SYENSQO
Deal with Terma for joint initiatives in defence, aerospace applications / New grades launched for critical EV components
— By Marilyn Gerlach — 

Speciality chemicals group Syensqo (Brussels; www.syensqo.com) said that it and Danish airborne and naval solutions provider Terma (Lystrup; www.terma.com), signed a strategic agreement to develop a growth framework for joint initiatives in next-generation composites for aerospace and defence applications.

The partnership is to focus on integrating Syensqo’s high-performance adhesive, composite, and speciality polymer materials into Terma’s systems (Photo: Syensqo / Terma)


The deal comes as Denmark assumes the rolling 6-month EU presidency, with war at the doorstep of the EU and amidst international geopolitical tension. The agreement was also clinched a week after German defence minister Boris Pistorius visited Terma’s facility at Søborg, Denmark, together with his Danish counterpart Troels Lund Poulsen on 30 June, underscoring the strong bilateral defence cooperation between the two NATO allies.

Terma does not manufacture actual weapons, such as cannons and missiles, or ammunition, but produces and supplies electronic solutions, systems and services based on IT, as well as advanced applications for satellites, aircraft, ships, and weapon systems.

“We are excited to join forces with Terma, a leader in aerospace and defence composite component manufacturing,” said Marc Doyle, business executive vice-president of Syensqo Composite Materials. “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to driving scientific advancements for composites and delivering next-generation solutions for aerospace and defence applications.”

The partnership will focus on integrating Syensqo’s high-performance adhesive, composite, and speciality polymer materials into Terma’s world-class systems, furthering the adoption of advanced materials into the most challenging applications for aerospace and defence, the statement said. Syensqo’s Heather Application Center, which is involved in identifying the most advanced composite materials for some of the most challenging applications in aerospace markets, will be tapped alongside its global network of testing and qualification labs.

Terma said the collaboration represents an opportunity to combine Syensqo’s research and development capabilities, extensive product portfolio, and manufacturing expertise with Terma’s innovative solutions for aerospace and defence. It said both companies aim to push the boundaries of composites development, creating cutting-edge systems that meet customer needs and support the “most demanding missions”.

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The majority shareholder in Terma is the privately owned Danish Thomas B. Thrige Foundation. The minority shareholder is ATP Long-term Danish Capital, Denmark’s largest pension fund.
New orange-coloured grades for EV components
Syensqo separately announced the launch of its latest innovation, Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 Orange (OR), which is a high-performance flame retardant polypthalamide (PPA). Distinguished by its stable and vibrant orange colour, it aligns with the industry’s growing emphasis on safety and visibility for critical electric-vehicle (EV) components, such as connectors and busbars.

In the rapidly evolving e-mobility sector, the use of orange-coloured connectors has become a crucial safety standard, offering immediate visual identification of live high-voltage components.

The Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 OR doesn’t just meet these safety expectations, it exceeds them by retaining its bright colour even under prolonged heat exposure, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 6469-3, IEC 60664, and relevant UL specifications.

Syensqo said its latest innovation not only enhances safety, but also offers clients a pre-coloured orange resin, eliminating the need for in-press colouring and streamlining the manufacturing process. The product is hot water mouldable and boasts a V0 rating, making it an ideal choice for high-voltage automotive applications.

Syensqo is adding Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 OR to a portfolio of battery solutions, including Xencor LFT Xtreme PPA LGF-1045 ECHO BP, which was developed for components requiring thermal runaway protection, and Amodel PPA AE-8945 HFFR, which was developed for high-voltage pyrofuses.
08.07.2025 Plasteurope.com [258267-0]
Published on 08.07.2025

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