Trade Association for the UK Composites Industry

Composites UK 2026 Industry Awards Shortlist Announced

The finalists for the Composites UK Industry Awards 2026 have been revealed, celebrating the people, businesses and innovations making a significant contribution to the UK composites industry. The 2026 Industry Awards, recognises excellence across the sector in areas including skills, engineering, sustainability, innovation and social impact.

Composites UK Members Approved as Global Talent Visa Host Organisations

Twelve Composites UK member companies have been approved as host organisations under the UK’s expanded Global Talent visa scheme, reinforcing the strength of the UK composites sector as a world-leading destination for research, innovation and advanced manufacturing.

Composites UK Welcomes the Government’s Commitment to Introducing Technical Education from Age 14

Composites UK is delighted to see the Prime Minister’s commitment to expanding technical education and providing young people with greater opportunities to explore vocational pathways from the age of 14.

New DEViCoRe Project Launched to Accelerate UK Composites Recycling Supply Chain

A new feasibility study, funded by Innovate UK, Delivering Economically Viable Composites Recycling (DEViCoRe), has officially commenced with the aim of overcoming the barriers preventing the UK from establishing a commercially viable composites recycling supply chain.

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Frewer Engineering Highlights the Growing Importance of Composite Manufacturing

The aerospace industry continues to increase its use of composite structures, driven by the need for lighter and more efficient designs. As the technology develops, the challenge is increasingly shifting from what composites can achieve structurally to how efficiently and consistently they can be manufactured. Recent industry programmes are progressing towards the production of large-scale […]

Quantis Established To Meet Demand For Specialist Composites Testing

Quantis Testing Services has launched to meet a growing need for specialist testing services in support of world-leading composites R&D. The Leicestershire business will deliver tailored testing programmes for organisations with complex technical requirements for demanding applications, initially within energy and infrastructure. Quantis, based at Wymeswold Business Quarter, near Loughborough, gives innovative companies in the […]