News for January 2009

News Archive

Composite components for military aircraft

A long-term strategic agreement on the manufacturing of composite components for the Embraer C-390 Military Transporter Aircraft has been entered between HITCO Carbon Composites and Denel Saab Aerostructures.

H3 Aerospace acquires Grob Aircraft

H3 Aerospace GmbH & Co KG will acquire major parts of Grob Aerospace GmbH and continue operations under the new company name Grob Aircraft AG.

Construction composites worth US$3.1bn in 2013

The European construction market for composite applications is estimated to reach US$3.1 billion in 2013, according to consultant Lucintel.

AVK conference – call for papers

The German Federation of Reinforced Plastics (AVK) is inviting presentations on composites materials for its 2009 International AVK Conference for Reinforced Plastics and Thermosets.

Ahlstrom plans closures and layoffs

Ahlstrom plans plant closures in Italy and temporary and permanent layoffs worldwide in response to weakening demand.

Interplastic launches corrosion resins

A line of fire retardant vinyl ester resins for composites applications launched by Interplastic Corp are designed for use in corrosion, transportation, construction and general consumer goods requiring high fire and corrosion resistance.

Robot inspects composite wind turbines Robot inspects composite wind turbines

A robot has been developed to inspect composite wind turbine blades in minute detail on location.

Toray invests in European composites manufacturer

Japanese carbon fibre producer Toray Industries Inc is investing in ACE Advanced Composite Engineering GmbH, a German developer of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) parts for cars and trucks.