Norco Composites & GRP is pleased to announce the appointment of Donald Doull as Chief Engineer at its Winfrith facility. Donald joins Norco following a distinguished 34-year career in the Royal Navy, where he held senior engineering roles, served as Naval Base Commander at HMNB Clyde, and played a key role in major defence programmes. […]
A New Pavilion for Technical Ceramics at The Advanced Materials Show USA 2025 Event Partners Ltd, organizer of The Advanced Materials Show USA, has announced a strategic partnership with Messe München to establish a ceramitec USA pavilion as the leading platform for technical ceramics in the United States. The inaugural ceramitec USA pavilion will take […]
Llanthony, a 77-foot 1934 Camper & Nicholsons motor yacht will journey to Dunkirk this May to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo. Recently restored by Dennett Boatbuilders, using WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy, the vessel holds historical significance for its role in the 1940 evacuation. In addition to its recent restoration, Llanthony is distinguished by its […]
Innovative Vacuum Solutions for Research and Industry Innovative companies often have an interesting history. One tradition-conscious market leader is the German vacuum specialist Leybold. Founded by Ernst Leybold in Cologne in 1850, the company has achieved numerous pioneering milestones and product developments. Now, in 2025, the renowned manufacturer is celebrating its 175th anniversary. Important Role […]
R-TECH Materials has solidified its position as a leader in materials testing by becoming the only independent UK laboratory to offer accredited composite rebar testing in Europe thanks to its flexible scope of UKAS accreditation. With the recent introduction of a CE marking scheme for composite rebar, accredited independent testing is now a critical requirement. […]
Aerospace leader Airframe Designs has stepped up its commitment to becoming a sustainable manufacturer with a series of environmental initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint. The organisation has increased the number of solar panels it uses to generate energy for its site in Blackpool from 80 to 150 panels, increasing the battery storage capacity from […]
The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) in partnership with JEC is launching the European Circular Composites Alliance (ECCA), a collaboration dedicated to establishing a circular economy for composites in Europe. The ECCA will set and achieve targets on the use of recovered and recycled composites, develop standards for circular product design, and provide a forum […]
Norco was commissioned by BAE Systems to deliver a series of Hard Hulled Riverine Craft for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). Designed by BAE Systems, these robust, versatile craft are essential for fast raiding and assault missions, particularly in riverine environments and beach landing operations. Their compact design enables rapid deployment and mobility, making […]
The University of Bristol and its research partners are proud to announce the launch of AIComp 2025, the inaugural Artificial Intelligence for Composite Materials Conference, set to take place from 1-3 September 2025 in Bristol, UK. AIComp 2025 is the first global conference dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the development and […]
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 […]