Royal Engineered Composites continues to pur forth effort to reduce its ecological footprint. The majority of recent projects have focused on reducing waste, which is beneficial to Royal, its customers, and the Minden community. Here are some highlights from 2012. 

Top 15 Green Projects from 2012

1. Installed motion-activated exhaust fans in the restrooms and motion-activated lighting in refers and closets.
2. Switched from trash dumpsters with pick up twice per week to a compactor that is dumped every two weeks
3. T12 lighting was replaced with T5 lighting, which has a greater efficiency
4. Installed programmable thermostats throughout the facilities to reduce electricity usage 
5. Air compressor cooling fans produce heat inside in the winter and exhaust outside in the summer
6. Old oil is sold to a local construction company to be used in paving projects
7. Trees, flowers, and additional landscaping were added to the property
8. LED lights, which use less electricity and have a longer life span than incandescent and fluorescent bulbs, were installed in the freezers
9. Five water dispenses were dispersed throughout the facilities to reduce plastic bottle usage and promote healthy lifestyles
10. Aluminum chips, scrap metal, stainless steel caul plates, cardboard, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and paper continue to be recycled
11. Thermocyclers and infrared heat are used to efficiently heat large areas
12. Reservoir tanks for air compressors are now located outside for increased efficiency
13. The capacitor bank on the new electrical service improves reactive power and increases efficiency in addition to having surge suppression
14. Air turnover is every ten minutes in the new addition thanks to powered filter inlet louvers
15. HVAC systems were upgraded from R22 refrigerant to R410a because of its decreased effects on the ozone

Based on Royal Engineered Composites’ endeavor to increase capacity and stay ahead of the growth curve, Royal procured long-lead materials for the installation of a 12’x30’ autoclave back in April 2012. “We are expecting to increase our production in the near future and are investing in Royal’s future growth” said Jarrod Ridge, Business Development Manager at Royal.   “Royal has seen an increased number of potential opportunities from both current and prospective customers, and we are gearing up for an escalation in sales.”

Royal Engineered Composites offers complete design, manufacturing and prototyping services, as well as mold making and technical support for aerospace and defense companies. Royal is an outsource manufacturer of composite nacelle components, secondary aircraft structures, space and satellite applications, radomes, ECS ducting and more.

Until 2010, Royal was known by its original name of Royal Plastic. The change to Royal Engineered Composites reinforces Royal as an industry leader in the production of composite parts and more accurately represents the company's technical capabilities, state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and expertise. Royal's goal is to use engineering expertise to create value and reduce costs for customers.

The Class B CMC offers both a 5 axis router and a 5 axis abrasive waterjet cutting arm with an envelope of 6 ½ x 2 ½ x 1m.  The CMC machine will be used to cut and drill parts and will open Royal to larger scale opportunities.

Tom previously worked at both AAR Composites and Aerosonic Corporation in Business Development roles.  At AAR Composites Tom was responsible for winning major programs with Boeing and Sikorsky and at Aerosonic he served in both Business Development and Program Management roles. Tom’s Aerospace Industry experience and contacts makes him a welcome addition to the Royal Engineered Composites team.

Royal Engineered Composites offers complete design, manufacturing and prototyping services, as well as mold making and technical support for aerospace and defense companies. Royal is an outsource manufacturer of composite nacelle components, secondary aircraft structures, space and satellite applications, radomes, ECS ducting and more. 

(Minden, NE) -  4/19/2012 – Based on Royal Engineered Composites’ endeavor to increase capacity and stay ahead of the growth curve in aerospace composites, Royal has procured long-lead materials for the installation of a 12’x30’ autoclave.  Royal is planning to install the autoclave in early November 2012.  “We are planning to increase our production in the near future and are investing in Royal’s future growth” said Jarrod Ridge, Business Development Manager at Royal.   “Royal has seen an increased number of potential opportunities from both current and prospective customers and we are gearing up for an escalation in sales.”

Royal Engineered Composites offers complete design, manufacturing and prototyping services, as well as mold making and technical support for aerospace and defense companies. Royal is an outsource manufacturer of composite nacelle components, secondary aircraft structures, space and satellite applications, radomes, ECS ducting and more.

Until 2010, Royal was known by its original name of Royal Plastic. The change to Royal Engineered Composites reinforces Royal as an industry leader in the production of composite parts and more accurately represents the company's technical capabilities, state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and expertise. Royal's goal is to use engineering expertise to create value and reduce costs for customers.

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The expansion of more than 30,000 sq. ft.  will allow Royal the extra capacity it needs to take on larger contracts and make larger parts and assemblies.  The expansion includes a 6,000 sq. ft. clean room along with additional manufacturing space.  Royal also purchased manufacturing equipment, such as another ply cutting table and a Composite Machining Center, which will be delivered in 2012.

Along with officials from Royal, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman was a keynote speaker at the event. 

About Royal Engineered Composites

Until 2010, Royal was known by its original name of Royal Plastic. The change to Royal Engineered Composites reinforces Royal as an industry leader in the manufacture of composite materials and more accurately represents the company's technical capabilities, state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and expertise. Royal's goal is to use engineering expertise to create value and reduce costs for customers. To learn more about Royal Engineered Composites, visit www.RoyalComposites.com.

ROYAL ENGINEERED COMPOSITES BREAKS GROUND ON EXPANSION

Minden, NE - 6/30/2011 - Royal Engineered Composites broke ground on an expansion of their manufacturing plant today. The expansion is Phase 1 of 3 expansions planned at Royal. Upon completion of Phase 1, Royal will have added just over 30,000 square feet which will bring their total building to 82,000 square feet. The Phase 1 expansion will house a 12,000 sq. ft. clean room for graphite/epoxy part production and will house Royal's 5 autoclaves. Royal has also created a new parking lot on the west side of the building to accommodate the growth. Royal's equipment purchase list includes a 12' X 30' autoclave, a ply cutting table with conveyor system and is awaiting delivery of a Composite Waterjet Machining Center purchased earlier this year from Flow.

"This 30,000 square foot high bay building should satisfy our growth needs for the next 5 years. We'll move in equipment the day after it is approved for occupancy" says Phillip Gill, President of Royal Engineered Composites. The Phase 1 expansion is slated for completion in November 2011. The expanded facilities will expand Royal's capabilities to produce larger parts and assemblies and accommodate higher volume contracts.Royal has been experiencing steady growth for the last 10 years and expects that trend to continue. Jarrod Ridge, Business Development Manager at Royal says, "As more aircraft are being designed or retrofitted to include additional composite content than ever before; the supply chain has become increasingly more important. Our customers are driving our growth based on our dedication to performance and being that stable supplier that allows them to focus on the future."

About Royal Engineered Composites

Until 2010, Royal was known by its original name of Royal Plastic. The change to Royal Engineered Composites reinforces Royal as an industry leader in the manufacture of composite materials and more accurately represents the company's technical capabilities, state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and expertise. Royal's goal is to use engineering expertise to create value and reduce costs for customers. To learn more about Royal Engineered Composites, visit www.RoyalComposites.com.

DEARBORN, Michigan, June 8, 2011 - The Society of Manufacturing Engineers' Composites Manufacturing Tech Group - part of its Plastics, Composites & Coatings Community - presented the 2011 J.H. "Jud" Hall Composites Manufacturing Award at SME's Composites Manufacturing 2011 Conference & Exhibits event held April 12-14, 2011 at the Dayton Convention Center, Dayton, Ohio.

The award recognizes achievement in excellence in the development or improvement of processes, tooling and applications, as well as achievements in composites research, education and technology transfer. It celebrates innovation in solving issues related to production and applications development and acknowledges significant contributions that reduce costs and waste streams and improve quality and efficiency.

This year's award recipient is John D. Russell, D.Sc., program manager, defense-wide manufacturing science and technology, AFRL/RXMT, Wright Patterson Air Force Base. In his roles as program manager Dr. Russell is responsible for executing an annual portfolio of nearly $20 million to mature cross-cutting defense manufacturing needs and to stimulate early development of manufacturing processes and enterprise business practices concurrent with S&T development.

Also presented at the Composites Manufacturing event was the 2011 Excellence in Composites Manufacturing Awards. This new award is given to one large and one small company who have excelled in manufacturing products made from advanced composite materials. Winners have either developed an innovative way via tooling and/or manufacturing process techniques to help manufacture future products made from these materials, or have shown accelerated growth by providing superior service, quality or cost reduction initiatives that have helped advance the composite manufacturing industry over all.

The 2011 recipients of this award are:

Callaway Golf, Carlsbad, Calif. - Callaway Golf won the award in the large company division in recognition of their "Forged Composites" manufacturing process technique developed for the RAZR Hawk golf driver product line.

Royal Engineered Composites, Minden, Neb. - Royal Engineered Composites received the small company division award in recognition of its dynamic growth and manufacturing capabilities in the composites industry.

About the Composites Manufacturing Tech Group:

The Composites Manufacturing Tech Group provides a forum for members to connect, learn and develop educational resources in composite materials, tooling, processing, post-fabrication, joining and assembly, finishing and composite repair. To learn more, visit www.sme.org/compositesmfg.

About the J.H. "Jud" Hall Composites Manufacturing Award:

The award is named in honor of the late J.H. "Jud" Hall for his dedication to making the former Composites Manufacturing Association of SME (CMA/SME) an established group within the composites manufacturing industry as well as his contributions to the development of composites technology. For more information, go to www.sme.org/hallaward.

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Royal Engineered Composites Awarded Volume Purchase Agreement

(Minden, NE) - 3/30/11 - Royal Engineered Composites was recently awarded a Volume Purchase Agreement (VPA) from a key customer in Royal's growth plan. The VPA is an agreement for Royal to supply engine nacelle components for a major transport aircraft program through 2014.  Royal estimates the value of the contract to be approximately $20 million over the next three years.  Jarrod Ridge, Business Development Manager, said "We are extremely pleased to continue to support our customers in our capacity as a composite manufacturer with our focus on performance and added benefits to their programs."

Royal Engineered Composites offers complete design, manufacturing and prototyping services, as well as mold making and technical support for aerospace and defense companies. Royal is an outsource manufacturer of composite nacelle components, secondary aircraft structures, space and satellite applications, radomes, ECS ducting and more.

Until 2010, Royal was known by its original name of Royal Plastic. The change to Royal Engineered Composites reinforces Royal as an industry leader in the production of composite parts and more accurately represents the company's technical capabilities, state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and expertise. Royal's goal is to use engineering expertise to create value and reduce costs for customers.

Royal Engineered Composites Purchases Waterjet Composites Machining Center from Flow International

Minden, NE - 3/29/2011 - Royal Engineered Composites announces the purchase of a Waterjet Composite Machining Center (CMC) from Flow International Corporation.

"We believe the Flow CMC will offer our customers the highest quality cutting job available in the industry.   Royal's vision is to provide our customers with the highest level of performance possible," says Phillip Gill, President of Royal Engineered Composites.

Prior to purchasing the CMC from Flow, Royal relied primarily on conventional CNC machines for trimming parts.  "We've set our sights on maintaining our leadership in technology among our peers and offering additional benefits to our customers on exacting, tight tolerance composites assemblies.  The Flow machine is the best machine in world to trim and drill these parts," says Gill.

About Royal Engineered Composites

Until 2010, Royal was known by its original name of Royal Plastic. The change to Royal Engineered Composites reinforces Royal as an industry leader in the manufacture of composite materials and more accurately represents the company's technical capabilities, state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and expertise. Royal's goal is to use engineering expertise to create value and reduce costs for customers. To learn more about Royal Engineered Composites, visit www.RoyalComposites.com.

About Flow International

Flow International Corporation is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet technology for cutting and cleaning. Flow provides state-of-the-art ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) technology to numerous industries including aerospace, automotive, job shop, stone interiors, surface preparation, food and dozens more. For more information, visit www.FlowWaterjet.com.

Published: February 9, 2011

Laser sintering can produce custom PEEK craniofacial implants quickly and economically.

Manufacturer EOS (Novi, MI) had a lot to share at MD&M West this week regarding its P 800 laser-sintering system. Touted as the first laser-sintering system operating at up to 385°C processing high-performance polymers, the P 800 is enabling development of innovative and traditionally difficult-to-manufacture implants and parts.

As the first and only U.S. company currently in possession of this laser-sintering platform, Royal Engineered Composites (Minden, NE) realized its potential and branched out from the aerospace market to serve the medical device industry, according to Scott Killian, HTLS business development for the company. Within the past year or so, Killian notes, Royal has provided laser-sintered prototypes of orthopedic implants and... 

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(Minden, NE) Royal Engineered Composites recently completed its 5^th consecutive Nadcap aerospace composites audit.  This audit recognizes conformity for composite manufacturing services and processes. Mike Mertz, Quality Manager, said, "Coming through with zero findings is an outstanding achievement and speaks to Royal's exceptional quality and attention to detail."

Nadcap (formerly NADCAP, the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) is a global cooperative standards-setting program for aerospace engineering, defense and related industries. According to the Performance Review Institute, Nadcap is "the leading worldwide cooperative program of major companies designed to manage a cost-effective consensus approach to special processes and products and provide continuous improvement within the aerospace and automotive industries."

Phillip Gill, President said, "It was a long four-day auditing process and I am very proud of the performance of our team for their preparation and dedication.  All of our departments played a role in the audit."

Royal Engineered Composites offers complete design and prototyping services, as well as mold making and technical support for aerospace and defense companies. Royal is an outsource alternative in space and satellite applications, secondary aircraft structures, radomes, ECS ducting and more.

Until 2010, Royal was known by its original name of Royal Plastic. The change to Royal Engineered Composites reinforces Royal as an industry leader in the manufacture of composite materials and more accurately represents the company's technical capabilities, state of the art facilities, equipment, and expertise.  Royal's goal is to use engineering expertise to create value and reduce costs for customers.

To learn more about Royal Engineered Composites, visit www.RoyalComposites.com or contact Royal at 1-308-832-2760.

(Minden, NE) Royal Engineered Composites recently exhibited at the 63^rd Annual National Business Aviation Association Conference held in Atlanta, GA October 19-21, 2010.  Royal Engineered Composites was pleased to introduce their recently changed name and updated branding efforts at the show, along with their newest technology, High Temperature Laser Sintering (HTLS^TM). 

Royal's High Temperature Laser Sintering capabilities offer unmatched direct digital manufacturing services. Royal is the first and only company in the Americas to offer high temperature digital manufacturing services from the EOSINT P 800 LS System, the world's first commercial high temperature laser-sintering (HTLS) system manufactured by EOS GmbH.  Royal is currently working with the US Navy, the US Air Force and OEM's in the aerospace, medical and energy industries on end-use applications with PEEK polymers.

Until 2010, Royal was known by its original name of Royal Plastic. The change to Royal Engineered Composites reinforces Royal as an industry leader in the manufacture of composite materials and more accurately represents the company's technical capabilities, state of the art facilities, equipment, and expertise.  Royal's goal is to use engineering expertise to create value and reduce costs for customers.  To learn more about Royal Engineered Composites or HTLS^TM, visit www.RoyalComposites.com or contact Royal at 1-308-832-2760.

Royal Engineered Composites offers complete design and prototyping services, as well as mold making and technical support for aerospace and defense companies. Royal has served as a "low cost" outsource alternative in space and satellite applications, secondary aircraft structures, radomes, composite covers and shields, ECS ducting and more. Royal is also at the leading edge of technology with its High Temperature Laser Sintering (HTLS) capabilities, which involves making parts without requiring tooling.

The name change reinforces the Royal brand as an industry leader in the manufacture of composite materials and more accurately represents the company's technical capabilities, state of the art facilities, equipment, and expertise.

Released: March 24, 2006, 1:30 p.m. CT
Title: Gov. Heineman Applauds Minden Manufacturer for Elite Certification
Contact Info: State Capitol, P.O. Box 94848, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-4848, Phone (402) 471-2244.
Aaron Sanderford (Gov’s Office 402-471-1967) | Ashley Cradduck (Gov’s Office 402-471-1970)

Novi, MI, March 30, 2010—Today EOS, the world-leading manufacturer of lasersintering equipment, announced the purchase of one of their EOSINT P 800 systems by Royal Plastic Mfg. (Minden, NE). It is the first sale of this model in North America. Royal will use the P 800 to manufacture high-performance thermoplastic products out of EOS’ unique PEEK HP3 material.

“We have more than a half-century of experience creating aircraft parts,” says Tim O’Dey, engineering manager at Royal Plastic. “The new material and manufacturing technology from EOS are an excellent fit for expanding our high value offerings to existing customers, and even reaching into medical and other fields.”

“Laser-sintered EOS PEEK HP3 components have outstanding heat- and corrosion-resistant properties that make them ideal for aerospace,” says Bob Evans, Area Sales Manager, Central Region at EOS of North America. “The P 800 purchase is just one more example of how Royal explores and advances new technologies with, and on behalf of, their customers.”

EOS PEEK HP3 is a high-performance polymer — belonging to the group of polyaryletherketones — with a melt point of 372°C/702°F. It is widely known for its outstanding material properties, including flame and temperature resistance, chemical resistance, high tensile strength, light weight, biocompatibility and sterilizability — properties that make it attractive for aerospace, medical, automotive and industrial applications. PEEK HP3 from EOS is the only PEEK-type polymer available for laser-sintering.

Royal acquired the EOSINT P 800 as part of an ongoing project funded by the United States Air Force and Navy. The company has worked closely with two of the largest air defense contractors on the project and is adding to existing military guidelines for laser-sintering by developing specifications for PEEK HP3. Aircraft parts manufactured with the thermoplastic will include ducts for cooling and heating avionics, and clips and brackets for attaching fuel systems or wiring.

Royal will attend SME RAPID 2010 (May 18-20, Anaheim, CA) and will speak about the EOSINT P 800, both at the show on Thursday and at EOS’ annual North America User Day one day prior to, and in the same location as, RAPID. EOS is the presenting sponsor of the show and will be exhibiting at Booth 301.

About ROYAL

Learn more about ROYAL Engineered Composites.

About EOS

EOS was founded in 1989 and is today the world-leading manufacturer of laser sintering systems. Laser-sintering is the key technology for e-Manufacturing, the fast, flexible and cost-effective production of products, patterns and tools. The technology manufactures parts for every phase of the product life cycle, directly from electronic data. Laser-sintering accelerates product development and optimizes production processes. EOS completed its business year 2008/2009 with revenues of 60 million Euros. The company employs 300 people worldwide, 250 of them in Krailling near Munich, Germany. For more information visit www.eos.info

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