James Cropper (formerly Technical Fibre Products Inc.) is delighted to be launching it’s new brand identity at the 10th anniversary edition of CAMX in San Diego, CA on booth MM34. The new branding, formally announced in July, aligns the advanced materials manufacturer with it’s parent company James Cropper, drawing on a long history of material […]
Earlier this year Composites UK released a position paper addressing the ongoing skills crisis in the UK composites sector. The paper highlights a persistent shortage of qualified and experienced professionals that has plagued the industry for over a decade. This issue has been exacerbated with EU-Exit, which saw many European workers return to their home […]
The Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge is renowned for its cutting-edge research and comprehensive educational programs. With over 240 researchers and a research income exceeding £10 million annually, the department is a hub of innovation, particularly in fields such as ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites. The recent addition of […]
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the death of our friend and Chairman, Prof Alan Banks, who passed away at home on Sunday 1st September 2024 surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Those who knew him will agree that Alan was a force of nature; bringing an impressive […]
Broadwater Mouldings Ltd is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. The company has been recognised for its excellence in international trade. From humble beginnings back in 1971 as a composite supplier to its sister company Hatcher Components Ltd, Broadwater’s technical ability and variety of moulding methods […]
Sigmatex, one of the world’s leading producers of carbon fibre textiles, has completed a significant phase of investment in its Carbon Textile Solutions (CTS) operation at its North American site in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The investment will expand weaving capacity by up to 50% thanks to the introduction of a new production cell, which will […]
The International Composites Summit (ICS), the UK’s premier exhibition dedicated solely to composite materials, is excited to announce the addition of a series of business support workshops to its 2024 programme. Taking place on 4th and 5th September at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes, this year’s summit will offer these valuable new sessions designed […]
Airtech Advanced Materials Ltd. (the UK division of Airtech Advanced Materials Group) and Aero Consultants Ltd. are excited to announce their strategic partnership. Together, they have established a new site based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, with the goal of offering enhanced support and services to the UK Composites market. The brand-new facility features state-of-the-art equipment for […]
The much-anticipated Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Construction (FPCC 2024) is set to take place on 5 September 2024, located alongside the International Composites Summit at Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes. This premier event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and researchers to explore the transformative impact of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in the construction sector. The FPCC […]
Tyrolit Power – a hand held sander machine, providing HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Safety) solutions for the surface preparation of composite and non-ferrous materials. Over all industries the need for new materials with the ability to withstand high pressure while supporting the current trend for light weight design are highly in demand. As a consequence, […]