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CCP Gransden Advanced Composites
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About CCP Gransden
CCP Gransden Advanced Composites is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of advanced composite components, complex assemblies and production-ready structures for aerospace, defence, security, space, UAV and eVTOL applications.
Established in Belfast in 1894, we combine more than 130 years of manufacturing heritage with modern composite engineering and production expertise.
We are the UK's only SC21 Gold-approved composites manufacturer and hold AS9100, Cyber Essentials Plus and JOSCAR accreditations.
From R&D to Full-Rate Production
We support customers throughout the product lifecycle, from R&D, concept development and engineering collaboration through to qualification, industrialisation, production ramp-up and full-rate manufacture.
CCP Gransden offers one of the broadest ranges of in-house composite manufacturing technologies available within a single UK facility and is recognised as a trusted long-term supply chain partner to leading OEMs and prime contractors.
Core Capabilities
Manufacturing Technologies
• Filament Winding
• Prepreg Moulding & Autoclave Processing
• Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM)
• CNC Machining & Finishing
• Composite Assembly & Structural Bonding
Programme Support
• Research & Development Support
• Prototype and Development Builds
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Industrialisation & Production Readiness
• Full-Rate Production Support
Complex Assemblies & Production Line Delivery
Beyond the manufacture of individual composite components, CCP Gransden delivers complex assemblies and integrated manufacturing work packages.
Our capabilities extend from component manufacture through to machining, bonding, assembly, inspection and final delivery, enabling customers to consolidate multiple manufacturing stages within a single supply chain partner.
We support programmes requiring the integration of numerous individual components into production-ready assemblies, helping reduce supply chain complexity, improve repeatability and accelerate programme delivery.
From technology demonstrators through to recurring production contracts, CCP Gransden provides scalable manufacturing solutions designed to support long-term programme success.
Experience Supporting Critical Programmes
• Aerospace Structures & Aero-Engine Components
• Defence Systems & Mission-Critical Assemblies
• Missile, Launcher & Weapons System Components
• UAV & Autonomous System Structures
• eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility Platforms
• Space Structures, Launch Vehicle Hardware & Satellite Applications
• Naval & Maritime Platforms
• Security & Protection Systems
Approved Supplier To
Babcock • BAE Systems • GKN Aerospace • Lockheed Martin • MBDA • Rolls-Royce • Thales • Thales Alenia Space
Innovation & Collaboration
CCP Gransden actively collaborates with customers, research organisations, universities and industry partners to develop next-generation composite manufacturing solutions.
We support collaborative R&D programmes, technology demonstrators, process development initiatives and manufacturing scale-up projects, helping bridge the gap between innovation and production.
Meet Us at Advanced Engineering
Visit our stand to discuss:
• Complex Assemblies & Integrated Manufacturing Solutions
• Industrialisation & Production Scale-Up
• Composite Technology Selection
• Manufacturing Transfer Programmes
• UK Manufacturing Capability
• Long-Term Production Partnerships
Products & services
eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility
Lightweight composite solutions for next-generation eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility platforms.
Aerospace Composite Structures
Production-ready composite structures and assemblies for aerospace and aero-engine applications.
Space Structures & Satellite Hardware
Composite structures and assemblies for launch vehicle, satellite and space applications.
UAV & Autonomous System Structures
Lightweight composite structures for UAV, UAS and autonomous system platforms.
Defence & Missile System Components
Composite components and assemblies supporting defence, missile and launcher programmes.
Filament Wound Structures
High-performance filament wound structures for aerospace, defence, UAV and space applications.
Production Ramp-Up & Industrialisation
Transitioning innovative products into robust, repeatable and scalable production programmes.
Complex Assemblies & Integration
Complex assemblies and integrated work packages from component manufacture through to final delivery.
Advanced Composite Manufacturing
Advanced composite structures and assemblies from prototype development to full-rate production.
News
SC21 Gold Reapproved
CCP Gransden Reapproved for ADS SC21 Gold Standard Performance Award
CCP Gransden JOSCAR approval continues.
CCP Gransden has satisfied all the requirements to become fully registered on the JOSCAR supplier accreditation register, as set out by ADS and participating buying organisations.
UK's first DTEP Approved Project.
CCP Gransden undertake the UK's first Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) Approved Project.
Project OPTIMA
CCP Gransden Advanced Composites recently welcomed Project OPTIMA (Optimisation of Thermoplastic Composites Manufacturing with Intelligent Automation) partners to our site.