to supply high-performance composites in wider formats and larger volumes while maintaining its advantages of high quality, high performance, and rapid delivery. The new equipment is designed to support fast-paced development projects and high-volume production needs.
"These new additions are the next step in our long-term global growth strategy," said Brett Schneider, President of SHD and Cambium Composites. "We are committed to providing our customers with reliable, responsive supply. Currently, we are already building the next set of machines for new sites expected to be announced in the near future."
This capacity expansion directly supports the continued growth in the automotive, marine, leisure, aerospace, and defense markets, where customers are increasingly adopting composite materials to meet stringent performance, weight, and sustainability goals. The wide-format line provides materials more suitable for large structures, while the new film machine enhances SHD's ability to supply precision resin films and customized chemical solutions.
"Our new capabilities open doors to new applications and more efficient manufacturing solutions for our customers. It's encouraging to see the wide-format line running well and SHD continuing to grow," noted company founder Steve Doughty. "By improving process control and expanding material choices, we can accelerate development cycles and support more innovative composite designs."
Through this investment in wide-format production lines, SHD Composites reinforces its commitment to operational excellence, supply chain resilience, and customer responsiveness across all the markets it serves. This expansion not only increases capacity but also enhances the company's global footprint, ensuring customers benefit from shorter lead times, a broader material selection, and more comprehensive technical support.
"The scale and complexity of our customers' programs are continually rising, and our goal is to grow alongside them," added Nigel Blatherwick, Group Commercial Director. "These new technologies allow us to consistently and reliably deliver high-quality composite solutions at the pace the market requires. We can build and install these machines rapidly in any region requiring local support."
