ILC Dover Forms Strategic Alliance with Tensys

Aug. 3, 2011 - PRLog -- Frederica, DE -  ILC Dover, a world leader in flexible materials and inflatable 3-D structures, announced the creation of a strategic alliance with Tensys Limited of Bath, England.  Tensys specializes in structural engineering for the design and analysis of lightweight tensioned membrane structures and has offices in Bath, England, and in Melbourne, Australia.

ILC and Tensys have collaborated on advanced lighter-than-air structures for a number of years and this alliance will expand the relationship to other business areas.  As a world leader in engineered softgoods products and advanced flexible materials, the addition of Tensys unique membrane analysis capabilities will help support the creation of innovative, lightweight, flexible solutions to address customer’s needs in military and industrial markets, and expand product offerings.  

“I’m excited by the possibilities created by this alliance”, said Dave Cadogan, Director of Engineering, at ILC Dover.  “Collaboration with such a renowned and experienced firm will bolster our ability to create unique new product offerings”.
David Wakefield, Tensys Managing Director, said “Our two companies share a commitment to quality of both work done and relationships. This alliance will bring us added strength and enable the expansion of both our own horizons and those of our customers”.

About ILC Dover (http://www.ilcdover.com)

Since 1947, ILC Dover has provided engineered solutions to complex customer problems, serving the aerospace, personal protection and pharmaceutical industries.    Known for production of space suits for NASA, ILC is a world leader in the use of high-performance flexible materials, allowing for unique solutions to meet customer needs.   ILC’s innovative products have been used on the moon, on Mars, and around the globe.

ILC Dover…creating what’s next

Contact:  Gil Baird
bairdg@ilcdover.com

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