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Norco Composites & GRP

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Norco Composites & GRP

**About Us**
For over 35 years, we have been a leader in lightweight composite structures and innovative GRP mouldings. Operating from six sites with a combined capacity of 130,000 sqft, we employ over 190 skilled workers and provide NVQ-standard training.
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**Composites in Aerospace**
We are a trusted aerospace composite manufacturer, recognised for successful long-term design and development programmes. Our expertise allows us to continually enhance manufacturing processes, delivering components that are stronger, lighter, and cost-effective.
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**Advantages of Composites in Aerospace:**
- **Superior Strength-to-Weight Ratio:** Key for aerospace structures.
- **Design Flexibility:** Lightweight parts simplify fabrication and installation.
- **Enhanced Durability:** Composites offer corrosion resistance, impact resistance, and high fatigue strength, outperforming metal alternatives.
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**The Complete Package**
As the aerospace industry seeks lightweight, strong, and environmentally efficient solutions, composites are vital for modern military, business, and commercial aircraft, as well as service and support roles.
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**What We Offer:**
- **Customised Solutions:** Tailored composite materials and processes to meet specific design constraints.
- **Integrated Services:** From R&D, CNC master patterns, and mould tooling to component manufacture.
- **Advanced Capabilities:** Design for Manufacture (DFM) to reduce complexity and costs, as well as partnerships for Product Design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).

NORCO delivers a complete managed customer package, ensuring high-quality, efficient solutions for the aerospace sector.

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Norco Composites & GRP is a UK-based company with over 35 years of experience in the development of lightweight composite structures and innovative glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) mouldings. Operating from six sites in Poole, Dorset, the company employs more than 170 skilled staff and is committed to delivering high-quality, bespoke composite solutions for a range of industries, including aerospace. Norco’s expertise lies in providing tailored engineering to meet strict requirements for weight, strength, and durability within the aerospace supply chain.

The company’s main offerings include the design and manufacture of advanced composite structures, GRP mouldings, patterns, and moulds. Norco supports projects from initial engineering through to volume production, with capabilities in resin infusion, prepreg manufacturing, CNC machining, and painting and finishing. Their products and services are designed to meet the demanding standards of the aerospace sector, and the company holds certifications such as AS9100D, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, reflecting a strong focus on quality and environmental management.

In 2025, Norco hosted its first Engineering Development Workshop at BattleLab, highlighting its ongoing commitment to innovation and industry collaboration. The company also welcomed a new Operations Manager at Unit 43, further strengthening its operational leadership and capacity for future projects .

Address

43 Holton Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6TL

Telephone

01202 623934

Website

https://www.norco.co.uk

Membership Status Type

FAC Lapsed

Keyword Tags

Composite Structures, GRP mouldings,

Membership Number

936

Member Since

2024-03-13

Company Reg No

9911658

Approvals and Certifications

Industry approvals for Norco Composites & GRP:

- AS9100D Certification
- ISO-9001 in Quality Management
- ISO-14001 in Environmental Management
- Cyber Essentials Protection
- JOSCAR Certification
- WEAF Membership

If you need more details, these are listed under their management standards on their website.

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Y

Cyber Essentials

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Y

Main Category

FAC New Member

Skills

Key Capabilities

Composites

More Capabilities

Project engineering, moulds & tools, ovens and autoclaves, resin infusion, prepreg manufacturing, small carbon components, grp laminating, volume production, cnc machining & kitting, painting & finishing

Main Contact

Harry Dodge
Business Development Manager
h.dodge@norco.co.uk

Sectors

Aerospace
Air Mobility

Approvals

Industry approvals for Norco Composites & GRP:

- AS9100D Certification
- ISO-9001 in Quality Management
- ISO-14001 in Environmental Management
- Cyber Essentials Protection
- JOSCAR Certification
- WEAF Membership

If you need more details, these are listed under their management standards on their website.