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Reinforced Plastics News - 15 May 2013

Editor's Choice

Adoption of marine composites – a global perspective Renewed activity in boat building and increasing confidence in the use of composites means the marine composites market is witnessing a positive growth rate overall. This article outlines the case for marine composites and discusses why smaller boats are likely to drive demand. More

'Reshoring' production from China to the US will benefit plastics industry The great migration of manufacturing from North America to China began 20 years ago when companies, believing they could reduce production costs, began establishing facilities and working with third parties there to benefit from special economic zones, new industrial infrastructure, favourable tariffs, low currency exchange rates and, importantly, cheap labour. This article looks at how things have developed over the years and the growing trend towards 'reshoring' manufacturing to North America. More

The UK composites industry – turning ideas into investments Millions of pounds are being invested in resources in the UK a bid to upscale academic projects and make polymer composites the first choice when designing a range of products from cars to wind turbines. John Osborne explains what resources are available, assesses the markets, and considers why training and test standards are so important. More

Last month's top 3 Reinforced Plastics stories The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the month of April 2013. More

ZYVAX mold release technology
 
Zyvax sweeps the crowd’s attention at SAMPE 2013 Long Beach with their displays of sports equipment, motorcycle parts and accessories produced with Zyvax products. From their traditional solvent mold cleaners, sealers, and release agents to their acclaimed 100% solvent-free WaterWorks line, Zyvax continues to gain market penetration into new composites and advanced composites materials while sustaining their already loyal customer base.
 
Speak with a Zyvax technical agent today and begin producing leaner and smarter for tomorrow. Be amazed at the finish of your part produced with Zyvax. Office: +1 706 698 4405; Email: cco@zyvax.com

Aerospace

First Airbus A350 XWB emerges from paintshop
The first Airbus A350 XWB aircraft, known as MSN001, has emerged in its Airbus livery from the paintshop in Toulouse, France. ... More

Boeing rolls out first 787 Dreamliner at increased production rate
Boeing has rolled out of the factory the first 787 Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven aircraft per month. ... More

Airbus A350 XWB undergoes lightning strike testing
Lightning strike testing has been performed on the new Airbus A350 XWB, a key step in preparations for the aircraft's maiden flight.... More

Unitech Composites wins contract to produce Boeing 787 wing parts
Unitech Composites has been awarded a contract from Spirit AeroSystems to produce wing assembly parts for the Boeing 787 aircraft.... More

GE Aviation opens Ellisville Composites facility
GE Aviation has opened its second composites factory in Mississippi. The Ellisville Composites facility will manufacture and assemble composite components for the aircraft industry.... More

3A Composites
 
3A Composites with its brands AIREX® and BALTEK® offers the world`s broadest selection of high-performance core materials for advanced solutions. By proposing the best-suited material solutions and design, the global player assists its customers in making their lightweight end products yet more successful.

Automotive

Natural gas vehicles in top auto markets to reach 7.5 million in 2020 – Lux Research
Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) on the road in the world’s seven largest automotive markets will reach only 7.5 million as the industry struggles to capitalise on cheap shale-driven natural gas, according to a report from Lux Research.... More

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; website: www.mccleananderson.com

Business

TenCate signs Northern Composites as agent for 3M tooling prepregs
TenCate Advanced Composites North America has appointed Northern Composites as a US agent for tooling prepregs and materials based on 3M's technology. ... More

Zoltek second quarter results hit by decline in wind energy activity
Carbon fibre manufacturer Zoltek Companies Inc reports net revenues of US$33.3 million for the quarter ended 31 March 2013, down 29.1% on the same period of 2012. The company blames reduced activity in the wind energy market for this decline.... More

Owens Corning reports first quarter 2013 results
Owens Corning reports consolidated net sales of $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2013, essentially flat with the same period in 2012.... More

Sicomin appoints US distributor
Epoxy resin manufacturer Sicomin has appointed Core Composites as its US distributor. ... More

Hexagon Composites acquires remaining interest in PPG-Devold
Hexagon Devold, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites, has acquires PPG Industries' 50% share of the joint venture company PPG-Devold LLC in North Carolina, USA. ... More

Triumph Group acquires Primus Composites
Aerospace supplier Triumph Group Inc (TGI) has acquired Primus Composites, increasing its global presence and expanding its composites capabilities.... More

Brazil on its way to becoming an international business hub – BCG
Investing in Brazil is not for the uncommitted or faint-hearted, but it offers immense promise to those who are well informed, according to a report from The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). ... More

ACMA and SAMPE announce dates for new US composites exhibition
ACMA and SAMPE have announced the dates and venue for their new combined exhibition taking place in 2014.... More

Marine

Adoption of marine composites – a global perspective
Renewed activity in boat building and increasing confidence in the use of composites means the marine composites market is witnessing a positive growth rate overall. This article outlines the case for marine composites and discusses why smaller boats are likely to drive demand.... More

America's Cup review underway following death of Artemis Racing's Andrew Simpson
America's Cup Regatta Director Iain Murray will lead a review into the events surrounding the capsize of Artemis Racing’s first AC72 and the subsequent death of one of its crew, Andrew 'Bart' Simpson.... More

UK boat builder Sealine goes into adminstration
According to news reports, Sealine has issued redundancy notices to 234 staff.... More

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Materials technology

Bayer MaterialScience shuts down carbon nanotubes project
Bayer MaterialScience has announced it is stopping its work on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in order to focus its development activities on areas more closely linked to its core business.... More

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Processing technology

'Reshoring' production from China to the US will benefit plastics industry
The great migration of manufacturing from North America to China began 20 years ago when companies, believing they could reduce production costs, began establishing facilities and working with third parties there to benefit from special economic zones, new industrial infrastructure, favourable tariffs, low currency exchange rates and, importantly, cheap labour. This article looks at how things have developed over the years and the growing trend towards 'reshoring' manufacturing to North America.... More

5D Composite introduces in-mould decorating system for composite products
5D Composite Inc has developed an in-mould coating and decorating system for composite products. ... More

TMP introduces automatic composites moulding system
TMP Inc has designed an automatic composite moulding system with a series of four hydraulic presses for heating and cooling, integrated with a central hydraulic and electrical system that operates all presses independently. ... More

Element acquires Delsen Testing Laboratories
Element Material Technology has acquired US composites lab, Delsen Testing Laboratories, strengthening its position within the aerospace composites testing market.... More

GUEST BLOG: Building globally with composites
 
James P. Antonic, President & CEO of Composite Building Structures Ltd, discusses the advantages of using pultruded composite framing and panels for house construction.
 

Wind energy

Iberdrola completes the geotechnical study for 400MW German offshore wind farm; lands South Africa solar PV project deal
Spanish energy company Iberdrola has completed a geotechnical feasibility study for its Wikinger offshore wind project in German – a key milestone in the ongoing certification and planning process.... More

Small wind in a developing world
Marcus Wiemann of the Alliance for Rural Electrification outlines the mid-term findings of an information campaign in developing countries on the use of small and medium wind turbines for rural electrification...... More

Events

Polymer Composites 2013
Dates: 28 May 2013 until 29 May 2013
Location: Pilsen, Czech Republic
Website: http://www.zcu.cz/ntc/konference
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7th International CFK-Valley Stade Convention
Dates: 11 June 2013 until 12 June 2013
Location: Stade, Germany
Website: http://www.cfk-convention.com
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Advanced Composites in Construction 2013
Dates: 10 September 2013 until 12 September 2013
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Website: http://www.netcomposites.com/calendar/advanced-composites-in...
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International AVK Conference 2013
Dates: 16 September 2013 until 17 September 2013
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Website: http://www.avk-tv.de
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COMPOSITES EUROPE 2013 - 8th European Trade Fair & Forum for Composite Materials Technology & Applications
Dates: 17 September 2013 until 19 September 2013
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Website: http://www.composites-europe.com
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For a full list of events and conferences, please visit
http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/events/

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