South Coast Composites

South Coast Composites – Aerospace Carbon Composite Manufacturing

Core Services & Expertise

South Coast Composites specializes in precision carbon composite manufacturing for aviation, aerospace, and UAV applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, United Kingdom, this AS9100-accredited manufacturer operates state-of-the-art facilities featuring autoclave curing, 3D laser scanning, and temperature-controlled clean rooms.

South Coast Composites excels in pre-preg mould making, structural component fabrication, and composite drone manufacturing, serving aerospace customers requiring advanced composite solutions.

The company’s production capabilities span material storage through final inspection, delivering high-performance carbon fiber components for aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, Formula 1 racing, and space applications where weight reduction and structural integrity prove critical.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Operating from Polson Dairy Industrial Units on Lidsey Road in Bognor Regis, South Coast Composites serves aerospace customers worldwide with precision composite manufacturing. The facility houses cold storage for temperature-sensitive materials, immaculate clean rooms for layup operations, multiple autoclaves for curing processes, dedicated trim areas, bonding and assembly stations, and quality inspection capabilities including 3D laser measurement systems.

This vertically integrated facility enables complete composite production under one roof, from pattern matching and mould manufacturing through component fabrication, curing, finishing, and worldwide delivery.

South Coast Composites’ UK location provides convenient access to European aerospace manufacturers while supporting global programs requiring AS9100-certified composite suppliers.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

South Coast Composites holds AS9100 Aerospace and Space accreditation from BSI (British Standards Institution), demonstrating compliance with stringent aerospace quality management requirements. The company’s temperature-controlled clean rooms ensure contamination-free composite layup, while cutting-edge autoclave curing processes deliver optimal mechanical properties and dimensional stability.

South Coast Composites specializes in structural components requiring precise fiber orientation, complex geometries, and superior surface finishes. The company’s expertise in pre-preg mould making creates production tooling for intricate aerospace components vital to aircraft performance.

Aerospace manufacturers and UAV developers rely on South Coast Composites for carbon fiber parts where traditional materials cannot meet weight, strength, or stiffness requirements.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Key Capabilities:

• • Autoclave Pre-preg Composites: High-temperature curing for optimal mechanical properties and void-free laminates

• • Structural Components: Load-bearing carbon fiber parts for aircraft and aerospace applications

• • Composite UAV Manufacturing: Complete unmanned aerial vehicle airframes and components

• • Pre-preg Mould Making: Precision tooling fabrication for composite production

• • 3D Laser Inspection: Non-contact measurement ensuring dimensional accuracy and quality verification

• • Pattern Matching: Precise fiber orientation control for optimized structural performance

• • Trim & Bonding: Precision machining and assembly of composite structures

• • Worldwide Delivery: Global logistics supporting international aerospace programs

South Coast Composites’ production process begins in temperature-controlled environments where meticulous attention to detail ensures every component meets aerospace standards. The company’s clean room facilities prevent contamination during critical layup operations, while autoclave curing provides unparalleled quality and reliability compared to out-of-autoclave processes.

Advanced 3D laser scanning capabilities verify dimensional accuracy, documenting compliance with engineering tolerances before components ship to customers.

This cross-industry experience brings racing technology innovations to aerospace applications while maintaining strict AS9100 compliance. South Coast Composites’ ability to manufacture complete composite UAVs positions the company uniquely in the growing unmanned systems market, providing turnkey solutions from design support through final assembly.

Quick Facts:

• • Founded: 2012 (over 10 years of aerospace composite manufacturing)

• • Location: Bognor Regis, West Sussex, United Kingdom

• • Certifications: AS9100 Aerospace and Space accreditation (BSI)

• • Employees: 11-50 team members

• • Specialization: Autoclave pre-preg carbon composite structural components

Contact Details

Address: 1000 Eaton Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44122, USA
Phone: 01243 542764
Email: info@sccomposites.co.uk
Website: www.souriau.com

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