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Global premiere of Gordon Murray Automotive’s T.50 supercar
We're proud to be part of this ground-breaking project and to see the dream becoming reality with the global premiere of the T.50 from Gordon Murray Automotive. Gordon Murray Automotive’s T.50 supercar has had its first development test drive, marking a major milestone for the
Formaplex passes rigorous quality audits
Formaplex passes rigorous quality audits
Formaplex has successfully passed a series of rigorous re-certification audits as part of the company’s ongoing strategy for growth, underpinned by a portfolio of quality accreditations that validate the commitment to quality. Re-certifications have been achieved for: AS9100D IATF 16949:2016 at Voyager Park and Cosham
Joining forces – a boost to Paralympic Winter Games Effort
Joining forces – a boost to Paralympic Winter Games Effort
With one year to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Winter Games 2022 in Beijing, GB Snowsport and Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) have teamed up in support of the country’s quest for Paralympic success at the Games and across the 2021/22 winter season.
BAE Systems Chairman’s Award for Lifesaving Initiative
BAE Systems Chairman’s Award for Lifesaving Initiative
In 2020 Formaplex was involved in a lifesaving initiative with BAE Systems. It's now earned a prestigious BAE Systems Chairman’s Award for the innovative use of materials to produce the AirCare ventilator at volume. The Chairman’s Award recognises excellence in successful innovations that support BAE
Formaplex Limited acquired by Elaghmore
Formaplex Limited acquired by Elaghmore
UK Private Equity fund Elaghmore is delighted to announce the acquisition of Formaplex, a leading integrated manufacturer and supplier of lightweight component solutions to the global automotive, motorsport, aerospace, medical and defence markets. Established nearly 20 years ago and with revenues in excess of £60
Clean and safe at work – COVID-19
Clean and safe at work – COVID-19
Keeping an extra clean and safe workplace has moved up a gear at Formaplex since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with extensive measures across all sites to help protect people during these unprecedented times. It’s been a carefully planned and implemented team effort, in
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update
Message from Mike Bryant, CEO, Formaplex Safety is our priority. During these unprecedented times, we’ve taken extensive measures ensuring we've been open for business, prioritising the safety and well being of our people at all times. On behalf of myself, the Board of Directors and
Lightweighting – a heavyweight opportunity for manufacturing
Lightweighting – a heavyweight opportunity for manufacturing
By Matt Sellens, Commercial Director. Firmly established in the aerospace and automotive industries, the principles of lightweighting open up big opportunities for the manufacturing sector at large. And for engineers and designers looking to reduce their carbon footprint and boost the bottom line, those opportunities
Composites in Manufacturing – Grand Designs
Composites in Manufacturing – Grand Designs
Formaplex regularly makes the news for our wide variety of work and project successes across many manufacturing sectors including aerospace, automotive, defence, medical, renewable and space. This article is reproduced by kind permission of leading journal Composites In Manufacturing. It appeared in February 2020. To
Future bright for Formaplex as demand for lightweighting grows in multiple sectors
Future bright for Formaplex as demand for lightweighting grows in multiple sectors
Lightweight engineering specialist Formaplex has strengthened its Design Engineering Services (DES) division with the creation of a ‘Tooling Centre of Excellence’ as the company continues its programme of investment and growth. “This modern UK facility will support the comprehensive, integrated tooling solutions we provide and