Engineered Composites’ ENGRail 51mm Modular Handrail System has been shortlisted for Specialist Innovation of the Year at the CN Specialists Awards 2026 and has taken top honours at the Borders Business Awards, as the wider infrastructure sector accelerates its adoption of composite safety systems over conventional steel. Awards RecognitionEngineered Composites is pleased to confirm that […]
To support the entire spectrum of composite materials innovation in the UK, Composites UK, the premier trade association for the UK composites sector, has expanded its membership criteria to now fully encompass companies working with Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) and Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs). By joining Composites UK, CMC and MMC companies gain access to […]
At its Annual General Meeting held on 13th May, Composites UK confirmed the appointment of five individuals to its Board of Directors, each voted on by the organisation’s member companies. The Board comprises 11 elected Directors, all drawn from Composites UK’s membership, supported by additional co-opted specialists. Each elected Director serves a two-year term, contributing […]
The Composites UK Early Careers Group (ECG) has announced the appointment of Vino Saaran of Multi-Ply as its new Chair, following a successful first year for the initiative under the leadership of Guy Lawrence of Composite Braiding. Launched in 2025, the Early Careers Group was established to support and connect the next generation of professionals […]
Mirka UK will be showcasing new products and the benefits of automated processes with the help of its innovative robotics line-up on stand D134 at Smart Manufacturing Week at the NEC (4-5 June 2025). The products on display have been designed from the ground up to put the user in control while ensuring there is […]
Mirka UK Ltd is launching the Mirka® ToolChanger, a new automated tool-changing system developed specifically for robotic sanding and polishing applications across a range of sectors. This new system has been developed to address one of the most persistent challenges in automated surface finishing, which is businesses having access to a product that enables fast, […]
Plyable, a leader in AI powered manufacturing solutions for composite tooling, announced two new strategic partnerships with Corebon and Synthesites. These collaborations are focused on co-marketing and co-developing integrated advanced technologies to enable seamless integration of tooling processes within composite production environments. While Corebon and Synthesites are not partnering with each other, each collaboration with […]
Following a successful 40-year career at Mirka UK, Managing Director Craig Daycock is set to retire at the end of 2026. To support a smooth transition, ensure continuity for the UK business and provide stability for employees, customers and partners, Phil Sandford will assume the interim role of business development director, effective from 1 May […]
DK Holdings Limited is pleased to announce a further reduction in its total emissions following the completion of its latest Low Carbon Audit, carried out by Next Level Services. The latest audit reflects the company’s continued investment in practical, measurable steps to reduce its environmental impact across its UK manufacturing facilities. Over the past year, […]
MACH 2026, the UK’s national event for inspiring, innovating and connecting manufacturing, continued the strong momentum generated by the 2024 exhibition, with 26,000 attending the show once again. This generated a terrific atmosphere and energy at the show, with attendees taking advantage of the fantastic opportunity to network and explore all the great features on […]