Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, will once again be exhibiting at JEC World in Paris, following a successful debut at the show in 2025. From 10-12 March 2026, the distributor will present its comprehensive Composites & Tooling portfolio at 6M15. […]
Dry vacuum pumps from Leybold for greater operational safety and environmental protection A dry vacuum offers many advantages to users from a wide range of sectors. These include longer running performance and ultimately greater efficiency in the processes. As one of the leading suppliers of speciality gases, welding accessories and automation solutions, OE Meyer from […]
Advanced engineering and manufacturing specialist, AFD Systems, has invested in its continued growth with the recruitment of three new employees. Joanna Tolnai joins the company as structures engineer after gaining experience in design engineering roles in both Poland and Canada at global aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, focused primarily on stress analysis. Originally from Poland, […]
Led by Extantia with significant contributions from the NATO Innovation Fund, Promus Ventures, and Fund F, this oversubscribed seed round will enable Uplift360 to foster additional partnerships with major industry players and expand scale of production. Uplift360, the advanced materials start-up transforming how aerospace, defence and industrial sectors recover and reuse high-value composite waste, announced […]
Arab Basalt Fiber Company (ABFC), a world-class manufacturer of continuous basalt fiber reinforcements, has announced a strategic partnership with Orlimex, a specialist in engineered composite systems under the UK-based Orlitech Group. The partnership brings together ABFC’s advanced basalt fiber production capabilities with Orlimex’s composite engineering expertise to accelerate the adoption of high-performance, low-carbon composite solutions […]
The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) sector spans a range of applications across defence, renewable energy, commercial, and emergency services. Each application brings unique operational requirements with bespoke engineering solutions. The Frewer Engineering team is strategically placed to provide rapid, agile support expertise in structural design, aerodynamic analysis, and lightweight optimisation. Reflecting the growth of the […]
Airbond Splicers (GTW Developments Group Ltd.), a Pontypool-based engineering company that designs and manufactures specialist tools used in carbon fibre manufacturing, has won the national MAKE UK Energy & Sustainability Award for its Lattice 3D Printing Project. Airbond is a small team of five people, designing and building everything in-house in Pontypool. The award recognises […]
As construction progresses on High Speed 2, the UK’s largest rail infrastructure programme, attention is increasingly turning from short-term build considerations to long-term performance and cost. Designed to operate for more than 100 years, HS2 presents a scale and lifespan that exposes the limitations of traditional material choices, particularly in electrified and high-maintenance environments. The […]
As part of our ongoing strategic review, Blagden is excited to announce that Business Line Plastics has rebranded as Advanced Composites and Materials, effective 1st February 2026. This reflects the evolving direction of the Business Line and our increasing focus on advanced composite technologies, lightweighting, flame retardance and sustainable solutions. These sectors are already well […]
Cygnet Texkimp has unveiled a new website to offer fresh and useful content and a simple user journey for its global audience. The UK-based fibre handling and processing technology company has designed the new site to reflect its world-leading expertise and capability while giving users easy access to valuable resources and an interface to connect […]