David Cripps

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Cowes, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About David Cripps

Multi-decade experience of the development and commercialisation of a wide variety of advanced composite materials, primarily for the marine and wind blade industries. This is both from the materials supply side (with SP Systems/Gurit) and from the materials usage side (Blade Dynamics/GE/LM WindPower). Particular experience in global sourcing, commercial and technical evaluation and qualification/implementation of composite materials into wind blades and other large structures. Specialised in epoxy and polyester resins and adhesives, glass and carbon reinforcements/pultrusions and sandwich core materials (PVC/SAN/PET foam and balsa).

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CTRAC - Composite Technology, Research and Consulting

Ctrac - Composite Technology, Research And Consulting

Consultant in composite technology and project management
David Cripps Work Experience Details
  • Ctrac - Composite Technology, Research And Consulting
    Consultant
    Ctrac - Composite Technology, Research And Consulting Jul 2024 - Present
    Isle Of Wight, England, United Kingdom
    Following the closure of LM Windpower UK in June 2024, I have established CTRAC as a technical and project management consultancy company. Services are focussed around composite technology and associated supply chain, and specialising in the wind energy industry. Currently working in collaboration with the UK's National Composites Centre (NCC)/University of Bristol supporting the Joule program, as well as providing consultancy services to other companies. Further information on CTRAC services can be found at www.ctrac.co.uk
  • Lm Wind Power
    Lead Engineer - Program Management
    Lm Wind Power Jul 2017 - Jun 2024
    Isle Of Wight, Uk
    Following GE Renewables acquisition of LM Wind Power early in 2017, the Blade Dynamics operation was moved to form part of LM Wind Power in July 2017. I remain responsible for managing technology projects within the combined LM/Blade Dynamics technology team in the field of advanced wind turbine blades. Current work involves leading project teams drawn from Denmark, Netherlands, Turkey, India and China. My specialisation is running projects that involve the development, technical/commercial evaluation, testing and introduction of new composite materials and material formats into LM blade production facilities. This is done in a structured way that balances speed with technical risk reduction. In this way the implementation creates rapid benefits, whilst aiming to eliminate any disruption to production, or blade performance.
  • Ge Renewable Energy
    Lead Engineer - Program Management
    Ge Renewable Energy Oct 2015 - Jul 2017
    Cowes, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom
    Following the acquisition of Blade Dynamics by GE Renewable Energy in 2015, I was responsible for running technology projects within the combined GE Renewable Energy/Blade Dynamics technology team, in the field of advanced wind turbine blades.
  • Blade Dynamics
    Senior Technical Manager
    Blade Dynamics Jan 2012 - Oct 2015
    Cowes, Isle Of Wight, Uk
    Joined this small, R&D company focussed on developing modular composite technologies for wind turbine blades. Responsible for commercial liaison with potential customers and marketing activities through conferences and presentations. Bid, acquisition and project management of funded research projects from organisations such as DECC, ETI, NREL, DOE (US) as well as from commercial customers. Company financing activities, including subsequent sale of the business to GE.
  • Gurit (Uk) Ltd
    Global Account Manager
    Gurit (Uk) Ltd Aug 2009 - Dec 2011
    Isle Of Wight, Uk
    Wind energy account management
  • Gurit (Usa) Inc.
    Strategic Account Manager - Wind Energy
    Gurit (Usa) Inc. Aug 2007 - Aug 2009
    Newport, Ri, Usa
    Relocated to the USA with existing account management role. Responsible for developing key new wind energy accounts for Gurit in the Americas and managing the qualification, commercial negotiations and supply of Gurit products to them and their blade suppliers in the US, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey and China.
  • Gurit (North America)
    Strategic Account Manager - Wind Energy
    Gurit (North America) Apr 2006 - Aug 2007
    Magog, Quebec, Canada
    Following global company reorganisation, and establishment of Gurit (North America), moved to an account management role with the newly established Wind Energy Business Unit. Responsible for developing key new wind energy accounts for Gurit in the Americas and managing the qualification, commercial negotiations and supply of Gurit products to them and their blade suppliers in the US, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey and China.
  • Sp Systems (Canada) Inc
    Chief Technology Officer & Business Manager Military Applications
    Sp Systems (Canada) Inc Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
    Magog, Quebec
    Responsble for new product development of foam core materials and introduction into US military and government applications
  • Sp Systems (Canada) Inc
    President
    Sp Systems (Canada) Inc Aug 2003 - Dec 2004
    Magog, Quebec, Canada
    Following the acquisition of ATC Chemicals assets in Quebec, Canada, I was responsible for the subsequent consolidation of the foam manufacturing facilities and the expansion of the Magog site to accommodate this. Also merged the previous NA SP Systems sales agency into the SP sales structure. Establishment of new, local management team and recruitment of approximately 180 new employees. Transitioned into new role heading up new product and market development for military applications
  • Sp Systems/Gurit
    Technical And Commercial Management
    Sp Systems/Gurit Nov 1986 - Aug 2003
    Isle Of Wight, Uk
    Multiple roles in technical and commercial management in the development, technical support and supply of advanced composite materials to wind energy sector (blades) and other composite applications, primarily marine and automotive. Multiple papers written and presented at various composites, wind energy and marine conferences. 3 years spent in Los Angeles running R&D laboratories of acquired company involved in manufacture of advanced phenolic and epoxy prepregs, primarily for aerospace applications. Later years spent in product marketing, business and strategic planning, including company funding activities and sale of business to Gurit in 2002. Responsible for acquisition of structural foam core manufacturing and research facilities in Quebec, Canada from former ATC Chemicals company.

David Cripps Skills

Composites International Business New Business Development Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineering Materials Polymers Business Strategy Product Development Adhesives International Sales Six Sigma Business Development Lean Manufacturing Composite Structures Composite Applications Polymer Composites Carbon Fiber Wind Energy Wind Engineering Wind Turbines

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