Areas of Expertise

IMDT is a new company designed to take composites to the next level, and provide the opportunity to explore new developments within composites.

We specialise in composite repairs, and work in association with other independent specialists to provide a comprehensive diagnostic and repair service, as well as researching and developing new techniques and processes.

Our company's philosophy is built around the desire to recycle and repair rather than disposing of repairable components, and we constantly examine new methods of using natural materials and eco-friendly systems to develop our portfolio.

While managing the on-site repair facility for the A1 GP series for Matrix sct, Kevin personally pioneered the use of aerospace hot bonding equipment to carry out pre preg repairs to race car chassis.

This equipment enables us to perform vacuum and temperature controlled repairs in any location. We are now working with manufacturers to develop similar equipment specifically for the automotive industry, and forsee that over the next five to ten years, composites will become more commonplace within the automotive industry generally, and there must be systems in place to repair these cars and lessen the carbon footprint. This is all part of our eco policy to repair and recycle.

MDT is also proposing to create an organisation of approved composite repairers for the motorsport industry. This will require members to demonstrate their use of best practice and be supportive of environmental charters and policies. The body will ensure that high standards are maintained in both quality control and safety.

For many years composite repairs has involved using some untrained personnel with limited experience. This compromises both safety and quality. Often people without any real background in composites imagine that these repairs are simple to do. The fact is that it takes years of training and experience to be able to work at the high level that motorsport demands.

We feel it is vital for the industry to have standards in place, and we are looking forward to building an association of skilled professionals in this area to keep standards high and give a voice to the composite industry.