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