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 Hexcel opens first carbon fiber plant in Spain, its first one in Europe
The company opened on April 29, 2008 its first European carbon fiber plant at a special ceremony attended by over 200 people. The new plant, located at Illescas near Toledo, is the first ever plant to manufacture carbon fiber in Spain. |
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 Toho Tenax Europe lays the foundation-stone for a new production line
51 million investment creates 59 new jobs on its Heinsberg-Oberbruch site. Now, building the next production line #4 with a yearly capacity of 1,700 tons of Carbon fibers has just started. |
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Owens Corning completes sale of composite manufacturing plants in Belgium and Norway
The facilities are sold to Platinum Equity. In addition to the manufacturing facilities, the transaction includes the transfer of other assets related to the ongoing operation of the facilities, including intellectual property rights and precious metals used in production tooling. |
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Additives for fire protection, flame retardancy and anti-graffiti
Innovative flame retardants, high-performance organic pigments, waxes, light stabilizers, antioxidants, and a permanent anti-graffiti coating – this is the comprehensive product range Clariant showcased at JEC Show Paris 2008. |
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 French Highway Secured in GRP pipes
A significant number of the steel constructions and a number of concrete culverts showed serious defects. Consequently, all 6 French highway companies introduced a compulsory rehabilitation program using composite pipes. |
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 New shareware: calculation software dedicated to composites
The new version of Composite Star - database and design software for composite materials - is now available. It has a completely improved user interface, an integrated spreadsheet and is is entirely free to use for 30 days, as shareware. |
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ZCL Composites Inc. signs major contract extension
It consists in a three-year contract extension by Petro-Canada for the supply of fibreglass tanks and related products for use in its operations across Canada. This extension is in effect through December 31, 2010. |
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 New kind of Jacquard machine used in the manufacture of carbon fibre fabrics
Sigmatex installs a Stäubli Unival 100 Jacquard machine. At 1.5mtr wide and consisting of a 5,000 hook design, each with its own actuator, individual warp yarn can be independently lifted thus offering flexibility in the manufacture of 3D carbon fibre fabrics.
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 The winner of the JEC / SAMPE Student Environment Award
James Palmer from the University of Exeter, UK has received this distinction from Mr Adrie Kwakernaak, SAMPE Europe Board and Mrs Mutel President & CEO, JEC Group, for his thesis research on recycling of automotive composites.
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14th SAMPE Germany symposium
Under the banner of "Fibres and Matrices" the 14th National SAMPE Symposium was held at the Technical University of Munich (Aero-space Faculty, Institute for Light-Weight Structures) from the 27th to 28th February 2008. |
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 WINDFORM® from CRP Technology pushes your LS technology fast forward!
WINDFORM® materials are Rapid Manufacturing composite materials to manufacture high-end functional and production parts with Laser Sintering technology. The original carbon fibres filled WINDFORM® XT challenges the RP and RM world with never-before achieved performance. CRP, owner of WINDFORM® patent applications and registered mark, guarantees unique technology transfer, easy on-site adoption and reduced training time. |
 euroLITE: innovative solutions for efficient lightweight constructions
2nd international trade fair for lightweight construction from June 24th to 26th, 2008 in Salzburg. euroLITE – innovative solutions for efficient lightweight constructions.
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 Innovative multilayer system for vacuum moulding
VACUOPEEL is a multilayer system (without adhesive) used in manufacturing processes for vacuum moulding of composite materials with techniques such as prepreg, wet lay-up, and thermoplastic.
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Research Technologists
Within the Product Material and Process R & T team you will instigate and
lead developments in textile plastic and other materials processes and
components to achieve the set targets. Read more |
 Composite Process Engineer
Vestas is the world leader in modern energy, with over 35,000 wind turbines installed worldwide. As part of its exponential growth, Vestas is seeking talented individuals with a passion to help us develop make and install wind turbines across the world. |
Project Managers
Vestas is the world leader in modern energy, with over 35,000 wind turbines installed worldwide. As part of its exponential growth, Vestas is seeking Project Managers to take leadership of challenging and strategic technology and new product projects. |
 Application Development Engineer
For our location in Drocourt,( F62) we are currently looking for a (m/f) Application Development Engineer. We are looking for candidates who will thrive in an evolving environment and are energized by change. |
 European Sales Manager (M/F)
To build on our success, we are looking for an individual with the character and expertise to be our European Sales Manager. In this position, you will report directly to senior management and perform your duties with a high degree of self-responsibility and independence. |
 Technical Director (M/F)
RocTool is a start up company with 15 staff in charge of this breakthrough technology,
Cage System which transforms plastics and composite materials.RocTool is now creating the Technical Director position due to the growth of the company and fast development.
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 Technical sales manager or business development manager
Devold AMT, a leading supplier of non-crimp fabrics with expanding global manufacturing capability, seeks motivated individuals to help us growing our business internationally. As a technical sales manager or business development manager you will be responsible to work with key accounts as well as to support the development of new business. |
Regional Sales & Marketing Agency – Carbon Prepreg and Strengthening (Retrofit)
SK Chemicals Co., Ltd, seeks qualified and highly motivated Sales & Marketing Agency to support its rapidly expanding Carbon Prepreg & Strengthening (Retrofit) Products Business unit in the world wide. |
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