Trade Association for the UK Composites Industry

Composites UK to Host Building Resilient Supply Chains Event at WMG

Composites UK will bring together companies from across the manufacturing supply chain for Building Resilient Supply Chains on 30 June 2026 at WMG. The cross-sector event will explore what it takes to successfully work with OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers, providing practical insight into their expectations, common barriers to engagement and how suppliers can position themselves for long-term partnerships.

UK Composites Sector Reports Significant Health and Safety Improvements

The UK composites industry has recorded significant improvements in health and safety performance, according to the latest annual Health & Safety Report published by Composites UK.

Composites UK Expands Membership to Include CMC and MMC Companies

To support the entire spectrum of composite materials innovation in the UK, Composites UK, the premier trade association for the UK composites sector, has expanded its membership criteria to now fully encompass companies working with Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) and Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs).

Enter the 2026 Composites UK Industry Awards

The deadline for entries into the Composites UK Industry Awards is 15th June at 5pm. If you're thinking of entering, don't delay in downloading a form (or two!)

Composites UK Welcomes Uplift360’s Harry Miller to its Board of Directors

At its Annual General Meeting held on 13th May, Composites UK confirmed the appointment of five individuals to its Board of Directors, each voted on by the organisation’s member companies.

Composites UK is the trade association for companies working in the UK’s fibre-reinforced composite supply chain.

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June

30 Building Resilient National Supply Chains: From Capability to Contract| In Person | WMG

July

20 – 24 Farnborough International Airshow | In Person | Joint Pavilion Organisers with NWAA

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9 Parliamentary Reception | In Person | House of Commons, London

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Biesterfeld Expands Cooperation With SAERTEX To Norway

Distributor strengthens composite materials portfolio in the Norwegian market Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, is expanding its cooperation with SAERTEX to Norway with immediate effect. The partnership further strengthens Biesterfeld’s composites portfolio in the Nordic region and creates new opportunities […]

AFD SYSTEMS Achieves UK First With Part 21G Production Organisation Approval Focused On Polymer Additive

AFD Systems, a Lancashire-based advanced engineering and manufacturing specialist, has successfully achieved Part 21G Production Organisation Approval (POA) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth within the aerospace sector. AFD Systems is the first company in the UK to be awarded an approval that is entirely […]