Engineered Composites Limited’s considered and cautious position has long been that GRP had always won on whole-life cost, and that the upfront price gap against steel was beginning to narrow. That position, it now acknowledges, was too cautious. The gap has not narrowed. It has closed and then gone the other way. UK structural steel […]
More than 13,000m² already secured as unprecedented market interest puts remaining floorplan locations in high demand General sale for MACH 2028 is now open, with more than half of the exhibition floorplan already sold following a surge in requests for space. More than 13,000m² of stand space has been snapped up nearly two years before […]
Farnborough International Airshow 2026 marked Cristex’s first time exhibiting at one of the world’s leading aerospace events, providing an excellent opportunity to connect with manufacturers, suppliers and industry partners from across the global aerospace sector. Exhibiting as part of the Composites UK Pavilion, we welcomed visitors throughout the week to discuss advanced composite materials, precision […]
There is no shortage of discussion about the pressures facing UK engineering and manufacturing. Skills shortages remain stubborn. Supply chains are being rethought in response to geopolitical instability and changing trade relationships. AI is moving from possibility to application. New materials are creating fresh opportunities, while net zero continues to influence decisions across design, production […]
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) has completed the UK’s first public demonstration flight of a full-scale wing tilt-rotor electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow, marking a major milestone for UK aerospace and advanced air mobility. Flown using propulsion blades designed in conjunction with NCC, the achievement highlights NCC’s role as a key […]
The Payroll Giving Quality Mark recognises organisations that foster a culture of charitable giving in the workplace by actively promoting Payroll Giving and supporting employees who wish to donate to causes close to their hearts. Maintaining Gold status reflects DK Holdings’ ongoing commitment to responsible business practices, employee engagement and charitable support. “We are delighted […]
Engineered Composites’ ENGRail 51mm box section modular GRP handrail system has been recognised across four industry awards in the months following its launch, with two national shortlistings still to be decided and two regional awards already won. ENGRail has been named a finalist for Specialist Innovation of the Year at the CN Specialists Awards 2026, […]
A landmark investment to build next-generation industrial and manufacturing capabilities for future aerospace production has officially opened at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The pioneering £54m open-access Composites at Speed and Scale (COMPASS) research and development facility, which has Boeing as its first user, was opened today (Thursday, July 16), bringing together key […]
SHD Composites, a Cambium company, expanding to 60,000 square feet in Mooresville, NC – rapid response manufacturing in the advanced materials supply chain. Cambium, a developer and manufacturer of advanced materials for defence and high-performance applications, announced the next phase of expansion for its US manufacturing base: a 60,000-square-foot facility in Mooresville, North Carolina. This […]
Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the fields of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and specialty chemicals manufacturer Synthene are expanding their strategic partnership. Effective immediately, Biesterfeld will distribute Synthene’s innovative polyurethane solutions for industrial 3D printing in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, further strengthening its additive manufacturing portfolio. At […]