This week's news
Umeco gets Airbus qualification
Umeco Plc’s subsidiary Advanced Composites Group (ACG) has received Airbus qualification for its first out-of-autoclave (OOA) pre-impregnated advanced composite material for structural applications.
Composite tug boat
Tug boat manufacturer Nordic Tugs® of Burlington, Washington, USA, is making composite tug boat cruisers for the pleasure boat market.
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Reichhold appoints UK distribution partner
Reichhold has appointed the Azelis company Brøste UK as its distribution partner for polyester, vinyl ester, gel coat and bonding paste products to serve the UK market excluding Northern Ireland.
COMPOSITES EUROPE 2008 - show preview
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Hexcel sells BHA share
Hexcel Corporation has completed the sale of its share in BHA Aero Composites Parts Co., which produces composite aircraft parts, for US$22.3 million to the Boeing Company.
Composites on show at Farnborough
Composites were more visible at the Farnborough International Airshow last week, as the aviation industry focuses on improving the performance and fuel efficiency of aircraft.
Hexion raises resin prices
Hexion Specialty Chemicals increases its prices for all unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins by US$0.08/lb from 15 August.
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The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) represents more than 100 000 employees working with composites in Europe. For further information contact Ab Kasper or visit www.eucia.org
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