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Composites Market Insights, January 18, 2020 |
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Business Development |
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Huntsman Completes the Acquisition of Gabriel Performance Products |
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Huntsman Corporation completed the acquisition of Gabriel Performance Products (Gabriel), a North American specialty chemical manufacturer of specialty additives and epoxy curing agents for the coatings, adhesives, sealants and composite end-markets, from Audax Private Equity. Huntsman paid $250 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction funded from available liquidity. Gabriel had 2019 revenues of approximately $106 million with three manufacturing facilit ……. |
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CoHaMa and BASF Jointly Develop Hand Straps Using BASF’s Elastollan TPU for Trains
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| CoHaMa Co., Ltd. (CoHaMa) has introduced hand straps made with BASF’s Elastollan thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Compared with Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Elastollan 1185A 10 HFFR meets industry standards for flame retardancy as per UL94V0 requirements as well as low smoke density and low toxicity, in accordance with EN standard EN45545-2. “This is a great success for BASF and CoHaMa for TPU in rail transportation. Flame retardancy, low smoke density, and excellent durability are key consider ……. |
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Electroimpact Uses Victrex AE 250 LMPAEK Uni-Directional Tape to Achieve Layup Speeds of Thermosets |
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The next decisive step in the production of large structural components from thermoplastic composites for use in Aerospace has been achieved. Using their enhanced Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) processing technology, Electroimpact, a highly experienced provider of factory automation and tooling solutions, was able to increase laydown speeds of thermoplastic unidirectional tape (TP UDT) to 4000 inches per minute (IPM). The high-speed rates were possible by working together with Victrex, an innov ……. |
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Tailwind Technologies Adds Capabilities of Dawley Aviation & Dawley Manufacturing to General Aviation Portfolio |
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Tailwind Technologies’ sister operating companies, AMI-AWI, have acquired the assets of Dawley Aviation and Dawley Manufacturing. AMI-AWI is industry leaders in aviation component manufacturing, tubular components, thin-wall welding, precision machining, and exhaust systems. Both of the newly acquired companies also serve the general aviation market, as do other Tailwind portfolio companies, including Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Engine Technologies and Quality Aircraft Accessories Holding Co ……. |
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Partnership between Scott Bader and Pultex |
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Scott Bader Co Ltd. apprises of its partnership with Pultex GmbH for the distribution of Crestabond and Crestomer structural adhesives for composite applications in Germany. Pultex have built long-term partnerships with a wide variety of customers in the German composite market. Therefore, they are strategically placed to distribute Scott Bader’s market leading Crestabond and Crestomer structural adhesives to composite customers across Germany. Pultex also offer the adhesive dispensing equ ……. |
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Composite Integration Acquires Silicone Composites |
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Composite Integration acquires Silicone Composites to provide a single point of excellence for RTM, Infusion and silicone solutions. Composite Integration has recently informed about its exciting new acquisition of Silicone Composites. Silicone Composites was established in 2013 with the aim of providing a more efficient, less labor intense closed molding process whilst also looking to reduce the amount of consumable waste. In 2016 after strong growth, Silicone Composites became a siste ……. |
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Agreement between Archer and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles |
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Archer and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have entered into a definitive agreement to enable Archer to benefit from access to FCA’s low-cost supply chain, advanced composite material capabilities, and engineering and design experience. California-based Archer is creating the world’s first all-electric airline that moves people throughout the world’s cities in a quick, safe, sustainable and cost-effective manner. The new partnership will help accelerate Archer’s timeline in becoming an indust ……. |
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Hawk Ridge Systems Expands Additive Manufacturing Offerings |
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Hawk Ridge Systems, a leading global provider of 3D design, manufacturing and 3D printing solutions, has added AMT post processing technologies to their additive manufacturing portfolio. This expansion will enable manufacturers to produce end-use 3D printed parts with high quality performance properties. The partnership adds two types of products to the Hawk Ridge Systems additive line: chemical vapor smoothing and depowdering machines. The AMT PostPro chemical vapor smoothing process smooths ……. |
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CriticalPoint Capital Completes Sale of Arlon Electronic Materials Division to Elite Material Co. |
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Affiliates of CriticalPoint Capital, LLC apprised of the completion of the sale of Arlon Electronic Materials Division to Elite Material Co. Ltd. (EMC). Headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, Arlon is a leading manufacturer of specialty, high performance laminate and prepreg materials for use in a wide variety of printed circuit board applications, primarily serving the aerospace and military end markets. EMC is Taiwanese-based, and the fifth largest copper clad laminate (CCL) and prepre ……. |
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Notus Composites Completes Final Shipment for Dubai Museum of the Future |
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Notus Composites (UAE) has confirmed its final shipment of fire retardant (FR) epoxy prepreg for Dubai’s Museum of the Future. Over 600,000m2 of prepreg materials have been supplied for the building’s external façade panels, with the 2 year build program culminating in the Museum’s stunning online unveiling in December 2020. The Museum of the Future in Dubai is one of the most complex façade projects to date. Designed by architectural firm Killa Design, and conceived as a composite structure ……. |
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Application Development |
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TruckHouse Launches Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Composite Expedition Vehicle |
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TruckHouse has launched the BCT, their first mid-sized composite expedition vehicle built on the newest Toyota Tacoma, filling the void between massive overland vehicles and 4×4 vans. The BCT is designed to withstand the roughest trails and harshest weather, while serving as a mobile base camp for those who want to live comfortably off-the-grid. The BCT is a carbon fiber reinforced composite midsized expedition vehicle built by TruckHouse, in Sparks, NV. Built utilizing the latest Toyota Tacoma ……. |
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2021 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series Include Carbon-Fiber Roof, 21-Inch Black Forged Wheels & Carbon-Fiber Rear Spoiler |
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The Lexus LC 500 needs no formal introduction. It greets all encounters with a growl from its powerful 471-horsepower naturally aspirated V8 engine. The new 2021 LC 500 Inspiration Series takes the grand-touring coupe to the next level with an aviation-inspired design. The new LC 500 Inspiration Series, the fifth on the LC platform, takes cue from a partnership between air race pilot Yoshihide Muroya and Lexus engineers. The Lexus team worked on ways to create efficiencies for Muroya’s aircr ……. |
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Awards and Certifications |
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Hexcel’s HexPly M9 Prepreg Receives Type Approval Certification from DNV GL |
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Hexcel informed about it receiving Type Approval Certification for its HexPly M9 prepreg materials from DNV GL. The addition of the HexPly M9 prepreg range to Hexcel’s already comprehensive DNV GL certified portfolio provides ship and boat builders with optimal prepreg processing options. Hexcel has completed the DNV GL certification for HexPly M9 in response to the rapidly increasing demand for type-approved high-performance prepreg materials for large composite structures in the commercial ……. |
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Arris Wins BIG Innovation Award for Advances in Manufacturing |
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Arris, a California-based manufacturing tech pioneer enabling the use of high-performance composites in mass-market products, has won the BIG Innovation Award. Presented by the Business Intelligence Group, the BIG Innovation Annual Award recognizes organizations, products and people that are bringing new ideas to life in innovative ways. Arris was selected for its innovative approach to manufacturing. Arris’ flagship technology, Additive Molding, is a high-speed manufacturing process that all ……. |
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Jetaire Group Secures Its Leadership Position as FAR 25.981 and FTFR Rule Experts with Two New Patents |
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Jetaire Group is a full-service avionics and aircraft engineering firm that provides high-quality solutions to clients around the world. Their engineers are experts in STC-certified and FAA-approved advanced interface systems and they recently gained their European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification and Agencia Federal de Aviacion Civil (AFAC) certification for their INVICTA system for the B737 from the Mexican Aviation Airworthiness Authority. They have also received certificatio ……. |
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Covestro Receives ISCC Plus Certification for its Antwerp and Uerdingen Sites |
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Covestro has now received ISCC Plus mass balance certification for its Antwerp and Krefeld-Uerdingen sites. This means the company can now offer its customers large product volumes of the high-performance plastic polycarbonate made from renewable attributed raw materials in the same good quality as fossil-based polycarbonate. The polyurethane raw material methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) from Krefeld-Uerdingen and its precursor aniline from the Antwerp plant are now also available with ISCC ……. |
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New Reports in Composites Market Published By Lucintel |
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- MENA Composites Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2020
- FRP Panel Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, May 2020
- Technology Landscape, Trends and Opportunities in 3D Printing Material Market, March 2020
- High Performance Nylon for Tribology Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, March 2020
- European Automotive Composites Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, March 2020
- Carbon Fiber Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, February 2020
- Composites Materials in Tooling Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, January 2020
- Composites Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, January 2020
- Flame Retardant Resin in E&E Composites Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, January 2020
- Carbon Fiber in the Aerospace and Defense Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, January 2020
- Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, November 2019
- BMI Prepreg Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, November 2019
- Para Aramid Fiber Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, November 2019
- Epoxy Curing Agents in the Composites Industry Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2019
- 3D Printing Materials Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2019
- PET Foam Core Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, September 2019
- Thermoplastic Prepreg in the Transportation Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, September 2019
- Polyurethane Resin Composite Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, September 2019
- Gelcoat Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, September 2019
- Fiber Sizing Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, September 2019
- Long Fiber Thermoplastics Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, August 2019
- FRP Pole Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, August 2019
- Composite Testing Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, August 2019
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Others |
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Total E&P and ExxonMobil Commence TCP Qualification Project with Strohm for High End Hydrocarbon Service Applications |
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Strohm has secured a contract with Total and ExxonMobil for a qualification testing program for a high pressure, high temperature Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP). The qualification project will create a foundation for further development of this TCP technology for riser applications. Under the agreement, Strohm will execute a qualification testing program for a TCP Jumper for permanent subsea application, for hydrocarbon service. The TCP Jumper is designed and fabricated using carbon fiber ……. |