Teijin to boost aerospace carbon fiber prepreg production

Teijin Ltd.’s subsidiary Renegade Materials Corp., a U.S.-based supplier of highly heat-resistant thermoset prepregs, resins, and adhesives for the aerospace industry, will expand its prepreg production by approximately 2.5x. The increased capacity, which aligns with Renegade’s capacity expansion strategy at the Miamisburg, Ohio location, is the result of a $4 million investment made in December 2019 with construction started in March 2020. Operation of the new production lines will commence January 2022.

Renegade Materials was established in 1993 as a resin manufacturer and launched its thermoset prepreg business for aerospace applications under the Renegade brand in 2007. Renegade holds expertise in the production of high heat-resistant RTM resins and adhesives made from low toxicity materials and unique thermal-cycle resistant prepregs.

By boosting its prepreg capacity, the company is prioritizing the use of high-performance materials in the production of advanced aerospace solutions and industrial applications to meet diverse demands in the global market.

Teijin is further strengthening the development of its carbon fiber product portfolio and aims to be a company that supports the society of the future by delivering innovative high-performance materials and solutions with real value.

Renegade Materials is showcasing its high heat-resistant thermoset prepreg at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, from Oct. 19 to 21, 2021.