Business

24 May 2013

China first hemp textile academician workstation launched in Tai'an city

Last month, China first hemp textile academician workstation was launched in Tai'an city Jinfeihong Weaving Co., Ltd (Jinfeihong), Shandong province. The academician workstation textile materials research team was led by Chinese Academy of Engineering academician, Yao Mu.

Business, Asia-Pacific insight, Other Fiber, Thermosetting Resins

24 May 2013

Markos expands composite production

The shareholders and Markos board of directors decided to start building another production facility dedicated to fibre reinforced composites.

Business, Wind Energy, Other sectors, Glass Fiber, Thermosetting Resins

24 May 2013

Gurit congratulates Aston Martin on its centenary year

Gurit is proud to congratulate its first automotive customer and technology development partner Aston Martin on its centenary year.

Business, Carbon Fiber, Thermosetting Resins

23 May 2013

Dutch Aerospace industry and Agentschap NL enter the French market

Agentschap NL, a division of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs that supports sustainable joint initiatives in developing countries and emerging markets, and the Aerospace Strategy Group France signed an alliance within the program Partners for International Business (PIB). The main focus of this program is to strengthen the market position in France through promotion and the exchange of knowledge in the field of composites and engines.

Business, Aeronautics & Aerospace

23 May 2013

AOC named 2012 BMCI supplier of the year

AOC Mexicana has been named the first annual supplier of the year by the mexico division of Bulk Molding Compounds, the primary producer of thermoset compounds in Mexico.

Business, Glass Fiber, Thermosetting Resins

23 May 2013

Eurocopter introduces the VIP and Executive versions of its EC175

Eurocopter set new standards in business and private aviation by unveiling the next-generation EC175 helicopter in its Executive and VIP versions, which combine unparalleled elements of style and comfort with the largest cabin of any medium-sized twin-engine helicopter.

Business, Applications, Aeronautics & Aerospace, Thermosetting Resins

23 May 2013

Aston Martin’s radical CC100 Speedster concept breaks cover

Aston Martin is celebrating its centenary in world-class style with the exceptional CC100 Speedster Concept.

Business, Applications, Automotive, Carbon Fiber, Thermosetting Resins

22 May 2013

Solar Impulse leaves Phoenix to Dallas as part of historic flight across America

Solar Impulse, the solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, will depart from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport on Wednesday, May 22nd for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to complete the second leg of its historic, cross-country journey.

Business, Aeronautics & Aerospace, Carbon Fiber, Thermosetting Resins

22 May 2013

Minister marks start of NCC expansion work

Construction on the second phase of the NCC got underway with a turf cutting ceremony attended by the Business Minister Michael Fallon. He was joined by a group of major business leaders and academics who are part of this collaborative project.

Business, Aeronautics & Aerospace, Automotive, Mass Transportation, Wind Energy, Other sectors, Thermosetting Resins

22 May 2013

Bayer opens innovation hub for Asia Pacific

Bayer MaterialScience has inaugurated a regional innovation hub for Asia Pacific in Shanghai, China. More than 200 experts will develop novel ideas for the use of high-performance plastics, foams and coatings in key sectors such as mobility, construction, IT and renewable energy.