Italica S.B., a leading OEM supplier of carbon fibre products, has expanded its global footprint with the opening of a new R&D and manufacturing facility in Redditch, UK. With existing production sites in Italy and China, Italica serves key industries, including automotive, motorsport, cycling, fishing, and marine. The new UK facility will focus on cost-effective, […]
James Cropper, the Advanced Materials specialist, will be launching EMITEC™, its new, tuneable conductive nonwoven solution at JEC World 2025. EMITEC seamlessly integrates lightweight EMI shielding and electrical conductivity into composite structures while offering unmatched flexibility and ease of handling. Available in areal weights from just 4g/m2, EMITEC materials are up to 19 times lighter […]
James Cropper, a leading global Advanced Materials specialist, has launched SURFACETEC™, an advanced veil solution that improves the performance, durability and sustainability of composite materials. SURFACETEC streamlines composite manufacturing by enhancing surface quality, optimising resin flow, imparting functionality and reducing process complexity. Perfectly suited for industries that demand greater efficiency and cost savings, SURFACETEC will […]
PRF Composite Materials is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded certification to EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems as part of its ongoing commitment to the environment. PRF has made significant steps in lessening the company’s environmental impact, particularly in the company’s investment in and use of solar energy. PRF now have […]
The push towards a net-zero economy is making Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) an essential tool for assessing the carbon footprint of products and processes. However, many businesses still lack a clear understanding of how to conduct an LCA or utilise its outputs effectively. To bridge this knowledge gap, Composites UK is pleased to continue to […]
Distributor expands relationship with ExxonMobil in the Nordics Hamburg, February 20, 2025 – Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber and specialty chemicals, starts a new collaboration with ExxonMobil, one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants and chemical companies in the world in the field of […]
High-precision gear pump manufacturer Slack & Parr (Derby, UK) will use JEC World 2025 to spotlight its resin metering solutions and highlight how they are being used to improve fibre-to-resin control, boost process efficiency and reduce waste in the manufacture of composite materials and parts. The company will exhibit alongside Composites UK on the UK […]
omposites technology specialist Cygnet Texkimp [Cheshire, UK] will highlight how its fibre handling and processing solutions are enabling lightweighting, decarbonisation and sustainability in advanced materials, transportation, aerospace, space, automotive and defence at JEC World 2025, Hall 5 Stand L85. The fibre handling expert and custom machine builder will showcase technologies from across its portfolio, including […]
Compact, lightweight and low vibration With the TURBOVAC MAG 2807 iS and 3207 iS Maglev turbomolecular pumps, Leybold is launching two new, compact turbomolecular pumps in the pumping speed class of 3,000 l/s. Equipped with magnetic rotor bearings, these highly robust, low vibration pumps are ideal for clean, hydrocarbon free, high vacuum conditions. They are […]
Hexcel will demonstrate its latest developments for the Aerospace and Automotive markets at JEC World 2025, the prestigious 60th Anniversary edition of the leading composites fair. “JEC World 2025 promises to be an extraordinary event. We look forward to celebrating the 60th Anniversary of JEC with new innovations and by highlighting the achievements our customers […]