Northern Composites

5 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 10 with two company cultures coming together. In addition to the aeronautics industry, Northern Composite also conducts a significant amount of business with Japanese chemical giant Mitsubishi, a sister company of the probably more famous automotive manufacturer of the same name (the former known for carbon fiber and composites); Henkel Aerospace, a German-based company with locations worldwide (aerospace paste and film adhesives, Frekote® mold release and Alodine® Turco® surface treatments, and quite recently, Oxeco, Ltd., a surface treatment company. “We’re always looking to add to our product line,” he observes, extolling the aforementioned companies. BFG Industries is the companies oldest line, known for specializing in fiberglass, aramid, carbon fiber, and hybrid reinforcements. A logical business extension given that back in the 1960’s, Northern Composite itself started as a fiberglass company. Another partner for Northern Composite is Holcim, known for specializing in sealants and Tacky Tape®. Complementing the list is American Fiber and Finishing which specializes in wiping cloths, tack cloths, and other such related items. Another positive outcome of the merger, he notes, has been that the Krayden business has taken over a lot of Northern Composites’ business services. This includes accounting, IT matters, HR duties, and more. The flavor of Northern Composite’s operations has changed a bit in recent years, as Hewett notes. Utilizing Krayden’s sales force enables Northern Composites’ staffers to concentrate more on business development and tech support. It also facilitates more cross-pollinating efficiency. “I think over the years to come, you’ll see that NORTHERN COMPOSI TES