Home / News / Composites

Composites

Pic: SCALE Advanced Biocomposites
Scale Advanced unveils BIO|Power, COR|Power product lines at JEC World

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...

Pic: PRNewswire
Arkema to exhibit sustainable materials for composites at JEC in Paris

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.

Pic: GlobeNewswire
US’ Quantum to unveil innovations of Innegra at JEC World 2024

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.

Pic: Owens Corning
US’ Owens Corning posts net sales of $9.7 bn in FY23

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.

Pic: Cobra International
Cobra to present iQFOiL windsurf board at JEC World 2024

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...

Pic: INDA
Freudenberg to show technical textile solutions at JEC World in Paris

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.

Pic: Toray
Toray celebrates upgrade to TORAYCA T1100 facility in Alabama

31st Jan 2024

Toray Composite Materials America celebrates a $15 million upgrade to its Decatur, Alabama facility, doubling the TORAYCA T1100 carbon fibre production capacity and adding redundancy for defence applications. The crucial carbon fibre is integral to various United States Department of Defence weapons systems and the Future Vertical Lift programme.

Pic: Hexcel
US’ Hexcel Corporation’s sales climb 13.4% in FY23

29th Jan 2024

Hexcel Corporation reported a 13.4 per cent sales increase in FY23, reaching $1,789 million. The company’s gross margin improved to 24.2 per cent, with adjusted operating income at $216.7 million in FY23. In the fourth quarter of FY23, sales were $457.5 million, with a gross margin of 22.5 per cent. Q4 adjusted operating income was $49.1 million.

Pic: Business Wire
Braskem, WEAV3D named finalists for JEC Composites Innovation Awards

22nd Jan 2024

Braskem and WEAV3D's Automotive Door Prototype Named Finalist in JEC Composites Innovation Awards 2024. The innovative prototype, utilising WEAV3D's lattice reinforcement with Braskem PP, offers lighter and cost-effective thermoplastic solutions for vehicle structures. Winners will be announced on Feb 8, with the prototype on display at JEC World...

Follow us