NEW YORK, March 24th, 2022 - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) announced Airtech International Inc. as its global* distribution partner for its NEXX Technologies business division. Airtech will be distributing NEXX Technologies’ Enduredge Max lines of modified epoxy prepreg fabrics and unidirectional tapes.
“When devising our materials growth strategy, Airtech was at the forefront for global distribution,” said Joe Kidd, General Manager - NEXX Technologies. “Airtech’s position in the composites market with their composites’ fabrication focus makes them the ultimate distribution partner for NEXX Technologies’ Enduredge Max prepreg fabrics.”
Airtech boasts sixmanufacturing/distribution centers worldwide, making quick and reliable delivery of materials possible. Domestic distribution centers are in California and Tennessee. Internationallocations include Luxembourg,England and China,with additional expansion underway.
The Enduredge Max portfolio of modified epoxy prepregs offers performance and processing characteristics suitable for aerospace, space, Radomes and defense. These advanced materials boast extended out time and excellent vacuum bag only processing. They do not require freezer storage and can be stored at room temperature for up to a year without any changes in rheology or processing conditions. “Due to the unique stability of the Enduredge Max products, Airtech will be able to fulfill and deliver at dramatically shorter lead times than legacy prepreg products,” concluded Mr. Kidd.
Enduredge Modified Epoxy Product lines include NT-300,which provides excellent strength and toughness while providing an outstanding surface finish, making it ideal for any parts requiring high cosmetically appealing appearance; NT-350, designed for aerospace secondary and primary structures, space and satellite structures and Radomes; and NT-350HT, which offers highstrength and high impact resistance, perfect for Radomes applications.
"As a technical partner to our customers, we recognise Nexx prepregs deliver unique enabling features for multiple applications & processes. Their products display excellent mechanical property laminates with high quality surface finish, no freezer storage enabling flexible workflows, reduced waste and lower energy usage, and thicker laminate capability,” expressed AIRTECH President/CEO Jeff Dahlgren. “As a global supplier to the composite industry, we are convinced this industry advancing partnership will drive innovation and development, bringing game changing advantages to our customers.”
NEXX Technologies will be showcasing the Enduredge Max products in the Airtech booth, as well as their own,in the upcoming Paris, France JEC Show in early May. NEXX Technologies’ Advanced Materials is located in southern California with administrative headquarters within Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America located in NYC. For more information, contact Joe Kidd at jkidd@nexx-technologies.com.
About Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical is one of the numerous independent Mitsubishi Companies and has been leading the way in a wide range of fields, from basic chemicals to fine chemicals and functional materials in the United States since 1984. As a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. in Japan, MGCA has in common the MGC philosophy "to contribute to societal growth and harmony by creating a wide range of values through chemistry."
While MGC focuses on specializing, differentiating, and creating high-performance products that respond to the demands of every marketplace, MGC is able to focus on customers. Through customer service, logistical knowledge, technical assistance and superior products, MGC is here to help and guide its customers into the future. Aligning with the new MGC group vision, "Creating values to share with society," MGC will contribute to customers in this region.
About Airtech
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical is one of the numerous independent Mitsubishi Companies and has been leading the way in a wide range of fields, from basic chemicals to fine chemicals and functional materials in the United States since 1984. As a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. in Japan, MGCA has in common the MGC philosophy "to contribute to societal growth and harmony by creating a wide range of values through chemistry."
Established in 1973,Airtech Advanced Materials Group is the largest privately ownedmanufacturer of vacuum bagging and composite tooling materials for prepreg/autoclave, resin infusion, and wet lay-up processes up to 799°F (426°C). Our product line consists of: vacuum bagging films, release films, pressure sensitive tapes, mold releases (non-liquid), peel plies, breathers & bleeders, sealant tapes, vacuum bag connectors & hoses, rubber, pressure pads, cutting tools, vacuum leak detectors, shrink tape, PTFE coated fiberglass, tooling prepregs and resins, and carbon and glass reinforcements. Business focus areas include aerospace, wind energy, marine, automotive, printed circuit board, solar energy and general FRP composites. With nearly 50 years of extrusion experience, Airtech has taken the next step into additive manufacturing with Print-Tech® large scale additive manufacturing tooling service for composites and the new line of Dahltram® tooling and Dahlpram® purging resins.
We have six locations strategically placed worldwide: USA; Huntington Beach, California, USA; Chino, California, USA; Springfield, Tennessee, USA; Differdange, Luxembourg;Chadderton, England; and Tianjin, China. All of our facilities offer technical assistance and are ready to meet your composite production challenges.
*Airtech acts as global distribution partner for NEXX Technologies' business division, servicing the USA, China, Europe, and the UK.
