Future Materials Group (FMG), the Cambridge based, strategic growth and M&A advisory firm specialising in the global advanced materials and high value manufacturing sectors, announced today the successful acquisition of Counterpoint Market Intelligence Ltd, a respected market intelligence and consulting company focused on the aerospace and defence markets. The acquisition builds upon Future Materials Group’s […]
Permali Park Regeneration
Since 2021, Diamorph Group has been actively working on revitalising the Permali plant located on Bristol Road. Our goal is to constantly look at ways we can improve the environment by modernising operations and the site itself. As part of our commitment to innovation, helping the environment and supporting the local community, we are excited […]
Nominations sought for Composites Leadership Forum Chair
The Composites Leadership Forum (CLF) is the organisation that convenes UK industry and support bodies to understand the industry needs, lobby for, and direct support and effort to ensure growth and industrial success for the UK composite sector. Its ambition is sustainable growth year-on-year of the UK composites industry through cross-sector engagement, innovation, strategic development […]
CompoSIDE Launches Yacht Designer Licence Incorporating Latest ISO 12215-5:2019 Guidelines
STRUCTeam has released a performance orientated upgrade to CompoSIDE, the company’s integrated suite of web-based design engineering modules for composite marine applications. The new updates to the software have been developed to support naval architects, marine engineers and design teams define hull construction and scantlings for vessels under 24m. The Yacht Designer subscription is fully […]
Composites UK Collaborates With F1 In Schools
F1 in Schools is a UK based not-for-profit organisation offering a way to learn Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) related subjects in an exciting way. It is achieving great results and is increasing the intake of students into Engineering careers. Formula 1 (F1) is the pinnacle in motorsport technology and has been using composites […]
International Composites Summit 2023: Shaping the Future of Composite Materials
The International Composites Summit (ICS), THE single place to do the most cost effective and sustainable composites business in the UK, is back for its highly anticipated 2023 edition, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators from across the composites sector. Scheduled to take place from 6th – 7th September 2023, at the Marshall Arena, […]
Championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Pride Month and Beyond
At Composites UK, we encourage all of our member companies to champion equality, diversity and inclusion. June is Pride month, which celebrates the 1.5 million LGBTQIA+ people living in the UK. By demonstrating support for LGBTQIA+ staff, companies can build a culture of increased employee commitment, job satisfaction and productivity, contributing to an accepting environment […]
MSP To Host ‘Automated CNC Machining’ Event At Biesse
Metrology manufacturing specialist, MSP, has announced it will host a special technical event on 5th July to educate CNC machining companies about ‘Automated CNC Machining’. The event hosted at the Biesse Group UK facility in Daventry boasts a full schedule with a range of on-machine demonstrations showcasing automation tools which challenge manual production processes. Attendees […]
PRF Composite Materials Launches Its New Recycled Carbon Prepreg Material REEPREG
As part of a portfolio of products designed to deliver improved sustainability, PRF CompositeMaterials is delighted to introduce REEPREG, its new carbon prepreg material made with recycledchopped carbon mat. PRF’s processing allows almost full impregnation, which makes REEPREG drapeable and easilyhandled by the constructor, without falling apart when used – which the PRF team believes […]
BigHead Expertise In Composite Material Fastening Central To EV Manufacture
bigHead is playing a significant role in supporting Bossard’s Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Group which concentrates on the component fastening requirements of electric vehicle designers and manufacturers across Bossard’s worldwide marketplace. With a presence across four of the world’s five continents, Bossard has established this EV sector focussed initiative with the most relevant group members […]