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Composites Market Insights, March 07, 2022 |
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Business Development |
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SAERTEX Opens Its 17th Site in Mexico |
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SAERTEX opens its 17th site worldwide. Production of multiaxial glass fiber non-crimp fabrics for lightweight construction applications will commence immediately at the new production facility in Ciudad Juarez, northern Mexico. The site benefits from its proximity to key customers that produce rotor blades for the wind power sector. Non-crimp fabrics made of glass fibers are from now on produced at the new site in Ciudad Juarez, which covers an area of around 15,000 m2. A brand-new production h ……. |
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Sicomin Supplied Gelcoat and Epoxy for Large Scale Adaptable Mold Composite Project for Dubai’s Museum |
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Sicomin has supported the build of Dubai’s Museum of the Future. Sicomin supplied its innovative bio-based intumescent gelcoat and fire-retardant laminating resins for the production of over 200 double curved panels making up the interior of the Museum’s entrance lobby. With a challenging structural and fire safety specification defined, Sicomin’s bio-based SGi128 intumescent gelcoat and SR1122 fire retardant laminating epoxy were chosen for the panels. The Museum of the Future features a large ……. |
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Partnership between SAERTEX and Biesterfeld for the Iberia Region |
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Effective immediately, the Biesterfeld Group is supporting the sale of SAERTEX products to the aerospace and automotive markets for the Iberia region. The new agreement between SAERTEX and the Biesterfeld Group covers the sales partnership for the Iberian Peninsula and becomes effective immediately. It concerns the aerospace and automotive application areas which strategically complement the existing SAERTEX distribution network for industrial customers in Spain and Portugal. The new sales par ……. |
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Scott Bader Expands Crestabond MMA Structural Adhesive Production to North America |
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Scott Bader informed that its Canadian site, based in Drummondville, will begin manufacturing Crestabond structural adhesives in 2022. The initial production at Scott Bader ATC will focus on the innovative Crestabond· M1 series of 10:1 structural adhesives, suitable for bonding a range of substrates including composites, thermoplastics and metals. The expansion of their Crestabond production to Scott Bader ATC will allow Scott Bader to meet the growing demand for their high-quality MMA primerl …….. |
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Partnership between Propex Furnishing Solutions and 1947 LLC to Distribute Curv Tactical Composite Material |
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Propex Furnishing Solutions has entered into an agreement with Ocean State Innovations’ division, 1947 LLC Inc., for the exclusive distribution and sale of Curv Tactical composite material in North America. The partnership formalizes both parties’ commitment to providing advanced material innovation to North American tactical gear consumers and manufacturers alike. Advancements in single polymer composite technology have led to the development of Curv — a self-reinforced composite material that ……. |
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TII’s Advanced Materials Research Center Launches MENA’s First Impact Lab in Abu Dhabi |
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Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a global research center and applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has launched its Advanced Materials Research Center’s (AMRC) Impact Lab. The new project marks a first for the MENA region and provides an ideal test bed for trialing state-of-the-art materials, laminates and composites. Capable of characterizing metallic, polymeric, ceramic and composite materials at speed into prototypes with real-world applica ……. |
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Minnesota Rubber and Plastics Acquires Primasil Silicones Ltd. |
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Quadion LLC, d.b.a. Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (MRP), a leading provider of highly engineered elastomer and thermoplastic solutions for the medical, water and specialty industrial end markets, apprised of its acquisition of Primasil Silicones Ltd. (Primasil), a Weobley, U.K.-based custom silicone rubber compounder, mixer and manufacturer specializing in the medical, HVAC and specialty industrial end markets. The addition of Primasil’s capabilities will complement MRP’s existing offerings, wh ……. |
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Allnex Acquires Manufacturing Site in Maharashtra, India |
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Allnex apprised of the acquisition of the Mahad Manufacturing site and coating resins business from D.R. Coats Ink & Resins Pvt. Ltd. (DRC), located in Maharashtra, India. This strategic acquisition will foster close collaboration with local and regional customers, suppliers and technology partners and help develop a number of attractive business opportunities. For allnex, the Mahad site will be its first self-owned Manufacturing site in India. This will allow allnex to introduce new and impro ……. |
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cultsport’s Latest Shoe Collection Uses BASF’s Elastopan |
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cultsport, India’s premium sportswear brand, has launched a collection of running and training shoes with insoles made of BASF’s Elastopan PU system. When made with Elastopan, the insole is 25% lighter than similar materials yet delivers better shock absorption and up to 50% higher rebound, so consumers experience greater comfort and more power with each stride when wearing the cultsport running and training shoes. For identifying growth opportunities in the polyurethane foam market: growth t ……. |
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Avient Unveils Complet R, Long Fiber Composites Based on Nylon Recycled Fishing Nets |
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Avient apprised of the commercial availability of Complet R long fiber-reinforced composites, which incorporate post-consumer recycled nylon 6 material reclaimed from end-of-life fishing nets. Complet R nylon 6 long fiber composites provide stiffness, strength, and toughness performance on par with standard nylon 6 long fiber formulations using virgin resin, giving these materials the structural capability necessary to be used as an alternative to metals. Using these composites as a metal replac ……. |
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New Material |
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PPG Launches PPG AMERLOCK 600 |
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PPG has launched PPG AMERLOCK 600 multipurpose epoxy coating for applicators looking for maximum versatility in the shop or field. The high-build, polyamide-cured coating combines a broad application thickness range with fast dry times and a one-year recoat window. PPG Amerlock 600 works with a wide range of steel substrates, including carbon steel, stainless steel and galvanized surfaces, as well as marginally prepared surfaces. This versatility can help reduce coating inventory and complexity ……. |
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Application Development |
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Hexcel Advanced Composites Selected for Artemis 9 Booster Production |
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Hexcel Corporation informed that its advanced composite materials have been selected by Northrop Grumman to supply the production of the Booster Obsolescence and Life Extension (BOLE) boosters for Artemis 9. Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems is working to address space launch system obsolescence issues in booster design and manufacturing. Upgraded boosters using lightweight Hexcel carbon fiber and prepreg will also provide increased performance that will benefit future lunar campaigns, scienc ……. |
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Lubrizol Develops ESTANE TPU Solution for Vegan Synthetic Leather Applications |
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A new type of large, fully-composite, linerless cryogen tank, designed and manufactured by Boeing, completed a critical series of tests at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center at the end of 2021. The reusable tank shell was originally constructed as flight hardware for DARPA’s Experimental Spaceplane Program (XSP). The successful test campaign advances the new technology towards being mature, safe and ready for use in aerospace vehicles. The 4.3-meter (14 foot) diameter composite tank is simil ……. |
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Financial |
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Gurit’s Composite Materials Report Net Sales of CHF 221.8 Million for 2021 |
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Gurit reported net sales of CHF 467.9 million for the full year 2021. Gurit achieved an operating profit of CHF 23.4 million (5.0% of net sales). Adjusted for one-off items, the operating profit was CHF 33.0 million (7.0% of net sales). Net profit amounted to CHF 9.2 million in 2021. Gurit saw its net sales decline by -19.8% at constant exchange rates or -18.9% in reported CHF versus prior year. Net sales were impacted by a globally reduced demand for wind blades and by a decreasing demand and p ……. |
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Awards and Certification |
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Biomass-Based PCD BENEBiOL Certified as USDA Bio-Based Product |
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Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation informed that its biomass-based polycarbonate diol (PCD) BENEBiOL has been awarded bio-based product certification under the BioPreferred Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). BENEBiOL is the world’s only biomass-based PCD, developed by MCC’s proprietary technology, serving as a raw material for polyurethane resin. Compared to conventional products, polyurethane resin made with BENEBiOL can offer excellent flexibility, transparency, and ……. |
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Cristex Achieves Gold Distributor Status |
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Cristex has been awarded the Gold Distributor status for its success in 2021, by its longstanding partner Saertex. Cristex has worked in a successful partnership with Saertex for over 25 years, supplying the Composites and Reinforced Plastics Markets with High-Performance Fibers and Fabrics. Cristex offers a range of products from Saertex, suitable for infusion molding, RTM, RTM light, VARTM and compression molding. These consist of Saercore and Saercore MAX, Saerfix, Saerflow and Saerfoam. …… |
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Events |
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FAA Director Will be Opening Keynoter at the Thermoplastic Composites Conference |
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The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) will host the Thermoplastic Composites Conference 2022 on March 22 – 24, 2022, in San Diego, CA. The acclaimed returning composites industry education and networking event that premiered virtually in 2020 will explore groundbreaking applications and technology for high-performance thermoplastic composites across numerous market segments including aerospace, infrastructure, and transportation. During the opening keynote, Certification o ……. |
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People |
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University of Bristol and the NCC Make Key Strategic Appointments for Net Zero Future |
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The University of Bristol and the National Composite Centre (NCC) are strengthening their partnership with the appointment of three leading figures from the composite materials sector, to help enable a net zero future for the UK. Professor Ian Hamerton of the Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) in the Faculty of Engineering at the University has been appointed as NCC Chair in Sustainable Polymers and Composites, and from the NCC, Dr. Enrique Garcia, Chief Technology Officer, and Dr. Tim Young ……. |
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New Reports in Composites Market Published By Lucintel |
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- ASEAN Automotive Composites Market: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, February 2022
- Aramid Paper Market: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, February 2022
- Aramid Fiber Market: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, February 2022
- Polyamide Resin Market: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, February 2022
- Opportunities in North American FRP Tank Market: Market Size, Trends and Growth Analysis, February 2022
- UK Composites Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, February 2022
- Composites in North America Automotive Market: Market Size, Trends and Growth Analysis, February 2022
- Honeycomb Core Material Market: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, February 2022
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Chinese Pultrusion Market, February 2022
- Balsa Core Material: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, February 2022
- FRP Tank Market: Market Size, Trends and Growth Analysis, February 2022
- Opportunities in the Short Fiber Thermoplastics Market: Growth Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Non-Woven Textile Market, October 2021
- Opportunities in the Polyurethane Tooling Board Market: Growth Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Natural Fiber Composite Market, October 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Flame Retardant Resin in the Transportation Composites Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Opportunities for Epoxy Resin In The Global Composites Market: Growth Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Opportunities in the Continuous Fiber Thermoplastic (CFT) Market: Growth Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Invar Tooling Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Opportunities in the Advanced Composites Market: Growth Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Opportunities for Glass Fiber In The Global Automotive Composites Market: Growth Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, October 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of Composites in the Global Sporting Goods Market, October 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of Repair and Rehab in the Global Construction Industry, October 2021
- Growth Opportunities of Thermoset Resin in the Global Composites Market, October 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of Unsaturated Polyester Resin in the Global Automotive Composites Market, October 2021
- Opportunities for Thermoplastic Resin in The Global Automotive Composites Market: Growth Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, September 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Long Fiber Thermoplastics Market, September 2021
- Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Glass Fiber Textiles Market, September 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Carbon Fiber Market, September 2021
- Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis, September 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Market, September 2021
- Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of Composites in the Oil And Gas Market, September 2021
- Opportunities and Competitive Analysis of the FRP Panel Market Report, September 2021
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Others |
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FACC Joins International Consortium with Research in Developing Thermoplastic Fiber Composites |
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In collaboration with leading international technology companies, FACC is conducting research into the further development of lightweight materials, so-called thermoplastic fiber composites. These are particularly attractive for the aerospace industry as they are not only fully recyclable, but also very lightweight. Major international aerospace companies, including Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems, Collins Aerospace, GKN Aerospace, and most recently FACC, are therefore joining forces in the ThermoPla ……. |
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