Toll-Free: 800.456.5263 CAREERS CONTACT RESOURCES APPLICATIONS PROCESSES MATERIALS SERVICES ABOUT MFG LOCATIONS HOME › APPLICATIONS › AUTOMOTIVE Automotive MFG’s association with composites for automobiles goes back to the 1950’s. In fact, MFG pioneered mass-production of fiberglass automobile panels with General Motors’ famous 1953 Corvette. Today MFG is focused on leveraging the intrinsic qualities of composites for advanced structural and under-the-hood components. Our ability to develop advanced material formulas that meet specific objectives gives you access to cutting-edge technology on a flexible outsource basis. Although many processes, namely SMC compression molding, are used for automotive parts – our proprietary PRIME process has become a standard for structural and quality-critical parts. Using pre-placed reinforcement and production innovations, PRIME produces lighter, more efficient parts. As a longstanding partner to leaders in the automotive industry, MFG is resourced and staffed to meet the needs of manufacturers in the areas of quality assurance, JIT delivery and project management. Our team of engineers is ready to help you. (LEARN MORE: case study examples at bottom of this page under RESOURCES) Value Added Services Weight/mass reduction (light weighting) Part consolidation Engineering and design support Best in class material innovation Prototyping Professional project management team Plants located across the USA and Mexico for JIT delivery and low transportation cost Material formulation Quality and Other Certifications ISO-9001 ISO/TS 16949:2016 UL-approved flame retardant materials ROHS and REACH approved materials Under Hood Panels Cooling modules covers/panels Battery boxes/covers Engine covers (interior/exterior) Firewalls Exterior Panels Tulip panels Structural Load floors Dash panel assembly Lower plenum assembly Upper plenum assembly Surround (coupe and convertible) Wheelhouse assembly Rear compartment (underbody) Front fascia Tunnel closeout Videos In-Line Sequencing Assembly Capability at MFG Short video that explains and demonstrates MFG's depth of capability and experience in the field of special assembly services for automotive and heavy truck manufacturers. In-line sequencing is showcased in detail. LCM Process + Preform – MFG PRiME™ Short video explaining MFG's PRiME process (compression molding with pre-placed reinforcement). This composite molding process has become the platinum standard in the automotive, heavy truck and defense industries where light-weight, high reliability components are required. Light Weight Material Light weight material floating in water Resources Mass Reduction with Value-Engineered Composites Guidance for light-weighting (mass reduction) of products using advanced composite materials. Technical Design Guide for FRP Composite Products and Parts Fiber glass (FRP) composite materials and processes are explained in detail. This design guide outlines various selection criteria with helpful technical data and comparisons to alternative materials. Case Studies of Innovative Use of Composites for Automobiles Case Studies showing ways that MFG's composites expertise has helped customers innovate and improve their products. Applications Automotive Construction Products Heavy Trucks HVAC Components Mass Transit Material Handling Military & Defense Renewable Energy Water Management Related Processes Compression Molding / SMC LCM / MFG PRIME™ Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) Related Materials Epoxy Resins Hybrid Resins Phenolics Polyester Resins Polyurethane Resins Vinyl Ester Resins Stay Up To Date! Sign Up For Our Newsletter SUBSCRIBE MOLDED FIBER GLASS COMPANIES 2925 MFG Place, P.O. Box 675 Ashtabula, OH 44005-0675 Toll-Free: 800.456.5263 Phone: 440.997.5851 Fax: 440.994.5162 QUICK LINKS APPLICATIONS PROCESSES MATERIALS SERVICES ABOUT MFG LOCATIONS CAREERS CONTACT RESOURCES LEGAL TEAMMATE WELLNESS FOLLOW US © 2021 Molded Fiber Glass Companies | Site by BUCHANAN