MPM maintain a varied range of projects and customers across many sectors and applications, This project might be one of their most unique ones to date. In late 2024, MPM partnered with Norse Sky to produce a giant GRP rat as part of a public art and charity initiative for The Daisy Appeal: A Mischief […]
Composites UK Backs Advanced Engineering 2025
The UK’s annual gathering for the engineering and manufacturing sectors, Advanced Engineering is strengthening its position as the UK’s leading event for the composites industry, with continued backing from Composites UK. This partnership, along with others, ensures that the event stays at the forefront of innovation, offering fresh updates and exciting new features for greater […]
Applications Now Open for the Composites UK Industry Awards 2025
Composites UK is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Composites UK Industry Awards, a flagship event celebrating excellence and innovation across the UK composites sector. This year’s ceremony will take place on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham and will once again coincide with the […]
Shimadzu Training Courses: Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry & Spectroscop
Back by popular demand Shimadzu are continuing their Excellence in Science learning by running another free learning workshop, 10-12 June 2025 WhereShimadzu UK Centre of Excellence, Mill Court, Featherstone Road, Wolverton Mill South, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK12 5RE WhenGC/GCMS – Tuesday 10th June 2025HPLC / UHPLC – Wednesday 11th June 2025LCMS – Thursday 12th June […]
UK GRP Supply Chain Strengthens Amid Global Shipping Disruptions
With global shipping routes facing mounting pressure from tariff shifts and geopolitical tensions, UK-based composite suppliers are stepping up to safeguard critical infrastructure projects from escalating delays and material shortages. Industry analysts warn that supply chain instability could pose serious risks to sectors reliant on advanced composites—especially as demand rises for non-corrosive, non-conductive, and fire-resistant […]
Welcoming Mark D’Amico – Norco’s New Operations Manager At Unit 43
Norco is delighted to welcome Mark D’Amico as the new Operations Manager at Unit 43. Mark brings with him over 30 years of experience in the Aerospace industry, offering a wealth of technical and leadership expertise. He began his career as an apprentice Sheet Metal Worker and has since progressed through a wide variety of […]
Composites UK Gears Up for Two Premier Automotive Events This Summer
Composites UK, the leading trade association for the UK composites industry, is accelerating into the summer with two key events spotlighting the evolving role of composites in the automotive sector. Kicking off the season, the Automotive Showcase returns on 24th June at WMG, University of Warwick, with a full day of insights, innovation, and industry […]
Registration Now Open: “Exploring Biocomposites and Natural Fibres” – A Groundbreaking Event on Sustainable Materials
Registration is now officially open for Exploring Biocomposites and Natural Fibres, an exciting one-day event dedicated to the future of sustainable materials and product innovation. Taking place on 8th May 2025 at Safran Seats in Cwmbran, South Wales, this event invites professionals, academics, and innovators to delve into the rapidly evolving world of biocomposites and […]
Pushing The Boundaries Of R&D In Polymer Additive Manufacturing
Airframe Designs has been pushing the boundaries on what is possible on a government-funded R&D project. Garry Sellick, additive manufacturing manager, explains. Airframe Designs has completed a collaborative R&D project co-funded by Innovate UK to advance ultra-polymer additive manufacturing of aircraft cabin interior parts. We’re proud of the role we have played on the 18-month […]
Prea Restructures Amid Global Growth and Launches New Website
Prea has announced a strategic restructuring of its operations in response to substantial organic growth and increased demand for its services both in the UK and internationally. As part of this development, the company has launched a new website: www.prea.co.uk. Despite ongoing geopolitical instability and tariff wars, there remains a strong appetite for Prea’s services. […]