Midwest Composites
A composites engineering firm that specializes in providing solutions to companies that are interested in using Advanced Composites in their business to help them realize their full potential.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| investor investor investor investor | €0.0 | round | |
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* | MYR240k | Grant | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Midwest Composites Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysian manufacturing and R&D firm specializing in advanced composite materials. Founded in 2020 by CEO Sethu Raaj M., the company is headquartered in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Sethu Raaj's journey into composites began during his higher education in the US at Winona State University, followed by a scholarship to study bio-based composites at North Dakota State University. His ambition to establish a composites company in his home country led to the creation of Midwest Composites.
The company operates in the advanced materials market, serving clients in the automotive, mass transit, aerospace, and military sectors. Its business model encompasses consultancy, design, prototyping, and manufacturing of components using advanced composites and biocomposites. Midwest Composites engineers materials to reduce vehicle weight, which can lead to significant fuel savings in conventional vehicles and increased range for electric vehicles (EVs). The firm fabricates parts from carbon fiber reinforced polymers, glass fiber reinforced polymers, and natural fiber-reinforced polymers derived from biomass like palm oil and pineapple. Manufacturing techniques include vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM), light resin transfer molding (LRTM), and compression molding. Specific products developed for clients include lightweight engine covers, diesel tanks, toilet modules for buses, and various components like mud flaps and bumpers for cars and motorcycles.
A key focus for the company is the development of biocomposites, using natural fibers to create more environmentally friendly materials. Midwest Composites has engaged in notable projects, such as developing components for a Malaysian-made electric bus and building a fiberglass drone body kit for a local drone manufacturer. The company has received venture funding from investors including Indelible Ventures, Quest Ventures, ScaleUp Malaysia, and Technology Park Malaysia Corporation. A significant achievement was winning the Startup World Cup Malaysia in 2024, earning the opportunity to compete in the global finals in Silicon Valley.
Keywords: advanced composites, biocomposites, automotive components, aerospace materials, natural fiber composites, lightweight materials, composites manufacturing, carbon fiber, fiberglass, VARTM, resin transfer molding, sustainable materials, electric vehicle components, mass transit solutions, military-grade composites, Sethu Raaj M., ScaleUp Malaysia, composite design, materials R&D, bio-based polymers, polymer engineering