Carbon ThreeSixty Bolsters Capabilities with Strategic Investments in Advanced Testing and Manufacturing Facilities
CHIPPENHAM, UK – July 2, 2025 – Carbon ThreeSixty, a leading innovator in advanced composite structures, today announced significant investments in new equipment such as a walk-in temperature-controlled freezer and an in-house wheel testing facility. These strategic acquisitions underscore the company’s commitment to delivering enhanced services, increased efficiency, and even more rigorous quality assurance to its diverse customer base across the aerospace, automotive, defence, and industrial sectors.
The new walk-in temperature-controlled freezer provides Carbon ThreeSixty with greater control over the storage and handling of temperature-sensitive composite materials, particularly pre-impregnated (pre-preg) fabrics. This crucial capability ensures optimal material integrity and extends shelf-life, directly translating into superior product quality and reduced material waste for customers. By maintaining precise environmental conditions, Carbon ThreeSixty can further guarantee the consistency and performance of its cutting-edge composite components from the very outset of the manufacturing process.
Complementing this, the establishment of a dedicated in-house wheel testing facility marks a pivotal expansion of Carbon ThreeSixty’s capabilities. This new equipment enables comprehensive testing of composite wheels under various real-world conditions, including key aspects such as cornering fatigue. Previously, such testing required outsourcing, adding time and complexity to project timelines. Bringing this crucial function in-house significantly streamlines the development cycle, allowing for faster iteration, more precise validation, and ultimately, a quicker time-to-market for new and improved wheel designs.
“These investments are a testament to Carbon ThreeSixty’s dedication to providing our customers with the most relevant and cutting-edge solutions,” commented Tom Ellaway, Sales and Marketing at Carbon ThreeSixty. “The walk-in cold storage ensures we are working with materials at their absolute best, while our new in-house wheel testing capability gives us unparalleled control over product validation. This means we can offer our clients even greater confidence in the performance, durability, and safety of their composite components, reducing their development risks and accelerating their innovation.”
The ability to perform in-house testing, particularly for highly stressed structures like wheels, is a critical differentiator. It allows Carbon ThreeSixty to gather real-time performance data, identify potential areas for optimisation, and validate designs against the most demanding industry standards with greater agility. This integrated approach to design, manufacturing, and testing empowers Carbon ThreeSixty to deliver bespoke solutions that are not only lighter and stronger but also thoroughly proven for their intended applications.
Customers stand to benefit from these advancements through:
- Enhanced Product Performance: Optimal material conditions and rigorous testing lead to superior, more reliable composite products.
- Faster Development Cycles: In-house testing capabilities reduce lead times and accelerate product validation.
- Reduced Risk: Comprehensive internal testing minimises potential issues and ensures adherence to stringent quality standards.
- More Tailored Solutions: Greater control over the entire process allows for more precise and customised engineering to meet specific customer needs.
These latest investments reinforce Carbon ThreeSixty’s position as a leader in advanced composite technology, poised to continue delivering innovative, high-performance solutions to its growing global clientele.
