The future of sustainable, cost-efficient manufacturing takes centre stage at Thermoplastic Composites 2025, a one-day technical conference bringing together leading experts, manufacturers, and innovators from across the composites and plastics sectors.
Sponsored and hosted by ENGEL UK on 18th November 2025 at its state-of-the-art facility in Leamington Spa and organised in collaboration with the British Plastics Federation (BPF), this event will showcase the latest advancements in thermoplastic composite technologies and their pivotal role in shaping the future of lightweight, recyclable, and high-performance materials.
Delegates will gain exclusive insights into real-world applications and breakthrough research across key themes, including:
- Lightweighting strategies to reduce emissions and fuel use
- Recycling and reuse of thermoplastic composites
- Cost-effective processing and automation technologies
- Innovations in materials and hybrid solutions
- End-of-life management and circular economy models
- Case studies from automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors
An exceptional line-up of industry leaders and technical experts will share their knowledge, including:
- Eva Kobler, Product Manager Technologies, ENGEL UK – Continuous Fiber Reinforcement in Injection Moulding – Technology, Challenges, and Potentials
- Robyn Elliott & Oliver Hayes, AMRC – Manufacturing Considerations for Structural Thermoplastic Composites
- Gerry Boyce, Director, Hive Composites Ltd – Development of High-Performance, Recyclable Thermoplastic Composite Materials Based on PBT
- Chris Worrall, Technology Fellow, TWI – Making the Next Generation RTR Pipe Connections a Reality
- Martin Holden, Business & Technology Development Manager NDT, Adaptix – Low Dose 3D X-Ray NDT as the Cornerstone of a Recycling Strategy for Large Composite Structures
- Fin McCaig, Sales Engineer, Airborne – Scaling Production of Recyclable Thermoplastic Composites for Sustainable Commercial Aviation
- Adam Fletcher, Development Engineer, Composite Braiding – Re-use of Thermoplastic Composite Braiding Manufacturing Waste
- Mark Gill, Customer Relationship Manager, Zund UK – From Fray to Precision: The Future of Thermoplastic Composite Processing
The conference will attract professionals from across the value chain, including materials scientists, OEMs, composite manufacturers, design engineers, sustainability leads, and policy influencers. Whether seeking to improve environmental performance or enhance manufacturing efficiency, attendees will find Thermoplastic Composites 2025 an essential platform to connect, collaborate, and lead.
Registration is open and table-top exhibition spaces are available.