ALMAX™

A Novel Composite Aluminum

ALMAX™ manufactured by CPS Technologies is a novel metal matrix composite material that offers improved performance over traditional metals, especially in high temperature and high friction environments.

400°F

Service Temperature

60%+

Tensile Strength Improvement compared to 6061-T6

2.96

g/cm3 density

+200%

Wear resistance compared to steel or cast iron

Why Choose ALMAX™ ?

Increased performance at high temperatures and low density makes ALMAX™ an ideal solution for lightweight applications in diverse environments

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ALMAX™

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Chris Fraser
CFO

Mr. Fraser joined the company in May 2026 as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently he served as Controller within Precision Castparts Corp., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, where he led financial operations across three manufacturing plants producing aluminum castings for aerospace applications. Previously, as Executive in Residence at the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute, he was Chief Financial Officer for early-stage ventures funded through federal grants and SBIR programs.

Earlier, he served in senior finance positions for A.W. Chesterton, a global manufacturer of engineered products, and Oxford Instruments America, a supplier of high-technology tools for research and industry. He began his career at Deloitte in London, England, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant.

Mr. Fraser holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom.

James Cavoli
Chairman
Mr. Cavoli served as the President of Swagelok Company from 2021 through 2024, after being appointed COO in 2020. Joining Swagelok Company in 2010, he served as Director, Strategic Sales; he was named Vice President and CFO in 2014. Prior to this, Mr. Cavoli served as a captain in the U.S. Army, Finance Manager for Ford Motor Company, General Manager for Progressive Insurance, and founded LS Insights, a national brokerage firm. Mr. Cavoli has a B.S. from Georgetown and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Joe Englin
Director of Business Development
Mr. Englin joined CPS in April of 2023. Prior to joining CPS, his work experience includes positions in business development, with a focus on composite materials and aerospace markets. Mr. Englin received a BSE in mechanical engineering from Calvin University and an MSE in Engineering Management and Leadership.