Manufacturer launches insulation products in new markets

News
07/12/2016

A Warwickshire company that specialises in manufacturing lightweight insulation materials for the automotive industry launched a drive into new markets by showcasing its products at two major industry exhibitions last month.

Award winning manufacturers of lightweight acoustic, thermal and NVH (noise vibration and harshness) materials, the Autins Group plc had concurrent stands at both the Advanced Engineering Show in Birmingham and also at Innovate 2016 in Manchester.

The Autins Group has sites sites near Nuneaton and Tamworth as well as headquarters in Rugby. Best known for supplying the automotive industry with lightweight insulation components for vehicles, the company is now expanding into new sectors such as rail, marine, aerospace and construction.

Organised by Innovate UK and the Department for International Trade, Innovate 2016 is a national exhibition of cutting edge products designed to provide investment opportunities for some of the UK’s pioneering companies. Autins was selected as one of just 100 exhibitors to showcase their newest insulation product Neptune at the event.

It was also the first time the company had exhibited at Advanced Engineering which brings together OEMs, tier 1 manufacturers and companies from a range of industries including aerospace, transport and civil engineering. In addition to examples of the company’s products, the Autins stand included two PS4 gaming rigs with prizes for delegates who completed the fastest laps of a virtual circuit.

“These two events proved to be a great springboard for launching our range of insulation products to a whole new audience,” commented Jim Griffin, CEO of the Autins Group. “We are well known in the automotive industry for developing innovative products by investing in the latest technology and equipment. However, weight and insulation are critical factors in many areas of manufacturing and our materials can be used in a wide range of applications. We were delighted to have the opportunity to speak with representatives from so many different industries to show exactly how our materials can help enhance their products.”

The Autins Group is the only European manufacturer and supplier of Neptune which is made using new technology to ensure high performance insulation. The company’s portfolio of customer includes Bentley, JLR and the VW Group.

In addition to entering new markets, the company also floated very successfully on the London Stock Exchange in the summer.