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    Continental Structural Plastics (CSP) is a world leader in lightweight, composite materials formulation, advanced product design and manufacturing technologies.

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At a Glance

  • Nearly 50 years’ experience in the industry
  • 17 facilities on three continents
  • 4,300 employees globally
  • Nearly $800 million in sales; expected to reach $2 billion by 2030
  • Innovation leader with numerous patents for materials, processes and products
  • Acquired by Teijin in 2017

Quick Facts

  • Continental Structural Plastics (CSP) is the only company to offer TCA Ultra Lite®, a 1.2 specific‐gravity, Class A body panel material that meets OEM standards for surface quality and can withstand E‐coat oven conditions.
    • TCA Ultra Lite advanced composite is an award‐winning, low‐density material that offers the weight savings of aluminum at a lower cost while offering all of the benefits of our industry‐ proven Tough Class A composite.
  • Our Structural Ultra Lite™ material is 60 percent lighter than steel, and won’t dent, rust or corrode like a metal will. This material is ideal for structural applications, including pickup truck.
  • CSP is a world leader in lightweight, composite materials formulation, advanced product design and manufacturing.
  • CSP is North America’s largest manufacturer (85,000+ tons annually) and molder of composite materials including:
    • Advanced Composite Materials
    • Carbon Fiber (including CF RTM, Recycled CF and CF SMC)
    • Long Fiber Thermoplastic – Direct (LFT‐D)
    • Glass Mat Thermoplastic (GMT)
    • Pre‐preg compression molding (PCM)
  • Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, CSP has facilities in Indiana, Louisiana, Mexico, North Carolina, and Ohio in North America; France and Portugal in Europe; and China in Asia‐Pacific.

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CSP has been a design responsible, full‐service supplier for more than 25 years; product design data is released directly into several of our customers’ systems.

  • Our overall systems approach (CAE design optimization, raw material selection, molding process, bonding and prime/paint) results in the design and manufacturing of the highest quality composite parts in the marketplace.
  • CSP offers industry‐leading in‐house research and development:
    • High‐tech capabilities include FTIR/Infrared Spectroscopy, EDS/Energy Dispersive, X‐ray Spectroscopy, Optical and Scanning Electron Microscopy

Products and Applications

We serve the transportation, marine and industrial markets with a portfolio of thermoset and thermoplastic components that include:

  • Class A body panels
  • Pickup boxes and other structural components
  • EV battery cases and covers
  • Underbody components
  • Outboard motor engine covers and cowls
  • HVAC base pans; building construction and industrial components

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Kim Zitny
Director, Corporate Communications
kim.zitny@cspplastics.com
248-823-5650

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