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. ACG also offers elastomers for intensifiers and reusable vacuum bags plus many other ancillaries.

ACG materials cater for all applications, with prepregs 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 and press moulding.

Motor Sport

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

Sports and Leisure

For strength and lightness, carbon fibre composites offer the highest performance 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 >

Construction

ACG's materials have enabled new construction technologies to be developed for road bridges and structural repairs. Read more >

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, which will assist in the choice of materials by application.