BAE Systems recently completed the expansion of its Tensylon High Performance Materials facility in Monroe, N.C. The expanded 48,000 square foot facility will be used to support production of troop protection products, such as wheeled-vehicle systems, helmets and body armor for military customers.

The 18,000 square feet of additional manufacturing space allows BAE Systems to expand its production of Tensylon materials, which are derived from an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene polymer and utilized in a wide variety of applications, including advanced fiber composites in ballistic products.

“We have a very dedicated work force and Monroe is a terrific community,” said Linda Hudson, President of BAE Systems Land and Armaments. “We appreciate the support we have received from the State and the County and look forward to contributing to the economic vitality of the region.”

The facility was created in partnership with a $40,000 One North Carolina Fund grant and an economic development grant of up to $86,820 provided by the Union County Board of Commissioners. BAE Systems will invest $7.9 million over the next three years in Monroe.

The expanded capacity will add up to 42 jobs, including positions in engineering and production. BAE Systems Tensylon High Performance Materials, originally known as Integrated Textile Systems, Inc., joined BAE Systems in July 2007 as part of the Armor Holdings acquisition.

Tensylon high performance fiber or tape can be processed into any number of specialty tailored composites, depending on the application requirements. Many of BAE Systems new and unique solutions for emerging blast and ballistic threats will incorporate Tensylon high performance materials.

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