Japanese composites expands into Europe

MaruHachi Group plans to expands its activities into the European market.
MaruHachi Group plans to expands its activities into the European market.

Japan-based thermoplastic composites material developer and manufacturer MaruHachi Group plans to expands its activities into the European market.

The company will be advised and supported strategically by Dr. Michael Effing of industrial and business consulting company AMAC GmbH during the expansion.

MaruHachi Group has a background in automotive and medical textiles and has been active in the composites market for more than 10 years. It develops small-size bespoke thermoplastic composite components in form of tapes and organo-sheets and products using various polymer types, ranging from polypropylene to high temperature PEEK and glass, carbon and aramids. The aim of the cooperation is the strategic development of new business opportunities in Europe, particularly for applications in the field of sports and leisure, consumer goods, electronics and electricity, building and infrastructure as well as the aviation, automotive and train sectors. 

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