Trade Association for the UK Composites Industry

Launching the Tooling Grand Challenge

At Composites UK's Developments in Tooling event on 24th March, GKN Aerospace kicked off the launch of The UK Advanced Tooling Grand Challenge – developing composites capability for Aerospace and critical manufacturing tooling supply chains. The challenge will address technology themes derived from the forthcoming ATI Composites Strategy, developed collaboratively through the Composites Working Group.

Composites UK Launch 2026 Industry Awards

Composites UK has officially opened applications for the 2026 Composites UK Industry Awards, with entries now being accepted ahead of being presented at this year’s Awards Dinner, taking place on 4 November 2026.

Composites UK Statement: Middle East Impact on Pricing and Raw Material Availability

Composites UK continues to monitor the evolving geopolitical situation in Iran and the wider Middle East since January 2026. Developments in the region are progressing rapidly and are now beginning to have a direct impact on pricing and supply chains within the global chemicals market.

Delivering Economically Viable Composites Recycling (DEViCoRe)

Composites UK has submitted a proposal to the recent Innovate UK call for feasibility studies for advanced manufacturing supply chain innovation on behalf of the UK composites supply chain.

Industry Leaders And Researchers Unite To Explore Hybrid Materials Integration

The Henry Royce Institute in Manchester will host a new knowledge-sharing event, organised by Composites UK, on 22 April 2026. Experts from industry and academia will come together to examine how hybrid and multi-material composites are transforming product performance across multiple sectors.

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AOC Price Increase Announcement – Middle East Crisis Impacts

AOC announces today a price increase for its product portfolio sold in Europe, Middle East, Africa and India. The increase will be up to EUR 300 per ton for Unsaturated Polyester, Vinyl Ester and Neoxil® products, subject to the specific product involved. The price increase will take effect 1 May 2026, or in line with […]

SHD Launches MTC521FR — The Clear Choice For Flame Retardant Cosmetic Components

SHD Composites today announces MTC521FR, a new clear‑resin, flame‑retardant epoxy prepreg engineered for visually critical carbon fibre components requiring certified fire performance. Combining outstanding cosmetic clarity with rigorous flame‑retardant capability, MTC521FR sets a new standard for high‑end exposed‑carbon applications in automotive, aircraft interiors and marine. Building on SHD’s proven expertise in cosmetic grade prepregs, the […]