To support the entire spectrum of composite materials innovation in the UK, Composites UK, the premier trade association for the UK composites sector, has expanded its membership criteria to now fully encompass companies working with Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) and Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs).
By joining Composites UK, CMC and MMC companies gain access to a host of benefits designed to accelerate growth, collaboration, and market impact:
- Industry Networking & Collaboration: Connect with a diverse network of UK composites companies, from SMEs to large manufacturers, enabling partnerships across supply chains and innovation projects.
- Technical Knowledge & Insights: Access exclusive research, white papers, webinars, and industry events that provide the latest trends, standards, and innovations in CMCs, MMCs, and other advanced composites.
- Market Intelligence & Advocacy: Receive updates on government policies, funding opportunities, and regulations affecting the composites sector, alongside active representation of members’ interests at a national and international level.
- Promotion & Visibility: Showcase your company’s expertise and capabilities through Composites UK’s platforms, helping to attract new business opportunities and strengthen brand presence in the advanced materials sector.
- Training & Skills Development: Benefit from Composites UK’s initiatives to upskill the workforce, ensuring your teams stay at the forefront of advanced composites technology.
Dr. Sue Halliwell, Operations Manager at Composites UK said, “This is an exciting step for Composites UK. By welcoming CMC and MMC companies into our membership, we are reinforcing our position as the UK’s Trade Association for all composites, providing tailored support to help these innovative companies thrive.”
Reflecting this expanded scope, Composites UK is collaborating with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) to deliver a new event – Composites in Extreme Environments – on 29 September 2026 at NPL’s Teddington headquarters.
The event will explore the challenges and opportunities of deploying composite materials in extreme operating environments, showcasing practical approaches to testing, validation, and performance assurance across a wide range of demanding applications.
Companies interested in joining Composites UK can learn more, here.