Farnborough International Airshow 2026 marked Cristex’s first time exhibiting at one of the world’s leading aerospace events, providing an excellent opportunity to connect with manufacturers, suppliers and industry partners from across the global aerospace sector. Exhibiting as part of the Composites UK Pavilion, we welcomed visitors throughout the week to discuss advanced composite materials, precision […]
There is no shortage of discussion about the pressures facing UK engineering and manufacturing. Skills shortages remain stubborn. Supply chains are being rethought in response to geopolitical instability and changing trade relationships. AI is moving from possibility to application. New materials are creating fresh opportunities, while net zero continues to influence decisions across design, production […]
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) has completed the UK’s first public demonstration flight of a full-scale wing tilt-rotor electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow, marking a major milestone for UK aerospace and advanced air mobility. Flown using propulsion blades designed in conjunction with NCC, the achievement highlights NCC’s role as a key […]
The Payroll Giving Quality Mark recognises organisations that foster a culture of charitable giving in the workplace by actively promoting Payroll Giving and supporting employees who wish to donate to causes close to their hearts. Maintaining Gold status reflects DK Holdings’ ongoing commitment to responsible business practices, employee engagement and charitable support. “We are delighted […]
Engineered Composites’ ENGRail 51mm box section modular GRP handrail system has been recognised across four industry awards in the months following its launch, with two national shortlistings still to be decided and two regional awards already won. ENGRail has been named a finalist for Specialist Innovation of the Year at the CN Specialists Awards 2026, […]
A landmark investment to build next-generation industrial and manufacturing capabilities for future aerospace production has officially opened at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The pioneering £54m open-access Composites at Speed and Scale (COMPASS) research and development facility, which has Boeing as its first user, was opened today (Thursday, July 16), bringing together key […]
SHD Composites, a Cambium company, expanding to 60,000 square feet in Mooresville, NC – rapid response manufacturing in the advanced materials supply chain. Cambium, a developer and manufacturer of advanced materials for defence and high-performance applications, announced the next phase of expansion for its US manufacturing base: a 60,000-square-foot facility in Mooresville, North Carolina. This […]
Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the fields of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and specialty chemicals manufacturer Synthene are expanding their strategic partnership. Effective immediately, Biesterfeld will distribute Synthene’s innovative polyurethane solutions for industrial 3D printing in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, further strengthening its additive manufacturing portfolio. At […]
Following the completion of our freezer facility in Hinckley, Leicestershire, we now hold stock of AmberTool® HX56 on site, giving UK composite manufacturers quicker access to this specialist tooling material. AmberTool® HX56 is a prepreg tooling material used for the manufacture of composite tools. It is supplied in tile format, allowing customers to order closer […]
Cristex will exhibit at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 under its unified Cristex brand. Bringing together the expertise of its three specialist divisions, Cristex will showcase its capability across aerospace-grade composite materials, advanced prepregs, lightweight core materials and tooling solutions. It will also showcase its ISO 8 cleanroom prepreg cutting and kitting services, designed to […]