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Australian bio-composites win Airbus Fly Your Ideas challenge
University of Queensland “COz” team triumphs in Airbus Fly Your Ideas challenge final in Paris as unveiled on June 19, 2009. Students win with project on bio-composite materials made from castor plant.
Scott Bader launches new adhesives, composites and specialty polymers website
The new site has been designed to be clear and easy for visitors to find out about the Group’s principal business activities and market leading brand names, its 86 year history and company philosophy.
Quickstep secures climate ready grant for fuel efficient transports
Tha company has secured a A$2.6 million grant under the Australian Federal Government’s A$75 million Aus Industry Climate Ready Program as part of a new program designed to achieve the mass production of a new generation of lightweight, low-emission vehicles.
Reichhold expands US distribution network for coating resins in Pacific Northwest
The company expands its distribution network in the U.S. Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Colorado) with the addition of TCR Industries and PT Hutchins as authorized agents for Reichhold coating resin products.
A portfolio dedicated to aerospace structures, space and satellite
Advanced Composites Group is exhibiting on Pattonair's Stand E36 in Hall 5 at the Paris Air Show. ACG features its technology for aerospace structures and also launches new Space and Satellite material new Space and Satellite material.
Suzlon completes acquisition of Martifer stake in Repower
With the conclusion of this transaction, Suzlon holds 90.72% stake in REpower. The final tranche of shares, accounting for approximately 14.4% stake in REpower, was acquired in a two-part payment for a total amount of Euro 175.2 million.
Tesla Motors delivers 500th Roadster
A New Jersey philanthropist was the 500th person to take ownership of a carbon fiber body Tesla Roadster, an important milestone for the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer.
Quickstep Technologies awarded AS9100 aerospace certification
The company now meets Quality Standards required to contract to major OEM’s and Tier One manufacturers in the aerospace and defence industries. Quickstep Technologies is among a select group of only 25 companies in Australia to achieve AS9100.
Birth of the Thermoplastic Composites Research Centre
Officials from Boeing, Royal Ten Cate, Stork Fokker and the University of Twente signed an agreement on June 12, 2009 to establish the Thermoplastic Composites Research Centre (TPRC) at the University of Twente in the Netherlands.
Abu Dhabi to start composite aerostructure manufacturing in 2010
Mubadala Development Company, the development and investment company that is a catalyst for the economic diversification of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, announced that construction of its Abu Dhabi Composites plant will start within two weeks and that the plant will be operational next year.
Premium Aerotec : the main aerostructure supplier for the Airbus A350XWB family
The company just signed contract for work packages for new Airbus A350 XWB in Le Bourget. The volume of this order is approximately of $500 million. Premium Aerotec also just delivered the last Airbus A350 XWB CFRP demonstrator fuselage shell.
AGY acquires 70% of Shanghai-based yarn manufacturing business of Grace THW Group
The transaction closed on June 10, 2009 and the company has been renamed AGY Shanghai Technology Co., Ltd. Grace THW remains a 30% shareholder in the venture and AGY has the option and intent to buy the remaining shares from Grace THW at some point in the near future.
Premix extends capacity with new 2,000-ton compression moulding press
The Macrodyne 2,000-ton press, which specializes in moulding large component parts with critical technical and dimensional requirements, represents a major investment in the future as Premix celebrates its 50th year.
IDI Composites to buy Menzolit
The Menzolit plants that will transfer to IDI are located in Vineuil Cedex, France and Shanghai, China and produce BMC and SMC. This acquisition of these facilities makes IDI Composites the largest supplier of thermoset molding compounds in the world.
Reliable pump for waterjet cutting
Designed to run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, JetPlex pumps are based on field-proven technology with more than 7,000 pumps installed worldwide, logging more than 65 million working hours.
New fire resistant composite deck system for navy ships
KaZaK Composites has created a new system to provide valuable space for HVAC, piping and electrical wiring components that saves money on acquisition costs and maintenance but also meets stringent fire, smoke and toxicity requirements.
New appointments at KraussMaffei
At the beginning of June 2009, Frank Peters became a member of the Board of Management of KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH. And, the company´s subsidiary in France has a new chief executive: Faredh Djaziri.
Novel thermoplastic composite preform
A high-quality carbon composite tape reinforced with Fortron polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) from Ticona Engineering Polymers is adding strength and taking the weight out of braided fabrics manufactured by A&P Technology Inc. for advanced aircraft interior applications.
Give your deck a ´face lift´
For a deck that continues to look “like new” for years, you can opt for composite replacement materials. Decking, railing and fencing products of the company Trex won’t rot, crack, splinter or weaken under harsh weather conditions or heavy foot traffic.
Quatro Composites receives NADCAP accreditation
The certification signifies the manufacturing facility, located in Orange City, IA, complies with all NADCAP standards, including prepreg/adhesive bonding, resin film infusion and core processing.