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The company specialises in
the design and
manufacture of
lightweight structures
which, though
dramatically reduced in
weight, are not
compromised in terms of
durability, strength and
functioning
performance.
thermoplastic composites, sophisticated metals and novel materials, all of which are engineered to be the lightest on the market.
Interestingly, TRB has a long history of promising innovation. Its founder, George Newell, codeveloped the revolutionary adhesive, Redux,
a product originally put to use in fighter jets
during World War II but which has withstood
time and continues to be used to today.
The company has also collaborated with
innovative prototype projects including the
inception of the Lightening GT, an all- electric
car designed with energy efficiency in mind.
The chassis makes use of TRB's lightweight
aluminium composites, guaranteeing the
super car weighs little over 1 and a half tonnes
and yet still maintains the strength and durability of a commercial vehicle. Head of
Engineering at Lightening Cars, John Paterson
has only positives to say on the experience of
the partnership. As he explains, "At all levels
TRB Lightweight Structures supported
Lightning Cars, from their management teams
help with our potential investor visits, to the
CAD engineers working so well with our team
that they seem to be almost an extension of
our design department!"

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