ATL Composites Marks 40 Years of Innovation and Excellence

 

In the late 1990s, ATL expanded distribution into Asia, with Oceanic Link in Singapore and Piercey Marine in Hong Kong, both of whom continue their distribution to this day. 

In the 2000s, ATL used its knowledge and experience of composite materials to diversify into other markets where there is a demand for lighter, stronger, stiffer, more durable structures, including automotive, architectural and surfing/sporting equipment and transportation applications.

In, 2012 the company developed a range of unique epoxy systems with extremely high compressive strength and toughness for the construction of James Cameron’s Deep Sea Challenger, a 7.3-meter-deep diving submersible that made a record-breaking 11-kilometer descent to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. 

“Enduring and close partnerships with leading International manufacturers  including DIAB Group Sweden, Hawkeye Industries USA, Airtech Inc USA, and of course our very good friends at WEST SYSTEM Inc, USA, have been key to strengthening our position in existing markets, and expansion into emerging composite industries,” says Nicholas Cossich, ATL director.

Since 2012, ATL has enjoyed a fruitful joint venture partnership with MuH von der Linden of Wesel, Germany forming, vdL Composites GmbH to manufacture DuFLEX panels for the European market. During the successful showing at METS, Amsterdam in 2019, vdL appointed Distributors in Italy, Turkey and France to represent the DuFLEX and Featherlight composite panels in their regions.

ATL started 2020 with new products, a vision for the next decade and a commitment to build on the camaraderie and close bonds among their network of customers and colleagues worldwide.

According to Cossich, the team at ATL are grateful for their customers’ loyalty and enthusiasm for ATL’s extensive range of products, commenting on their valuable input which has spurred product development and enhancements. He adds that ATL is energized by attaining the 40-year marker and has no intention of ‘resting on its laurels’: “We will continue to push the boundaries of material performance through our active research and development programs, and are looking to expand and improve our materials and technical proficiency in numerous aspects of cosmetic finishing, thermal ranges, fire-resistance and sustainability.”

Growth markets for ATL include defense, automotive, architectural and civil engineering applications.

“Our significant, long-standing international and domestic supplier relationships will continue to allow us to complement our own product ranges by offering world leading advanced composite materials to the Australasian market,” Cossich adds.