Teijin to build GF-SMC molding line in the Czech Republic
Composite Formulations Teijin to build GF-SMC molding line in the Czech Republic Related Companies (Source: Teijin)
Teijin will invest some € 10 million in a new glass fiber sheet molding compound line at its business site in the Czech Republic. The line will begin operating in autumn 2022 to help meet strong demand for the manufacturer’s composite formulations in Europe. Headquartered in Mlada Boleslav, Benet Automotive is a Tier 1 supplier of automotive composite components. The company is noted for its advanced technologies related to carbon fiber reinforced plastic molding as well as its capabilities in vehicle painting and assembly.
Teijin to build new composite compression molding line in Czech Republic
By Mary Page Bailey |
February 17, 2021
Teijin Ltd. (Toyko) will install a composite compression molding line at Benet Automotive s.r.o, the company’s automotive composites business in Milovice, Czech Republic. Teijin will invest some EUR 10 million in the new glass-fiber sheet molding compound (GF-SMC) line, which will begin operating in autumn 2022 to help meet strong demand for Teijin’s composite formulations in Europe.
Headquartered in Mlada Boleslav, Benet Automotiveis a Tier 1 supplier of automotive composite components. The company is noted for its advanced technologies related to carbon fiber reinforced plastic molding, as well as its capabilities in vehicle painting and assembly.
Teijin and Applied EV develop autonomous vehicle platform for LS-EV
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The shell is a key component and enables AEV to reduce the weight and manufacturing complexity of the vehicle significantly, enabling AEV to achieve low mass, high energy efficiency and excellent structural performance.