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Issue Date: 29th January 2009

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Morgan Technical Ceramics wins multi-million pound contract for vehicle armour

Leading materials specialist, Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC), has won a multi-million pound contract with NP Aerospace to supply ceramic components for vehicle armour panels. The deal was signed after a successful evaluation of the MTC products, which were chosen for their high performance and excellent protective capabilities.

MTC's world-renowned materials expertise and ability to manufacture complex geometries were instrumental in securing the contract, which will involve the supply of products over the next six months.

The parts are produced at the company's Stourport (UK) facility, which has a centre of excellence for materials preparation and capabilities to manufacture and supply high volumes. The products being supplied to NP Aerospace range from 20mm2 and 2mm thickness to 100mm2 and 30mm thick.

"We are able to work closely with customers to develop solutions that offer high personal and vehicle protection, and allow high mobility without compromising survivability", says Simon Jones, Business Unit Sales Manager, Morgan Technical Ceramics. "The project took just seven months from concept to production, which was quicker than initial expectations. We developed the material, optimised production processes and have significantly increased our capacity for this product."

The site also supplies a range of ceramic materials to its sister sites at Rugby (UK) and Waldkraiburg (Germany) for their ballistics business.

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Image: The new Ridgback armoured vehicle is protected with NP Aerospace's CAMAC(r) armour incorporating Morgan Technical Ceramics' material

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