Example Applications

We manufacture high‑value composite products across a range of industry sectors and are trusted by leading global customers. Our expertise transfers readily between industries, enabling us to support both established applications and entirely new concepts. Where requirements are novel or complex, we work closely with our customers to develop the right solution. If you have a specific requirement, please get in touch.
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STARStreak Lightweight Composite Launch Canisters and Optical Housings for Thales

SECTOR : DEFENCE

Thales' STARStreak is the fastest short-range surface-to-air system in existence.

CCP Gransden have produced multiple technical composite parts for the Rolls Royce Ultra Fan

Components for the Rolls-Royce UltraFan®

SECTOR : AEROSPACE

Multiple composite parts are employed in the world's largest and most powerful jet engine (which can run with 100% sustainable fuel).

Non-metallic Composite Propellant Tank Development – ESA Space Propulsion Technology Programme

SECTOR : SPACE


A UK Space Agency and ESA‑ARTES funded programme developing composite pressure vessels for spacecraft propulsion, demonstrating a scalable UK capability for next‑generation demisable tank technologies.

Project Tucana which was led by Jaguar Land Rover and involved CCP Gransden -winning multiple awards for composite materials innovation. Enhancing future electric vehicles.

Project Tucana - Consortium led by Jaguar Land Rover

SECTOR : AUTOMOTIVE

Composite skeletal approach for future electric vehicles. 2022 Composites UK & JEC Innovation Awards Winner.

Project SOCA - Consortium led by Jaguar Land Rover

SECTOR : AUTOMOTIVE

Next-gen vehicle architecture with a sustainable materials focus. 2024 Composites UK Net-Zero Award Winner.

Part formed by HPRTM (High Pressure Resin Transfer Moulding)

Enhanced Protection Covers

SECTOR : MARITIME / AEROSPACE / DEFENCE

Extremely durable and lightweight, with fast processing. Produced via HPRTM

Carbon Fibre Spaceframes

SECTOR : OTHER

Lightweight, stiff, high-performance spaceframes made from filament wound tubes and 3D printed joints.

A CCP Gransden employee is strapped-in above the Seagen tidal generator in Strangford Lough

SeaGen Tidal Turbine Repairs

SECTOR : MARITIME / RENEWABLE

SeaGen was the world's first large scale commercial tidal stream generator.

CCP Gransden composite fabricators in Appledore dock working on a GRP Minesweeper

MCMV GRP Repairs and Upgrades

SECTOR : MARITIME / DEFENCE

Range of critical Def-Stan approved GRP works. Closely collaborating with the customer in-situ in their shipyard.

CF-PEEK Panels for an Aerospace Tier 1

SECTOR : AEROSPACE

Inclusion and design freedom of ribs. Localised reinforcement to enhance fastener bearing. Design freedom to target isolated structural load case.

Luxury Cruise Ship Interiors

SECTOR : MARITIME

Bespoke composite designs manufactured for yachts, movie-sets, and more.

Child Aircraft Seats for an Aerospace Tier 1

SECTOR : AEROSPACE

Aircraft interior solution to full aerospace standards of approval.

Pharmaceutical Rotary Drum Filter

SECTOR : OTHER / MEDICAL

Full manufacture of the world's largest known GRP drum filter. 50m2 surface area.

Composite Blastwall for Tecdur® (& More)

SECTOR : DEFENCE

Tecdur®. Protecting countless high-security buildings worldwide, including events such as the London Olympics and the 39th G8 Summit..

More examples;

High pressure vessels; suitable for hydrogen fuel tanks, rocket propulsion systems, and gas storage

Radomes

Marine antennas

Railway / Road infrastructure

High value sporting equipment

Ballistic protection plates

Artistic / Film / Movie / Theme park sets

Fire Smoke Toxicity (FST) and OSU heat release composites

SMC / BMC automotive parts

PEEK / PPS / PEI aerospace parts

Natural-fibre aesthetic panels

Sustainable composites

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