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Advanced Composites For Demanding Sectors

We have a proven track record of delivering high-quality composite products and services across a wide range of industries.

John Armstrong, Design Engineer and John Horrill Head of Production and Quality in Piran Advanced Composites

Continually improving and diversifying

Piran Advanced Composites has continuously evolved and improved through diversification.  We firmly believe that the ability to transfer skills and experience from one sector to another, without defaulting immediately to historical methods and processes, is the best way to develop, tailor made and efficient solutions.

We have direct experience in a wide variety of sectors and a team of highly experienced engineers and managers.  This experience allows us to quickly understand customer requirements and propose the most efficient combination of technology for materials, process and tooling.

Aerospace sector

Reduced mass, improved fatigue performance, part number reduction and removal of mechanical fasteners, while meeting all performance requirements including fire, smoke, toxicity and heat release. With a decade-long focus on aerospace composites, Piran stands as the unrivaled choice for all your aerospace composite needs. We have dedicated our resources, knowledge, and skills to excel in the realm of aerospace composites, delivering exceptional results time and time again.

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Space sector

Near zero thermal expansion and minimum mass, without compromising reliability or quality. As the UK’s space sector rapidly expands, Piran is poised to evolve alongside it, providing a comprehensive range of composite services tailored to the unique needs of space applications. With our strategic location at the Newquay Spaceport, and our role within the thriving Cornwall Space Cluster, Piran is the ideal choice for space composites.

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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) sector

Ultra lightweight structures for maximum endurance and payload capability, with fully integrated solar and avionics. With extensive expertise in manufacturing composite UAV airframes and components, we at Piran possess a wealth of experience in this field to deliver a comprehensive range of services to meet all your UAV composite needs.

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Defence sector

Robust, low maintenance structures which are resistant to all operational demands including blast, projectile, pressure, and corrosion. We specialise in the production of composite components for the defence sector, our experience allows us to design, manufacture, and certify a wide range of composite components and structures offering a wide range of solutions to meet industry demands.

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Automotive sector

Lightweight and high performance structures and components that provide the highest quality surface finishes. From visually stunning carbon components to meeting rigorous structural requirements, Piran offers comprehensive production services for the automotive industry. Our advanced facilities and capabilities enable us to produce composites at mass scale without compromising on quality or precision.

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Motorsports sector

High strength and stiffness for minimum mass, including for complex assemblies and precise surface tolerances. In the world of motorsport, where ultimate performance is paramount, Piran excels in delivering top-tier composites. We understand the uncompromising demands of this industry, where lightweight and high-performance components reign supreme, and can deliver in the quick time frames this industry requires.

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Medical sector

Lightweight structures with inherent transparency for use in x-ray, CT, prosthetics, robotic surgery tools and MRI. Forging the future of medical advancements, Piran specialises in lightweight structural components for cutting-edge applications. Our facilities and in-house capabilities enable us to deliver exceptional quality and precision in every aspect of the manufacturing process

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Renewables sector

Strong, stiff, fatigue resistant and reliable structures, including for demanding marine environments. We understand the unique requirements of solar, wind, and tidal energy systems through our vast experience in the sector and offer comprehensive production services tailored to these industries. Whether it’s designing and producing composite structures for solar panels, wind turbine components, or tidal energy systems, Piran has the knowledge, resources, and technical expertise to deliver.

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Technology sector

Composite materials can solve unique challenges in emerging markets such as eVTOL, battery containment, hydrogen storage and communications. As we look towards a future driven by technological advancements and the imperative for sustainability, we are dedicated to developing and manufacturing advanced composites for the ever-evolving landscape of technology and have dedicated substantial resources to exploring and pushing the boundaries of composite materials, making significant advancements in their application across various industries.

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Marine sector

Proven heritage in all sectors of the marine environment including racing, cruising, commercial and offshore energy. From carbon visual components to high-performance structures above-water unmanned marine vessels to intricate structural repairs, Piran offers comprehensive production services for the marine industry with facilities that are equipped to handle the production of large-scale components this industry often demands.

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Why choose Piran?

Clients Choose Piran Advanced Composites for Industry-Leading Expertise, Innovative Solutions, and Uncompromising Commitment to Quality. With over 15 years of experience, we have established ourselves as the go-to composites solutions provider. What sets us apart is our agility and speed. As a small and dynamic team, we can make decisions quickly, allowing us to adapt to changing industry demands and deliver tailored solutions with remarkable efficiency.

We’ve worked with global OEM’s in some of the most challenging and demanding sectors of composites from Aerospace to defence. When you choose Piran Advanced Composites, you choose a trusted partner dedicated to your success.  With us, you can mitigate risks, trust in our expertise, and build long-term relationships based on mutual growth.

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Offering advanced composites for global businesses

When you choose Piran Advanced Composites, you choose a trusted partner dedicated to your success. Our track record with world-leading OEM organisations speaks for itself. With us, you can mitigate risks, trust in our expertise, and build long-term relationships based on mutual growth.

Get in touch with us to discuss your project requirements and we will provide the benefit of our significant experience.

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    Our capabilities

    End to end solutions covering all process aspects in house, streamlining services to create lightweight, efficient structures

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    Our world leading facilities

    Our world class facilities deliver guaranteed quality, with in-house 5 axis machining, oven/autoclave curing and more

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