Texstars Inc., based in Texas, USA, is a leading provider of highly-engineered polymer and composite-based technologies. Core products include high-performance transparencies for use mainly in military aircraft canopies and composite and thermo-plastic moulded components and assemblies for a broad range of applications. Transparencies produced by Texstars are typically manufactured out of polycarbonate and acrylic materials and employ the use of advance coating technology to provide low observable (ie “Stealth”) and other protective characteristics that provide both tactical advantage and superior product-life performance characteristics. Other transparent components include a full range of anti-ballistic screens for land-based applications. Ascent Aerospace is Texstars' parent company. With over 1,200 employees, Ascent Aerospace is a recognized leader in integrated transparency systems and coatings and aerospace tooling and automation.