Cato Composites B.V.

**Cato Composites – Advancing Thermoplastic Composite Manufacturing Solutions**

Building on pioneering technology that included an automated manufacturing line for military helmet shells and a production line for cell phone housings, Cato Composites has steadily evolved to be, today, a trusted leader in **advanced lightweight solutions** based on **thermoplastic composites**.

From its facilities in Rheden, the Netherlands, and supported by a continuously expanding team, a mature industrial asset base, a recognized processing expertise and a global customer network, the company delivers engineered components to a **wide range of end-markets**.

**Technology and Expertise**

Cato Composites’ specific technology portfolio encompasses the development and manufacturing of lightweight and structurally tailored thermoplastic composite components. These include, amongst others:

- Components with **non-uniform thicknesses** and **strategically placed reinforcements**.
- Advanced functional parts based on **high-performance thermoplastics** such as PEI, PPS or PAEK or **high-performance fibers** such as carbon or aramid to meet the requirements of the aerospace or defense industries
- Ultra-lightweight and impact-resistant solutions using **self-reinforced Polypropylene (srPP)** composite materials.
- **Sustainable innovations** through the integration of natural fibers such as flax combined with bio-based thermoplastic polymers such as PLA.

This unique expertise enables Cato Composites to provide high-performance, recyclable, and application-specific solutions across diverse industries.

**Strategic expansion with W8SVR®**

Cato Composites is pleased to announce the extension of its thermoplastic composite solutions portfolio with **W8SVR®**, a range of innovative **semi-finished products** with unique attributes.

Complementing the existing offering built on strong partnerships with material suppliers, W8SVR® introduces tailored fabrics, laminates, and net-shape blanks based on **fully impregnated** **unidirectional tapes**. These products align seamlessly with Cato’s vision of delivering cutting-edge thermoplastic composite manufacturing solutions.

The integration of W8SVR®-dedicated state-of-the-art production assets at Cato Composites’ **Thermoplastic Composite Manufacturing Solutions Center** in Rheden has been completed in 2025.

**Trusted Manufacturing Solutions Provider**

As a long-time trusted partner, Cato Composites provides an integral approach to material and component engineering, application development, and manufacturing processes. The company supports clients through:

- Innovative thermoplastic composite materials.
- Lightweight and recyclable component manufacturing.
- Licensing of thermoplastic composite manufacturing technology.
- Tailored solutions for volume production and specialized applications.

Leveraging its customer focus, extensive capabilities and long-term dedication to thermoplastic composites technology, Cato Composites occupies a leadership position in supporting clients with the introduction of lightweight solutions across the **aerospace, defense, sports and leisure, mobility, and industrial markets**.