The prestigious Composites UK Industry Awards 2026 took place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, on 4 November, celebrating the remarkable achievements and innovations driving progress within the UK composites sector. The annual awards ceremony honoured companies and individuals across a range of categories, recognising their outstanding contributions to advancing composite technology, sustainability, and social […]
After six years with Composites UK, David Bailey has decided to step down from his role as Chief Executive, having made a significant contribution to the Association’s strategic direction, organisational development and work on behalf of the UK composites industry. One of David’s key achievements has been the development and implementation of the Composites UK […]
His Majesty’s Government is pleased to announce the next round of the Secure Innovation Security Review Scheme following a successful first year part-funding over 200 early-stage technology organisations’ access to security advice and expertise on strengthening their resilience and protecting their innovation. With UK innovation increasingly targeted by state actors, competitors and criminals seeking access […]
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Keith Beaumont, one of the founding members of the Composites Processing Association in 1989, which later became Composites UK. Keith was part of the early foundations of our Association, helping to establish a community that continues to bring together and support the UK composites industry […]
Composites UK will bring together businesses from across the UK composites supply chain at Advanced Engineering 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 4–5 November. As headline industry partner, the Association will showcase member expertise, facilitate discussions on the future of composites manufacturing and provide opportunities for industry professionals to connect and celebrate achievement. […]
Composites UK and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) will bring industry and research experts together on 17 November 2026 for Composites in Extreme Environments, a collaborative event hosted at NPL in Teddington. The event will explore how composite materials can be developed, tested and validated for use in some of the most demanding operating conditions, […]
Alun Reece, CEO and founder of Loop Technology, will receive the Outstanding Contribution to the Composites Industry Award at the 2026 Composites UK Awards Dinner on 4 November, recognising his career-long commitment to innovation and the advancement of composite manufacturing. Alun founded Loop Technology in 1998 and has since grown it into a global industrial […]
Composites UK’s RECOMP 2026 conference will bring together researchers, manufacturers and industry experts at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Rotherham on 25 November to explore how composite waste can be recovered, transformed and brought back into productive use. Held under the theme ‘Turning Composite Waste into Value: Scaling Recycling, Circularity and Market Adoption’, […]
Composites UK will host its 2026 Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons on Wednesday 9 December, bringing together members of the UK composites industry and parliamentarians to discuss the sector’s contribution to the UK economy and its potential to support future growth. Sponsored by Catherine Atkinson MP, the reception will focus on the theme […]
The Composites UK GRP Composites Working Group recently met at Filon Products Ltd, bringing together industry leaders from across the composites supply chain to discuss opportunities to expand the use of glass-reinforced polymer (GRP) products and unlock further growth for the UK composites industry. The group received a tour of Filon’s manufacturing facility, providing members […]