Light RTM Industry Expert Alan Harper Steps Down From Day-To-Day Operations At MVP To Focus on New LRTM Product & Application Development

 

Kent, WA – It has been three years since Magnum Venus purchased Plastech T.T., creating the new company Magnum Venus Plastech.  In those three years, MVP has worked very hard to bring the expertise and technologies of the two companies together to offer the industry the only complete source for Light RTM equipment and expertise.  MVP is pleased to announce that, as of the JEC 2009 exhibition, that transition is now complete.

 

Working together, the engineers and technicians at MVP and the Plastech facility in the U.K. were able to take the best of both technologies and begin developing exciting new systems like the Patriot SSB with MotoCat and the new Patriot Pro RTM System that brings a level of precision to the RTM process not seen before.  The MVP Advanced Design Group has also worked hard to develop several exciting LRTM accessories including the Smart Cat - a totally new control system for progressive catalyst control during injection, the Universal Insert with its full range of interchangeable mould inserts, and the new Air Ejector to name just a few.

 

They also worked together with another industry expert, and MVP LRTM/Infusion Technical Specialist, Charles Tur on expanding the LRTM Training course originally pioneered by Alan Harper and taking it “on the road” around the world.  This comprehensive course provides a true transfer of technology by its conclusion, allowing the customer to bring this new process into their production and see immediate results.  Customers around the world have benefitted from the new format, and the course has been deemed a great success.

 

With all of the transition pieces now in place, some may wonder what the future holds for Alan Harper and MVP.  MVP is pleased to say that, while Alan will be phasing out of the day-to-day operations of the Plastech facility in the U.K., he will still be very active in researching and developing new and innovative advanced Light RTM applications and technologies.  He will also be working closely with customers on detailed projects for mould supplies, and developing new processing methods.  His experience and expertise are unmatched and highly valued at MVP, and we are very happy that he will continue to be a part of expanding MVP’s presence in the world of Light RTM.

 

The day-to-day operations of the MVP Light RTM Division in the U.K. will continue under General Manager Roger Waddington.  Roger has been moving more into this role during the transition and is ready to take the reigns of bringing Alan’s designs to the market.

 

The future of LRTM at MVP is very bright.  Recently, MVP partnered with Composites One and FormaShape to form a new Closed Mould Alliance to provide the latest in LRTM training and technology to the North American market.  This alliance will give customers all of the tools they need, from detailed training, to the latest MVP injection systems and accessories for Light RTM, to the follow up to ensure they are able to successfully bring Light RTM to their production.

 

MVP will also utilize the knowledge and talents of Steven Warden, Process and Controls Engineer for MVP, to develop innovative new process control systems that will lead the way in LRTM control.

  

New technologies, expanded training and top-notch customer service are staples at MVP, and will help our customers to successfully bring safety, precision and efficiency to their production.

 

MVP President Tom Hedger will be making a presentation during JEC on Wednesday, March 25 at 4:00 p.m. to honor the many achievements of Alan Harper.  MVP would like to invite his many friends and colleagues to join them in this celebration, so please take time to stop by the MVP booth (V58) at the JEC 2009 Exhibition to wish Alan well as he moves into his new role.

 

For more information on the MVP family of products and training, please visit the M.V.P. Web site at www.mvpind.com.