UK-based carbon fiber textiles producer, Sigmatex has made a major investment towards the expansion of its North American facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina. This investment increases the company’s weaving capacity by up to 50 per cent besides adding a new production cell to meet the growing demand for Sigmatex products.

Established in 2015, the 75,000-sq-ft Orangeburg facility is designed for scalable and cost-effective manufacturing. It features the company’s proprietary Flat Tow technology and holds AS9100D and DNV certifications, serving as the primary supply hub for North America.

Paul McMullan,CEO, Sigmatex remarks, this expansion will help drive the company’s growth in the region over the next five years. It will enable Sigmatex stay ahead of market demand while maintaining a strong focus on quality, digitalisation, and data-driven improvements, he adds.