Engineering firm MarchantCain unveils performance car innovation

A COVENTRY-based actuation systems specialist will demonstrate a new concept in performance car technology for the first time at a forthcoming engineering exhibition.
 
The firm will present its advanced concept active aerodynamic system at the Advanced Engineering show, which takes place between November 11-12. The new technology is already featured on a German performance sports car. 
 
MarchantCain believes this technology will positively change the way performance cars, and eventually mass volume vehicles, are manufactured and perform, enabling designers to meet lower emissions obligations.

The electrically-actuated system is electronically controlled making it lighter and faster than existing hydraulic systems, which could see it make an impact in the global automotive manufacturing market.
 
The system, which has been designed and developed in Coventry, is just one example of a number of technologies that the company is currently developing for the niche performance vehicle sector.

Its activity has been accelerated following the appointment of a new Interim managing director, David Williams.

With more than 20 years’ automotive experience, Williams’ appointment has enabled founder and managing director Rob Marchant to concentrate on developing the company’s core technological products and innovation activities.
 
Prior to joining MarchantCain, Williams was chief executive officer of Egbert Taylor Group and has considerable experience working at such companies as GKN, Thyssen Krupp and Rolls Royce Aerospace.
 
He said: “This is a very exciting time to be involved with MarchantCain as they launch their new active aerodynamic system and what better platform to do this than at the Advanced Engineering show.

“The company is developing some really ground-breaking technologies and working with vehicle manufacturers such as Porsche to develop these into really cutting-edge products.”