Ntpt
« The right material, at the right place, with the right process. »
Our objectives and visions
Founded in 2004 by vision and passion, the company revolutionized the composite materials industry guided by one motto : “the right material, at the right place, with the right process”. Pioneering efforts, strategic investments, key partnerships, and continuous innovation have defined our journey. Recognitions attest to our commitment to excellence as we look towards the future, determined to continue the innovation journey.
Gerard’s vision was to create Thin Ply Technology, with a specific focus on creating stable and rigid boat sails, aiming to significantly enhance their performance. This ambitious vision sparked advancements in key areas such as chemistry, fiber spreading, software development, molding, and ATL technology.
The initial objective of this journey was to develop cutting-edge sail technology. This project was successfully completed with America’s cup win, and transferred to the North Sails Group. The adaptation of this knowledge gained on flexible material to rigid materials marked the beginning of NTPT (as we know it today).
From materials supplier to custom composite solutions provider
Repositioning of the company in the composites market: NTPT is no longer just a materials supplier. NTPT now provides custom and added value composite parts produced in serie. Complete rebranding to match this new positioning.
Advancing marine and mobility markets: investments ahead
Expansion of the partnership with Richard Mille.
Investments in Switzerland: clean room production and R&D upgrades
Investments in Switzerland with the opening of a Clean Room for production and significant upgrade of R&D analysis equipment. Consolidation of the company foundation and diversification into high value applications
Creation of TPT Golf
Creation of TPT Golf : a brand that developed a unique tube manufacturing technology to create golf shafts more efficiently
NTPT opens its manufacturing facility in Zory, Poland
2014: NTPT™ opens its manufacturing facility in Zory, Poland. This new capabilities allow for serial production and full integration from resin mixing to cured composite parts.
A close collaboration begins with Richard Mille
A close collaboration begins with Richard Mille, with the introduction of the TPT® Black RM35-01 watch. Engineers from both companies work together to develop novel /innovative designs and materials while complying to the highest standards of the watch industry.
NTPT starts working with Formula 1
NTPT starts working with Formula 1‘s most competitive teams. At first applying light-weight Thin Ply Technology preforms to bodyworks panels, offering unprecedented weight savings and appearance enhancement. And then bringing mechanical performance improvements to structural components.
NTPT enters the aerospace market
NTPT enters the aerospace market, collaborating with Solar Impulse on the first round-the-world, solar powered flight.
Knowledge Transfer : From Flexible to Rigid Materials
Transfer of knowledge from flexible to rigid materials and the beginning of North Thin Ply Technology
Development of Thin Ply Technology
NTPT founders start to develop Thin Ply Technology®, initially applicable for the manufacture of sails, under the name of Createx.
Alinghi uses this technology to build the ‘black’ (carbon) sails for their 2007 America’s Cup yachts. North Sails purchases the rights to the technology and brands it 3Di
Adresses
North Thin Ply Technology Sàrl
+41 21 811 08 88
Chem. du Closel 3
1020 Renens
CH – Switzerland
North Thin Ply Technology Sp. z o.o.
Pukowca 38A
44-240 Żory
PL – Poland
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