#155 A world where cutting-edge technology meets sustainability with Vincent Fawcett of PRF Composites

Imagine a world where cutting-edge technology meets sustainability— PRF Composite Materials is making it a reality. 🌍💡Welcome to Composites Lounge's first stop at JEC World 2025! On the first day of our #Composites360OnTour, we had an insightful conversation with Vincent Fawcett from PRF Composite Materials (UK) about their innovative approaches in the composites industry.Innovation & Technology: PRF, established in 1982, has evolved into a leading pre-preg manufacturer with a unique end-to-end solution. They have heavily invested (£7 million since 2018) in infrastructure, including two woven pre-preg lines, a unidirectional pre-preg line, and a pilot line for R&D. Their advanced capabilities in cutting, kitting, and preforming set them apart in the industry.Sustainability: Sustainability is at the heart of PRF's operations. They have partnered with Gen2 Carbon to develop a recycled fiber pre-preg, aiming for a low energy cost per part model.PRF has also established a circularity model, collecting waste from their production and customers, processing it back into recycled mats, and turning it into pre-preg. This closed-loop system supports waste management and promotes sustainable practices.Market Sectors: PRF serves diverse sectors, including medical, aerospace, defense, automotive, and marine. Their innovative solutions, such as a recycled fiber pre-preg that quadruples cutting and preforming capability, address specific customer needs and enhance production efficiency.Listen to the many usecases and applications Vincent relays to our community in this video.Join us in celebrating these advancements and the commitment to a sustainable future.Have you joined the reception drink at Composites UK - Trade Association, sponsored by PRF?Cheers to innovation and sustainability! 🥂