Aerovac Composites One

What Aerovac Composites One does

Aerovac Composites One is the second-largest global supplier of composite process materials, manufacturing and distributing consumables essential to vacuum bagging, vacuum infusion, prepreg processing, resin infusion, and glass lamination operations. Its product portfolio spans bagging films (VACFILM, STRETCH-VAC, VAC-PAK, QUICKDRAW), release films, breather fabrics, peel plies, release fabrics, sealant tapes, and engineered combination products (VAC-PLY VMS3, VAC-PLY Combi 1), with temperature ratings from 248°F to 800°F. Products are sold in standard formats or as custom pre-cut kits, supported by 100+ technical product experts who provide on-site audits and application engineering.

The company operates seven locations across the US, UK, France, Italy, and Brazil, including manufacturing facilities in Keighley (UK), Derby (UK, legacy Med-Lab 1954), Mondovì (Italy, legacy IPM 1963), Toulouse (France), Salt Lake City (US, kitting/processing), and Schaumburg (US, HQ co-located with parent Composites One). Aerovac holds AS9120B, AS9100, EN9100, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 14001:2015 certifications across multiple sites, enabling qualification into aerospace, defense, and other regulated supply chains.

Aerovac generates revenue primarily through direct hardware sales of consumable process materials to B2B industrial customers in aerospace, wind energy, marine, motorsports, and laminated glass verticals, supplemented by a higher-margin Process Material Kitting service that delivers 40% productivity gains and 20% waste reduction per the company's claims. In North America, products flow exclusively through parent company Composites One's 40+ distribution centers and private truck fleet; international markets are served via a network of authorized distributors (Argosy International, Bang & Bonsomer, Groupe Gazechim Composites, IMCD, Pacific Coast Composites, Heatcon Composite Systems). Aerovac became a subsidiary of family-owned Composites One in 2021 following prior ownership transitions through Umeco, Cytec, and Solvay.

Name

Aerovac Composites One

Legal name

Aerovac LLC

Website

https://aerovac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Aerovac Composites One is the second-largest global supplier of composite process materials, manufacturing vacuum bagging films, release films, breather fabrics, peel plies, and sealant tapes for aerospace, wind energy, marine, motorsports, and laminated glass manufacturers. The company is a subsidiary of family-owned Composites One, distributing globally via 40+ North American distribution centers and an authorized international distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composite Process Materials

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Composite Structures & Layup Manufacturing (IMABAEAB)

Keywords

• Composite process materials
• Vacuum bagging films
• Vacuum infusion materials
• Peel ply fabrics
• Breather fabric products

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Process Materials and Consumables Sales: Aerovac generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of composite process materials including bagging films, release films, peel plies, sealant tapes, breather fabrics, and release fabrics. Products are sold as standard formats, custom-cut shapes, and engineered kits. Revenue is derived from product sales to aerospace, wind energy, marine, motorsports, laminated glass, and other industrial manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aerovac Composites One manufactures and supplies composite process materials—consumables used in vacuum bagging, vacuum infusion, prepreg processing, resin infusion, glass lamination, and closed mold composite manufacturing. The portfolio includes bagging films, release films, breather fabrics, peel plies, release fabrics, sealant tapes, and engineered combination products, sold as standard formats, custom-cut shapes, and pre-assembled kits. The company also provides custom kitting services and technical support to industrial manufacturers across aerospace, wind energy, marine, motorsports, and laminated glass sectors.

Product overview

Aerovac Composites One is a manufacturer and supplier of process materials for composite manufacturing, operating as part of Composites One. The product portfolio centers on vacuum bagging and process materials essential to composite manufacturing across six core product categories: Bagging Films (including VACFILM, STRETCH-VAC, VAC-PAK, VB-3, POLYIFILM, QUICKDRAW brands), Release Films (including A-series and VAC-PAK E-series), Breather Fabrics (AB-series, A3000, RC-3000, RC-3500HT), Peel Plies (A100-series, B100, D300, F400, 60001, 51789, 52008), Release Fabrics (200TFP, FF-series with PTFE coatings), and Sealant Tapes (LTS, UCS, SM, RS, VAC-SEAL series). Additional offerings include combination products like VAC-PLY COMBI 1 and VAC-PLY INFUPLY, vacuum infusion ancillaries, and Process Material Kitting services. Products serve aerospace, wind energy, marine, motorsports, laminated glass, and other industrial markets. The company provides technical support through 100+ technical product experts and holds multiple AS/EN9100, AS/EN9120, and ISO certifications across global locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VACFILM: Bagging film product line including VACFILM 200G, 300R, 400Y, 430, 465B, 500G, 700R, 800G, 850G, 450V
• STRETCH-VAC
• VAC-PAK
• QUICKDRAW
• VAC-PAK E-Series
• VAC-PAK A6200/A6000
• MR-FILM
• AB Series Breather
• A3000 Series
• RC-3500HT
• A100 Series Peel Ply
• VAC-PLY Combi
• VAC-SEAL
• VAC-PLY
• Aerofix
• Urtabtop

Products and services

• VACFILM Bagging Films A comprehensive range of high-performance bagging films for closed molding, vacuum bagging, and out-of-autoclave processes. Includes VACFILM 200G, 205B, 300R, 430, 400Y, 465B, 500G, 700R, 800G, 850G, 450V, STRETCH-VAC films, VAC-PAK films, VB-3 PTFE film, POLYIFILM, and QUICKDRAW products. Temperature ratings range from 248°F to 800°F. Sold to composite manufacturers in aerospace, wind energy, marine, and other industrial sectors.
• Release Films Release films formulated for various composite process applications with multiple perforation patterns (pin-prick, hot needle, punched). Materials include ETFE, FEP, PMP, PVF, PTFE, polyethylene, and polypropylene. Products include A2200, A2000, A2300, A2400, A2500, VAC-PAK E2760, E3760, E4760, E7760W, A5000, VAC-PAK A6200/A6200M & A6000, MR-FILM, and P720X. Rated from 200°F to 800°F. Used by composite manufacturers during vacuum bagging processes.
• Breather Fabric 100% non-woven polyester or nylon fabric designed to allow airflow throughout vacuum bagging and bleed excess resin. Available in standard rolls, slit widths, or cut shapes. Products include AB80, AB10, AB100, AB20, AB250HT, AB40N, AB10HA, A3000 series, RC-3000 series, and RC-3500HT fiberglass FR breather. Temperature ratings up to 1000°F. Sold to composite manufacturers for vacuum bagging processes.
• Peel Ply Products Woven peel ply fabrics in nylon and polyester from lightweight to heavyweight. Includes A100 series, B100, D300, F400, 60001, 51789, 52008. Some products with adhesive backing or release coating for simplified application and easy removal. Used against laminates or bond lines in composite manufacturing.
• Release Fabric Nylon, glass and polyester woven fabrics with silicone, fluorocarbon, and PTFE coatings. Products include 200TFP, B4444, A8888, BR100, 200TFNP, FF03A, FF05A, FF10A, 200TFP-1, FF03PM, FF05PM, FF10PM rated for temperatures up to 608°F (320°C). Used in composite manufacturing for release applications.
• Sealant Tapes Specially formulated sealant tapes for vacuum bagging from ambient cures to high temperature thermoplastic cures up to 800°F (426°C). Products include LTS90B/G, UCS180, SM5127W, SM5142W, SM5127, SM5130, SM5142, SM5143, SM5144, SM5126, SM5160, SM5153, RS 200, and the VAC-SEAL series. Used to seal vacuum bags in composite manufacturing.
• Other Products and Ancillaries Vacuum infusion ancillaries including VAC-PLY INFUPLY, VAC-PLY VMS115, flow media, adhesive tapes, tapes and sprays, self-adhesive tool release, vacuum hoses and ancillaries, rubber/silicone/fluoroelastomers. Also includes Urtabtop self-healing urethane cutting surface and Aerofix adhesive spray product line. Sold to composite manufacturers.
• Process Material Kitting Custom pre-cutting and assembly service that precisely cuts process materials to customer-required shapes, sizes, and geometry. Performed in a FOD-free environment. Kitting services increase productivity by an average of 40%, decrease waste by up to 20%, reduce training commitment, and reduce operational downtime. Operated out of Aerovac's Salt Lake City kitting facility co-located with Composites One.
• Technical Support Services Technical support including product selection guidance, specification requirements, process technologies (vacuum infusion, prepreg processing), workshops, webinars, onsite assistance, and process audits. Provided by 100+ technical product experts worldwide supporting composite manufacturers across multiple industrial sectors.
• VACFILM 500G Dual-sided vacuum bagging and release film suitable for cures up to 302°F (150°C). Embossed version (VacDraw 500G) available for compaction and debulking. Made of nylon/polyolefin multilayer with 50 MPa tensile strength and 500% elongation. Featured product on the Aerovac website.
• VAC-PLY VMS3 Microporous Vacuum Line Microporous vacuum medium strip for vacuum infusion and prepreg processing. Draws air and volatiles from the laminate throughout infusion, minimizes resin in the vacuum line, simplifies infusion network design, and reduces dry spots and rework. Withstands exothermic peak of 140°C (285°F). Sold to composite manufacturers.
• VAC-PLY COMBI 1 Perforated release film combined with knitted infusion mesh and peel ply for vacuum infusion. Reduces lay-up time and complexity, more conformable than cast grid meshes, with temperature resistance up to 248°F (120°C). Strips in two ways after cure. Sold to composite manufacturers.
• A100 ECO Peel Ply Porous nylon PA56 peel ply sustainably produced from renewable sources (corn and wheat) with 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions versus petroleum-based polyamide. Heat set and scoured, rated to 400°F (204°C). Recommended for composite manufacture and metal bonding applications.
• STRETCH-VAC 4000 Autoclave Bagging Film High strength, high elongation mononylon autoclave vacuum bagging film rated to 414°F (212°C). Suitable for parts with complex geometry, compatible with polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy resin systems. Sold to aerospace and other composite manufacturers using autoclave processes.
• A100-PA6 Peel Ply Economical polyamide 6 based nylon peel ply with optional red indication stripe. Heat set and scoured for use against laminates or bond lines, imparting a coarse weave pattern upon removal. Standard width 60 inches. Sold to composite manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kitting increases productivity by an average of 40% and reduces waste by up to 20%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Composites OnecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Composites One is North America's leading distributor of composite materials and the exclusive North American distributor of Aerovac Process Materials. Composites One assumed distribution of Aerovac products in North America in 2021. It provides Aerovac customers with access to its extensive logistics network of 40+ distribution centers, privately owned truck fleet, highly rated customer service team, and deep technical expertise. Sales contact: [email protected].
• Argosy InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Aerovac distributor. Argosy International creates value by increasing customer productivity through high-performance products, distribution and technical support services across the entire supply chain meeting customer and regulatory requirements worldwide. Contact: [email protected].
• Associated IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Aerovac distributor serving Aerospace, Defense, MRO, Consumer Recreation, Industrial, Transportation, Marine, Woodworking, and Laminating industries. Contact: [email protected].
• Bang & BonsomerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Aerovac distributor specializing in RTM, light-RTM, vacuum infusion, direct infusion and vacuum bagging applications, and offering cost-efficient solutions for hand lamination, spray-up, winding and pultrusion. Contact: [email protected].
• Groupe Gazechim CompositesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Aerovac distributor and the EU leader in Distribution of Composite materials, partnering with the world's largest producers in aeronautics, yachting, sports and leisure, automotive, construction, wind energy, rail and more. Contact: [email protected].
• IMCDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Aerovac distributor highly experienced in overcoming formulation challenges and ensuring smooth, efficient and safe production processes. Leverages technical expertise and broad product portfolio for composite solutions.
• Pacific Coast CompositesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Aerovac distributor that stocks and distributes advanced composite materials certified for quality requirements and shipped same day. Contact: [email protected].
• Heatcon Composite SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Aerovac distributor specializing in support of advanced composite repairs since 1978. Works with Aircraft Manufacturers (OEMs), Defense Organizations, Commercial Airlines, and MRO facilities providing expertise and tools to repair composite flight controls and other main aircraft parts. Contact: [email protected].

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Airtech International: Airtech International is the largest global supplier of vacuum bagging films, release films, breather fabrics and process materials for composites—the direct #1 competitor that Aerovac explicitly references as its ranking benchmark.
• Diatex: Diatex is a French manufacturer of technical textiles, vacuum bagging films, peel plies and release films for composite manufacturing, overlapping directly with Aerovac's European process-materials product portfolio.
• Wela Plast: Wela Plast (Germany) produces vacuum bagging films and release films for aerospace, wind energy and automotive composites, directly competing with Aerovac's VACFILM and VAC-PAK product families.
• Richter & Heß Verpackungs-Service GmbH: Richter & Heß supplies vacuum bagging films, release films and process materials to the European composites industry, serving aerospace and wind blade manufacturers in direct overlap with Aerovac's European footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Hexcel: Hexcel is a major aerospace composites manufacturer (prepregs, reinforcements, honeycomb) that also touches process materials at the system level; while not a direct process-materials specialist, its scale and vertical integration set the competitive context for Aerovac in aerospace.
• Toray Advanced Composites: Toray Advanced Composites supplies prepregs, resins and ancillary composite materials for aerospace, automotive and industrial markets, overlapping with Aerovac at the customer level even though its core focus is resin systems rather than consumables.
• Gurit: Gurit supplies core materials, wind blade kits and composite systems primarily to wind energy OEMs, directly competing for the same blade-infusion consumables budget that Aerovac addresses via its VAC-PLY infusion product line.
• Solvay: Solvay is the previous parent of the Aerovac business (via Cytec acquisition) and remains a top-tier aerospace and industrial composites supplier; its historical ownership and current composites portfolio make it a relevant comparable for assessing Aerovac's strategic positioning.
• Trelleborg AB: Trelleborg's Engineered Coated Fabrics operation produces polymer-coated and laminated textiles used in composite manufacturing and industrial applications, comparable to Aerovac's release-fabric and coated-film offerings in product technology and customer base.

Emerging players

• Park Aerospace Corp: Park Aerospace manufactures advanced composite materials and parts for aerospace and industrial markets; while smaller and more specialized than Hexcel or Toray, it competes in adjacent composite-materials categories served by Aerovac's aerospace segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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