Registration is now officially open for Exploring Biocomposites and Natural Fibres, an exciting one-day event dedicated to the future of sustainable materials and product innovation. Taking place on 8th May 2025 at Safran Seats in Cwmbran, South Wales, this event invites professionals, academics, and innovators to delve into the rapidly evolving world of biocomposites and […]
Industry News – Composites UK
GRP Safety Solutions Aim to Curb Railway Trespass Rates Across the UK
With trespassing on the UK’s rail network reaching alarming levels, safety experts are calling for the widespread adoption of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) safety products to prevent unauthorised access and protect lives. In 2021/22, the British rail network recorded a staggering 19,408 trespassing incidents—the highest figure in five years. Alarmingly, 25% of these incidents involved […]
Zund UK Hosts Successful Automotive and Aerospace Open Day
On March 26, 2025, Zund UK welcomed automotive and aerospace industry professionals to its state-of-the-art facility in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, for a customer open day. The event offered attendees an exclusive opportunity to explore the latest advancements in digital cutting technology and discover how these innovations can enhance their manufacturing processes. Guests from leading […]
Successful Completion of Project PRoGrESS Marks Major Step Forward in GRP Recycling
Project PRoGrESS – a 3-year, £2m project part-funded by Innovate UK – has now been successfully completed. Project PRoGrESS sought to address one of the major challenges facing the composites industry today – how to successfully recycle a rapidly-increasing volume of end-of-life GRP waste (specifically wind turbine blades) in an economically and environmentally positive manner. […]
Dates Announced For Advanced Engineering 2025
Limited exhibition spaces available at the UK’s annual engineering and manufacturing event. Advanced Engineering UK is set to return to the NEC, Birmingham, on October 29 and 30, 2025, showcasing the latest innovations from the manufacturing and engineering sectors. With eight months remaining, the exhibition halls are filling up as companies across the supply chain […]
Early Bird Rates Now Available for the Composites UK Industry Awards Dinner 2025
Composites UK is delighted to announce that early bird bookings are now open for the Composites UK Industry Awards Dinner 2025, set to take place on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham. This prestigious black-tie event is a highlight of the UK composites industry calendar, bringing together professionals, innovators, and businesses […]
Aero Consultants Introduces A Bold New Brand Identity At JEC World 2025
Aero Consultants is introducing a new brand identity, marking a key milestone in its evolution as a leading supplier of composite materials, equipment, and services. The rebrand reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation, efficiency, and enhanced customer service; while maintaining the expertise and reliability it has built over 50 years. More than a visual […]
Biesterfeld Obtains Distribution Rights For Proxxima™ Resin Systems
Distributor expands relationship with ExxonMobil in the Nordics Hamburg, February 20, 2025 – Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber and specialty chemicals, starts a new collaboration with ExxonMobil, one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants and chemical companies in the world in the field of […]
Cygnet Texkimp Presents Fibre Processing Solutions To support Decarbonisation In World Markets
omposites technology specialist Cygnet Texkimp [Cheshire, UK] will highlight how its fibre handling and processing solutions are enabling lightweighting, decarbonisation and sustainability in advanced materials, transportation, aerospace, space, automotive and defence at JEC World 2025, Hall 5 Stand L85. The fibre handling expert and custom machine builder will showcase technologies from across its portfolio, including […]
Hexcel To Celebrate JEC World 60th Anniversary With New Aerospace And Automotive Innovations
Hexcel will demonstrate its latest developments for the Aerospace and Automotive markets at JEC World 2025, the prestigious 60th Anniversary edition of the leading composites fair. “JEC World 2025 promises to be an extraordinary event. We look forward to celebrating the 60th Anniversary of JEC with new innovations and by highlighting the achievements our customers […]