SHD Group Launches MTE500: A Cost-Effective Composite Prepreg Solution
BY Composights
Published: 19 Jun 2025
SHD Group has unveiled MTE500, a newly developed, cost-effective epoxy component system designed to deliver high performance, process efficiency, and visual excellence, specifically across a wide spectrum of composite manufacturing applications.
Representing a step-change in formulation and prepreg processing, the solvent-free, hot-melt MTE500 system combines technical versatility with strong economic value and enables manufacturers to maintain product integrity while addressing cost and sustainability pressures.
Engineered for Efficiency and Flexibility
MTE500 has been specifically formulated to improve user handling and manufacturing flexibility. With a 60-day out-life at 20°C and a 24-month freezer life, it gives manufacturers more control over inventory and processing timelines, without sacrificing performance.
Key Features of MTE500:
- Enhanced handling characteristics
- Optimized process versatility across applications
- Premium visual finish
- 60-day ambient out-life and 24-month frozen shelf life
- Solvent-free formulation is highly cost-efficient
“MTE500 is a testament to SHD’s continuing commitment to support the industry in delivering high-quality components under increasing cost pressures,” said Steve Doughty, Managing Director at SHD Group. “We understand the changing needs of customers. This novel system directly addresses the demand for efficacious and economical solutions without compromising on performance.”
Well-suited to diverse industry needs, MTE500 reinforces SHD’s position as a trusted partner for next-generation composite solutions that balance performance, cost, and sustainability.
MTE500 is available globally with:
- Short lead times
- Flexible MOQs suitable for both low-volume and high-volume production
- Local supply from SHD’s global production network
Source: shdcomposites.com
