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BÜFA expands in the UK

As of 3 March 2020, BÜFA Composite Systems will acquire Manningtree-based AOC (UK) Ltd, the leading UK supplier of composite products with over 25 years’ experience in providing distribution and mixing service.

Tepex dynalite from Lanxess for innovative lightweight design project

The endless fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite material Tepex dynalite from Lanxess has made a major contribution to the success of the FuPro project of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

Lanxess commissions additional production lines for composite material Tepex

At its site in Brilon, Germany, Bond-Laminates GmbH - a wholly owned subsidiary of specialty chemicals company Lanxess - has commissioned two new production lines for Tepex continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites.

Ineos Styrolution to build a production site for its successful composite stylight

Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces today that it is planning to set up a new production site for its successful composite StyLight.

New applications in mass production with Tepex

Bond-Laminates at JEC World, March 12–14, 2019, Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, hall 5, stand N33.

Engel at JEC World 2019

At JEC World 2019, Engel will be presenting a broad range of technologies based on examples from the automotive industry, from the processing of organic sheets and unidirectional tapes to in-situ polymerisation, HP-RTM and flow moulding with SMC.

KraussMaffei: From idea to series production-ready fiber composite solutions

From idea to series production-ready fiber composite solutions: At JEC World held from March 12 to 14 in Paris, KraussMaffei is highlighting its leading system expertise in developing and implementing series production-ready processes for fiber-reinforced lightweight construction.

Engel duo for composite research at NCC in Bristol

For many companies in the composites industry, the trend towards thermoplastic materials means they have to deal with completely new processes. It is also the first injection moulding machine for the NCC and it's from Engel.

Composites Europe 2018 - the Lightweight Path to Success

Glass and carbon fibre reinforced plastics are in demand when lightweight and forward-looking solutions are called for. This trend towards lightweight construction is currently one of the strongest drivers for the Composites industry.

Velox presents a whole new world of high-performance, plastic raw materials at Fakuma

Velox GmbH, solution provider for the plastics, composites, additives, rubber, paints and coatings industries, will be showcasing its latest products at this year's Fakuma.

Evonik to build new silicone plant in Geesthacht

Evonik is investing a double-digit million euro amount in the construction of a new multi-purpose facility at its Geesthacht location in Northern Germany, 30 kilometers outside the city of Hamburg.

Wide range of adhesive innovations for healthcare applications from Henkel

New trends in healthcare materials and manufacturing of medical devices demand new adhesive solutions. Henkel is addressing these challenges with a wide range of innovative product solutions.

Elix Polymers to highlight latest material innovations at Fakuma 2018

The next Fakuma show for the plastics processing industry is just around the corner, and materials supplier Elix Polymers is readying its offering.

Covestro introduces brand name for thermoplastic composites

Covestro is pushing ahead with developing and marketing its continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTP) by introducing Maezio as brand name.

Top sports performance thanks to composites

They are hidden in canoes, golf and hockey clubs, in racing bikes, yacht hulls and even swimsuits: fibre composites made inroads into the sports industry a long time ago and have virtually revolutionised it in some areas.