Argosy International Inc. Appointed as Exclusive Distribution Partner for Aerovac Composites One in Japan
September 22, 2022. Argosy International Inc., a global supplier of specialty materials and services that solve challenging technical and business problems, has been appointed by Aerovac Composites One, a leading supplier of Vacuum Bagging and Process Materials, to exclusively distribute Aerovac’s line of vacuum bagging process materials in Japan. This expanded partnership comes on top of an existing agreement between the two businesses announced in April 2022 wherein Argosy will serve as Aerovac’s exclusive distribution partner in certain Asian markets including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Argosy recently established Argosy Japan Aerospace Materials Co., Ltd. (“Argosy Japan”) to support the growth and expand market opportunities in Japan where Argosy supplies aluminum and aramid honeycomb cores, crash test barriers, and now composite process materials for aerospace, automotive, transportation, and other light-weighting opportunities. “Japan is a very important market and we are proud to establish a greater dedicated presence to solidify our commitment to this market” said Ryan Flugel, President, Argosy International. Argosy Japan’s General Manager, Akihiro “Hiro” Oda will lead the efforts for the Aerovac’s Process Materials partnership in Japan.
About Argosy:
Argosy founded in 1988. Argosy is now a leading supplier of advanced composite materials and related supplies to the aerospace and composites industries globally. The company, with headquarters in New York and facilities located throughout the US, Asia and Europe, manufactures aluminum honeycomb products in a joint venture with Xian Aircraft Company. Argosy has a partnership with ACC to manufacture aramid honeycomb core in China. Argosy distributes both aluminum and aramid honeycomb products to the global marketplace. Argosy provides honeycomb kits from its Huntsville, Alabama facility. Argosy blends, under license from AKZO NOBEL, aerospace coatings and provides comprehensive logistics services worldwide. Argosy is Aerovac’s exclusive aerospace distributor in APAC for composite process materials.
For additional information contact Ryan Flugel at [email protected] and Akihiro Oda at [email protected]
About Aerovac Composites One:
Operating from six locations globally, with the headquarters located in Schaumburg, Illinois, Aerovac is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality vacuum bagging and process materials. Focused mainly on the Aerospace, Wind Energy, Marine, Laminated Glass, and other composite markets, Aerovac also offers value-added services like kitting solutions and tooling expertise. Visit www.aerovac.com for more information.