Agreement will support advanced composites market in the Chinese aerospace industry.
January 17, 2014
TenCate Advanced Composites officials have signed a cooperative marketing and development agreement with Leadgo Advanced Materials in Shanghai, China. The agreement will further support the growing market for advanced composites in the Chinese aerospace industry
The primary areas of focus for the agreement include market development, sales and distribution, product technical support, and services in China. The agreement covers the wide range of thermoset composite technologies of TenCate, and includes thermoplastic composites being designed into the next generation commercial aircraft.
“This is a significant milestone for materials technology company TenCate and our Asia strategy,” says Steve Mead, vice president of sales and marketing. “The aviation sector in China is growing rapidly, and a strong partnership is essential to support this growth.” Leadgo is an AS9100 certified manufacturer and distributor. “Their large, geographically diverse technical service team provides customers with both logistical and technical support to aid in the adoption of TenCate products into the Chinese market,” Mead adds.
“The China market for advanced materials has gained strong momentum, and an essential element for success is a strong and reliable supply,” says Hu Zhongjie, founder and CEO of Leadgo Advanced Materials. “The advanced product portfolio of TenCate combined with Leadgo’s market presence provides customers with a winning combination for our aerospace industry.”