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    The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week.
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    The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the month of August.
  • Last week's top 3 stories
    The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week.
  • Last week's top 3 stories
    The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week.
  • Airborne receives €9 million from Holland Private Equity
    Airborne International BV has attracted a €9 million investment from Holland Private Equity to accelerate the growth of the company. The funds will be used to build a dedicated manufacturing facility for the production of thermoplastic composite tubulars for the oil and gas industry.
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  • COMPOSITES EUROPE 2010
    Posted by Amanda Jacob • 18 August 2010
    The COMPOSITES EUROPE 2010 trade show takes place on 14-16 September in Essen, Germany. COMPOSITES EUROPE is now in its fifth year. The exhibition is organised by Reed Exhibitions, supported by the E...
    tags: Composites, Europe, Essen
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  • Solar powered transport and composites
    Posted by Amanda Jacob • 15 July 2010
    Fossil fuels still account for the vast majority of the world’s energy consumption, but the search for pollution-free, sustainable alternatives is stepping up considerably. In the transport sect...
    tags: solar, transport, power, composites, PlanetSolar, Solar Impulse, carbon fibre
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  • Cars and carbon fibre
    Posted by Amanda Jacob • 20 May 2010
    The use of carbon fibre composites in cars is gaining momentum as both BMW and Mercedes Benz further plans to use the material in their vehicles. BMW announced a joint venture with German carbon fibr...
    tags: carbon fibre, cars, composites, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Daimler
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  • Optimism and innovation at JEC 2010
    Posted by Amanda Jacob • 16 April 2010
    This year's JEC will probably be best remembered for the travel chaos which ensued on the last day following closure of European air space due to volcanic ash from Iceland. But this year's event shoul...
    tags: Composites, JEC
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  • Greener cars = more composites?
    Posted by Amanda Jacob • 11 March 2010
    Reports from the Geneva motor show taking place this week have highlighted the launch of numerous 'green' cars. It seems that most of the major players have been showcasing their take on an electric o...
    tags: green, composites, electric cars
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  • Laser bond inspection
    Concerned about adhesive bond strength or coating adhesion? Laser bond inspection may be the solution your company is looking for. Download an overview of this new technique and its applications now.
  • Building on the advantages of composites in construction
    Construction is one of the largest markets for composites globally. This Reinforced Plastics feature reports on trends in composites in construction and innovative applications utilising FRP materials.
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  • 2010 Enterprise Phone Systems Requirements Toolkit
    In the market for a new enterprise-class phone system? This Toolkit has everything you need to choose the right system for your business.
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