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Business Development Contract for Battery Enclosure between SGL Carbon and BMW Group SGL Carbon has been nominated by BMW Group to produce a cover component for battery enclosures in series. This substantial multi-year order will include the production of an innovative glass-fiber-based cover plate for the battery housing for usage in a future plug-in hybrid model of BMW Group. “Driven by advancing developments in electromobility worldwide, our innovative solutions for battery enclosures made of fiber-reinforced plastic are becoming more and more of a growth driver for SGL Ca ……. Web Industries Installs Composite Formatting Line in France Web Industries Inc. has installed a high-volume composite slitting and spooling line at its Omega Systemes plant in Nantes, France. The new production line adds capacity to serve growing demand for both thermoset and thermoplastic slit tape composites from aerospace fabricators across the European market. The 48-head line is the first of many that Web Industries expects to install at Omega Systemes, which was acquired by Web in January 2019. The line’s custom slitting and spooling capabilitie ……. Web Industries Engages in COVID-19 Mask Production Web Industries is equipped to develop nonwoven and material converting solutions that support the manufacture of disposable medical products, including masks and gowns, for the COVID-19 crisis throughout North America and Europe. Web Industries’ Omega Systemes business is currently filling an order for 7,800,000 personal face masks, up from 900,000 one week ago. The masks are approved by the French General Directorate of Armament to the Ministere des Armees for distribution to food manufactur ……. ENGEL Collaborate with Haidlmair to Supply Face Masks in Record Time Together with business partner Haidlmair, ENGEL is committed to improving the supply of face masks worldwide. In record time, mold maker Haidlmair developed and implemented a new mold solution for the production of reusable masks, which is now being used by plastics processing companies worldwide. ENGEL is delivering injection molding machines geared for this, also in record time. The two-piece reusable masks by Providee, which are injection-molded from TPE, provide protection for the mouth a ……. IDI Composites International’s Tank Farm Expansion IDI Composites International North American Headquarters recently completed a major commitment to operational excellence by expanding the capacity of their resin materials tank farm to continue to meet industry demand for their composite materials. The tank farm expansion and associated facility process improvements will enable IDI to continue to deliver the industry’s highest standards for quality control and quality assurance for manufacturing molding compounds and composite materials. T ……. Porcher Industries Launches Mass Production of Masks due to COVID-19 Due to the current emergency, Porcher has launched the development of a technical solution for the production of reusable masks certified by the DGA UNS-1. Porcher Industries has adapted part of their factory capacity for the mass production of a technical solution specially designed for producing masks. Started in early April, production capacity has already reached one million masks per week. The new hydrophobic filter material has obtained UNS-1 certification from the DGA. Masks made wi ……. Johns Manville Commences Production of Nonwoven Media for Face Masks The Johns Manville plant in Richland, Mississippi, started production this month to make nonwoven filtration media that will be used to create needed face masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19. “Our high-performance nonwoven material is designed to provide high levels of filtration for various types of face masks,” said Mary Rhinehart, President and CEO of Johns Manville. Most nonwoven production of face masks was abandoned in the U.S. many years ago and moved to Asia. Given the short ……. New Material Hexion Launches New Epoxy System and Curing Agent Hexion Inc. is launching both a new lower yellowing epoxy system for concrete protection and a unique amine curing agent to help coatings manufacturers meet lower indoor air emissions requirements while also reducing costs. The INFINIUM Lower Yellowing Epoxy System is EPON LY Resin 1810 combined with EPIKURE LY Curing Agent 3801. This two-component, ambient-cure system offers five times lower yellowing while providing excellent epoxy performance and overnight cure. “The INFINIUM System can b ……. Technology Development Analyswift Receives Navy Grant to Improve Service Life of Helicopters An innovation that helps speed the design of fishing rods, satellites and cellphone electronics soon will help the U.S. Navy save millions in costs and downtime, while extending the service life of helicopters. The technology was developed by Wenbin Yu, a professor of aeronautics and astronautics in Purdue’s College of Engineering. AnalySwift LLC has received a $240,000 Small Business Innovation Research program grant from the Navy. The SBIR award will help the company further develop its Swi ……. NCC and Oxford Brookes Together Develop New Revolutionary Technology A revolutionary new technology developed by the National Composites Centre (NCC) and Oxford Brookes University means composite structures can now be separated (or disbonded) quickly and cheaply using a simple heat source. By making it easy to work with, repair and disassemble composite parts, this world-leading research could have a transformational impact on the design, use and end-of life recycling of wide range of products, including cars, aircraft and wind turbines. Researchers at Oxford ……. Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Assists Powertherm Contract Services Ltd. for Thermal Insulation Jackets An insulation jacket manufacturer with an appetite for digitalization has ramped up its use of automation technologies for labor-intensive manual production processes with help from composites research engineers at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). Powertherm Contract Services Ltd makes thermal insulation jackets for the power generation and petrochemical industries; relying largely on a hand-crafted process due to the bespoke nature of the designs and the varied application ……. Financial With Uncertainty due to COVID-19, TPI Composites, Inc. Withdraws Financial Guidance for 2020 TPI Composites, Inc. informed that as a result of the uncertainty relating to: (i) the rapidly evolving nature, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, (ii) the variety of measures implemented by governments around the world to address its effects and (iii) the impact on its manufacturing operations, TPI is withdrawing its financial guidance issued on February 27, 2020 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020 and subsequently updated on April 3, 2020. As a result, although customer ……. Hexcel Releases 2020 First Quarter Results • Q1 2020 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.50 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.64, compared to Q1 2019 GAAP diluted EPS and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.84. • Q1 2020 Sales were $541 million, compared to $610 million in the first quarter of 2019. • Strong liquidity at March 31, 2020 included cash of $329 million and revolver borrowing availability of $307 million. • 2020 and mid-term financial guidance is withdrawn due to COVID-19 pandemic. • Quarterly dividends are temporarily suspended. Hexcel Corpo ……. Awards and Certifications Dura Composites Receives Royal Seal of Approval for Second Time with Queen’s Award for Innovation Dura Composites has scooped a second Queen’s Award for Enterprise, this time in the Innovation category, for its pioneering rapid-deployment train station platform solution known as Dura Platform. The Queens Awards are a royal seal of approval for the UK’s most outstanding businesses, and Dura’s 2020 award follows The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade which was presented to the company in 2017. Dura Composites’ award-winning innovation is Dura Platform – a height-adjusta ……. Events Composites in Rail Conference Rescheduled to October 2020 AMI has informed that its Composites in Rail conference, due to take place in Berlin, Germany on June 3-4, have now been postponed to October 8-9, 2020. The event will still take place at the Mercure Hotel MOA in Berlin, Germany. Uncertainty created by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) led to the decision to delay the event. The conference is returning to Berlin for the second edition following a successful launch in 2019. Attendee places will all be transferred to the new dates and most of the prog ……. 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During the 14 years under his leadership, Gurit has developed a strong strategic position in wind energy and industrial lightweighting. The search process for the future CEO of Gurit Holding AG has already been initiated. The nomination will be declared in due course. The Board of Directors has also laid the groundwork for a succession planning geared towards continuity: Rudo ……. President Trump Nominates Dr. Suresh Babu to National Science Board Suresh Babu, the UT-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Governor’s Chair for Advanced Manufacturing, was nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve a six-year term on the National Science Board (NSB). Babu, one of the world’s leading experts in developing advanced materials, serves on several multiuniversity and multipartner projects, including IACMI—The Composites Institute, and on projects for the US government that include research for the Navy. He is an example of the many ways that the ……. New Managing Directors Join ENGEL France and ENGEL Benelux Romain Reyre and Arthur van Dijk are the new managing directors in injection molding machine manufacturer ENGEL’s international sales network. Romain Reyre will be in charge of the sales and service subsidiary in France, while Arthur van Dijk is joining ENGEL Benelux. At the start of the new fiscal year, ENGEL France SAS is completing a generation change in management. Philippe Sterna, managing director of the sales and service subsidiary for 20 years, is retiring. His successor is Romain Rey ……. ENGEL Appoints New Regional President for South East Asia As Regional President, Roger Bitterlin takes over sales responsibility for South East Asia for injection molding machine manufacturer and system solutions provider ENGEL. He succeeds Romain Reyre, who is returning to his home country France to head the ENGEL sales and service subsidiary. He is building on his in-depth knowledge of the market, a deep understanding of local requirements, and numerous established customer contacts. He will retain responsibility for the business units in Asia and ……. Others AOC Supports NHS and Roberts Manufacturing in Building Emergency Hospital Wards for COVID-19 Outbreak Roberts Manufacturing has been using its Protec roofing systems to make roofs for several emergency hospital wards in the United Kingdom. These hospitals were built by NHS for the treatment of a larger number of anticipated patients as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. A key component of the roofing system is a resin from AOC, bringing durability and a great application versatility. The Protec roofing systems have been developed in close collaboration with AOC. The Synolite resin used for this ……. To sponsor this newsletter, write to editor@lucintel.com .Become a part of this powerful and cost-effective marketing tools in growing your business. Guaranteed results. 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