New UK distribution for press manufacturer

Jerome Hubert, Pinette president and CEO, with Nigel Clifford, iSpecc MD.
Jerome Hubert, Pinette president and CEO, with Nigel Clifford, iSpecc MD.

Composites equipment specialist iSpecc Limited has a signed a contract to become the UK distributor for Pinette PEI, which makes press systems and hot drape formers. The company’s QSP quilted stratum process, reportedly allows a one-minute cycle time of net shape composite parts. Pinette also makes metal brake and shear presses under the Jean Perrot brand.

‘Productivity in lightweight product manufacturing either in small series or large volume is a must for our markets,’ said Jerome Hubert, PEI president and CEO. ‘Pinette PEI wants to serve the UK market with a partner close to customers.’

This story uses material fromiSpecc, with editorial changes made by Materials Today. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent those of Elsevier.