18th Apr 2024
Rick Toll joins Davlyn Group as director of operations, Norfab-Amatex, bringing extensive textile industry experience from roles at SSM Industries and various plant management positions. With expertise in safety, military, aerospace, and medical textiles, Toll aims to enhance Norfab-Amatex's operational efficiency and innovation in thermal protection.
8th Apr 2024
Toray has been recognised by Northrop Grumman for its contributions to national security solutions. Northrop praised Toray for its quality excellence and assistance in manufacturing and distribution goals. Toray expressed pride in serving as a leading material supplier in the US and emphasised its commitment to delivering high-quality composite...
11th Mar 2024
Scale Advanced Biocomposites launched BIO|Power and COR|Power at JEC World, aimed at replacing or enhancing carbon fibre in lightweight composites. BIO|Power blends natural fibres to reduce costs and emissions, while COR|Power reduces vibration in composites. Collaborations with bike manufacturers like REAP Design and 3T Cycling show promising...
4th Mar 2024
Arkema will present innovative and sustainable materials for composites at JEC World in Paris, addressing industry challenges like decarbonisation and circular economy. Highlighting polyimide films from PI Advanced Materials for extreme conditions and Bostik's adhesive solutions, Arkema will also showcase UDX brand semi-finished products.
28th Feb 2024
Avient Corporation will showcase its composite solutions, featuring new ballistic-resistant panels, at JEC World in Paris from March 5. Avient's portfolio includes advanced materials for diverse industries, emphasising sustainability through lightweight alternatives, recycled-content composites, and support for circular economy initiatives.
21st Feb 2024
Quantum Materials will reveal new developments for Innegra at JEC World, expanding its yarn range from 430 to 3800 deniers and introducing custom colours and coatings. Innegra, known for its lightweight and versatile properties, finds applications in diverse industries including aerospace, sports, and military. Quantum will exhibit at Booth #6P42A.
20th Feb 2024
Owens Corning reported $9.7 billion in sales in FY23, a slight decline from last year but improved EBIT margins to 19 per cent and EBITDA to 24 per cent. Diluted EPS at $13.14, adjusted at $14.42. The company’s composites segment saw a 14 per cent sales drop in FY23, with EBIT down to $242 million due to lower demand and inventory adjustments.
14th Feb 2024
Cobra International will showcase the iQFOiL 95 windsurf board, the official 2024 Olympic Windsurfing Class equipment, at JEC World 2024 which will begin from March 5. With strict adherence to dimensions and weight, Cobra supplies boards for Olympic sailors and future qualifiers. CEO Danu Chotikapanich highlights Cobra's commitment to quality...
6th Feb 2024
Freudenberg Performance Materials to showcase its advanced nonwoven solutions for FRP components at JEC World from March 5-7. Their offerings include surfacing veils for abrasion resistance and Enka solutions for efficient resin infusion. These products enhance mechanical strength and promote faster production processes in composites manufacturing.