SeaBioComp Project Concludes with Identification of Key Applications for Bio-Based Composites in the Marine Environment

SeaBioComp, a European Interreg 2 Seas project came to an end last month, having successfully developed and tested a number of bio-based thermoplastic composite materials, manufactured a variety of marine demonstrator products and compiled a commercialisation action plan to assess the technological and environmental advantages and identify key potential applications for the materials in the […]



Join Thousands of Design Engineers this October at The Coventry Building Society Arena

The Engineering Design Show (EDS) returns to The Coventry Building Society Arena on the 11th – 12th of October 2023. This two day exhibition has been curated specifically for design engineers and will bring together over 200 suppliers, thousands of products and all the latest industry innovations. There will also be 30+ hours of free […]


Toray Achieves Industry’s First Accreditation for Thermoplastic Prepreg Manufacturing from Globally Recognized NADCAP Program

Toray Advanced Composites is proud to announce becoming the first advanced composites company awarded with new NADCAP accreditation in Non-Metallic Materials Manufacturing – Thermoplastic Prepreg Manufacturing AC7124/6, granted by the NADCAP Management Council. With large-scale thermoplastic adoption poised for the next stage of development, this certification is the first of its kind to set the […]


SAMPE Europe and JEC Expand their Cooperation Partnership about Events and Mutual Community Activation

Bringing together the global community of composites and advanced material, the Paris Composites Week, combining the SAMPE Summit and JEC WORLD, the leading event about composite materials, their technologies, and applications in various industries, will take place each annually in Paris until at least 2026, pursuing the success of the previous editions. Both SAMPE Europe […]



Biesterfeld Spezialchemie and Gummiwerk KRAIBURG Launch Strategic Sales and Service Partnership

Biesterfeld, one of the world’s leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber and specialty chemicals, and Gummiwerk KRAIBURG, a leading producer of rubber and silicone compounds, have entered a strategic sales partnership with immediate effect. The partnership is exclusive for the KRAIBON® product family and extends to all of Europe with […]


Registration is Now Open for Interplas 2023

Following a successful in-person event in 2021, Interplas is set to continue its development in 2023. Almost 400 exhibitors are already confirmed on the show floor, with over 12,000 attendees expected from across industry visiting to discover the latest innovations in plastics manufacturing processes, technologies, materials and services. For 75 years, the event has seen […]


Rising Demand for COMPCUT Machines across Europe

COMPCUT, the specialist division designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art composite cutting and machining solutions, powered by Sharp & Tappin, is improving its supply and service to the European market by teaming up with specialist partner Aptco Technologies. The European based developer, manufacturer and worldwide supplier of sample preparation and testing equipment for labs, will now contribute […]


Former Wilson Boss Joins Hypetex Board

UK advanced materials and technology firm Hypetex, the world’s first manufacturer of coloured carbon fibre, has appointed Michael Dowse as a Non-Executive Director and Board Member. Dowse brings a huge amount of experience across sport and retail, following leadership roles at some of the biggest sports organisations and companies in the world. He was a […]