15th Sep 2017
The Tricel Group has announced that the distribution of composite materials will now be under the name Tricel Composites. The distribution companies Glasplies and Fibreglass Supplies (Leeds) will merge and be known as Tricel Composites (GB) and Tricel (Newry) will be known as Tricel Composites (NI). The group delivers innovative solutions for...
15th Sep 2017
Hexcel, a global leader in advanced composites technologies, will launch a new government-backed £7.4 million research and development project, MAXIM, and expand its manufacturing facility in Leicester. The project will develop progressive, cost-effective materials and manufacturing solutions for large aerospace and automotive composite structures.
14th Sep 2017
JEC Group, a leading promoter of composite materials, is all set to host industrial trade fair in Seoul from November 1. The three-day fair will present the composite solutions for all end-user industries. The company is currently stepping up its strategy to connect with end markets and has relocated the JEC Asia trade fair to Seoul for its 10th...
14th Sep 2017
Cevotec, developer of smart production technology for fibre composites to build fully automated complex parts, is set to present extended range of applications of Fibre Patch Placement technology at Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) from September 11 to 14, 2017, in US and at Composites Europe Stuttgart in Germany, from September 19 to 21,...
14th Sep 2017
Autoliv, leader in automotive safety systems, and Adient, the leading automotive seating supplier, have joined hands to address vehicle seating challenges presented by designs for the future car and autonomous driving. The interior of automated driving vehicles is important as drivers and passengers will spend more time on non-driving activities.
13th Sep 2017
Silk-based biomaterials (SBBs) are gaining a firm foothold in the field of biomedicals. Easily available in volumes, durable, and simple to process, SBBs have served as pivotal materials in the manufacture of biomedical textiles and fibre-based implants. SBBs are used for suturing, arterial grafting, and in implants and prosthetics, among other...
13th Sep 2017
Nonwoven fabrics manufacturer WPT is opening a $ six million plant in Ohio County to add capacity for materials used in hygiene and filtration products such as diapers and furnace air filters. The facility will increase WPT’s manufacturing capabilities with a state-of-the-art nonwoven production line focusing on hygiene and filtration media sectors.
13th Sep 2017
Porcher Industries, a leader in technical textiles and thermoplastic composite solutions, is continuing its expansion within the US automotive market with acquisition of a new dedicated plant - the Virginia plant - that has been was acquired via Porcher Industries US subsidiary, BGF Industries, to help satisfy the increasing demand from automotive...
13th Sep 2017
Matrix World Group (MWG) Chile has launched its first-ever collection of treated flame resistant clothing manufactured using fabric from Mount Vernon FR. MWG specialises in the technical design, development and custom manufacturing of flame resistant workwear for industrial use. MWG Chile will offer a complete collection of UL-certified products.