Composites UK SME Pavilion to Highlight Advanced Composite Solutions at the Advanced Engineering Show 2024

Composites UK is proud to announce the return of its SME Pavilion at the highly anticipated Advanced Engineering Show, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 30-31 October 2024.

The show provides a vital platform for companies at the forefront of innovation. The Composites UK SME Pavilion will feature ten pioneering businesses, showcasing the latest developments in composite materials and processes.

Among the exhibitors on the pavilion stand are:

  • Access Composites – Specialising in composite training courses that are perfect for getting into composites, changing processes / jobs within the industry or to really solidify the basic skill sets.
  • Base Materials – An expert in high-performance syntactic materials for a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, foundry, manufacturing, marine, motorsport, rail and subsea.
  • CCP Gransden – A manufacturer of advanced composites across high-value manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, transportation, security, and defence.
  • C&J Antich and Sons – Offering state-of-the-art equipment to provide a complete production facility for composite reinforcement fabric and preforms.
  • CRC Chemical Release Company – Specialists in mould release process solutions using its range of internal, external and semi-permanent release agents.
  • Cygnet Texkimp – Provides specialist knowledge and bespoke machinery for the global technical fibre and fabric, paper, plastic, foil and film processing markets.
  • iSpecc – Offer industrial services, project management, advanced manufacturing equipment, controls and consultancy.
  • Karma Composites – Manufacturers of demanding composite applications helping to shape the future of motorsport, automotive, civil and commercial aerospace.
  • Plataine – Delivering AI-based solutions for smart manufacturing of composites.
  • Project Progress – A £2million, three-year project, seeking to deliver a circular model for recycling glass fibre from wind turbine blades and production waste to support the UK’s ambitious climate change targets.

These exhibitors will demonstrate the key role that SMEs play in pushing the boundaries of composites innovation. Visitors to the pavilion will experience first-hand how these companies are addressing the challenges of lightweighting, sustainability, and efficiency in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, and construction.

The pavilion will not only be a showcase of product innovations but also a hub for networking and collaboration. With the ever-increasing demand for sustainable solutions, composites are becoming central to the development of greener, lighter, and stronger materials. The Advanced Engineering Show offers the ideal opportunity for these SMEs to connect with key stakeholders, investors, and industry leaders.

Contact Composites UK to get involved with the pavilion or meet with its exhibitors. Limited space remains for companies wanting to join the stand – don’t delay in getting in touch at info@compositesuk.co.uk.