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Advanced Composites Group (ACG)

ACG specialises in the manufacture of high performance pre-impregnated (prepreg) advanced fibre reinforced composites. Our carbon fibre and glass fibre reinforcements, which are pre-impregnated using specially formulated epoxy, cyanate ester or bismaleimide resin matrixes are used in woven and stitched fabrics or as unidirectional tape formats across a diverse range of industries, the latter ensuring that tape placement or tape winding operations are well catered for. In addition to pre-impregnated (prepreg) materials, ACG also offers elastomers for intensifiers and reusable vacuum bags plus many other ancillaries.

ACG caters for all applications, with prepreg materials that cure at temperatures as low as 28°C (77°F) for low cost structures and high performance prepregs capable of withstanding service at temperatures as high as 800°C (1312°F).

Process technologies include standard autoclave, vacuum bag, out-of-autoclave (OOA) and press moulding.

Detailed information about the Group and its operating divisions is provided on the ACG page. Read more about ACG's operating divisions >

Motorsport

ACG has over 30 years' experience in the design and manufacture of high performance composite prepreg materials that exhibit exceptional impact tolerance and energy absorption characteristics. ACG supplies approaching 200 different specifications of composite materials which help keep the Grand Prix show on the road. Read more about ACG's involvement in the Motorsport sector >

Aerospace

ACG's prepreg materials are widely used by major aerospace companies for their large scale tooling, where they provide prolonged service life. Out-of-autoclave processing is particularly suited to large aerospace structures. Space structures benefit from our prepreg's low moisture uptake and thermal expansion. Read more about ACG's involvement in the Aerospace sector >

Automotive

ACG's carbon fibre prepreg materials are widely used by major European automotive manufacturers for class A surface finish body structures, impact structures and body panels. Read more about ACG's involvement in the Automotive sector >

Marine

The hulls, decks, masts and spars of ocean racing yachts for the Volvo Ocean Race and the America's Cup Race have been built using ACG's marine VTM series prepreg materials, and are world beaters in their class. Read more about ACG's involvement in the Marine sector >

Defence

Many defence applications rely on prepreg materials supplied by ACG for a wide variety of structures. The Groups willingness to provide bespoke solutions for specific applications and environments is the key element that sets it apart from its competitors. Read more about ACG's involvement in the Defence sector >

Wave and Tidal Energy

ACG's advanced composite carbon and glass fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP and GFRP) materials have been successfully applied on a number of significant alternate (sustainable/green) energy projects in recent years. Building on its success in the marine industry, where its clients have gained an edge over the competition in their pursuit for excellence, the Group has designed and developed new resin systems and materials that offer improvements in handling and processing, while also exhibiting exceptional environmental resistance for long term operation in this demanding and rapidly emerging market sector. Read more about ACG's involvement in the Wave and Tidal Energy sector >

Sports and Leisure

For strength and lightness, carbon fibre composites offer the highest performance prepreg material for sports goods. ACG has designed and built racing bikes for the British Olympic cycling team, which won gold, silver and bronze medals at the Athens Olympics and continue to succeed at many other Championships. Read more about ACG's involvement in the Sports and Leisure sector >

Construction

ACG's materials have enabled new construction technologies to be developed for road bridges and structural repairs. Read more about ACG's involvement in the Construction sector >

Further Information

ACG operates a global network of agents and distributors, lists of which can be found in our Company Directory.

For more information on the wide range of specifications of ACG's materials and associated ancillaries please refer to our product selector guides and catalogue.

Advanced Composites Group Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 02264869.