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Solvay and Airbus sign contract extension for composite and auxiliary materials

19/07/2018

Press releaseIssued by Syensqo (was Solvay) and published as received — not written by Airframer’s editors.

Solvay and Airbus sign contract extension until 2025 for the supply of advanced materials.

This contract extends the portfolio of products supplied to Airbus to include a range of primary and secondary structure in and out of autoclave cure prepregs for commercial aircraft and aerospace programs, market leading adhesives and lightning strike protection materials for the A350 XWB, auxiliary materials and kits for the

A350 XWB and a range of products sold to Airbus Group for helicopters, space and associated partner companies' applications.

"Solvay is proud to continue supporting key Airbus programs by offering an extensive package of tailored products and services. We believe this extended contract, by securing supply for key current programs, will enable Solvay and Airbus to focus their efforts on future strategic collaborations" said Carmelo Lo Faro, President of Solvay's Composite Materials Global Business Unit.

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