MANITOWOC, WI – November 13, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
MCM Composites, LLC has announced expanded insights into its implementation of thermoset molding technologies, highlighting how the company’s capabilities in both thermoset injection and compression molding are shaping the future of component manufacturing for sectors including aerospace, appliances, and electronics. As manufacturers across industries continue to seek alternatives to metals and traditional thermoplastics, MCM Composites’ process-driven approach to thermoset molding demonstrates consistent performance, high dimensional accuracy, and long-term durability under demanding conditions.
The Wisconsin-based company reports strong demand for thermoset molding in applications that require heat resistance, structural integrity, and electrical insulation, especially where component longevity and tolerance stability are critical. By working with materials such as phenolic, epoxy, polyester, and melamine-based resins, MCM Composites delivers composite parts that meet complex technical specifications across a wide range of use cases.
In the aerospace industry, MCM Composites thermoset plastic molding allows for the manufacture of lightweight cabin components that meet stringent fire, smoke, and toxicity requirements. The company supports aerospace suppliers with parts formed from sheet-molded compound and bulk-molding compound, designed for precision installation in confined spaces. MCM Composites notes that the ability of thermosets to hold tight tolerances over time gives them an advantage in aircraft interiors, electrical systems, and insulation panels where safety and stability are paramount.
For the appliance industry, thermoset injection molding is enabling significant improvements in motor housings, oven handles, and heating system parts. These components benefit from the material’s high thermal stability and flame retardance, often exceeding the performance limits of thermoplastics. Thermoset materials also contribute to better acoustic dampening and vibration control in appliances, leading to quieter, more efficient operation. MCM Composites supports appliance OEMs by helping transition components from metal or thermoplastic to more efficient thermoset equivalents without compromising function or aesthetics.
Electronics manufacturers rely on thermoset molding for housings, brackets, and internal supports that require strong dielectric properties and resistance to environmental stressors. MCM Composites has delivered components for switchgear systems, lighting enclosures, metering panels, and circuit breaker casings. These parts are often designed for outdoor or industrial settings where UV exposure, humidity, or corrosive elements would degrade other materials over time.
Beyond aerospace, appliances, and electronics, thermoset molding is playing a pivotal role in industrial and infrastructure projects. Applications include load-bearing structural elements, insulating supports in energy systems, corrosion-resistant mounts in marine environments, and wear-resistant panels in food processing lines. With compression presses up to 800 tons and injection molding capabilities for components up to 10 pounds, MCM Composites supports a diverse production portfolio that includes highly customized insert molding and secondary machining operations.
Michael Fredrich, Chief Executive Officer of MCM Composites, emphasized that thermoset molding is often underutilized despite its potential to outperform more common alternatives in challenging environments. “Our work shows that thermoset materials are not just substitutes—they are purpose-built solutions for manufacturers seeking greater reliability, especially where heat, pressure, and chemical exposure are involved,” Fredrich said. “By working closely with our customers’ design and engineering teams, we help realize complex geometries and streamline manufacturing cycles with minimal tooling cost.”
The material properties of thermosets allow for consistent strength across part thicknesses, making them ideal for applications that demand mechanical stability without excessive weight. In the automotive sector, thermoset components have been used in under-hood applications, structural brackets, and electronic housings, where the resistance to thermal deformation is critical. In institutional and public infrastructure, MCM Composites has produced decades-lasting thermoset components for seating, railings, and mounting hardware, which often outperform metals due to their corrosion resistance and minimal maintenance requirements.
For sectors such as oil and gas or marine construction, where exposure to water, salt, and chemicals is constant, thermoset molding allows for the deployment of rugged components that maintain form and function in extreme environments. MCM Composites has provided molded parts used in underwater pilings, fluid control systems, and electrical insulators, often delivering superior lifecycle costs compared to metals or engineered plastics.
MCM Composites remains focused on innovation, quality control, and material science leadership. The company supports customers from initial concept and material selection through full-scale production and assembly. This integrated process ensures consistency, lowers lead times, and aligns final part performance with rigorous end-use requirements.
The company’s engineering and manufacturing infrastructure includes advanced tooling development, mold flow analysis, and in-process quality inspection, all tailored to thermoset processing. MCM Composites has developed a reputation for solving challenging design problems while keeping costs in check, thanks to the inherent advantages of thermoset tooling longevity and short molding cycles.
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For more information about MCM Composites, contact the company here:
MCM Composites
Michael Fredrich
920-684-7800
info@mcmusa.net
1315 S. 41st St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
