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 […]
bigHead Bonding Fasteners has introduced a new website navigation – designed to help customers reach the outcomes they need as quickly as possible. Alongside offering solutions to composite fastening queries, the team constantly monitors the questions asked by customers in terms of project stage and complexity. This provides the feedback needed to offer advice […]
Hypetex has rebranded as Hypetex Coloured Advanced Materials, a new name that reflects its mission to be the leader in the visual advanced materials sector. As Hypetex CAM, the company will continue to provide high-quality coloured advanced materials and comprehensive end-to-end services for projects involving composites manufacturing. Emerging from the world of F1 technology, Hypetex […]
Hydrogen storage is of growing significance within the aviation industry, with many viewing it as a potential solution in the challenge to reduce carbon impact. Currently, aviation emissions are responsible for 3.5% of climate warming caused by humans, indicating an urgent need to develop more sustainable alternatives. The appeal of Hydrogen is that, when generated […]
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 […]
The classic glass beer bottle offers numerous advantages for producers and consumers compared to other types of containers. In addition to a fresh taste and protection from external contaminants, the bottle design communicates the brand image and contributes to the enjoyment of the beverage. With this in mind, it’s no coincidence that in Germany alone, […]
National Composites Centre welcomes new energy leader to steer UK programme to advance technology for sustainable and recyclable wind turbine blades. The National Composites Centre (NCC) is delighted to announce that Scottish Renewables will be joining the SusWIND Steering Board. SusWIND is a collaborative innovation programme focused on creating a viable circular economy for wind […]
Aerospace specialist Airframe Designs has further invested in technology to improve the quality of its processes and standards. The introduction of a sophisticated moisture analyser will help the company to meet the highest material specifications in the aerospace industry. Garry Sellick, additive manufacturing manager at Airframe Designs, said: “This investment means we can accurately measure […]
Toray Advanced Composites formally announces a key leadership expansion with Steve Mead joining as the new Global Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective August 15. Mr. Mead will play a pivotal role in achieving Toray’s global commercial strategy and expanding the market penetration of Toray’s next-generation composite materials technology. Having held senior management positions at Toray […]