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Thanks to its organizational structure , the Group competes as a forerunner across various segments and provides stateof-the-art capabilities in tool design and production , 3D printing and prototyping , cutting , laminating and coating , plastic injection molding , rubber molding , thermo and vacuum forming as well as assembly of finished products . It is one of the world ’ s leading manufacturers of aerosol seals , and one of the UK ’ s market-leaders in the manufacture of automotive components . Furthermore , it is a market leader in the manufacture of a wide range of sealing , insulation , acoustic , filtration and protection products for industry . As a result , Avon Group works with some of the most demanding , quality driven customers in the world .
“ We have several specializations across our automotive products offering , which include solutions for the interior and exterior of cars , including electric vehicles , off highway vehicles , motorcycles and large diesel engines ,” Mark reveals . The most significant area is the design and manufacture of Noise and Vehicle Harshness ( NVH ) products . These assist in the reduction in vehicle weight , suppression of sound and vibration , improved thermal protection , and cosmetic or functional protection . Typically , products are molded , thermo or vacuum formed , die-cut , water-cut , laminated or bonded and are available in a massive range of different materials .
Avon Group also offers superior expertise in the design and manufacture of lightweight foam ducting products . These out-perform traditional blow-molded parts , as well as deliver the benefits of less weight , better performance and improved recyclability .
“ In addition to the automotive segment , our aerosols business is the only aerosol seal manufacturer that manufactures the inner and outer seals that are both used inside an aerosol valve . These seals can be found in aerosols containing anything from chemicals , oils and lubricants to perfume and deodorant ,” adds Mark .
What is common to all these disciplines is high levels of engineering design , materials knowledge and manufacturing expertise . This is evident across all divisions of the Group , which also manufacture products for other wide-ranging industrial applications such as heat protection and insulation , acoustic
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