Cobra's automotive business started in 2005 as part of Cobra International
![START OF COBRA AUTOMOTIVE](https://cobra-advanced-composites.com/assets/images/Started-Cobra-Automotive_1.png)
2005
START OF COBRA AUTOMOTIVE
2006
ESTABLISHMENT OF COBRA ADVANCED COMPOSITES (CAC)
After receiving an initial order from a premium German automotive brand, Cobra International decided to establish Cobra Advanced Composites (CAC), as a focal point for expansion in this market sector.
![](https://cobra-advanced-composites.com/assets/images/Established-CAC.png)
CAC received the first order from a premium Italian automotive brand and became ISO 9001:2008 certified.
![ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFICATION](https://cobra-advanced-composites.com/assets/images/ISO-9001.png)
2008
ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFICATION
2010
AWARDED DUCATI'S SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
CAC was named Ducati's Supplier of the Year.
![](https://cobra-advanced-composites.com/assets/images/Ducati-Supplier-of-the-year.png)
CAC became ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified.
![ISO/TS 16949:2009 CERTIFICATION](https://cobra-advanced-composites.com/assets/images/ISO-16949.png)
2013
ISO/TS 16949:2009 CERTIFICATION
2014
RECEIVED 1ST ORDER FROM A BRITISH SUPERCAR BRAND
CAC received the first order from a premium British supercar brand.
![](https://cobra-advanced-composites.com/assets/images/Timeline-2014_1.png)
CAC was certified by VDA 6.3 auditors.
![CERTIFIED VDA 6.3 AUDITORS](https://cobra-advanced-composites.com/assets/images/VDA.png)
2016
CERTIFIED VDA 6.3 AUDITORS
2017
OPENING OF NEW FINISHING AREA
After a complete renovation of the existing area, CAC opened a new finishing area that is setting the standards for automotive composites in both Europe and Asia.
![](https://cobra-advanced-composites.com/assets/images/Opened-Second-Floor.png)
CAC opened further new facility areas with the objective of expanding the manufacture of premium serial carbon fibre parts for the automotive industry.
![OPENING OF NEW FACILITIES](https://cobra-advanced-composites.com/assets/images/Opened-1st-Floor.png)