26th November, KTC (Knowledge Transfer Centre),Rotherham

A comprehensive overview of the key developments in achieving greater circularity of composites in the UK and beyond. This one-day ‘update’ event focusses exclusively on processes and activities now being scaled up and commercialized in the UK. RECOMP is attended by key players  from across the composites value chain, all focussed on this increasingly important activity to create ever greater circularity within the composites value chain.

9am: Arrival, coffee & informal networking

10:10: Session 1: Understanding the Circular Economy Landscape

Keynote: A Waste Manager’s Perspective on the UK Circular Economy
Speaker: Stuart Hayward-Higham, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK
Overview of the UK’s circular economy, including challenges and opportunities for materials recovery and reuse.

International Update: European Circular Composites Alliance (ECCA)
Speaker: Jaap van der Woude, EuCIA / ECCA
Insight into ECCA’s goals, structure, and progress in advancing circularity across Europe.

Exhibitor Pitches: Short introductions from selected exhibitors showcasing new technologies and solutions.

11:25: Networking Break: Opportunity for informal discussion and connections.

11:50: Session 2: Updates on systems and process for Composite Circularity – Part 1

Presentations from:

  • Thomas Merry, SUEZ – Mechanical recycling developments
  • Will Higgs & Natan Elfassy, Marine & Boat Recycling / Agecko – Dismantling and end-of-life management of GRP boats
  • Tom Connor, Cygnet Texkimp – equipment for innovation & scale-up opportunities with composite recycling technologies
  • Jen Hill, BM Longworth – DEECOM process applications in carbon & glassfibre composite waste recycling

Followed by open forum discussion on future pathways for composites recycling.

12:50: Lunch break

13:45: Session 3: Updates on systems and process for Composite Circularity – Part 2

Presentations from:

  • Frazer Barnes, Gen2Carbon – Carbon fibre recycling process and end product update
  • Vincent Fawcett, PRF Composite Materials – Carbon fibre composite waste recovery and use of recycled carbon fibre in composite
  • Maeve O’Neill, Lineat – Use of recycled carbon fibre fabrics in aligned tapes
  • Jody Turner, ARMC – Weaving recycled continuous carbon fibre

Followed by open forum discussion on future pathways for composites recycling.

14:45: Session 4: OEM Panel Discussion on “Integrating Recycled Materials into New Composite Products – The opportunities & challenges

  • Chair: Malcolm Forsyth, CUK
  • Automotive: Frederic Sicard, JLR
  • Aerospace: Aaron Gilbriath, GKN Aerospace
  • Marine: Will Higgs, Marine and Boat Recycling
  • Transport and Infrastructure Sectors: Adam Fletcher, Composite Braiding
  • Representatives from the construction, marine, and wind sectors

15:30: Conference Wrap-Up:
– Closing remarks and reflections on the day’s key insights.

15:45: Conference Close

16:00 – 17:00: Optional Facility Tours:
– Explore the AMRC’s cutting-edge research and development facilities (please confirm when registering if you wish to join one of these tours).

Sponsorship and Table-Top Exhibition Spaces

We have limited table-top exhibition spaces available at this event (3 remaining), alongside other sponsorship options.

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Registration

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  • Composites UK Members: £175 + VAT – you can check to see if your company is a current member of Composites UK, here.
    Members of our Sustainability Sub-Group save an additional 20% on member tickets. Contact us for the coupon code or keep an eye on your inbox for updates.
  • Non-Members: £350 + VAT
  • Students: £50 + VAT (please register with your University email address so to that we can confirm your eligibility)

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