Solvay and Leonardo sign supply agreement for composite materials and adhesives

Solvay and Leonardo signed a five year material supply agreement for programs across its Aerostructures, Aircraft, Helicopters and Electronics divisions.

Solvay will provide a broad range of market leading and innovative materials including thermoset composites CYCOM 977-2 and CYCOM 970, thermoplastic composites APC and APC-2 and SURFACEMASTER 905 adhesives. In addition to material supply, Solvay will partner with Leonardo in multiple R&D initiatives targeting the development of new materials and process technologies.

“We value our strong and long standing relationship with Leonardo. With this new agreement we look forward to collaborating with Leonardo as they expand their business in both commercial and defense applications” said Carmelo Lo Faro, President of Solvay's Composite Materials Global Business Unit.