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10th Apr 2020

The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) has added new data for glass fibres to its Eco Impact Calculator, the online tool which enables composites companies to calculate the environmental impact of their products. Free to access on EuCIA's website, the Eco Impact Calculator is an easy to use cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) tool.

10th Apr 2020

Covestro is to get a loan amounting to € 225 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The loan will provide medium term funding to strengthen Covestro’s research and development work in the areas of sustainability and circular economy within the European Union (EU). The EIB loan further establishes Covestro’s commitment to sustainability.

10th Apr 2020

A recently completed UK government-funded programme has demonstrated the viability of a new materials development that has the potential to bring significant time and cost savings to aerospace composite tool designers. It delivered a fully functional composite tool, demonstrating the potential for lower costs, while maintaining the highest performance.

10th Apr 2020

Fibrelite, manufacturer of highly-engineered glass reinforced plastic (GRP) composite access covers, has published the second edition case study book, a library of over 120 technical installations using Fibrelite's manhole and trench access covers as well as underground containment systems and sister brands KPS (piping) and OPW (fuelling products).

10th Apr 2020

The fibre technologist Advansa has launched ADVA MegaBond, the next generation in binding available for the nonwoven market. The company has introduced this revolutionary new product family of binder fibre, perfectly suitable for both wetlaid and dry laid nonwovens. Advansa produces advanced and sustainable polyester fibre technology and brands.

9th Apr 2020

Stelia North America, a manufacturer of advanced composite structures for commercial, space and defence applications, has selected Plataine’s IIoT solution to digitise and streamline its manufacturing processes. Stelia North America is a subsidiary of Stelia Aerospace, a leader in aerostructures, pilot seats, and business & first class passenger seats.

9th Apr 2020

Scientists from the UK and the US are collaborating in seven new research and innovation projects to develop new composite materials that can advance component manufacture in a number of global industries, such as aerospace, automotive and renewable energy generation. Composite materials combine the strength of fibres with the resilience of plastics.

9th Apr 2020

Quad-C Management, a middle market private equity firm, is investing in Textum Weaving and its affiliates, a manufacturer of advanced, high-performance textiles based in Belmont, NC. Using high technology yarns such as carbon, ceramic, refractory metals and aramids, Textum designs and manufactures materials for high temperature and harsh environments.

9th Apr 2020

Elevate Textiles, a provider of high quality products and mission critical textile solutions, has participated in the Gerber PPE Task Force. The industry-wide effort combines resources and expertise to support manufacturing operations and brands as they increase their production or transition their operations to produce PPE in the fight against...