Matrix Composites, Inc. Rockledge FL.  Matrix Composites announced today the showcasing of its latest composite initiatives in Lockheed Martin’s booth #443 at the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) 2011.

Matrix Composites is a full service provider to the aviation, military, space and commercial industries with particular emphasis on critical structures fabricated with polymeric composites. The Company has been a Lockheed Martin supplier since 1994. 

“It’s an honor to be invited”, said Ray Ringleb, Sales and Marketing Manager at Matrix Composites. “We are breaking new ground with closed molding technologies and we couldn’t be happier about the opportunity to showcase our design, analysis, prototyping, development and manufacturing capabilities with Lockheed Martin at the show.” 

DMC is the premier Defense Manufacturing and Industrial Base Conference in the country and attracts over 1,000 attendees from the DOD, Services, large and small businesses, contractors, Civilian Agencies and Academia. The Anaheim Convention Center in California will host the event and attendees are invited to learn more about Matrix Composites in Lockheed Martin’s booth #443 in the Exhibition Hall on Tuesday, November 29th 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, November 30th between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

For additional information contact:        

Matrix Composites, Inc.                                                

275 Barnes Boulevard                                                   

Rockledge, Florida 32955

321 633 4480 Tel                                                          

321 633 4490 Fax        

www.matrixcomp.com

September 20, 2011 – Matrix Composites, Inc. Rockledge FL.  Matrix Composites, Inc. announced the showcasing of its portfolio of comprehensive composite services and latest initiatives in booth #813 at the 2011 Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Technical Conference.

 

The SAMPE Tech Conference and Exhibition is a four-day event held each fall and is attended by over 1,300 international buyers and major manufacturers spanning the Aerospace/Aircraft, Marine, Wind Energy, Medical, and a variety of other industries from the U.S. and abroad.

The Omni Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas will host SAMPE Tech 2011 and the event will take place October 17 - 20, 2011. Attendees are invited to visit Matrix Composites in booth #813 in the Exhibition Hall on Tuesday, October 18^th and Wednesday, October 19^th between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Matrix Composites will showcase their capabilities in composite design, analysis, prototyping, development and manufacturing. The Company is a full service provider to the aviation, military, space and commercial industries with particular emphasis on critical structures fabricated with polymeric composites.

“We have an excellent reputation that spans more than eighteen years,” said Dave Nesbitt, President at Matrix Composites. “Our team’s high competence, forward thinking and deep understanding of complex composite design keeps our most demanding customers at the cutting edge of technology.”

Matrix Composites offers an array of innovative processes including autoclave cure, compression molding and resin transfer molding (RTM). The Company has provided high quality, cost effective composites since 1993 and has a proven track record of reliable, on-time performance.

For additional information contact:        

Matrix Composites, Inc.                                                

275 Barnes Boulevard                                                   

Rockledge, Florida 32955

321 633 4480 Tel                                                          

321 633 4490 Fax         

www.matrixcomp.com

 

May 11, 2011 – Matrix Composites, Inc. Rockledge FL.  Matrix Composites Inc. announced the showcasing of its specialized portfolio of high-performance composite designs, services and initiatives in booth #1527 at the 2011 SAMPE Conference.

The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) partners with ASM International to jointly host this annual event. SAMPE 2011 is expected to be attended by scientists, engineers, designers and professionals from a wide array of industries and countries around the world.

SAMPE 2011 will take place at the Long Beach California Convention Center May 24-26, 2011. Attendees are invited to visit Matrix Composites in booth #1527 in the exhibition hall on Tuesday May 24, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Wednesday, May 25, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; and Thursday, May 26, between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Matrix Composites is a full service provider to the aviation, military, space and commercial industries with particular emphasis on critical structures fabricated with polymeric composites. Matrix Composites will showcase their company’s design, analysis, prototyping, development, and manufacturing capabilities to produce high performance composite structures.

“Matrix has excelled in the field of precision RTM and conventional composites, said Ray Ringleb, Sales and Marketing Manager. “Our robust manufacturing methods are ideal for composites and integrated structures requiring multiple finished surfaces, low void content, and high fiber volume.”

Matrix Composites has provided quality composites since 1993 and has quickly emerged as an industry leader in the design and manufacture of precision composites for the aviation, medical, and aerospace industries. The company offers autoclave cure, compression molding and close tolerance resin transfer molding (RTM) capabilities.

For additional information contact:    

Matrix Composites, Inc.                                                         

275 Barnes Boulevard                                                           

Rockledge, Florida 32955

321 633 4480 Tel                                                       

321 633 4490 Fax      

www.matrixcomp.com

 

January 11, 2011, Rockledge, Fl – Matrix Composites finished its last critical structure on the F22 Raptor Program. Shipment of this part represents the conclusion of a very successful development and production effort for Matrix. Matrix was one of only four companies qualified worldwide to produce specific components related to the aircraft’s low-observable fuselage and critical airframe components.

 

The F22 Raptor is the nation’s only deployed 5^th generation fighter. The aircraft is the “top gun” of the US military’s arsenal and represents the state-of-the-art in manned fighter aircraft. Although the original build quantities were expected to exceed 500 aircraft, the program was stripped of funding by Defense Secretary Gates and the Obama Administration in early 2010, cutting the number to just 187 aircraft. “It seems like a waste of tax payer money considering the $300 billion investment made to develop and produce the aircraft” says David Nesbitt, President of Matrix Composites, “Stopping production at just 187 aircraft deprives us of the program’s full potential and adversely affects our domestic industrial base”. Cancellation of the program affects an estimated 95,000 jobs and 1,000 suppliers across the country including Matrix Composites, a Brevard-based business.

 

Tim Murphy, Quality Assurance Manager at Matrix and 15 year veteran on the F22 program says “I’ve seen this program grow over the years and it’s sad to see such a good thing come to an end.”’ He adds “just when all the bugs are worked out, production is stopped.”

Matrix Composites has been manufacturing components on the Raptor since 2005. Over 20 trained aerospace technicians were employed at Matrix utilizing advanced manufacturing methods and proprietary processes to build these critical components. Although the company has been impacted by termination of the F22, it anticipates significant growth over the next three years as other key programs get underway. “We’re pursuing some new opportunities on the F35 Lighting program that we are very excited about,” says Ray Ringleb, Sales and Marketing Manager at Matrix.

 

Matrix Composites Incorporated has been providing quality composites since 1993 and is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of precision composites for the aviation, medical, and space industries. The company has been certified to AS9100 and is a Lockheed Martin STAR Supplier. As a key supplier on the F22 Raptor Program the company specializes in the use of close-tolerance resin transfer molding (RTM) for high-volume production of critical hardware.

 

for Additional Information Contact:    

David Nesbitt  

Matrix Composites Inc,

275 Barnes Blvd

Rockledge, Florida 32955

321 633 4480 Tel

or See these Web Sites:  www.lmco.com   www.f22-raptor.com

MATRIX COMPOSITES ACHIEVES AS9100 CERTIFICATION

IMPROVING SYSTEMS TO MORE EFFECTIVELY SERVE

ITS AEROSPACE CUSTOMER BASE

 

Rockledge, Florida, September 26, 2010 – Matrix Composites of Rockledge, Florida announced today that it has been certified to ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2004 Rev B.   Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc. certified conformance to the AS9100 standards following a comprehensive assessment of the Company’s Quality Management System and operations supporting the Design, Development, Fabrication, and Assembly of Precision Composite Structures. 

 

“Certification to the highest quality standards set for the aerospace industry is another important milestone in our growth strategy” said President and CEO David Nesbitt.  “This achievement affirms our commitment to provide high quality composite products and positions the company for significant growth within the aerospace composites market.”

 

Ken Swarner, Matrix Vice President, led this successful effort and stated that, “The entire Matrix team has embraced AS 9100 and ISO 9001 and has demonstrated a sincere commitment to the on-going sustainment of these principles in our organization.”

 

Matrix is anticipating growth in both domestic and international markets and is evolving its already progressive quality processes to international standards.  Matrix has fully integrated this quality system into their business management to standardize best practices and assure customers increased value.  The company further intends carry their AS 9100 successes directly into Nadcap certification for Prepreg Cure/Adhesive Bonding, Core Processing, and Liquid Resin Processing.  Swarner emphasized, “We fully expect that our long heritage of comprehensive aerospace-compliant manufacturing systems and process controls will facilitate an expeditious Nadcap audit and certification effort, with completion expected by Q2, 2011.

 

Matrix Composites Incorporated has been providing quality composites since 1993 and is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of precision composites for the aviation, medical, and space industries.  The company is a Lockheed Martin STAR Supplier, key supplier on the F22 Raptor Program, and specializes in the use of close-tolerance resin transfer molding (RTM) for high-volume production of critical hardware.

 

for Additional Information Contact:     Mr Ken Swarner         

                                                            Matrix Composites Inc, 

                                                            275 Barnes Blvd

                                                            Rockledge, Florida 32955

                                                            321 633 4480 x103 Tel

 

Or see our website at: www.matrixcomp.com