# Collins Aerospace acquires Dutch Thermoplastic Components

Collins Aerospace has acquired Dutch Thermoplastic Components (DTC), a leader in structural thermoplastic composite parts for aerospace. The acquisition aims to expand use of thermoplastics for lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-11-17
- Where: Netherlands, Netherlands
- Status: completed
- Products: structural thermoplastic composite parts
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Collins Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/11989.md) (acquirer)
- [Raytheon Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/46719.md) (acquirer)
- [Raytheon Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/46719.md) (partner)
- [Dutch Thermoplastic Components](https://endata.com/companies/59056.md) (target)

## Sources

- [airframer.com](https://www.airframer.com/news/release/collins-aerospace-acquires-dutch-thermoplastic-components-to-deliver-lighter), 2021-11-17: "This acquisition underscores our commitment to use advanced materials and processes to address key areas of importance for our customers: weight reduction for fuel savings, reliability improvements, and sustainable practices across the entire product lifecycle."
- [defensedaily.com](https://www.defensedaily.com/collins-aerospace-acquires-dutch-composites-manufacturer/business-financial/), 2021-11-18: "Collins Aerospace, a business segment of Raytheon Technologies, this week said it has acquired Dutch Thermoplastics Components (DTC), a developer and manufacturer of thermoplastic parts used mainly on commercial and business jet aircraft and helicopters."
- [industryeurope.com](https://industryeurope.com/sectors/aerospace-defence/collins-aerospace-has-acquired-dutch-thermoplastic-component/), 2021-11-26: "This acquisition underscores our commitment to using advanced materials and processes to address key areas of importance for our customers: weight reduction for fuel savings, reliability improvements, and sustainable practices across the entire product lifecycle."

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