Universal Carbon Fibres have been around for over 30 years and has designed and manufactured high-performance yarns and fabrics. The company specialises in applications for automotive fuel cells and friction materials, fire blocking for the transportation and aerospace industries, and water-blocking technology for communication and power cables.<\/p>\n
Bill Capstick, Managing Director of UCF said;<\/p>\n
Our partnership with Tex Tech will allow us to deliver value-added solutions to our existing and prospective customers. UCF and our customers will greatly benefit from Tex Tech\u2019s global distribution platform and manufacturing proficiencies, which will shorten our product development timelines.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Universal Carbon Fibres will run as a wholly owned subsidiary of Tex Tech and will retain its current leadership and staff and UK location. All operational procedures will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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