Composites

19th Jul 2024

Toray Composite Materials America has partnered with Elevated Materials to repurpose carbon fibre prepreg waste at its Tacoma, Washington facility. Elevated Materials will transform Toray's scrap prepreg into reusable carbon fibre sheets, plates, and blocks, reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability in aerospace and other industries.

19th Jul 2024

Hexcel Corporation reported H1 FY24 sales of $972.7 million, a 6.7 per cent increase from FY23. Gross margin was 25.2 per cent, down from 26.2 per cent. Adjusted operating income rose to $126.1 million. Commercial aerospace sales, 64 per cent of total, grew 13 per cent. Space and defence rose 5.4 per cent. Industrial sector sales fell 24.9...

11th Jun 2024

Teijin Carbon Europe's Heinsberg-Oberbruch plant in Germany receives ISCC PLUS certification for Tenax Carbon Fibre, enabling the Teijin Group to offer sustainable products. ISCC PLUS facilitates the circular economy by certifying raw materials' sustainability, ensuring transparent supply chains. The company aims to expand ISCC PLUS certification...

22nd May 2024

At ILA Berlin, Hexcel will present advanced lightweight composite materials, including HexTow IM9 24K fibre for enhanced production efficiency. It will feature solutions like Turkish Aerospace's Airbus aileron with HexPly prepreg, highlighting SQRTM production benefits. Additionally, Hexcel will present thermoplastic solutions co-developed with...

9th May 2024

IACMI and Michelman unveil a state-of-the-art fibre sizing line in Knoxville, TN, aiding composite manufacturing. This collaboration accelerates research-to-commercialisation, offering tailored fibre-matrix interfaces for enhanced composite properties. The sizing line, custom-built by Izumi International, enables customisation for various fibres...

8th May 2024

Envalior's new distribution centre in Evansville, adjacent to its production facility, enhances capacity and flexibility for high-performance materials. Featuring advanced technology and onsite collaboration, it aims to optimise logistics and inventory management. The project signifies Envalior's commitment to customer service and operational...

27th Apr 2024

Owens Corning reported Q1 FY24 net sales of $2.3 billion, unchanged from last year, with net earnings margins at 13 per cent. Adjusted EBIT and EBITDA margins were 19 per cent and 25 per cent, respectively. Composites sector sales fell 11 per cent to $523 million due to lower volumes and price drops, partially offset by positive pricing in...

24th Apr 2024

American company Hexcel Corporation reported sales of $472.3 million in Q1 FY24, up from $457.7 million last year, but saw gross margin drop to 25 per cent from 27.9 per cent. The company’s operating income fell to $54.1 million, despite gains in aerospace and defense sectors. Industrial sales dropped significantly by 27.9 per cent in Q1 FY24.

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.