- The new plant in Wrexham, UK, complements the existing facility in Havre De Grace, USA.
- The center is automated with robotic and digital systems.
- It focuses on aerospace structural adhesives, surfacing films, and lightning strike protection.
- The plant is fully commissioned and will move towards commercialization later this year.
New Manufacturing Center
Solvay has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing center in Wrexham, United Kingdom, dedicated to aerospace structural adhesives and surfacing films. This facility complements their existing plant in Havre De Grace, United States, expanding Solvay’s global footprint in the aerospace market.
Advanced Automation
The Wrexham center is equipped with advanced robotic and digital systems, representing a significant upgrade in the manufacturing process. This automation enhances production efficiency and supply chain security for aerospace structural adhesives, surfacing films, and lightning strike protection for composite structures.
Support for Aerospace Programs
The new facility is designed to meet the increasing demands of global aerospace customers. By industrializing the manufacturing capabilities of structural adhesive and surfacing materials, the center ensures the quality and reliability required to support the accelerated production rates of aircraft programs.
Commercialization Timeline
The Wrexham plant is fully commissioned and is expected to move towards commercialization later this year, marking a significant milestone in Solvay’s expansion strategy.
