Industry News – Member News

Leonardo Forms Partnership With Leading UK Scale-up Uplift360 Supporting Defence Supply Chain Resilience With End-of-Life Assets

Leonardo has formed a partnership with advanced materials scale-up Uplift360 to accelerate the reuse of military-grade materials across defence. The collaboration will bring together Leonardo’s expertise in defence platforms, certification, testing and regulatory engagement with Uplift360’s specialist composite recycling technologies. The partnership is aimed at establishing a circular, UK-based supply of carbon fibre derived from […]

Blagden to Exhibit at ChemUK

Blagden is delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting again this year at ChemUK, the UK’s leading trade event for the Chemistry industry, joining over 500 chemical suppliers, distributors and end users. This fantastic event is due to be held at the NEC Birmingham on 20th/21st May. At this year’s exhibition, we will be […]

CCK Aerospace Showcases Prepreg Cutting & Kitting Capability at JEC World

CCK Aerospace recently attended JEC World, the leading international event for composite materials and advanced manufacturing technologies. Held annually in Paris, the exhibition brings together engineers, OEMs, Tier suppliers, material manufacturers and technology specialists from across the global composites industry. For the CCK Aerospace team, the event provided an opportunity to connect with organisations working […]

GRP Handrail Innovation Signals Shift in Safety Infrastructure Materials

A new modular GRP handrail system entering the UK market highlights the accelerating shift away from traditional steel safety barriers towards composite materials in modern infrastructure projects. The ENGRAIL 51mm Box Section Modular Handrail System has been developed to address growing demand for durable, corrosion resistant safety barriers in sectors including rail, energy, utilities, marine […]

IOM3 Announce the 2nd International Conference on Surface Science, Engineering & Technology 

The 2nd International Conference on Surface Science, Engineering & Technology (SSET) will be taking place on 6–9 October 2026 in the beautiful city of Manchester, the world’s first industrial city.  SSET established itself as the UK’s premier international conference in the fields of surface technology, including thin film deposition, thermal spray coatings, surface modification, advanced characterisation, and […]

Pegbox Recruitment Celebrates 10-Year Milestone with Focus on People and Partnerships

February marked a significant milestone for Pegbox Recruitment as the company celebrated its 10th anniversary, reflecting on a decade defined by growth, resilience, and collaboration. Over the past ten years, the firm has navigated challenges, adapted to industry changes, and achieved steady progress alongside its network of colleagues, contractors, candidates, clients, and partners. Company representatives […]

Blagden to Exhibit at Surfex 2026

Blagden is delighted to announce that we will once again be exhibiting at Surfex, the UK’s leading event for the surface coatings industry, held at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 9th/10th June. Surfex continues to be a key date in the industry calendar, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, formulators and technical experts from across the […]

Zünd Composites Open Day – 26th March 2026

Zünd is inviting manufacturers, engineers, and production teams to a dedicated Composites Open Day on Thursday, 26th March 2026. Attendees will experience first-hand how Zünd digital cutting systems are used in practice and why companies producing composite parts consistently choose Zünd as their preferred single-ply cutting solution. The event will feature expert guest speakers from […]

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 €450 per ton for Unsaturated Polyester, Vinyl Ester and Neoxil® products, depending on the specific product. The price increase will be effective 1 April 2026, or as soon as individual contracts […]