Trade Association for the UK Composites Industry

North West Aerospace Alliance and Composites UK Return with Joint Pavilion at Farnborough International Airshow 2026

The North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) and Composites UK are pleased to announce the return of their collaborative pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2026, taking place from 20th – 24th July 2026.

Composites UK Confirmed as Returning Headline Partner for the Composites Engineering Show at Advanced Engineering 2026

Composites UK is proud to return as a headline industry partner to the Composites Engineering Show – the UK’s only dedicated composites event and a core part of Advanced Engineering, the country’s leading annual gathering of engineering and manufacturing professionals.

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.

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Upcoming Confirmed Events

May

13 Annual General Meeting | Online 12noon (1hr)

June

July

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

September

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December

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

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Mirka UK Craig Daycock To Retire At The End Of The Year

Following a successful 40-year career at Mirka UK, Managing Director Craig Daycock is set to retire at the end of 2026. To support a smooth transition, ensure continuity for the UK business and provide stability for employees, customers and partners, Phil Sandford will assume the interim role of business development director, effective from 1 May […]

DK Holdings Continues To Strengthen Green Credentials Following Latest Low Carbon Audit

DK Holdings Limited is pleased to announce a further reduction in its total emissions following the completion of its latest Low Carbon Audit, carried out by Next Level Services. The latest audit reflects the company’s continued investment in practical, measurable steps to reduce its environmental impact across its UK manufacturing facilities. Over the past year, […]