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7th Aug 2020

Lamborghini has become the first automaker to send components developed and produced in-house to the International Space Station (ISS) for scientific purposes. The carbon fibre composite materials from Sant'Agata Bolognese boarded the ISS and took off for outer space last November. The aim is to study the response of composite materials to extreme...

7th Aug 2020

Aim Altitude has joined hands with Composites Evolution and Sheffield Hallam University on a project to develop a nanocomposite material with exceptional fire and mechanical performance, suitable for use in aircraft interior applications. The project, backed by Innovate UK, will result in new materials to provide a safer passenger environment.

7th Aug 2020

The National Composites Centre (NCC) has launched a new scheme exclusively for SMEs offering them affordable access to its capabilities, expertise, training and networks. SMEs can sign up to a year-long affiliation which provides places on specialist training courses, access to networking events and knowledge sharing sessions addressing industry...

7th Aug 2020

Japan Polypropylene Corporation, a joint venture company between Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and JNC Corporation, is planning to stop production at its 70,000 tons per year (tpy) polypropylene (PP) production line in Chiba prefecture. The line, which mainly produces PP film, sheet and industrial materials, will stop manufacturing in January 2021.

6th Aug 2020

UMF Corporation, which develops high-performance products, programmes and training for infection prevention and commercial cleaning, has joined hands with Universal Fibre Systems, manufacturer of synthetic filament-based and specialty fibres, to produce high performance rechargeable antimicrobial fibres. These will incorporate UMF's antimicrobial...

6th Aug 2020

ELG Carbon Fibre and Aerocircular NV, Belgium, are collaborating to establish a closed-loop recycling scheme for end-of-life aircraft CFRP waste streams. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this connection. The partnership is aimed at developing the recycling process and create new products using the reclaimed carbon...

6th Aug 2020

ColorMasters, a US-based flexible film packaging company, has announced the expansion of four new blown film extrusion assets and two additional high speed printing presses. According to company’s press release, the expansion of the new blown film lines will have the capability to make ColorMasters Dri-Genic breathable film for absorbent hygiene...

6th Aug 2020

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has decided to make non-stock acquisition of two German carbon fibre recycling companies, CFK Valley Stade Recycling GmbH & Co KG (CFK) and carboNXT GmbH (carboNXT), through its Swiss subsidiary Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials AG, as a part of the company’s efforts to promote the circular economy.

6th Aug 2020

Ontex Group NV, a leading international provider of personal hygiene solutions, with expertise in baby care, feminine care and adult care, has announced that Charles Bouaziz has stepped down from his role of chief executive officer of Ontex. Thierry Navarre has been appointed CEO ad interim. Navarre has been on Ontex’s executive leadership team since...