World class innovation in composite materials
Our companies work with leading businesses, government research bodies, and academic institutions.
Consultancy for engineering services and composite materials, focusing on design, prototyping, testing, and certification.
Supplying 100% recyclable thermoplastic polymer, endlessly reusable in composite structures without losing its value or mechanical integrity.
Leading independent supplier of patented composite roadside safety posts to the UK and Europe.
Bespoke testing capabilities, with particular focus on materials in hydrogen environments.
Focusing on the pursuit of groundbreaking advancements in our field.
Building creativity and resourcefulness into problem-solving and innovation.
Driving practical application and market viability of innovative solutions.
Managing Director, Metol
Materials science
Gerry is a materials scientist with 40 years’ experience in the development of polymer composite applications, primarily in the energy and infrastructure markets. Gerry has been at the forefront of world-leading composite applications including composite rebars, utility and roadside safety poles and in-situ pipelining.
Managing Director, Hive Composites
Manufacturing
Nigel is a chartered mechanical engineer with a masters in manufacturing. He specialises in developing and establishing state-of-art composites production technologies and has more than 20 years’ experience in delivering certified pultrusion, filament winding and thermoplastic tape winding technology worldwide.
Managing Director, Quantis Testing Services
Testing
Peter is a chartered engineer and drives innovation in materials and component testing. He specialises in elastomers, thermoplastics, adhesives, and composites, and pioneered a unique hydrogen testing facility. With more than 30 years’ test industry experience, he ensures technical excellence and bespoke solutions for demanding client environments.
Group Finance Director
Business strategy
James is a qualified accountant with more than 30 years’ experience in practice - 15 years as partner. James is a specialist business advisor and is working to sustainably develop and grow the Composites Innovation Group.
Director of Aerospace and Defence, Hive Composites
Advanced materials
Ebby has four decades of experience in the composites industry, having been an early part of the Advanced Composites Group (ACG), latterly being Technical and Technology Director. At Hive Composites, he uses his experience to focus the organisation’s development of application-driven materials, components, and processes.
Technical Director, Hive Composites
Structural Engineering
Mat is a mechanical engineer, leading the group’s engineering and composite design activities. He drives product development for customer specific applications, including EV battery fire protection and shielding, electrical jointing systems, utility power poles, and thermoplastic composite pipes for demanding environments.
