Armstong Group Limited (Armstrong) and High Temperature Material Systems Limited (HTMS) are delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop next generation composite technologies. 


Primarily focused on addressing thermal management challenges within the Automotive and Clean Transport sectors by combining Armstrong’s composite experience with the breakthrough in ceramic composite technology developed by HTMS.


The team’s first project has begun in the development of an EV battery box system which is lighter and has a greater thermal performance than the current market solutions.


Both businesses are proud to develop this new technology for the global market using British-based manufacturing facilities, design expertise and materials know how.

Dr. Danilo Di Salvo, HTMS CEO commented

“HTMS are extremely proud to be working with Armstrong, a company of such a rich history that their reputation within the UK and European automotive industry speaks for itself. From our first meeting it was clear that we share a common view that composites will play a major role in the electrification of the automotive industry. I look forward to continuing our work in developing and delivering a safer, lighter and lower CO2 battery box.”

Adam Grace, Armstrong Group Director stated

“This MoU is a forward-thinking move that reflects the growing importance of materials science in automotive innovation. It positions our companies to tackle future challenges like EV adoption, sustainability mandates, and customer demand for advanced performance."

HTMS and Armstrong Group sign MoU at Advanced Engineering

Image: Dr. Danilo Di Salvo (CEO, HTMS), Mr. Richard Lindoe (MD, Armstrong Group) & Mr. Adam Grace (Director, Armstrong Group)

The MoU was signed at Advanced Engineering 2024, where HTMS were invited to exhibit on the Armstong Group stand to show case the combined capabilities of the new partnership.


We are delighted to share that we have been invited to showcase our Ceramic Matrix Composite technology in the heartland of the Italian Automotive industry, Modena!

As guests of Plug and Play Italy we will be attending their Motor Valley showcase on the 12th December at CEDIT - Ceramiche d'Italia, aptly a Ceramics factory which overlooks the Ferrari test track! The perfect location to show off our novel ceramic composites and their associated performance advantages.

The showcase is an exciting opportunity to meet on a one to one basis, Plug and Play’s corporate partners in the region including, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati, Iveco, Pagani, Stellantis, Bugatti to name a few.

The team will be in Italy for three days and use the opportunity to meet with existing partners to discuss ongoing and future projects.

HTMS invited to Automotive EXPO in Italy….

HTMS are proud to announce that we have been chosen as one of a select number of international businesses to be accepted onto the Plug and Play Japan Inc. accelerator programme as part of their Winter/Spring 2025 cohort.

The 3-month programme will provide HTMS with insights to the Japanese market, training on local market dynamics, Japanese business etiquette, mentoring, as well as direct access to Plug and Plays’ impressive roster of corporate partners, including Nissan, Suzuki, Denka and Hitachi.

HTMS sees the Japanese automotive market as a significant opportunity for our CMC technology given their reputation for innovation, speedy adoption of new technologies and already wide use of composites within their supply chain.

The team look forward to taking our technology to this exciting new market.  You can read the full press release here -

We were very happy to be featured in Composites World after our successful exhibition at JEC World '24 in Paris.

CTO Richard Grainger spoke with Senior Tech Editor Ginger Gardiner about HTMS's bespoke aluminum oxide matrix CMC's being produced here in the UK.  You can read the article in full by clicking on the button below, which also covers our current range of novel CMCs.

HTMS featured in Composites World