- 24 June 2008 -
Amitech completes São Paulo expansion
Amitech, a Brazilian producer of fibre reinforced polyester (FRP) pipes, has completed the expansion of its plant in Ipeúna city in São Paulo.
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- 1 May 2008 -
Quickstep and Vortex form joint venture for pipes
Quickstep Holdings Ltd and Vortex Pipes announce the forging of a joint venture called QuickPipes for high-end, corrosion resistant composites pipes.
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- 23 April 2008 -
Petro-Canada awards ZCL contract extension
Three-year contract extension involves supply of composite tanks and related products across Canada.
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- 20 February 2008 -
ZCL signs tank contract
Composite tank manufacturer to supply petroleum company's operations in Québec, Canada.
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- 6 July 2007 -
Sintex acquires majority stake in Wausakee
Combination will aid growth in Indian and American markets.
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- 10 May 2007 -
Ashland expands epoxy vinyl ester capacity
Increase result of growing demand for products.
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- 13 December 2006 -
Guide identifies energy saving techniques
Best practice document covers low energy plastics processing.
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- 12 December 2006 -
SP wins lawsuit against Zoltek
Company awarded over US$36 million.
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- 8 December 2006 -
US Military Academy enlists FRP formworks
FRP chosen to meet design requirements.
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- 6 December 2006 -
Composite covers protect undersea pipes
Scott Bader supplies Statoil with 42 tonnes of resin.
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- 27 November 2006 -
Amiantit wins contract for Turkmenistan sewage network
Contract worth US$6 million.
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- 20 November 2006 -
Ashland introduces fire-resistant resin
HETRON® FR620T-20M features improved wetting.
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- 13 November 2006 -
Gurit smashes sales forecast
Target exceeded after nine months.
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- 10 November 2006 -
Goodrich wins General Dynamics contract
Company to supply towed array fairings for submarine.
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- 5 October 2006 -
Fiberex agrees joint venture with Chinese company
Canadian E-CR glass fibre producer teams up with Taishan Fiberglass Inc.
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