Crompton Technology Group Ltd – CTG
Crompton Technology Group (CTG), a part of Safran Electronics & Defense, is a leading supplier of high-volume composite components.
At its Composite Centre of Excellence located in Banbury UK, Crompton Technology Group delivers innovative, high-quality composite solutions to meet the evolving requirements of its customers.
By reaching across the markets we serve and by drawing on our vast portfolio of expertise, we are making the most powerful concepts in aerospace a reality every day.
Through our integrated engineering and manufacturing expertise we are bringing lighter, more fuel-efficient products to the next generation of aircraft components.
Website: http://www.safran-group.com/locations/united-kingdom/banbury-2260070
Role in COCOLIH2T
Project management of WP3 (Composite tank wall) : CTG lead for design and final tank geometry optimization,
Participating members in the project

Paul Liddel
Senior research and development composites engineer
Senior research and development composites engineer.
Paul is a senior research and development composites engineer based within Safran Electronics & Defense Crompton Technology Group (CTG). He graduated from Plymouth University in Mechanical Engineering with Composites and later gained his PhD researching composited design and structural health monitoring at Cranfield University. As well as experience working within the offshore sector and with large mechanical systems most of Paul’s engineering career has involved developing composite materials, processes, and design for the aerospace sector.

James Bernard
Technical reviewer
James Bernard, working as part of the Safran Electronics & Defense Crompton Technology Group (CTG), is a Technical Reviewer for COCOLIH2T.

Thomas Thorp
Programme Manager
Thomas has been a Programme Manager at Safran Electronics & Defense Crompton Technology Group (CTG) since 2022 and has led projects in the aerospace industry for over sixteen years. In addition to formal project management qualifications, Thomas holds a BEng (Hons) from Leicester University.
