About IDI Composites International
Over 58 Years of Leadership in Thermoset Composites
IDI Composites International (IDI) is the premier global formulator and manufacturer of thermoset molding composites and compounds for OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and molders. The company provides standardized and customized polyester/vinylester-based sheet molding compounds (SMC) and bulk molding compounds (BMC), and new lines of high performance composites, Ultrium™, Fortium™, Flamevex™ and Alluralite™ that are manufactured for the most demanding applications in markets such as automotive, EV and new energy vehicles, mass transportation, military, electrical, infrastructure, oil and gas, construction, safety, medical and marine.
Headquartered in a new, 120,000 square foot high tech manufacturing facility and research center in Noblesville, IN (USA), IDI has a strong presence in the international thermoset composites market. With more than 58 years of leadership experience, IDI works closely with customers to identify the optimal thermoset molding formula for each application. The company has substantial R&D resources, plus excellent chemical engineering, ISO-certified manufacturing, and comprehensive quality control. IDI has global reach and capacity with manufacturing facilities in the United States, France, United Kingdom, Puerto Rico, China and Mexico.
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Certifications
U.L. Online Certification
United States IATF 16949:2016 Certification
CI Caribe ISO 14001 Certification
CI Caribe ISO 9001 Certification
CI United Kingdom ISO 14001 Certification
United Kingdom ISO 9001 Certification
CI United States ISO 14001 Certification
CI United States ISO 9001 Certification
Europe ISO 14001 Certification
Europe ISO 9001 Certification
Europe ISO/TS 16949 Certification
Europe OHSAS 18001 Certification
Committed To The Composites Industry And Investing In The Future
In October 2024, IDI Composites International (IDI) announced the opening of its new global headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Noblesville, Indiana. This major investment represents a significant milestone in IDI’s history and confirms their commitment to innovation and excellence in the production of thermoset composite materials to support OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and molders.
The new, 120,000 square foot facility houses IDI’s corporate headquarters, sheet molding compound (SMC) and bulk molding compound (BMC) manufacturing, and the 3i Composites Technology Center. With numerous operational innovations included in the design of the new facility, IDI will double its production capacity of SMC and BMC.
The next generation facility will allow IDI Composites International to better serve traditional markets such as automotive, heavy truck and various consumer industries while also allowing for greater expansion into new and emerging markets like oil and gas, rapid transit, aerospace and alternative energy. The new plant gives greater capacity for the production of their traditional Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC) and Bulk Molding Compounds (BMC), and new lines of high performance composites, Ultrium™, Fortium™, Flamevex™ and Alluralite™ that are manufactured for the most demanding applications.
The Noblesville facility is a testament to IDI’s commitment to the industry, designing and manufacturing composite materials that provide engineering advantages and value to their customers and their products. The 3i Technology Center is a dedicated research, development, and testing center designed to increase IDI’s material characterization capabilities and plays a crucial role in identifying and developing new products to meet growing market demands.
The new headquarters adds to IDI’s impressive global footprint, which includes manufacturing centers in Mexico, Puerto Rico, France, the U.K., and China. The expansion underscores IDI’s commitment to maintaining its leadership position in the global thermoset composites market.
IDI’s unwavering focus on market development, operational excellence, and the development of more sustainable composite materials has established its reputation as the trusted leader in the composites industry.
