# Carver Non-Woven to begin production of GMT composites with new laminator

Carver Non-Woven Technologies is finishing installation of a new double-belt laminator/press from Sandvik TPS at its facility, with commercial production of pre-impregnated glass-mat thermoplastic composites starting in mid-August 2017.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2017-07-27
- Where: Fremont, Indiana, United States
- Starts operating: Aug 2017
- Status: under construction
- Products: pre-impregnated glass-mat thermoplastic composites, preconsolidated continuous roll goods, precut sheets
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Carver Non-Woven Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/25892.md)
- [Sandvik](https://endata.com/companies/6190.md) (supplier)
- [Sandvik TPS Composite Solutions](https://endata.com/companies/26064.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [nonwovens-industry.com](https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/breaking-news/carver-non-wovens-expands-range/), 2017-07-27: "The company is finishing installation of a new double-belt laminator/press from Sandvik TPS Composite Solutions division of Sandvik AB at its production facilities here."
- [innovationintextiles.com](https://innovationintextiles.com/carver-to-supply-gmttype-composites/), 2017-08-04: "The new equipment will begin commercial production in mid-August and will enable Carver to supply preconsolidated continuous roll goods and precut sheets."

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