OUR COMPANY
As an innovation leader with numerous patents for materials, processes and products, Continental Structural Plastics is a true pioneer in composite materials formulation, design and manufacturing technologies. We incorporate computer-aided engineering and design into every phase of the process, which helps us provide our customers with leading-edge technologies in lightweight materials and solutions for the automotive, heavy truck, building and construction industries.
Our advanced engineering team understands composite materials better than any other team in the industry. We develop proprietary composite formulations, produce them, and see them through the manufacturing process to meet the design and regulatory needs of our customers all over the world. Today, we are using this vast knowledge of composites to explore a variety of lightweighting options, including multi-material approaches, that reduce weight while meeting rigorous design and crash test specifications.
We’re not just one step ahead of the competition, we’re one step ahead of the industry, developing and testing the next innovation in light-weighting. Working at our best-in-class, in-house lab that is fully-equipped to formulate, compound and test an array of materials, our materials development team is continuously exploring ways to make our materials lighter, stronger and greener. Our composite alternatives are made from eco-conscious materials including carbon fiber, synthetic packing, and natural and organic fillers.
ABOUT CSP
OUR HISTORY
Continental Structural Plastics (CSP) has more than 50 years of experience as a plastics manufacturer supplying compression molded components to the automotive industry. In the late 1960s, we invested in compression molding research and development to refine our composite products and improve our manufacturing techniques. We’ve progressed by focusing on technology, and advancing composite materials to create innovative design solutions through lightweighting, strengthening and molding techniques.
We create high-quality composites that are:
- Lightweight yet strong
- Resistant to dents, rust and corrosion
- Superior to metals in design and styling capabilities
- More cost‐effective than metals
Decades of experience working with composites combined with our commitment to quality have helped us to achieve zero PPM defects in the manufacturing process. Our products have replaced steel and aluminum in many applications, and offer superior strength-to-weight ratios for customers looking to reduce weight and increase fuel efficiency. With more than 50 patents covering materials development and manufacturing processes, our expert staff is aggressively developing and testing new materials and processes to further improve our products.
IN-HOUSE R&D DEPARTMENT
- World‐class polymer development and analysis lab
- Thermal analysis testing (DSC, DMA, TMA, and TGA)
- Optical and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Chemical property testing (FTIR/Infrared Spectroscopy and EDS/Energy‐Dispersive X‐ray
Spectroscopy) - Fully‐equipped mechanical and physical property test area
- Wet lab suitable for polymer synthesis and chemical testing
- E‐coat and paint oven simulations
- Paint process technology
MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT
- Developing the next generation of lightweighting materials
- Optimize Current Processes
- Cost Reduction Programs
- Technical Support for Compounding
- Paint Technology
- Adhesive Technology
- RRIM Technology
IN-HOUSE DESIGN & ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES
Our expert product engineers and designers create plans for composite parts, assemblies and systems CAD/CAE
Capabilities Include:
- UGS, IDEAS, and CATIA CAD Systems
- ABAQUA/Hypermesh for Analysis
- Mold Filling Analysis for SMC