With trespassing on the UK’s rail network reaching alarming levels, safety experts are calling for the widespread adoption of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) safety products to prevent unauthorised access and protect lives. In 2021/22, the British rail network recorded a staggering 19,408 trespassing incidents—the highest figure in five years. Alarmingly, 25% of these incidents involved […]
On March 26, 2025, Zund UK welcomed automotive and aerospace industry professionals to its state-of-the-art facility in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, for a customer open day. The event offered attendees an exclusive opportunity to explore the latest advancements in digital cutting technology and discover how these innovations can enhance their manufacturing processes. Guests from leading […]
Airtech Advanced Materials Group is pleased to announce the integration of Kimya’s high-performance filament portfolio into its established range of pellets and filaments for Additive Manufacturing applications. This strategic enhancement includes Kimya’s technical filament materials, development and production capabilities, validation equipment, and intellectual property — further expanding Airtech’s offering for large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) and […]
Fibre and fabric production technologies – especially in the area of composite reinforcements – have played an as-yet largely unheralded role in the development of the UK’s Formula One industry, but the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) aims to change that. Motorsport Valley “If there’s one thing the UK does well, it’s Formula One, with […]
Project PRoGrESS – a 3-year, £2m project part-funded by Innovate UK – has now been successfully completed. Project PRoGrESS sought to address one of the major challenges facing the composites industry today – how to successfully recycle a rapidly-increasing volume of end-of-life GRP waste (specifically wind turbine blades) in an economically and environmentally positive manner. […]
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. […]