INPRE Composites consolidates its presence in the naval sector
Article published in MetalIndustria magazine, issue 64.
INPRE Composites strengthens its presence in the naval sector as an industrial partner specializing in the development and manufacturing of large structural components in composite materials.
After more than three decades of experience in highly demanding sectors such as wind energy, the company has successfully transferred its industrial know-how to the naval sector, where it is already developing projects for clients who require technical capacity, production reliability, and a clearly industrial approach to composites.
From its industrial facilities in Navarre, INPRE approaches the naval sector as a natural extension of its activity, applying advanced processes, quality control systems, and a solid industrialization capacity in an environment that is rapidly evolving toward more efficient, sustainable production models based on reproducible processes.
A strategic leap already realized
The experience accumulated over decades has allowed INPRE to address the needs of the naval sector with a mature vision, understanding its particularities and providing industrialized solutions where more artisanal approaches have traditionally prevailed.
The shipbuilding industry is undergoing a transformation driven by the need to improve operational efficiency, reduce vessel weight, increase durability, and lower maintenance costs. In this context, composite materials, and in particular fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), have become a key structural solution for a wide range of vessels and professional applications.
Composites offer critical advantages for the marine environment: high corrosion resistance, excellent structural performance, design flexibility, and the ability to manufacture large monolithic structures that reduce joints, weight, and potential points of failure.
The true potential of these materials is realized when material knowledge is combined with a solid industrial base to develop and manufacture large components with guaranteed quality, repeatability, and reliability over time. INPRE builds its value proposition for the shipbuilding sector on this foundation.
From Artisanal Approach to Advanced Production
The ability to manufacture series of components from the same mold, while maintaining structural and dimensional consistency, opens the door to a more industrialized, competitive, and predictable shipbuilding industry.
INPRE provides precisely this industrialization capability. Its experience in sectors where repetitive processes and process control are critical allows it to help naval clients evolve from artisanal approaches to advanced production models, reducing variability, shortening lead times, and ensuring consistent quality standards.
Critical Technical Capabilities for the Modern Naval Sector
The development and manufacture of composite naval components requires a very specific combination of technical and industrial capabilities. These include advanced processes such as CNC cutting of fiber fabrics, material management and traceability using ERP systems, and resin infusion processes, which are especially relevant for large parts with high structural requirements.
In addition, INPRE offers equally critical capabilities: design and industrialization of large-scale molds, precise control of thicknesses and reinforcements, comprehensive quality management, and the ability to scale from prototypes to mass production. All of this guarantees structural performance and durability in highly demanding marine environments.
INPRE integrates this set of technical and organizational capabilities, positioning itself as an industrial partner capable of supporting the shipbuilding sector in its evolution toward more industrialized, efficient, and sustainable models.
An industrial partner prepared for an evolving sector
INPRE’s consolidation in the shipbuilding sector reflects a broader trend: the growing need for industrial partners specializing in structural composites, capable of undertaking complex projects and providing long-term production reliability.
In the words of Martin Flores, CEO of INPRE, “INPRE provides precisely that industrialization capability. Our experience in sectors where repetitive production and process control are critical has allowed us to help all our naval clients transition from a handcrafted approach to advanced production, reducing variability, improving lead times, and ensuring consistent quality standards.”
In a sector moving towards advanced production and process standardization, INPRE positions itself as a well-prepared player with proven experience in large-scale structures, advanced processes, and industrial control.