Suppliers in Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC)

From our state-of-the-art facility in Bay City, Michigan, our team of experienced engineers and chemists formulate high-performance structural composites that are transforming the industries we serve around the globe. From bullet trains and next-generation commercial aircraft to cutting edge Lamborghini and Dodge Viper high-performance sports cars, game changing sporting goods components to specialized military applications, we collaborate with our customers to deliver highly engineered solutions, leveraging our advanced materials technology. The pedigree of our materials has been proven in demanding environments ranging from High-Temperature / High-Pressure oil & gas applications to sub zero military conditions and jet fuel soaked aircraft secondary structures. Quantum Composites is best known for the high-strength, high-temperature Engineered Structural Composites® (ESC®) developed and manufactured for use in demanding structural applications and environments. Our advanced and proprietary materials allow designers the freedom to conceive and develop complex, three-dimensional solutions at a lowered cost compared to parts fabricated with traditional composites or metals. ESC® materials empower design solutions that provide improved weight-to-strength performance compared to metals and conventional composite approaches.

The Röchling Group has been shaping industry. Worldwide. For nearly 200 years. We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, make medication packaging more secure and improve industrial applications. Our workforce of around 11,500 people is located in the places where our customers are – in 90 locations in 25 countries. The Group’s three divisions generated joint annual sales of 2.352 billion euros in 2019.

Polynt has been active in the production, sales, research and development of organic anhydrides and their derivatives for over 60 years. Its membership to the major chemical intermediates sector allows the Company to have a central role in the process that ranges from petroleum refining to the production, sale and distribution of end products on the market.

For 70 years Menzolit has been Compounding Solutions for high quality SMC and BMC products designed for a variety of applications and markets including: Automotive, Commercial Vehicles, Construction, Electrical, Energy, Industrial, Mass Transport and Sanitary. With HQ in Freising (DE), 3 production facilities in Europe and licensees around the globe. Menzolit is the leading Sheet Molding Compound and Bulk Molding Compound global supplier. As a part of Senata, financial independence, time to market and acting instead of reacting are our core values. Our aim is to deliver the most efficient solution to our customers, from development to production, supply and after-sales support. Glass and Carbon fiber reinforced compounds made by Menzolit are tailored to your specific needs.

"The European company Astar is specialized in formulating and manufacturing SMC, BMC and CSMC thermoset compounds for molders, equipment manufacturers and OEMs. Astar has been developing for more than 55 years custom-made formulations in order to supply the best materials for each specific application. Astar is located near Bilbao, in the north of Spain. Our top quality SMC, BMC and CSMC compounds supplied to customers from all around the world are used in compression or injection molding. Astar bases its philosophy and success on the three core concepts: Quality, Innovation and Service. The Astar quality management system according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, shows a reliable SMC and BMC supplier, who works alongside customers to prove that is also part of their company. This close cooperation is based on having a fluent exchange of information and providing an excellent technical and commercial back-up."

Haysite Reinforced Plastics has been a leader in composite materials since 1954, providing the most comprehensive range of laminated sheet, custom molded parts, pultruded shapes and molding compounds. Known for their technological advances and product innovation, Haysite is the go-to source for superior customer service and quality products. Their commitment to excellence has made them a leader in the industry.

Possibilities, turning seawater into drinking water, reinforcing genetic analysis for medical breakthroughs, furthering the evolution of eco-cars, producing plant-based functional clothing, extending the shelf life of food for reduced waste, and creating a world where everyone can achieve their personal best.

"ATSP Innovations was founded in 2010 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Research Park. In 2020, ATSP moved its operations to the Houston area. The company is engaged in developing, producing, and commercializing a new family of resins (Aromatic Thermosetting coPolyesters, ATSP). The development of the ATSP family of resins heralds a major advance for the field of polymers – combining the advantages of a high-temperature thermoset with the processing of a thermoplastic. ATSP polymers offer ultra-high thermal stability, outstanding wear resistance, and revolutionary solid-state state bonding. ATSP has developed unique polymer concepts with impact from structural composites ranging from launch vehicles to commercial automobiles, as well as low dielectric constant circuit boards for microelectronics, rigid structural foams, ablative material for reentry vehicles, and fast-bonding high temperature adhesives. ATSP’s team has combined decades of experience designing and developing polymers to tackle challenging industrial problems."

Realizing KAITEKI, the sustainable well-being of people, society and our planet Earth The Mitsubishi Chemical Group* is a comprehensive chemical company that develops a wide range of businesses from basic materials to functional products on a global scale. With the capabilities we have accumulated over the years of operation, we create new values and provide solutions to diversified social and environmental issues. * The Mitsubishi Chemical Group consists of Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation and its group companies

DuPont (www.dupont.com) is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 90 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

Since 1951, Accurate Felt & Gasket (AFG) has been dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction. We are committed to cost-effective production practices and continuous improvement, which helps us provide the best products, the best prices, and the best customer service you’ll find anywhere. Our multi-capable production facility is home to a range of state-of-the-art equipment. Our skilled and experienced staff—some members of our team have been with us for 40 years or more—know the ins and outs of gasket fabrication and will ensure that your custom gaskets meet your specifications and exceed your expectations. Long-standing partnerships with leading gasket material manufacturers enable us to provide our customers with the same premium-quality raw materials we use to fabricate our custom gaskets. If you need felt, cork, or any other material we have experience with, we will work with you to meet the needs of your project whether the quantity be one, or several thousand. Conveniently located in Chicago’s western suburbs, AFG serves clients throughout the United States and all across the world. We are ISO 9001 registered for quality control, and every member of our team is dedicated to meeting our most important objective: complete customer satisfaction.