Cargo Liner | Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.

Products

In recent years, the expansion of the e-commerce market is expected to drive increased demand for both passenger and cargo aircraft/Freighter. These changes in the market environment present significant business opportunities for our Group, which operates in the aircraft interior components sector.
To meet the growing demand for cargo aircraft, our group has established a new production line for aircraft interior components at SNC Industrial Laminates Sdn. Bhd. (hereinafter referred to as SNC) in Malaysia. This has enabled us to build an integrated production system for new aircraft interior components, combining Vaupell's thermoplastic/thermoset molding technology and final product assembly technology with the resin technology possessed by Sumitomo Bakelite.

Production Plant

Laboratory

High Performance Plastic Technology Development Laboratory

Applications

The production of the cargo liner was achieved by leveraging SNC's thermoset resin composite laminate technology and Vaupell's injection molding, painting and assembly expertise for aircraft interior components. SNC handles the molding and processing of resin products used in interior components, while Vaupell China (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. carries out thermoplastic injection molding and painting of the molded parts. These are consolidated at Vaupell Europe GmbH in Germany, where they undergo assembly before delivery to Airbus. This product obtained certification from Airbus in April 2024, with mass production shipments commencing in September 2025.
By laminating and curing prepregs impregnated with our proprietary bio-based resin 'sbPFATM', we can offer high-performance, sustainable cargo liners. Leveraging our strengths as a materials manufacturer, we will continue to deliver unique value propositions.