# ATC Manufacturing awarded U.S. Air Force contract for thermoplastic composite structures

ATC Manufacturing was awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory for a program on thermoplastic composites for large high-rate aircraft structures. The contract involves a new large-format hydraulic press and partnerships with Anduril Industries and Toray Advanced Composites, and is expected to drive job growth at ATC's Post Falls, Idaho location.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2020-10-08
- Where: Post Falls, Idaho, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: thermoplastic composite primary and secondary aircraft structures
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [ATC Manufacturing](https://endata.com/companies/50430.md)
- [Anduril Industries](https://endata.com/companies/9460.md) (partner)
- [Air Force Research Laboratory](https://endata.com/companies/16499.md) (customer)
- [Toray Advanced Composites](https://endata.com/companies/41351.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [go.investorwire.com](https://go.investorwire.com/article/ATC-Manufacturing-Expands-Defense-Capabilities-with-US-Air-Force-Contract-for-Larger-Scale-Thermoplastic-Composite-Structures/69d68e0122848c0002abe2fe), 2020-10-08: "High-rate thermoplastic production allows us to deliver lighter, corrosion resistant, more durable structures necessary to meet American national security goals."

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