Scott Bader UK, a Northamptonshire-based specialist in composite and adhesive materials, announces the intent to invest £30M to transform its flagship UK manufacturing site. The five-year programme will commence in 2024 with £8M earmarked for the first phase of the works. This planned investment will support the group’s UK customers by making the plant more […]
Composites UK is organising the UK Pavilion at JEC World 2024 for the third time in as many years. Taking place on 5 – 7 March 2024 in Paris, France, the JEC World exhibition hosts the composites industry’s major players in a spirit of innovation, business and networking from across Europe and beyond. The UK […]
The commercial marine industry needs the next generation of innovators and problem solvers to help shape the future of the world we live in. The European Commission has identified the need for investment in skills and career development in the Blue Economy, stating, ‘Our coasts and seas have thepotential to deliver sustainable growth and jobs […]
New Composites UK member company, Delve Search, is an international recruitment consultancy that specialises in search-led hiring. Although new to Composites UK, Delve Search is no stranger to the composites industry, having worked alongside fellow Composites UK member, Cygnet Texkimp. As Cygnet have grown, they have had roles to fill across multiple departments with people […]
Cygnet Texkimp has delivered a four-axis filament winding machine to the National Composites Centre (NCC) where it will form part of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facility for hydrogen transportation and storage. The multi-functional filament winding technology has been developed by Cygnet Texkimp to provide the NCC and its partners with the capability to […]
Managing Director of British employer and long-standing Composites UK member B&M Longworth Ltd, John Norris, has received an MBE for Services to Innovation, Sustainability and International Trade in the King’s New Year’s Honours. The MBE recognises John’s significant contributions over his engineering career spanning almost 60 years, including decades of providing employment and contributing significantly […]
The UK composites industry ends the year in a very strong position. As we look towards the end of 2023, it’s worth reflecting on what we have achieved. The UK composites industry is now worth £12.3bn to the UK economy (a 14% increase over a year ago) and employs 48,200 employees. This is a significant […]
Sigmatex, a prominent carbon fibre converter renowned for innovative solutions across diverse industries, proudly announces significant milestones in sustainable practices, reaffirming its commitment to environmental responsibility. Key Achievements: Renewable Energy Investment: Sigmatex has made substantial investments in renewable energy sources, including Solar PV cells, which contribute to approximately 30% of the company’s total electricity needs. […]
Norco Composites & GRP introduces the full-scale airframe mock-up of the eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing) aircraft. This project highlights their capabilities in composite structure design and manufacturing, aiming to contribute to the evolution of aviation technology. Airframe Design: The eVTOL airframe includes wing and fuselage sections designed for testing the tilt-wing mechanism […]
Aircraft seating manufacturer receives UK Space Agency funded award from ESA astronaut, John McFall COLLINS Aerospace in Kilkeel has been recognised for its ongoing commitment to STEM activities, receiving the award for Best Small to Medium Enterprise in the UK Space Agency funded, Space Inspiration Awards, which were held during this year’s UK Space Conference […]