Hive are experts in designing, developing, testing and certifying new composite materials, processes and products including:• Next generation composite battery boxes for electric vehicles • High pressure, spoolable thermoplastic composite pipelines for oil, gas & water• Composite signposts, 5G masts and streetlight poles• Electrically resistant composite structures for electricity transmission• Multi-functional composites and adhesives for aeronautical and space (deicing, tooling, conductive adhesives…)• In-situ polymerising liquid thermoplastic resins Other expert services include:• Advanced structural composite and pultrusion design • Testing of composite materials and structures (standard and bespoke tests)• Certification of composite components & structures • Test programme development and independent witnessing • Innovation and project management• Design and development of novel composite structures to replace steel, aluminium, timber and concrete.Contact us if you are interested in our independent expertise to turn your product ideas into reality.

HCS has evolved a unique business model to successfully introduce new materials into established markets. This involves working with end users and OEMs to: Identify a market need for lightweight durable advanced composite materials; Show potential customers that composite materials offer clear technical, economic and environmental benefits over existing traditional materials; Obtain all the necessary tests, approvals and certifications for the composite product to international or national standards; Undertake all the front-end materials and process development, including the setting up of pilot production lines; Identify a commercial partner to scale up and meet the market demands

Established in 1992, EPL Composite Solutions Ltd (EPL) has matured into a unique Company specialising in the research, development and commercialisation of innovative disruptivetechnologies primarily in the infrastructure, energy and transportation markets. EPL’s business involves developing solutions for major end users and support in driving the new technology to the marketplace. In addition, EPL continues to pioneer a myriad of new composite technology that will set new standards in the future.

DERA training at Manadon and work at various locations including Portland (Bincleaves)