GRP Solutions Acquires Estakleen

GRP Solutions Ltd is delighted to announce its recent acquisition of Estakleen Systems Ltd. Estakleen is a supplier of acetone replacement products including EasyClean, supplied for several years by GRP Solutions, and the previously named Estakleen 70. Our acquisition is in line with our aim to develop a more sustainable range of products including non-hazardous […]


Gen 2 Carbon Appoints Tim King as Technical Sales Consultant

As part of Gen 2 Carbon’s strategic plan to develop markets in both the UK and overseas, the company’s first appointment of 2022 sees Tim King join as Technical Sales Consultant. With a broad experience of composites in multiple sectors, Tim comes to Gen 2 Carbon from MTAG Composites. His previous roles within the composites […]


GRP Solutions Partners with Sustainability Leader, Gurit

GRP Solutions is delighted to announce its appointment as a Gurit Authorised Distributor for the UK Market. GRP Solutions will distribute Gurit’s range of recycled core materials and formulated products including laminating and adhesive systems to the marine, transportation, building and construction, and industrial markets. Gurit’s passion for a sustainable future and innovative products are […]


Techlan Doubles its Re-Liner Manufacturing Capacity

Since its formation in 2010, Teclan has developed and patented an innovative process to recycle waste silicone release liners and re-introduce them back into the supply chain for multiple further uses. Quite remarkably the same release liner can be used up to 11 times rather than being used just once and discarded as scrap. Its […]


Cygnet Texkimp Builds Thermoplastic Lab Line

Cygnet Texkimp has installed a lab-scale version of its thermoplastic processing equipment at its UK-based Innovation Centre to enable faster development of plastics technology through dedicated customer trials. The fibre handling and converting technology specialist is making its Direct Melt Impregnation Thermoplastic Composite Line available to help companies develop new materials and material combinations to […]



Brookhouse Aerospace Invests in 3D Printing Capability to Support its Customers Challenges

Brookhouse Aerospace is pleased to announce its first significant investment in 3D printing with the purchase of a Fortus 450mc from Stratasys, the global leader in 3D printing and additive solutions, materials and services. The Fortus 450mc is a mid-range machine that is capable of printing a variety of complex components from a wide range […]


Update on the Raw Materials Market – January 2022

The UK composites industry faced unprecedented challenges during 2021, the most exceptional and severe in its history. Market demand remains high and coupled with reduced supply, this continues to keep material prices at rates never previously seen across Europe and Globally. Key factors in keeping material price high: High demand for manufacturing, combined with reduced […]


Resonate Testing Secures ISTA Certification for Transport Packaging Testing

Resonate Testing has become the first company in Northern Ireland to secure certification from the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA), which recognises the facility as a certified testing laboratory for transport packaging. The testing methods covered by the certification, which are now available at Resonate Testing, include non-simulation integrity performance tests, partial and general simulation […]


Zünd and Airborne Sign Distribution Agreement

Swiss cutting system manufacturer Zünd Systemtechnik and Dutch composite automation company Airborne have expanded their collaboration. As a result of a new distribution agreement, customers will be able to benefit from state-of-the-art digital production solutions for automated processing of composite materials. Zünd and Airborne will jointly promote these production solutions through their sales and servicing […]