Leonardo has formed a partnership with advanced materials scale-up Uplift360 to accelerate the reuse of military-grade materials across defence. The collaboration will bring together Leonardo’s expertise in defence platforms, certification, testing and regulatory engagement with Uplift360’s specialist composite recycling technologies. The partnership is aimed at establishing a circular, UK-based supply of carbon fibre derived from […]
Composites UK Launch 2026 Industry Awards
Composites UK has officially opened applications for the 2026 Composites UK Industry Awards, with entries now being accepted ahead of being presented at this year’s Awards Dinner, taking place on 4 November 2026. Held at the National Motorcycle Museum and coinciding with the first evening of the Advanced Engineering Show, the Composites UK Industry Awards […]
Composites UK Statement: Middle East Impact on Pricing and Raw Material Availability
Composites UK continues to monitor the evolving geopolitical situation in Iran and the wider Middle East since January 2026. Developments in the region are progressing rapidly and are now beginning to have a direct impact on pricing and supply chains within the global chemicals market. One of the most visible indicators has been the rise […]
Blagden to Exhibit at ChemUK
Blagden is delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting again this year at ChemUK, the UK’s leading trade event for the Chemistry industry, joining over 500 chemical suppliers, distributors and end users. This fantastic event is due to be held at the NEC Birmingham on 20th/21st May. At this year’s exhibition, we will be […]
CCK Aerospace Showcases Prepreg Cutting & Kitting Capability at JEC World
CCK Aerospace recently attended JEC World, the leading international event for composite materials and advanced manufacturing technologies. Held annually in Paris, the exhibition brings together engineers, OEMs, Tier suppliers, material manufacturers and technology specialists from across the global composites industry. For the CCK Aerospace team, the event provided an opportunity to connect with organisations working […]
GRP Handrail Innovation Signals Shift in Safety Infrastructure Materials
A new modular GRP handrail system entering the UK market highlights the accelerating shift away from traditional steel safety barriers towards composite materials in modern infrastructure projects. The ENGRAIL 51mm Box Section Modular Handrail System has been developed to address growing demand for durable, corrosion resistant safety barriers in sectors including rail, energy, utilities, marine […]
Tebis CAD/CAM/MES Presents Its Revolutionary CAM Automation With SmartOps Technology At MACH 2026
Tebis, a specialist provider of CAD/CAM and MES solutions which offers world leading advanced intelligent manufacturing technologies for CNC machining process optimisation, standardisation and CAM automation. We are proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary in the UK and over 40 years worldwide at MACH 2026. The event takes place at the NEC Birmingham from Monday […]
IOM3 Announce the 2nd International Conference on Surface Science, Engineering & Technology
The 2nd International Conference on Surface Science, Engineering & Technology (SSET) will be taking place on 6–9 October 2026 in the beautiful city of Manchester, the world’s first industrial city. SSET established itself as the UK’s premier international conference in the fields of surface technology, including thin film deposition, thermal spray coatings, surface modification, advanced characterisation, and […]
Pegbox Recruitment Celebrates 10-Year Milestone with Focus on People and Partnerships
February marked a significant milestone for Pegbox Recruitment as the company celebrated its 10th anniversary, reflecting on a decade defined by growth, resilience, and collaboration. Over the past ten years, the firm has navigated challenges, adapted to industry changes, and achieved steady progress alongside its network of colleagues, contractors, candidates, clients, and partners. Company representatives […]
Blagden to Exhibit at Surfex 2026
Blagden is delighted to announce that we will once again be exhibiting at Surfex, the UK’s leading event for the surface coatings industry, held at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 9th/10th June. Surfex continues to be a key date in the industry calendar, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, formulators and technical experts from across the […]