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Reinforced Plastics News - 25 Aug 2010

Editor's Choice

Building on the advantages of composites in construction Construction is one of the largest markets for composites globally. While growth has slowed in regions hit by a decline in residential housing construction, including Europe and North America, China and other parts of Asia are experiencing strong growth in this market. Richard Stewart reports on trends in composites in construction and innovative applications utilising FRP materials. More

Last week's top 3 stories The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. More

Laser inspection technique for adhesive bonds A laser inspection technique for assessing bond strength of adhesively bonded joints has been developed by LSP Technologies Inc. More

Layup Miracle - StayZ Spray Interface - Zyvax, Inc.

StayZ Spray Interface works miracles with Inverted or Vertical Layup. Formulated for all epoxy pre-pregs, and infusion processes, Spray Interface is an aerosol adhesive that not only holds material in place, but cures with the part, so there is no contamination. Perfect  for pre-preg placement - less than +3 degrees movement, StayZ holds dry fiber loads in place and keeps tools clean. Click here to see actual photo.

ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Rev. B.

Automotive

Motive unveils Kestrel bio-composite electric vehicle
Canadian company Motive has announced the development of Canada’s first bio-composite bodied electric car, the Kestrel.... More

Interested in increased productivity for your composites cutting?

Eastman has REFURBISHED & DEMO AUTOMATED CUTTING SYSTEMS AVAILABLE for quick delivery! Please contact the Eastman automated sales department at +1-716-856-2200 or sales@eastmancuts.com for machine details and discount incentives.

Ahlstrom

High performance glassfiber reinforcements for industrial customers around the world. Wind energy. Boat building. Transport. Electrical insulation. Anticorrosion. Tanks and pipes.

Corrosion-resistant equipment

Airborne receives €9 million from Holland Private Equity
Airborne International BV has attracted a €9 million investment from Holland Private Equity to accelerate the growth of the company. The funds will be used to build a dedicated manufacturing facility for the production of thermoplastic composite tubulars for the oil and gas industry. ... More

EPA sets emissions limits for cement plants
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing rules that will cut emissions of mercury and other harmful pollutants from Portland cement manufacturing. This will require the US cement industry to invest millions of dollars over the next 3 years, says market research firm The McIlvaine Company.... More

US firm manufactures composite tanks for Saudi Arabia
US company RL Industries has fabricated three large composite storage tanks for a chemical plant in Saudi Arabia.... More

Gurit

Gurit offers an unrivalled range of innovative composite materials, engineering solutions and technical support to the Wind Energy, Transportation and Marine markets and other application areas. For more information visit www.gurit.com.

Marine

Largest ocean energy device installed in US waters operates successfully
Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC), a developer of river and ocean energy technology, says its Beta Power System has generated grid-compatible power from tidal currents at its site in Cobscook Bay, Eastport, Maine, USA. The company says this is the largest ocean energy device ever installed in US waters.... More

FRP Services & Company

is your first and best choice for all your composites needs, with an extensive global service & supply network and 35 years of experience in composites. Please contact your nearest representative to fulfil your requirements. FRP Services & Company; info@frpservices.com

McClean Anderson

McClean Anderson is a world leading manufacturer of filament winding equipment. Since 1961, McClean Anderson has contributed to the advancement of composites by providing innovative and cost-effective filament winding solutions to customers worldwide. Email: sales@mccleananderson.com.

Wind energy

Dow Venture Capital invests in Blade Dynamics Ltd
The Dow Chemical Company, through its Venture Capital group, has made a minority equity investment in wind turbine blade manufacturer Blade Dynamics Ltd.... More

Vestas falls into loss in Q2 2010
Vestas has seen a €162 million tumble in net profit to a loss of €119m in the second quarter (Q2) of 2010, and downgrades its full year forecast.... More

SureBlades takes over where Vestas left off
Nearly a year since Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas closed its blade facility on the Isle of Wight, former workers have formed a company that manufactures blades for micro-turbines.... More

Morocco builds 200 MW wind farm
Moroccan power utility ONE is building a 200 MW wind farm outside Tarfaya.... More

DIAB

DIAB is a world leader in sandwich technology solutions. Via its 16 support operations, it provides the most comprehensive range of structural cores plus value adding services that include structural engineering, process optimization and training.

Scott & Fyfe

Scott & Fyfe is a manufacturer of advanced glass fibre reinforcement materials for the FRP industry. Products include woven and knitted glass fabrics, combination fabrics and specialist fabrics for closed mould applications. For more information visit www.scott-fyfe.com.

Business

MIRteq announces North American distribution agreement with Composites One
Australian company MIRteq has appointed Composites One as its exclusive distributor in the USA and British Columbia in Canada.... More

Celanese increases Fortron® PPS production
Celanese Corporation affiliate Fortron Industries LLC will increase production of Fortron® polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) at its Wilmington, North Carolina, USA, plant to meet increased global demand.... More

Univar in distribution agreement with Celanese Emulsion Polymers
Chemicals distributor Univar has signed a distribution deal with Celanese Emulsion Polymers, a specialist in emulsion technology. ... More

JD Lincoln introduces epoxy-based surfacing film
JD Lincoln, part of the Composites Division of Umeco plc, is introducing a surface improvement film for epoxy composites. ... More

COMPOSITES EUROPE

COMPOSITES EUROPE 2010 – show preview
Reinforced Plastics takes a look at what's happening at this year's show, which is being held in Essen, Germany, on 14-16 September.... More

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