Composites Evolution, part of the Clockpress Holdings group of companies, has unveiled a new Senior Leadership Team following its recent takeover. The Chesterfield-based specialist prepreg manufacturer has appointed Brendon Weager, Gemma Williams, Mike Harrison & Rochelle Helliwell to the team that will work alongside Clockpress’ Chris Barnes and Sam Kirk to drive the business forward. […]
Following the recent changes to the way the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Department for International Trade will be re-organised, Composites UK welcomes Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s strategy for incentivising affordable and renewable energy sources for the UK via the new Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero. Whilst this initiative is […]
Last week saw the culmination of 2.5 years work for the team at KS on an innovative, new railway footbridge for Network Rail. The FLOW bridge (Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP), Lower cost, Optimised design, Working bridge provided a faster, more sustainable, and affordable solution following the closure of a dangerous level crossing. Director and Project Lead, […]
Scott Bader France is pleased to announce a new partnership with SAFIC-ALCAN SAS, effectiveimmediately, for the distribution of Texipol rheology modifiers and Texicryl acrylic dispersionsacross France. SAFIC-ALCAN will distribute Scott Bader’s acrylic polymers and inverse emulsions for paints, coatings,inks, adhesives, construction and other industrial formulations except textiles. Mark Stanion, Business Manager for Functional Polymers at […]
The UK Government has decided to retain existing measures on imports of Continuous Glass Fibre from China, as recommended by the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA). This means that the UK industry for glass fibre, predominantly based in Wigan, will continue to be protected from injury caused by dumped and subsidised imports of glass fibre from […]
JETCAM, manufacturer and supplier of CADCAM, nesting, and industry 4.0 IoT software, is celebrating the start of the new year off a 20% growth in annual revenue. In 2022 the company gained successful opportunities for expanding its distribution of innovative nesting and automated software for sheet metal and composite manufacturing. Following little hindrance in its […]
SHD is delighted to announce that as part of their Group’s ongoing growth plans, and absolute commitment to the highest levels of quality and service in the prepreg industry, SHD Composite Materials Europe d.o.o. has relocated to new manufacturing premises. The new factory is a short distance from the original site in Krsko, Slovenia, however […]
Tebis is a market-leader for CAD/CAM/MES technology with vast experience serving customers in many industries including model, pattern, die and mould making as well as component manufacturing. One of Tebis unique offerings is Tebis specialist 5-axis mill trimming and laser cutting package for improved machining operation safety, quality, and efficiency as well as ease of […]
Cygnet Texkimp will open its doors to customers, suppliers, and industry professionals on 16th February for a behind-the-scenes tour of its Innovation Centre and factory in Cheshire, UK. The composites technology specialist is inviting industry to visit its facilities, see its technologies in action and talk to the engineers who design and build them. Visitors […]
For the past 18 months, a wide variety of WEST SYSTEM® epoxy packaging has been changing for its European, African and Middle Eastern markets. Wessex Resins – which manufactures WEST SYSTEM, PRO-SET® and ENTROPY RESINS® under license from Gougeon Brothers Inc – has been reducing the amount of plastic packaging used. Wherever possible the company’s […]