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Argosy International Inc., a global supplier of specialty materials and services that solve challenging technical and business problems, will partner with Formosa Plastics to expand Formosa’s Advanced Materials Composites business into North America.
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Formosa provides extensive experience as a top-tier plastics and Carbon Fiber supplier with a strong performance, quality, and service reputation. Argosy will bolster Formosa’s advantage with its knowledge of the global composites industry, customers, and suppliers and 35 years of experience in the qualification and sales of high-technology specialty materials.
Both partners strongly emphasize digitalization and AI, which should prove invaluable for the future of the Advanced materials and composites business.
Argosy and Formosa are both focused on using carbon fibers to facilitate the global transformation to sustainable energy solutions and will concentrate our collaboration in utilizing carbon fiber in the rapidly developing alternative fuel industry. Formosa is also developing green energy solutions in their carbon fiber manufacturing process which aligns and supports Argosy values and commitment to a greener world.
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‘Nagoya’s Potential Revealed’ recently interviewed Akihiro Oda, President & CEO of Argosy Japan Aerospace Materials. ‘Nagoya’s Potential Revealed’ highlights Nagoya’s companies and employees in order to support business advancement in Nagoya.
Q: Please tell us about your company's business.
We are a trading company established in 1988 and headquartered in the United States. We mainly manufacture and sell functional materials used in the aerospace and other industries, such as aircraft coatings and energy absorbers.
Our main commercial product is an aluminum honeycomb core, a lightweight component for aircraft and automobiles. Another of our main products is the crash test barrier, a shock-absorbing material for automobile crash tests developed based on the technology cultivated through developing the aluminum honeycomb core.
For those unfamiliar with this industry, it may be difficult to imagine our products, but we also handle aluminum beverage cans and other products that are commonly understood.
Q: How many offices does your company have around the world?
We have more than 15 distribution and sales offices on four continents. In particular, we have been focusing on the Asian civil aerospace market since the company’s establishment in 1988, starting with Taiwan, and have established bases in Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai. We also have offices in South Korea and Singapore.
Read full interview on ‘Nagoya’s Potential Revealed’ website.
Argosy Welcomes New Team Members Joe Baumann, Global CFO and Li Xiao, Argosy Shanghai (ASAM) General Manager
February 13, 2023
Joe Baumann joins Argosy as its new Global CFO and Li Xiao joins Argosy (Shanghai) Aerospace Material Ltd., as its new General Manager. Joe comes to Argosy with extensive CFO and COO experience, a successful track record with various companies and industries, and strong international experience. Li Xiao increases and expands Argosy’s capacity to provide focal and local leadership for Argosy’s China-based businesses.
Paul Marks, Argosy’s CEO, stated, “Joe brings both the skill sets and the leadership attributes of exceptional management, both dynamic and collaborative; entrepreneurial focus, and complete integrity combined with his knowledge and experience in M&A, risk management, strategy and operations which will be critical as Argosy implements its growth strategy. LI comes to Argosy with extensive general management leadership experience, including General Manager positions at an International Investment and Consulting Firm, A US Electric Motor Company (part of a PE portfolio company), a US Building Materials Company, a US Chemical Company, and a US Thermal Management Imaging Company and will provide in-country management and leadership to ensure the success of our ambitious plans.”
Ryan Flugel, Argosy’s President, stated, “We’re confident both Joe and Li will make immediate contributions to our global organization and continue to build upon the strong foundation already in place. As we continue the aggressive expansion of our footprint and product portfolio, we need adept operators in these key positions to drive success.”
Nepcon Japan 2022
Argosy was pleased to attend Nepcon Japan, R&D and Manufacturing 2022, Asia’s leading electronics tech show, in Nagoya, Japan, Oct 26-28. We enjoyed connecting with new and existing clients and look forward to Nepcon 2023.
Argosy’s Japanese branch, ‘Argosy Japan Aerospace Materials’ (AJAM), was represented by General Manager Akihiro Oda (Hiro). His focus is the composite materials market in aerospace, transportation, and other light-weighting opportunities. Argosy is also focused on aluminum honeycomb EMI applications.
Our range of Honeycomb Core products was on display at Nepcon 2022:
Thanks to the City of Nagoya's assistance, we successfully completed the three-day exhibition and met with many potential customers. It should be noted that a major manufacturer of fire trucks and some automotive OEMs have expressed interest in "3000 Series" and "5000 Series", and a major tire manufacturer has expressed interest in "Vented" for their production tools.
Nepcon Japan 2022 is part of Argosy’s commitment to the Japanese market and our Japanese customers. We are pleased with the reception and response we received for our materials, products and services.
Argosy International Inc. Appointed as Exclusive Distribution Partner for Aerovac Composites One in Japan
September 22, 2022
Argosy International Inc., a global supplier of specialty materials and services that solve challenging technical and business problems, has been appointed by Aerovac Composites One, a leading supplier of Vacuum Bagging and Process Materials, to exclusively distribute Aerovac’s line of vacuum bagging process materials in Japan. This expanded partnership comes on top of an existing agreement between the two businesses announced in April 2022 wherein Argosy will serve as Aerovac’s exclusive distribution partner in certain Asian markets including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Argosy recently established Argosy Japan Aerospace Materials Co., Ltd. (“Argosy Japan”) to support the growth and expand market opportunities in Japan where Argosy supplies aluminum and aramid honeycomb cores, crash test barriers, and now composite process materials for aerospace, automotive, transportation, and other light-weighting opportunities. “Japan is a very important market and we are proud to establish a greater dedicated presence to solidify our commitment to this market” said Ryan Flugel, President, Argosy International. Argosy Japan’s General Manager, Akihiro “Hiro” Oda will lead the efforts for the Aerovac’s Process Materials partnership in Japan.
About Aerovac Composites One
Operating from six locations globally, with the headquarters located in Schaumburg, Illinois, Aerovac is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality vacuum bagging and process materials. Focused mainly on the Aerospace, Wind Energy, Marine, Laminated Glass, and other composite markets, Aerovac also offers value-added services like kitting solutions and tooling expertise.
Argosy Japan Aerospace Materials Co., Ltd. Established in Nagoya, Japan
ARGOSY is Now a Euro NCAP Approved Supplier of the AE-MDB Barrier
New York, USA, June 30, 2022
Argosy is pleased to announce it is now an approved Euro NCAP supplier of the Advanced European Mobile Progressive Deformable Barrier (AE-MDB) for side-impact tests. Euro NCAP will add ARGOSY as an approved supplier for AE-MDB barrier face in the relevant document TB29 by the end of Summer 2022.
The Argosy AE-MDB barrier can be utilized for type approval, development, pre-NCAP tests and official Euro NCAP tests.
The ARGOSY AE-MDB Barrier face is currently available. Please contact ARGOSY for lead-time and price information. Individual Certificate of Conformity is provided with all barriers.
JEC World 2022
Argosy was pleased to attend the JEC World 2022, International Composites Show, in Paris-Nord Villepinte on May 3-5. We enjoyed connecting with new & existing clients and look forward to JEC world 2023.
JEC World is considered as one of the leading events for global composites industry and seeks to develop the Composites Industry worldwide through Knowledge, Networking & Innovation.
Aerovac Composites One Announces Argosy International as Distribution Partner to Asia
April 08, 2022
Aerovac Composites One has appointed Argosy International as exclusive distributor of Aerovac product in certain Asian markets including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Aerovac Composites One is a leading supplier of vacuum bagging and process materials. Argosy International is a global supplier of specialty materials and services that solve challenging technical and business problems.
The Aerovac line of vacuum bagging materials (process materials) includes an extensive variety of bagging films, release films, breather and release fabrics, peel plies, sealant tapes, hoses, valves, and fittings. In addition to these materials, Aerovac supplies 2D and 3D kits and hard and soft tooling.
Learn more about our new range of Aerovac Composites One process materials at our process materials product page.
Argosy Announces a New Honeycomb Facility in Huntsville, Alabama
July 27, 2021
After six years of continued growth in Huntsville, Alabama, Argosy announces the opening of a new facility; signals strong growth going forward.
Argosy’s new Huntsville facility was designed to support our stated mission -- be a TOP TIER GLOBAL PROVIDER OF HONEYCOMB CORE.
Argosy’s new Huntsville facility is larger, purpose-built to our specifications and incorporates many concepts of LEAN manufacturing including:
- Faster cycle times
- A more logical/visual flow
- Optimal material storage and handling
Robust Manufacturing Flexibility and Eliminating Bottlenecks
Our Machine Operators are trained to operate multiple machines allowing robust manufacturing flexibility and eliminating bottlenecks. In addition, we have acquired new, best in class, high speed processing equipment that will greatly reduce manufacturing time and support our growing customer base. Argosy’s customers will enjoy the benefits of better lead times and even tighter tolerances with the use of our new state of the art machinery.
New Facility Location
254 Johns Road, NW
Huntsville, AL 35806
About Argosy
Established in the United States in 1988 as a trading company, Argosy began to focus on the commercial aerospace market in Asia when the Company became the material solutions provider (manufacturer and distributor) for composite materials and specialty chemicals to major aerospace manufacturers. Argosy serves a diverse group of markets but concentrates on the aerospace, automotive, EMI shielding, lightweighting applications and transportation markets. Argosy serves these markets with aramid, aluminum and stainless steel honeycomb cores and related products, aerospace coatings, and specialty chemical products including tooling resins, adhesives, potting compounds, specialty tapes, film adhesives, sealants, prepregs and high-performance fibers and fabrics.
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