Rockwood Composites Boosts Capacity by 50%

Newton Abbott-based manufacturer Rockwood Composites has increased its capacity by 50% by investing in a third large press. The purchase of the press from Plymouth-based Alderman Tooling will enable Rockwood to produce more components up to a size of 2m by 1m, including aircraft interior door panels. The presses are used to produce complex tooling components and geometries. The composite press molding process enables faster cycle times. Rockwood now has three large presses and four small ones fully operational. The presses use pressure and heat to cure composites material for a wide range of industries including aerospace, nuclear energy, and medical technology. Mark Crouchen, managing director of Rockwood Composites, said, "This new press is increasing our manufacturing capacity for larger components by 50 per cent, and we are looking forward to continue supplying our customers with bespoke, prototype and volume composite components using both compression and bladder molding." The press is the second of its kind that Aldermans has supplied to Rockwood. For identifying growth opportunities in the Global Aerospace Interior Market, please visit https://www.lucintel.com/aerospace-interior-market-2017-2022.aspx