http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:33:06 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/_common/img/template/reinforced-plastics/site-logo.gif http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12153/airbus-starts-a350-xwb-production-in-germany/ Airbus has commenced production of the A350 XWB aircraft in Germany. The first part will be the upper wing shell, the largest integrated carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) component Airbus has ever built. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12153/airbus-starts-a350-xwb-production-in-germany/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12156/composites-one-exhibits-at-china-composites-expo-2010/ North American distributor Composites One has announced that its Chinese distribution operation Composites One China will exhibit at the China Composites Expo later this month. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12156/composites-one-exhibits-at-china-composites-expo-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12150/aoc-increases-resin-prices-in-europe/ AOC LLC is increasing prices for all resins sold in Europe. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12150/aoc-increases-resin-prices-in-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12129/ashland-increases-resin-prices-in-europe/ Ashland Performance Materials is increasing the price of its complete portfolio of unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins and gel-coats sold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:54:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12129/ashland-increases-resin-prices-in-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12121/boeing-787-first-delivery-delayed-to-2011/ Boeing has announced that it now expects delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner aircraft to take place in the first quarter of 2011. First delivery was previously expected by the end of 2010. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12121/boeing-787-first-delivery-delayed-to-2011/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12092/zyvax-partners-with-frp-services-in-china/ FRP Services will distribute US mould release manufacturer Zyvax's products in China. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12092/zyvax-partners-with-frp-services-in-china/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12091/a65-million-composites-programme-for-australia/ A five-year composites research programme with a focus on strengthening Australia's position in the international composites industry, is underway. This extension of the Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures (CRC-ACS) programme involves 28 organisations. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12091/a65-million-composites-programme-for-australia/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12098/pne-wind-completes-second-repowering-project/ PNE WIND AG has completed its second wind farm repowering project with the Görike wind farm in Brandenburg, Germany, quintupling the output. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12098/pne-wind-completes-second-repowering-project/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12096/airbus-to-start-green-flight-trials-with-a380/ Airbus, in partnership with Air France and air navigation service providers from UK, Canada and the USA, is about to commence ‘Transatlantic Green Flight’ (TGF) trials with an Air France A380 on commercial flights from New York to Paris. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12096/airbus-to-start-green-flight-trials-with-a380/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12095/shell-and-cosan-jv-on-sugarcane-ethanol/ Shell and Cosan have signed a US$12 billion joint venture (JV) agreement to produce and commercialise ethanol and power from sugarcane. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12095/shell-and-cosan-jv-on-sugarcane-ethanol/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12090/gurit-inaugurates-red-maple-blade-tooling-site/ Gurit has officially inaugurated the new production site of its tooling business Red Maple in China. The facility allows for the development and manufacture of large blade moulds for wind turbines of up to 7 MW. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12090/gurit-inaugurates-red-maple-blade-tooling-site/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11918/opportunities-for-composites-in-construction/ Demand for composites in construction applications continues to grow, but to optimise the use of composites it is important to involve the composites engineer early in the design stage of a project. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11918/opportunities-for-composites-in-construction/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12089/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:31:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12089/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12044/tpi-composites-plans-wind-blade-development-centre-in-massachusetts/ Wind turbine blade supplier TPI Composites Inc has announced plans to open a wind blade innovation centre in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA, to support its manufacturing facilities around the world. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12044/tpi-composites-plans-wind-blade-development-centre-in-massachusetts/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12040/repower-opens-wind-power-technology-centre/ REpower has officially opened its new wind turbine technology centre in Osterrönfeld in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district, Germany. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12040/repower-opens-wind-power-technology-centre/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12032/recycled-carbon-fibre-ltd-launches-new-website/ Recycled Carbon Fibre Ltd has updated its existing website and launched a new site for its Green Carbon Fibre range of 100% recycled products. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12032/recycled-carbon-fibre-ltd-launches-new-website/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12015/sp-high-modulus-exhibits-at-monaco-yacht-show/ SP - High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, will be exhibiting at the Monaco Yacht Show in September. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:11:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12015/sp-high-modulus-exhibits-at-monaco-yacht-show/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12016/chinese-wind-turbine-production-in-northern-ireland/ Chinese manufacturing company Xiangtan Electrical Manufacturing Corporation Ltd (XEMC) may set up wind turbine production facilities in Northern Ireland. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12016/chinese-wind-turbine-production-in-northern-ireland/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12013/scottish-offshore-wind-worth-71bn/ Scotland’s offshore wind industry could contribute £7.1 billion of investment and create up to 28,000 direct jobs by 2020, according to Scottish Renewables and Scottish Enterprise. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12013/scottish-offshore-wind-worth-71bn/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12010/basf-exhibits-turbine-products-at-husum-windenergy-2010/ Chemicals company BASF will showcase its products for the manufacture of wind turbines at the Husum WindEnergy trade show in September. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/12010/basf-exhibits-turbine-products-at-husum-windenergy-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11992/wind-farm-training-courses-in-turkey/ More training courses for wind farm installation will be offered throughout Turkey due to high demand, GL Garrad Hassan says. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11992/wind-farm-training-courses-in-turkey/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11938/motive-unveils-kestrel-biocomposite-electric-vehicle/ Canadian company Motive has announced the development of Canada’s first bio-composite bodied electric car, the Kestrel. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11938/motive-unveils-kestrel-biocomposite-electric-vehicle/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11976/drinkdriving-whisky-biofuel-for-cars/ Biofuel made from whisky by-products could be used to fuel cars, according to Edinburgh Napier University in the UK. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11976/drinkdriving-whisky-biofuel-for-cars/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11936/celanese-increases-fortron-pps-production-/ Celanese Corporation affiliate Fortron Industries LLC will increase production of Fortron® polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) at its Wilmington, North Carolina, USA, plant to meet increased global demand. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11936/celanese-increases-fortron-pps-production-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11963/jd-lincoln-introduces-epoxybased-surfacing-film/ JD Lincoln, part of the Composites Division of Umeco plc, is introducing a surface improvement film for epoxy composites. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11963/jd-lincoln-introduces-epoxybased-surfacing-film/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11935/univar-in-distribution-agreement-with-celanese-emulsion-polymers/ Chemicals distributor Univar has signed a distribution deal with Celanese Emulsion Polymers, a specialist in emulsion technology. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11935/univar-in-distribution-agreement-with-celanese-emulsion-polymers/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11944/looking-at-biogas-in-central-europe/ Biogas could be an important part of EU’s 2020 targets for renewable energy, and the EU project Sustainable and Innovative European Biogas Environment (SEBE) is now looking at technology and regulatory frameworks for biogas. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11944/looking-at-biogas-in-central-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11934/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11934/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11854/laser-inspection-technique-for-adhesive-bonds/ A laser inspection technique for assessing bond strength of adhesively bonded joints has been developed by LSP Technologies Inc. Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:59:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11854/laser-inspection-technique-for-adhesive-bonds/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11888/mirteq-announces-north-american-distribution-agreement-with-composites-one/ Australian company MIRteq has appointed Composites One as its exclusive distributor in the USA and British Columbia in Canada. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11888/mirteq-announces-north-american-distribution-agreement-with-composites-one/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11906/morocco-builds-200-mw-wind-farm/ Moroccan power utility ONE is building a 200 MW wind farm outside Tarfaya. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11906/morocco-builds-200-mw-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11905/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. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11905/airborne-receives-9-million-from-holland-private-equity-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11878/sureblades-takes-over-where-vestas-left-off/ Nearly a year since Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas closed its blade facility on the Isle of Wight, former workers have formed a company that manufactures blades for micro-turbines. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11878/sureblades-takes-over-where-vestas-left-off/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11886/largest-ocean-energy-device-installed-in-us-waters-operates-successfully/ Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC), a developer of river and ocean energy technology, says its Beta Power System has generated grid-compatible power from tidal currents at its site in Cobscook Bay, Eastport, Maine, USA. The company says this is the largest ocean energy device ever installed in US waters. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:11:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11886/largest-ocean-energy-device-installed-in-us-waters-operates-successfully/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11840/epa-sets-emissions-limits-for-cement-plants/ The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing rules that will cut emissions of mercury and other harmful pollutants from Portland cement manufacturing. This will require the US cement industry to invest millions of dollars over the next 3 years, says market research firm The McIlvaine Company. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11840/epa-sets-emissions-limits-for-cement-plants/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11836/dow-venture-capital-invests-in-blade-dynamics-ltd/ The Dow Chemical Company, through its Venture Capital group, has made a minority equity investment in wind turbine blade technology specialist Blade Dynamics Ltd. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11836/dow-venture-capital-invests-in-blade-dynamics-ltd/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11839/vestas-falls-into-loss-in-q2-2010/ Vestas has seen a €162 million tumble in net profit to a loss of €119m in the second quarter (Q2) of 2010, and downgrades its full year forecast. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11839/vestas-falls-into-loss-in-q2-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11806/us-firm-manufactures-composite-tanks-for-saudi-arabia/ US company RL Industries has fabricated three large composite storage tanks for a chemical plant in Saudi Arabia. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11806/us-firm-manufactures-composite-tanks-for-saudi-arabia/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11816/transporting-62-m-wind-turbine-blades/ Goldhofer, a heavy haulage and special transportation specialist, has launched a flatbed semi-trailer for transporting wind turbine blades up to 62 m. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11816/transporting-62-m-wind-turbine-blades/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11799/huber-acquires-kemgard-flame-retardants-business/ Huber Engineered Materials has acquired the Kemgard® flame retardants and smoke suppressants business of Sherwin-Williams. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11799/huber-acquires-kemgard-flame-retardants-business/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11809/floating-offshore-wind-to-scotland/ Statoil’s Hywind floating offshore wind turbine foundations could be used in Scotland, according to Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11809/floating-offshore-wind-to-scotland/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11800/danish-mega-wind-turbine-test-centre/ Denmark’s Risø DTU is building a test centre for large wind turbines at Østerild in North-Western Jutland. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11800/danish-mega-wind-turbine-test-centre/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11794/gurit-launches-pvc-core-range-for-chinese-wind-market/ Gurit has completed the development of a new range of PVC structural foam core materials designed for use in the manufacture of wind turbine rotor blades in China. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11794/gurit-launches-pvc-core-range-for-chinese-wind-market/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11777/hexion-reports-higher-second-quarter-sales/ Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc reports revenue of US$1.3 billion for the second quarter of 2010, compared to $947 million in 2009. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11777/hexion-reports-higher-second-quarter-sales/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11769/global-renewable-energy-expands-rapidly/ The global alternative and renewable energy industry expanded “rapidly” over the last year despite the global economic recession impact on worldwide energy demand, according to merger and acquisition (M&A) organisation IMAP Inc. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:22:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11769/global-renewable-energy-expands-rapidly/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11774/doe-targets-50-gw-offshore-wind-by-2030/ The Department of Energy (DoE) is targeting 50 GW of offshore wind until 2030. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11774/doe-targets-50-gw-offshore-wind-by-2030/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11764/ireland-could-have-300-renewable-energy/ Ireland’s renewable energy sources have a potential three times the country’s energy requirements. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11764/ireland-could-have-300-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11761/indian-theni-wind-farm-fully-commissioned/ Indian Energy has fully commissioned its 16.5 MW Theni wind farm and the associated substation. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11761/indian-theni-wind-farm-fully-commissioned/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11759/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11759/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11748/zcl-composites-reports-second-quarter-results/ ZCL Composites Inc, a Canadian manufacturer of composite tanks for the petroleum industry, reports revenue of $31.0 million for the second quarter (Q2), ended 30 June 2010, compared to $28.1 million for Q2 2009. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:18:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11748/zcl-composites-reports-second-quarter-results/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11747/wind-simplicity-wind-turbines-designed-for-recycling/ Wind Simplicity Inc is in the final in the 2010 Design for Recycling® competition for its commitment to recycling in its design and manufacture of its Windancer small wind turbine. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11747/wind-simplicity-wind-turbines-designed-for-recycling/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11735/atlantis-1-mw-tidal-turbine-to-emec/ Atlantis Resources Corporation’s 1 MW tidal power turbine, the AK1000™, is due for installation at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), located in Orkney, Scotland, this summer. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11735/atlantis-1-mw-tidal-turbine-to-emec/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11734/composites-europe-showcases-dutch-composites-industry/ The partner country for COMPOSITES EUROPE 2010 is Holland and Dutch composites association VKCN will host the Holland pavilion, with support from the EVD International. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11734/composites-europe-showcases-dutch-composites-industry/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11701/greener-cars-opportunities-for-chemical-companies/ Chemical companies can do more to support the automotive industry in going green whilst also opening new markets for themselves, says market research firm Frost & Sullivan. Electric vehicles are one example of the new opportunities available. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:51:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11701/greener-cars-opportunities-for-chemical-companies/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11695/hgcapital-buys-44-mw-wind-farm-in-sweden/ HgCapital has bought a 44 MW wind farm in Malå, Västerbotten, Sweden, which will be developed by NV Nordisk Vindkraft AB. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11695/hgcapital-buys-44-mw-wind-farm-in-sweden/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11687/vestas-delivers-140-v11230-mw-wind-turbines-to-australia/ Vestas will deliver 140 units of its V112-3.0 MW wind turbine to AGL Energy Ltd and Meridian’s 420 MW Macarthur wind farm in Australia. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:32:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11687/vestas-delivers-140-v11230-mw-wind-turbines-to-australia/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11684/acrastrip-resin-cleaner-now-available-in-wipes/ U.S. Polychemical Corporation has introduced a saturated wipes version of its Acrastrip composite resin remover. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11684/acrastrip-resin-cleaner-now-available-in-wipes/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11640/closed-moulding-demos-at-ibex-2010/ Composites One, Magnum Venus Plastech (MVP) and the Closed Mold Alliance will demonstrate closed mould boat building technology during IBEX 2010 next month. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11640/closed-moulding-demos-at-ibex-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11632/creative-pultrusions-to-supply-composite-distribution-poles-to-los-angeles-/ Creative Pultrusions Inc has won a contract to supply composite distribution poles to the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP). The US$2.97 million contract is for one year with two optional one-year periods. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11632/creative-pultrusions-to-supply-composite-distribution-poles-to-los-angeles-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11629/tai-delivers-first-large-complex-composite-structure-for-f35/ Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc (TAI), a major international F-35 Lightning II supplier to Northrop Grumman Corporation, has delivered a prototype of its first major structural element for the aircraft's centre fuselage – the composite air inlet duct. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11629/tai-delivers-first-large-complex-composite-structure-for-f35/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11625/siemens-supplies-98-wind-turbines-to-oklahoma/ Siemens Energy is supplying 98 wind turbines for the 227.5 MW Crossroads wind power plant in Oklahoma, USA for Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E). Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11625/siemens-supplies-98-wind-turbines-to-oklahoma/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11609/abmaco-organises-composites-in-the-2014-world-cup-seminar-/ The Brazilian Composite Materials Association (ABMACO) is holding a seminar on Composites in the 2014 World Cup on 12 August in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11609/abmaco-organises-composites-in-the-2014-world-cup-seminar-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11616/window-solar-thinfilm-with-over-20-efficiency-potential/ Norwegian EnSol AS is developing a solar thin-film technology to be used on windows with a potential to reach over 20% efficiency and be commercially available by 2016. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11616/window-solar-thinfilm-with-over-20-efficiency-potential/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11606/zoltek-reports-strong-third-quarter-sales/ Carbon fibre producer Zoltek Companies Inc reports net sales for the quarter ended 30 June 2010 of US$42.4 million, an increase of 40% on the third quarter of fiscal 2009. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11606/zoltek-reports-strong-third-quarter-sales/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11577/making-biooil-more-efficient-than-diesel/ Bio-oil could become a more efficient source of renewable energy with a potential of replacing fossil fuels such as diesel, according to a £1.4 million project. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11577/making-biooil-more-efficient-than-diesel/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11573/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11573/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11534/automated-dynamics-delivers-machine-to-gkn-aerospace/ Automated Dynamics has delivered a new piece of high performance composite processing equipment to GKN Aerospace in the UK. Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11534/automated-dynamics-delivers-machine-to-gkn-aerospace/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11559/pro-ventum-and-ge-build-90-mw-thai-wind-farm/ German wind developer Pro Ventum International and GE are building a 90 MW wind farm about 250 km northeast of Bangkok, Thailand. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11559/pro-ventum-and-ge-build-90-mw-thai-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11525/softer-introduces-natural-fibre-reinforced-composites/ SO.F.TER. will launch a new line of polyolefin based compounds reinforced with plant fibres during the K plastics show in October. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11525/softer-introduces-natural-fibre-reinforced-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11535/new-study-sheds-light-on-us-wind-power-market/ With a record number of wind power additions in 2009, the U.S. is second only to China. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11535/new-study-sheds-light-on-us-wind-power-market/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11516/four-uk-offshore-wind-demo-sites-announced/ Four UK offshore wind demonstration sites, each 100 MW or less, have been awarded by the Crown Estate to four companies. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11516/four-uk-offshore-wind-demo-sites-announced/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11495/owens-corning-reports-second-quarter-2010-results/ Owens Corning reports consolidated net sales of US$1.4 billion in the second quarter of 2010, up 13% on the second quarter of 2009. Sales in its Composites business improved. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11495/owens-corning-reports-second-quarter-2010-results/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11489/fossil-fuel-subsidies-are-12-times-support-for-renewables-study-shows/ Global subsidies for fossil fuels dwarf support given to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power and biofuels, according to a new report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11489/fossil-fuel-subsidies-are-12-times-support-for-renewables-study-shows/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11473/energy-composites-receives-composite-tank-order/ Energy Composites Corporation (ECC) is to fabricate 76 large diameter chemical storage tanks for a mining company's new nickel processing plant in Newfoundland. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:51:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11473/energy-composites-receives-composite-tank-order/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11469/acciona-energy-invests-c115m-canadian-wind-farm/ ACCIONA Energy is building a 45 MW wind farm in Lamèque, New Brunswick, Canada, representing an investment of C$115 million. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11469/acciona-energy-invests-c115m-canadian-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11449/chemtrend-celebrates-50th-anniversary/ US mould release agent manufacturer Chem-Trend is celebrating 50 years of business. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11449/chemtrend-celebrates-50th-anniversary/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11424/hd-supply-to-sell-amerons-upole-composite-utility-poles/ Ameron International Corp has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with HD Supply Utilities for the distribution of Ameron’s uPole® composite utility pole throughout the USA, Canada and the Caribbean Islands. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11424/hd-supply-to-sell-amerons-upole-composite-utility-poles/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11403/thermoplastic-composite-trunk-liner-for-porsche-/ At COMPOSITES EUROPE 2010, the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT will display a trunk liner for the Porsche Carrera 4 made using a thermoplastic resin transfer moulding technique. The thermoplastic part weighs up to 50% less than the original aluminium part. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11403/thermoplastic-composite-trunk-liner-for-porsche-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11391/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:32:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11391/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11393/will-poland-ever-get-offshore-wind/ Development of offshore wind farms in Poland has been slow, despite the country's leadership of the wind energy sector in Central and Eastern Europe, raising questions about the offshore wind support in Central and Eastern Europe, according to analyst Frost & Sullivan. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11393/will-poland-ever-get-offshore-wind/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11392/repower-repowers-german-wind-farm/ REpower Systems AG has launched a wind farm repowering project in the district of Dithmarschen (Schleswig-Holstein) with Repowering Kronprinzenkoog GbR increasing the output of Kronprinzenkoog from 12.3 MW to 30.75 MW. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11392/repower-repowers-german-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11390/icon-aircraft-selects-composite-structure-suppliers-for-icon-a5/ Icon Aircraft, Seal Beach, California, USA, has selected Liberty Aerospace of Melbourne, Florida, USA, and Flytech Kft. of Szombathely, Hungary, as suppliers of structural composite assemblies for the ICON A5 Light Sport Aircraft. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:32:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11390/icon-aircraft-selects-composite-structure-suppliers-for-icon-a5/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10692/preview-composites-europe-2010/ A preview of the COMPOSITE EUROPE 2010 exhibition will be published in the September/October issue of Reinforced Plastics magazine. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10692/preview-composites-europe-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11309/us-department-of-defense-to-examine-renewable-energy/ The US Department of Energy (DoE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to accelerate innovation in renewable energy. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:18:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11309/us-department-of-defense-to-examine-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11368/zephyr-solar-aircraft-achieves-longest-unmanned-flight/ The Zephyr solar powered high-altitude long endurance (HALE) unmanned air system (UAS) has set a new world record for the longest unmanned flight. In July, the aircraft flew for 14 days and 21 minutes, reaching an altitude of over 70000 ft. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11368/zephyr-solar-aircraft-achieves-longest-unmanned-flight/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11339/bloodhound-ssc-supersonic-show-car-unveiled/ The Farnborough International Airshow saw the unveiling of the BLOODHOUND SSC show car, a full size replica of the supersonic car which aims to set a new land speed record of 1000 mph. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11339/bloodhound-ssc-supersonic-show-car-unveiled/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11299/umeco-composites-businesses-show-growth/ Umeco plc, a provider of supply chain services and advanced composite materials to the aerospace and defence industries, reports revenue growth in its composites businesses for the 1 April-30 June 2010 quarter compared to the same period of 2009. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11299/umeco-composites-businesses-show-growth/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11269/fokker-to-produce-composite-landing-gear-drag-braces-for-f35-/ Fokker Landing Gear has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Goodrich Corporation to produce polymer composite landing gear drag braces for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11269/fokker-to-produce-composite-landing-gear-drag-braces-for-f35-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11265/agustawestland-unveils-aw169-helicopter/ AgustaWestland says that its new AW169 multi-purpose helicopter benefits from extensive use of composites. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11265/agustawestland-unveils-aw169-helicopter/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11241/green-heat-is-often-most-costeffective-option-doe/ US Federal agencies purchased or produced 2.3 TWh of electricity from renewable sources in FY09, representing 4.2% of the Government’s electricity and surpassing the goal of 3% set by EPAct 2005. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11241/green-heat-is-often-most-costeffective-option-doe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11252/strong-commercial-aerospace-sales-boost-hexcels-second-quarter/ Hexcel reports sales of US$305.1 million for the second quarter of 2010, up 10% on the 2009 quarter, led by strong sales to the commercial aerospace market. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11252/strong-commercial-aerospace-sales-boost-hexcels-second-quarter/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11249/repower-q1-result-down-29/ Wind turbine manufacturer REpower says its result for the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal 2010/2011 fell 29% to €204 million. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:27:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11249/repower-q1-result-down-29/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11168/ashland-delivers-a-solid-2010-third-quarter/ For its 2010 third quarter, Ashland reports preliminary results of US$2 362 million in sales and net income of $148 million. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11168/ashland-delivers-a-solid-2010-third-quarter/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11209/composites-europe-forum-programme-announced/ Product lifecycle management (PLM), adhesive technology, lightweight construction and biomaterials – just a few of the presentation topics at the COMPOSITES Forum taking place during COMPOSITES EUROPE 2010. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11209/composites-europe-forum-programme-announced/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11213/marine-current-turbines-gets-250000-for-tidal-turbine/ A grant of £250,000 to develop a fully submerged SeaGen tidal turbine for deep water sites, has been awarded to Marine Current Turbines Ltd and its project partners Queen’s University Belfast, Mojo Maritime and Edinburgh University. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11213/marine-current-turbines-gets-250000-for-tidal-turbine/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11212/uk-wave-and-tidal-power-gets-7m/ UK wave and tidal power research is receiving £7 million in support from the Technology Strategy Board. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:10:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11212/uk-wave-and-tidal-power-gets-7m/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11210/solar-aircraft-lands-after-14-days-and-24-minutes/ QinetiQ’s Zephyr solar powered high-altitude long endurance (HALE) unmanned air system (UAS) on Friday 23 July after 14 days and 24 minutes in the air. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11210/solar-aircraft-lands-after-14-days-and-24-minutes/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11207/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11207/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10998/improving-the-fire-behaviour-of-marine-composites-/ A deterrence to adoption of composites in the maritime sector has been the issue of behaviour in fires. Researchers in Italy are investigating the beneficial flame retardancy achieved by adding zinc-based compounds to epoxy matrices. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10998/improving-the-fire-behaviour-of-marine-composites-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11141/volkswagen-switches-to-polypropylene-composite-for-air-intake-manifolds/ Volkswagen (VW) and parts manufacturer MAHLE Filter Systems UK are using a glass fibre reinforced polypropylene (PP) composite from Borealis to produce air intake manifolds used on a variety of VW car models. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11141/volkswagen-switches-to-polypropylene-composite-for-air-intake-manifolds/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11145/siemens-to-connect-nordseeost-offshore-wind-farm-to-grid/ Siemens energy, together with Prysmian, is to connect Nordsee-Ost offshore wind farm to the mainland power grid for the transmission system operator Transpower in a deal worth €500 million Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11145/siemens-to-connect-nordseeost-offshore-wind-farm-to-grid/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11144/gamesa-builds-three-spanish-wind-farms/ Gamesa will build three wind farms totalling 140.6 MW in the Castile-Leon region of Spain for Spanish wind power developer Esquilvent. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11144/gamesa-builds-three-spanish-wind-farms/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11137/school-desks-made-from-reinforced-thermoplastic/ VS Vereinigte Spezialmöbelfabriken is using high strength structural parts made from Celstran long fibre reinforced polypropylene in its COMPASS school student’s desk. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11137/school-desks-made-from-reinforced-thermoplastic/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10920/creative-pultrusions-supplies-support-for-solar-panels/ Creative Pultrusions Inc has produced a pultruded structure to support solar panels on the roof of a restaurant in Delaware, USA. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10920/creative-pultrusions-supplies-support-for-solar-panels/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11070/ashland-appoints-barracuda-advanced-composites-as-distributor-in-brazil/ Ashland Performance Materials has selected Barracuda Advanced Composites as its resin distributor for the infusion market in Brazil. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11070/ashland-appoints-barracuda-advanced-composites-as-distributor-in-brazil/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11061/us-support-cuts-cost-for-electric-vehicles/ Funding support from the Recovery Act will lower the cost of batteries for electric cars from US$33,000 to US$10,000, predicts a report from the US Department of Energy (DoE). Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11061/us-support-cuts-cost-for-electric-vehicles/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11088/record-year-for-offshore-wind/ Offshore wind is taking off in Europe with 118 new offshore wind turbines being connected to the grid in the first half of 2010, according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11088/record-year-for-offshore-wind/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11069/atk-delivers-first-composite-components-for-airbus-a350-xwb/ Alliant Techsystems has shipped its first composite components for the Airbus A350 XWB aircraft programme. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:51:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11069/atk-delivers-first-composite-components-for-airbus-a350-xwb/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11063/airbus-concept-plane-the-future-of-flying/ Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has unveiled its Concept Plane at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow, offering a glimpse of what aircraft could look like in 40 years time. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11063/airbus-concept-plane-the-future-of-flying/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11059/gl-guideline-for-certification-of-wind-turbines-updated/ GL Renewables Certification (GL) has updated its guidelines for onshore wind turbines and components. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:44:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11059/gl-guideline-for-certification-of-wind-turbines-updated/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11068/bombardier-cseries-aircraft-programme-on-schedule/ At the Farnborough International Airshow today, Bombardier Aerospace announced that its CSeries aircraft programme is on schedule for entry into service in 2013. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11068/bombardier-cseries-aircraft-programme-on-schedule/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11056/siemens-supplies-68-wind-turbines-scottish-onshore-wind-farm/ Siemens Energy will supply 68, 2.3 MW wind turbines to SSE Renewables’ Griffin onshore wind farm in the Scottish Highlands. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11056/siemens-supplies-68-wind-turbines-scottish-onshore-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11044/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11044/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11041/boeing-787-dreamliner-lands-at-farnborough-/ The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has made its international debut, landing at Farnborough Airport, UK, on 18 July, prior to the start of the Farnborough International Airshow. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11041/boeing-787-dreamliner-lands-at-farnborough-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11032/airbus-showcases-a400m-a380-and-a330-at-farnborough-2010/ The Airbus A380 passenger aircraft and the A400M military airlifter will take part in flying displays at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11032/airbus-showcases-a400m-a380-and-a330-at-farnborough-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10986/cork-a-natural-core-material/ Portugal-based Amorim Cork Composites has developed a range of natural and sustainable Corecork® products for sandwich structures that are said to offer excellent fire, smoke and toxicity properties with good mechanical and processing characteristics. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10986/cork-a-natural-core-material/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11000/boeing-forecasts-market-for-30-900-new-commercial-aircraft-over-next-20-years/ Boeing forecasts a US$3.6 trillion market for new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years as world economies rebound and strong demand for new and replacement aircraft spurs growth. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11000/boeing-forecasts-market-for-30-900-new-commercial-aircraft-over-next-20-years/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11072/vss-enterprise-spaceship-makes-first-crewed-flight/ Virgin Galactic's VSS Enterprise (SpaceShipTwo) space craft has flown for the first time with crew on board. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11072/vss-enterprise-spaceship-makes-first-crewed-flight/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11014/china-could-invest-20b-in-renewable-energy-overseas/ Up to $500 million could be invested in Canadian renewable energy following a recent meeting in China, says Canadian Bioenergy Association (CanBio) President and Executive Director, Douglas Bradley. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/11014/china-could-invest-20b-in-renewable-energy-overseas/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10987/toyota-solar-boat/ Kyocera Corporation is supplying solar modules for Toyota Solar Panels, which are to be installed on recreational boats from Toyota Motor Corporation. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10987/toyota-solar-boat/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10979/3a-composites-develops-tool-for-sandwich-structure-life-cycle-assessment/ 3A Composites Core Materials, producer of the AIREX® and BALTEK® brand core materials, has developed the Hybrid Core Calculator to perform life cycle assessments for various sandwich structures. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10979/3a-composites-develops-tool-for-sandwich-structure-life-cycle-assessment/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10978/improving-the-design-process-for-marine-composites/ An undesirable feature of composite structures is variability, even between copies of the same basic structure produced at different ship and boat yards. Differences in quality, properties and cost result from variations in design and manufacturing procedures. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:18:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10978/improving-the-design-process-for-marine-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10980/siemens-enters-russian-wind-market/ Siemens is establishing a wind energy joint venture (JV) with the Russian companies Rostechnologii and RusHydro where Siemens will retain the majority stake. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10980/siemens-enters-russian-wind-market/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10950/how-to-build-a-uk-offshore-wind-powerhouse/ The Coalition Government needs to act quickly and decisively to reaffirm Britain’s commitment to the development of offshore wind energy through confirming upgrades to port facilities, maintaining market stability and agreeing targets for energy production from wind, says RenewableUK. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10950/how-to-build-a-uk-offshore-wind-powerhouse/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10961/engineered-plastics-orders-composite-pedestrian-bridge-from-innovative-composites/ Innovative Composites International Inc (ICI) has received a purchase order for a composite pedestrian bridge from Engineered Plastics Inc (EPI), a US speciality composite products manufacturer. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10961/engineered-plastics-orders-composite-pedestrian-bridge-from-innovative-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10938/mitsubishi-rayon-resumes-construction-of-carbon-fibre-plant-/ Mitsubishi Rayon Co Ltd (MRC) has resumed construction of the new carbon fibre plant which it stopped work on in March 2009 as a result of the global economic crisis. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10938/mitsubishi-rayon-resumes-construction-of-carbon-fibre-plant-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10909/mcs-composite-cng-tanks-travel-the-world/ MCS is using an Araldite® hot curing epoxy system for the production of high strength, composite CNG tanks for performance and endurance vehicles. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:18:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10909/mcs-composite-cng-tanks-travel-the-world/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10897/gelcoat-system-for-pultrusion-lines/ LumenGel Ltd has developed an in-line gel-coat finishing system for pultruded composite products. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10897/gelcoat-system-for-pultrusion-lines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10896/boeing-to-debut-787-dreamliner-at-farnborough-2010/ The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will make its international debut this month at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow. Boeing will also display a range of unmanned systems and technologies. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:11:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10896/boeing-to-debut-787-dreamliner-at-farnborough-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10872/hexcel-carbon-prepreg-approved-for-wind-blades/ Hexcel’s HexPly® unidirectional carbon fibre prepregs have been certified by Germanischer Lloyd (GL) for use in wind turbine blade applications. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:11:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10872/hexcel-carbon-prepreg-approved-for-wind-blades/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10870/planetsolar-to-sail-around-the-world-in-2011/ The PlanetSolar composite catamaran will aim to circumnavigate the globe using solar power alone. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10870/planetsolar-to-sail-around-the-world-in-2011/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10885/new-york-wants-offshore-wind-farm/ The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has applied to the US Federal Government for a 25-year lease to develop a wind farm in the Atlantic Ocean. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:58:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10885/new-york-wants-offshore-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10869/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10869/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10864/solar-impulse-solar-plane-flies-through-the-night/ The Solar Impulse HB-SIA is the first solar plane to have flown during the night. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10864/solar-impulse-solar-plane-flies-through-the-night/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10858/2050-97-of-eu-electricity-from-renewable-energy/ Renewable energy could supply 97% of the European Union’s electricity supply by 2050, according to the study ‘Energy [R]evolution – Towards a Fully Renewable Energy Supply in the EU 27’ by the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) and Greenpeace. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10858/2050-97-of-eu-electricity-from-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10836/more-favourable-conditions-for-hungarian-wind-power/ Hungarian wind power has been hampered by grid connection issues, lead times and costs, but the new Government has ambitious plans to increase renewable energy, according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10836/more-favourable-conditions-for-hungarian-wind-power/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10848/gastank-sweden-develops-composite-cng-tanks/ GASTANK Sweden AB has developed composite compressed natural gas (CNG) storage tanks based on HiPer-tex™ high performance glass fibre from 3B. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10848/gastank-sweden-develops-composite-cng-tanks/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10812/energy-efficiency-beats-renewable-energies-report/ Energy efficiency could have twice the impact of renewable energy, nuclear and clean coal combined, according to the Energy Efficiency Council of Australia. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10812/energy-efficiency-beats-renewable-energies-report/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10823/software-for-filament-winding-pattern-generation/ Seifert and Skinner & Associates Inc (SS&A) is introducing ComposicaD™ software, which generates winding patterns for any filament winding machine. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10823/software-for-filament-winding-pattern-generation/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10768/asia-and-pacific-countries-should-transition-to-solar/ Many countries are well-suited to solar power, and incentives and low-cost financing mechanisms should be offered to make the energy transition possible, says the head of the region’s largest funding agency. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10768/asia-and-pacific-countries-should-transition-to-solar/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10783/avk-conference-programme-now-available/ The International AVK Conference takes place on 13-14 September in Essen, alongside COMPOSITES EUROPE 2010. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:18:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10783/avk-conference-programme-now-available/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10763/could-sweden-and-poland-be-key-for-wind-in-the-eu/ A new study from Frost & Sullivan reveals that Sweden has the highest potential market growth in Western Europe, and Poland is (and will continue to be) the largest wind energy market in Central and Eastern Europe. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10763/could-sweden-and-poland-be-key-for-wind-in-the-eu/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10782/saratech-to-distribute-firehole-composites-simulation-software/ Firehole Technologies Inc has announced a partnership with Saratech Inc to market and sell Firehole’s Helius™ line of software tools. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10782/saratech-to-distribute-firehole-composites-simulation-software/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10750/world-expo-egypt-pavilion-constructed-using-grp/ The Egypt Pavilion at the World Expo in Shanghai features fire retardant glass reinforced plastic (GRP) parts made using Scott Bader resin and gel-coat. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10750/world-expo-egypt-pavilion-constructed-using-grp/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10719/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10719/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10717/bmw-megacity-vehicle-set-for-launch-in-2013/ “The Megacity Vehicle is a revolutionary automobile," says Klaus Draeger, Member of the BMW Board of Management for Development. "It will be the world’s first volume-produced vehicle with a passenger cell made from carbon." Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10717/bmw-megacity-vehicle-set-for-launch-in-2013/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10687/spirit-aerosystems-nc-facility-to-start-manufacturing-airbus-a350-parts/ Spirit AeroSystems Inc has officially opened its new facility in Kinston, North Carolina (NC), USA, which will design and manufacture composite components for the Airbus A350 XWB aircraft. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10687/spirit-aerosystems-nc-facility-to-start-manufacturing-airbus-a350-parts/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10706/renewables-must-generate-50-of-global-electricity-iea/ Renewable energies must generate almost half of the world’s power by 2050, up from the current level of 18%, says the International Energy Agency (IEA). Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10706/renewables-must-generate-50-of-global-electricity-iea/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10676/acg-demonstrates-composite-expertise-at-farnborough-air-show/ Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG) will be exhibiting its range of resin systems for use in aerospace, space and defence applications at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10676/acg-demonstrates-composite-expertise-at-farnborough-air-show/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10661/long-fibre-thermoplastic-improves-performance-of-small-wind-turbine-blades/ Hunan ZKenergy Wind Power Industrial Technology Co Ltd of China designs and manufactures affordable, small-scale wind turbines suitable for off-grid locations. The company uses a very long glass fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite from RTP Company to injection mould the turbine blades. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:58:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10661/long-fibre-thermoplastic-improves-performance-of-small-wind-turbine-blades/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10592/toho-tenax-targets-growth-in-aerospace-sector/ In an effort to increase its carbon fibre business, Toho Tenax Co Ltd has announced a number of initiatives to strengthen its business in the global aerospace market. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10592/toho-tenax-targets-growth-in-aerospace-sector/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10646/vestas-delivers-250-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-colorado/ Vestas will deliver 139 of its V90-1.8 MW wind turbines to Renewable Energy Systems (RES) Americas Inc for the Cedar Point Wind farm in Lincoln and Elbert Counties, Colorado, USA. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10646/vestas-delivers-250-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-colorado/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10631/versatile-mobile-vacuum-system/ Vacmobiles.com Ltd has upgraded its Vacmobile 20/2 mobile vacuum system for 2010. The machine is used for composite manufacturing processes such as resin infusion and vacuum bagging. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10631/versatile-mobile-vacuum-system/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10645/renewable-energy-a-bright-spot-for-us-economy/ Renewable energy will continue to be the bright spot of the US economy in 2010 but could decline in coming years without public policy and finance to drive private capital investment, according analyst Datamonitor. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:31:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10645/renewable-energy-a-bright-spot-for-us-economy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10629/us-agencies-to-encourage-offshore-renewable-energy-projects/ The US departments of the Interior (DoI) and Energy (DoE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their working relationship on the future development of commercial renewable offshore energy projects on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10629/us-agencies-to-encourage-offshore-renewable-energy-projects/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10630/basf-enters-long-fibre-polyamide-market/ BASF is launching its first long glass fibre reinforced polyamide grade, Ultramid® Structure LF. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10630/basf-enters-long-fibre-polyamide-market/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10593/register-now-for-composites-europe-2010-and-save-up-to-50/ Register online by 1 July and benefit from special discount prices. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10593/register-now-for-composites-europe-2010-and-save-up-to-50/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10590/toho-tenax-concludes-carbon-fibre-supply-contract-with-eads-/ Toho Tenax announced today the conclusion of a long term framework agreement with EADS and its subsidiary Airbus regarding the direct supply of carbon fibre and carbon fibre-based materials for a range of Airbus aircraft. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10590/toho-tenax-concludes-carbon-fibre-supply-contract-with-eads-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10606/offshore-wind-developers-need-to-standardise-contracts/ The offshore wind industry is urged to move towards standardised contracts to reduce risk and save project time, say energy consultancy Xodus Group and legal advisors Shepherd and Wedderburn. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10606/offshore-wind-developers-need-to-standardise-contracts/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10599/irecomposites-awarded-19-million-in-european-space-agency-rd-projects/ Irish company ÉireComposites has been awarded a total of €1.9 million in research and development contracts from the European Space Agency, aimed at producing lightweight composite technologies for future space launcher and satellite structures. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:32:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10599/irecomposites-awarded-19-million-in-european-space-agency-rd-projects/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10589/toho-tenax-europe-to-supply-carbon-fibre-for-bombardier-cseries-aircraft/ Toho Tenax Europe GmbH has won a contract to supply carbon fibre material for major primary and secondary composite structures on Bombardier’s new CSeries aircraft programme. Toho Tenax expects the contract to be worth around €130 million over the next 10 years. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10589/toho-tenax-europe-to-supply-carbon-fibre-for-bombardier-cseries-aircraft/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10552/3a-composites-launched/ Following the introduction of its new name a few months ago, core materials supplier 3A Composites (previously known as Alcan Composites) has launched a new corporate identity and logo. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10552/3a-composites-launched/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10560/uk-urges-30-eu-emissions-cut-by-2020/ In a recent speech, the UK Secretary of Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne, called for the EU to adopt a 30% emissions reduction target by 2020. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:22:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10560/uk-urges-30-eu-emissions-cut-by-2020/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10543/composites-europe-2010-demonstrates-potential-of-reinforced-plastics/ Every year COMPOSITES EUROPE showcases the dynamic development of the composites market and presents current trends. On 14-16 September the trade fair will open its gates for the fifth time in Essen, Germany. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10543/composites-europe-2010-demonstrates-potential-of-reinforced-plastics/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10542/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10542/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10537/forecasting-and-operational-data-streamed-live-from-offshore-wind-farm/ E.ON's Climate & Renewables Operations Team will stream live wind data from its Robbin Rigg offshore wind farm using Natural Power’s ZephIR lidar. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10537/forecasting-and-operational-data-streamed-live-from-offshore-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10512/composite-technology-investors-llc-acquires-vector-composites-inc/ Composite Technology Investors LLC, Solana Beach, California, has completed the purchase of Vector Composites Inc (VCI), Dayton, Ohio, from DR Technologies Inc, San Diego, California. VCI provides composite structures development and fabrication services for aerospace applications. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10512/composite-technology-investors-llc-acquires-vector-composites-inc/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10496/lewcott-adds-bmb-solutions-composites-as-sales-representative-in-canada/ Prepreg and phenolic resin supplier Lewcott Corporation has named BMB Solutions Composites as a sales representative for Canada. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10496/lewcott-adds-bmb-solutions-composites-as-sales-representative-in-canada/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10495/esi-opens-rd-centre-for-composites-simulation/ To reinforce its composites activities, ESI has opened its new worldwide Research & Development Centre for the Simulation of Composites Design, Manufacturing and Performance in Bordeaux, France. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10495/esi-opens-rd-centre-for-composites-simulation/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10510/vestas-delivers-142-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-canada-/ Vestas will deliver 44 of its V100-1.8 MW and 35 of its V90-1.8 MW wind turbines to Capital Power Corporation for its proposed Quality Wind Project in British Columbia, Canada. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10510/vestas-delivers-142-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-canada-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10473/grp-pipes-part-of-venices-environmental-plan/ HOBAS glass reinforced plastic (GRP) pipe forms part of a water treatment project in Venice. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10473/grp-pipes-part-of-venices-environmental-plan/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10417/us-consumers-willing-to-pay-more-for-renewable-energy-survey/ A survey reveals that two-thirds of Americans believe solar technology should play a greater role in meeting the country's energy needs, and three-quarters feel that increasing renewable energy and decreasing US dependence on foreign oil, are the country's top energy priorities. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10417/us-consumers-willing-to-pay-more-for-renewable-energy-survey/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10424/abu-dhabi-chemicals-plant-employs-composite-pipe/ The 'Borouge 2' high density polyethylene (HDPE) plant in Abu Dhabi uses fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pipe to cool process water with seawater. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10424/abu-dhabi-chemicals-plant-employs-composite-pipe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10461/gamesa-wind-turbines-get-gl-certification/ Gamesa’s G90 Class II wind turbine has been certified by GL Renewables Certification (GL). Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10461/gamesa-wind-turbines-get-gl-certification/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10439/australia-can-have-100-renewable-energy-in-a-decade/ A combination of energy efficiency, fuel-switching and a combination of commercially-available renewable energy technologies could allow 100% of Australia’s energy needs to be met with renewable sources, according to a new report. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10439/australia-can-have-100-renewable-energy-in-a-decade/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10453/reichhold-expands-manufacturing-capacity-in-turkey/ Reichhold has entered into a manufacturing partnership in Turkey with Ilkalem Ticaret ve Sanayi AS. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10453/reichhold-expands-manufacturing-capacity-in-turkey/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10389/reuseable-silicone-bags-for-vacuum-moulding/ Bentley Chemicals says that employing re-useable silicone bags for moulding composites under vacuum is faster, cheaper and 'greener' than the traditional composites moulding methods used for aerospace, automotive and marine components. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10389/reuseable-silicone-bags-for-vacuum-moulding/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10431/dong-builds-400-mw-offshore-wind-farm-in-denmark/ DONG Energy has been awarded the concession to build the 400 MW Anholt offshore wind farm off the island of Anholt in the Kattegat, Denmark. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10431/dong-builds-400-mw-offshore-wind-farm-in-denmark/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10425/componeering-releases-new-version-of-esacomp-composite-design-software/ Componeering Inc of Finland is introducing Version 4.1 of its ESAComp software for the analysis and design of composite structures. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10425/componeering-releases-new-version-of-esacomp-composite-design-software/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10420/apec-wants-continued-development-of-renewable-energy/ Renewable energy technologies are declining in cost but continued efforts are required to further reduce this, according to energy ministers from the 21-country Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10420/apec-wants-continued-development-of-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10412/dow-introduces-composite-products-at-wind-power-asia/ Dow Formulated Systems will introduce its latest composite products for the manufacture of wind turbine blades at the Wind Power Asia trade show in China this month. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10412/dow-introduces-composite-products-at-wind-power-asia/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10404/42-m-long-wind-turbine-blades-flown-to-denmark/ Two prototype wind turbine blades GloBlades measuring 42 m have been flown from China to LM Wind Power’s facilities in Lunderskov, Denmark. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10404/42-m-long-wind-turbine-blades-flown-to-denmark/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10403/european-10year-rd-plan-for-wind-power/ The Spanish EU Presidency has launched the 10-year, €6 billion, ‘European Wind Initiative (EWI) – a research and development roadmap for the wind energy sector. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10403/european-10year-rd-plan-for-wind-power/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10401/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10401/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10396/janickis-prototype-expertise-tapped-for-f35-programme/ Janicki Industries has helped Lockheed Martin produce the Full Scale Pole Model for its F-35 stealth fighter jet programme. The model is now being used to test radar signature and other performance data. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10396/janickis-prototype-expertise-tapped-for-f35-programme/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10386/jetcam-and-123insight-partner-with-synergy-composites-to-create-showcase-facility/ Software developers JETCAM International and 123 Insight Ltd have announced a partnership with composite manufacturer Synergy Composites to create an ‘Open Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.’ Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10386/jetcam-and-123insight-partner-with-synergy-composites-to-create-showcase-facility/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10383/boeing-787-completes-first-flight-with-ge-engines/ The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner with General Electric (GE) engines has completed its first flight. Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10383/boeing-787-completes-first-flight-with-ge-engines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10286/reach-toolkit-for-polymer-industry/ A European consortium is working to produce a ‘REACH Toolkit’ to help the European polymer industry in its implementation of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances) legislation. Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:58:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10286/reach-toolkit-for-polymer-industry/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10382/boeing-787-dreamliner-passes-1000-hours-of-flying/ The Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight test fleet has passed 1000 hours of testing. The project team estimates that it is about 40% through the test conditions required to certify the first version of the aircraft. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10382/boeing-787-dreamliner-passes-1000-hours-of-flying/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10380/doe-us76m-for-energy-efficiency-in-buildings/ The US Department of Energy (DoE) will award a total of over US$76 million to support energy efficiency in building technology projects and the development of training programs for commercial building equipment technicians, building operators, and energy auditors. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10380/doe-us76m-for-energy-efficiency-in-buildings/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10352/twaron-production-increased/ Following a recovery in demand, Teijin Aramid is planning to restart the last spinning line for aramid fibres at its plant in Emmen, the Netherlands, taking it back to full capacity by the end of the year. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10352/twaron-production-increased/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10376/epa-supports-green-buildings-and-communities-/ The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a technical assistance program to design more sustainable, green and energy efficient communities. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10376/epa-supports-green-buildings-and-communities-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10355/composites-europe-moves-to-dsseldorf-in-2012/ In 2012 COMPOSITES EUROPE will move from Essen to the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre, following the ALUMINIUM trade fair's relocation to this venue. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10355/composites-europe-moves-to-dsseldorf-in-2012/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10295/nlr-and-tu-delft-improve-composite-damage-tolerance-/ The National Aerospace Laboratory NLR and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands have developed a new fibre architecture with improved damage tolerance for use with a fibre placement machine. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10295/nlr-and-tu-delft-improve-composite-damage-tolerance-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10299/glass-fibre-reinforced-peek/ Ensinger’s Penn Fibre Division has added a glass fibre reinforced PEEK composite with improved high temperature properties to its line of thin gauge sheet materials. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10299/glass-fibre-reinforced-peek/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10344/indian-wind-farm-qualifies-for-incentives/ Indian Energy says the first 4.5 MW of its 16.5 MW wind farm at Theni has been registered under the Generation Based Incentive (GBI) scheme in India. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10344/indian-wind-farm-qualifies-for-incentives/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10316/grpms-announces-sole-supplier-agreement-with-chomarat/ GRPMS will distribute reinforcements supplier Chomarat's product range in the UK, Eire and Scandinavia. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10316/grpms-announces-sole-supplier-agreement-with-chomarat/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10343/ireland-can-accommodate-40-renewable-electricity/ The power system in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland can accommodate the ambitious 40% target for renewable energy by 2020, according to Ecofys. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10343/ireland-can-accommodate-40-renewable-electricity/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10334/quickstep-establishes-us-subsidiary/ Australian advanced materials company Quickstep Holdings Ltd has established a new subsidiary company in Dayton, Ohio, to target aerospace and defence contracts in the USA. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10334/quickstep-establishes-us-subsidiary/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10287/airtech-introduces-securlon-l750-multilayer-bagging-film/ Airtech Advanced Materials' new Securlon® multi-layer bagging film is available in widths up to 7.1 m. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10287/airtech-introduces-securlon-l750-multilayer-bagging-film/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10300/vestas-opens-office-in-south-africa-wind-for-football-world-cup/ Wind turbine producer Vestas has established a permanent office in Johannesburg, South Africa to serve the emerging southern African wind energy market and to support the future development of wind energy in the region. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10300/vestas-opens-office-in-south-africa-wind-for-football-world-cup/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10284/chinese-translation-service-for-composites-industry/ Red Composites is offering a translation service from English into Chinese language, specifically for the advanced composites industry. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10284/chinese-translation-service-for-composites-industry/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10282/veracity-unveils-test-method-for-helicopter-rotor-blades/ Veracity Technology Solutions has completed a proof of concept demonstration with the US Army for a non-destructive inspection (NDI) process used for testing helicopter rotor blades. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10282/veracity-unveils-test-method-for-helicopter-rotor-blades/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10255/nrel-and-university-partner-on-offshore-wind-research/ The US Department of Energy (DoE)'s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the University of Delaware will work towards a test site for commercial offshore wind turbines. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10255/nrel-and-university-partner-on-offshore-wind-research/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10222/deepcwind-website-launched/ The University of Maine’s Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center has launched a website to provide information on the DeepCwind deepwater offshore wind turbine project. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10222/deepcwind-website-launched/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10206/production-methods-for-high-quality-natural-fibres/ A European project aims to develop a process for the high volume production of high quality natural fibres for use in composites. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10206/production-methods-for-high-quality-natural-fibres/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10221/carbo-tech-to-produce-carbon-fibre-monocoques-for-mclaren-sports-cars/ Carbo Tech has received a 150 million euro order from McLaren Automotive to produce the carbon fibre monocoques for McLaren's new range of sports cars. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10221/carbo-tech-to-produce-carbon-fibre-monocoques-for-mclaren-sports-cars/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10199/diab-launches-composites-consulting-group/ Core materials supplier DIAB is launching the Composites Consulting Group (CCG), an independent consulting company focusing on engineering and manufacturing services for composite materials. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10199/diab-launches-composites-consulting-group/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10196/new-project-manager-for-composites-europe/ Gabriele Schwager has been appointed Project Manager of the COMPOSITES EUROPE trade show. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10196/new-project-manager-for-composites-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10203/ewea-predicts-10-gw-of-wind-to-be-installed-in-europe-during-2010-/ The Brussels-based organisation estimates that this would take total installed capacity to almost 85 GW by the end of they year - an increase of 13%. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10203/ewea-predicts-10-gw-of-wind-to-be-installed-in-europe-during-2010-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10189/creative-composites-to-manufacture-components-for-multihog-utility-vehicle/ Creative Composites has won a contract to design and manufacture composite components for a new multi-purpose utility vehicle developed by Multihog Ltd. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:31:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10189/creative-composites-to-manufacture-components-for-multihog-utility-vehicle/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10174/airtech-introduces-high-temperature-tooling-resin/ Airtech Advanced Materials is introducing Toolfusion® 3, a two part, low viscosity epoxy infusion resin for use in producing prepreg quality, composite moulds. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10174/airtech-introduces-high-temperature-tooling-resin/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10173/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:31:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10173/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10160/acg-exhibits-composites-technology-at-automotive-interiors-expo/ Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG) will be exhibiting its automotive composites technology at the Automotive Interiors Expo later this month. Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10160/acg-exhibits-composites-technology-at-automotive-interiors-expo/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10158/acg-sells-south-african-subsidiary/ Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG) has announced the sale of its South African based subsidiary, Advanced Composites Group SA (Pty) Ltd (ACGSA), to AAT Composites (Pty) Ltd. Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10158/acg-sells-south-african-subsidiary/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10142/ashland-resin-used-to-construct-world-expo-theme-pavilion-roof/ An FRP roof created using resin from Ashland Performance Materials now covers the Theme Pavilion constructed for the Shanghai World Expo currently underway in China. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10142/ashland-resin-used-to-construct-world-expo-theme-pavilion-roof/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10147/siemens-to-supply-80-turbines-for-enbw-baltic-sea-contract/ Siemens will supply German utility Erneuerbare Energien GmbH (ENBW) 288MW of turbines for the EnBW Baltic 2 offshore wind farm. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10147/siemens-to-supply-80-turbines-for-enbw-baltic-sea-contract/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10143/goodrich-acquires-crompton-technology-group/ Aerospace systems supplier Goodrich Corporation has acquired UK based Crompton Technology Group Ltd (CTG), a manufacturer of carbon fibre composite products for the aerospace, defence and various other markets. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:34:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10143/goodrich-acquires-crompton-technology-group/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9978/precarbi-projects-results-in-new-aerospace-composite-materials/ The EC funded PreCarBi project on the simulation of liquid resin infusion of new composite materials has resulted in the development of bindered composite materials and associated simulation tools dedicated to aerospace applications. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9978/precarbi-projects-results-in-new-aerospace-composite-materials/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10119/wind-energy-industry-foresees-250000-new-jobs-in-europe-by-2020-/ The belief that the European wind energy industry can make a serious contribution to green growth was backed by politicians of the left and right and trade unionists at a high-level meeting held in Brussels. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10119/wind-energy-industry-foresees-250000-new-jobs-in-europe-by-2020-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10124/scottish-small-wind-research-advocates-larger-turbine-blades/ The University of Glasgow in the UK and Gaia-Wind Ltd have released the results of research showing that larger blades are more efficient at generating electricity in lower wind speeds. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10124/scottish-small-wind-research-advocates-larger-turbine-blades/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10114/scottish-small-wind-research-advocates-larger-turbine-blades/ The University of Glasgow and Gaia-Wind Ltd have released the results of research showing that larger blades are more efficient at generating electricity in lower wind speeds. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10114/scottish-small-wind-research-advocates-larger-turbine-blades/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9957/rhodia-develops-high-performance-polyamide-composite/ Rhodia has developed a high performance polyamide composite suitable for manufacturing structural parts for the transportation and construction sectors. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9957/rhodia-develops-high-performance-polyamide-composite/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9958/acgs-vtm260-prepregs-receive-lloyds-recertification-/ Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG) has achieved recertification of its VTM®260 Series prepregs from Lloyd’s Register. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9958/acgs-vtm260-prepregs-receive-lloyds-recertification-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10059/us-governments-form-consortium-for-offshore-wind-energy/ The federal government has signed an agreement with ten states to establish an offshore wind energy consortium for the Atlantic Ocean. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10059/us-governments-form-consortium-for-offshore-wind-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10057/us-remains-most-attractive-country-for-renewables/ The United States remains the most attractive country in the world for renewable energy, although it now ties the top spot with China. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10057/us-remains-most-attractive-country-for-renewables/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9930/hexcel-more-optimistic-about-2010/ Advanced composites company Hexcel Corporation has updated its outlook for the remainder of 2010 and says it expects total company revenues to grow at a double digit rate through 2013. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9930/hexcel-more-optimistic-about-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10035/renewable-energy-could-support-85-million-jobs-by-2030/ Stronger government support for green power could boost employment in the sector, according to the latest forecast from Greenpeace and the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC). Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:54:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10035/renewable-energy-could-support-85-million-jobs-by-2030/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10019/california-leads-us-in-electricity-from-emerging-renewable-energy/ Washington rated top state in hydroelectric output and for green power from all renewable energy, including hydroelectric. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10019/california-leads-us-in-electricity-from-emerging-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9928/lockheed-martin-subsidiary-and-owens-corning-to-develop-carbonenhanced-reinforcements/ Applied NanoStructured Solutions LLC (ANS), a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corp, and glass fibre reinforcements supplier Owens Corning have signed a joint development agreement to support the commercialisation of carbon-enhanced reinforcements. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:31:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9928/lockheed-martin-subsidiary-and-owens-corning-to-develop-carbonenhanced-reinforcements/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10012/vestas-looks-into-offshore-wind-turbine-foundations-and-energy-management/ Vestas is about to launch two R&D projects: cost-effective deep water foundations for large offshore wind turbines and an intelligent energy management system introducing energy storage into a wind power plant. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/10012/vestas-looks-into-offshore-wind-turbine-foundations-and-energy-management/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9942/last-weeks-top-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9942/last-weeks-top-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9996/lm-wind-power-opens-texan-wind-blade-service-center/ LM Wind Power Service & Logistics has opened its North American regional wind blade service center in Abilene, Texas. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9996/lm-wind-power-opens-texan-wind-blade-service-center/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9882/improved-fire-protection-topcoat-from-scott-bader/ Scott Bader has upgraded its Crystic Fireguard 75PA topcoat to provide better fire retardant properties and handling. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9882/improved-fire-protection-topcoat-from-scott-bader/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9947/us-wind-faces-growth-constraint-in-2010-study/ Following a record-breaking year of capacity additions in 2009 with 9.8 GW of wind projects installed, the US wind market finds itself confronting a growth-constrained 2010,according to IHS Emerging Energy Research. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9947/us-wind-faces-growth-constraint-in-2010-study/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9836/synergy-composites-announces-agreement-with-trelleborg-aem/ The deal provides Synergy with the right to manufacture Trelleborg Advanced Engineering Materials products for a long term period. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9836/synergy-composites-announces-agreement-with-trelleborg-aem/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9990/onshore-wind-tops-private-equity-renewable-energy-target-kpmg/ Mainstream Renewable Power, has completed Private equity is getting ready for investment in renewable energy over the next year, according to a recent KPMG poll. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:10:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9990/onshore-wind-tops-private-equity-renewable-energy-target-kpmg/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9903/canadian-composites-manufacturing-research-and-development-consortium-launched/ Boeing and Canadian industry partners have launched a new research and development consortium aimed at strengthening Canada's competitive position in the manufacturing of advanced composite materials for aerospace and other industries. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:31:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9903/canadian-composites-manufacturing-research-and-development-consortium-launched/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9910/ge-and-lake-erie-energy-development-corporation-announce-great-lakes-offshore-wind-partnership/ GE says it will provide direct-drive wind turbines for first offshore, freshwater wind farm in North America. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9910/ge-and-lake-erie-energy-development-corporation-announce-great-lakes-offshore-wind-partnership/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9908/arkema-ready-to-market-carbon-nanotubes-in-usa/ Arkema has received approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for commercial sales of its Graphistrength® multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in the USA. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:32:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9908/arkema-ready-to-market-carbon-nanotubes-in-usa/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9933/nordex-supplies-20-mw-wind-turbines-to-northern-ireland/ Nordex will deliver 8 of its N80/2500 wind turbines to the Screggagh wind farm in Northern Ireland for DW Consultancy Ltd. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9933/nordex-supplies-20-mw-wind-turbines-to-northern-ireland/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9923/texas-tech-announces-formation-of-national-institute-for-renewable-energy/ The Institute will take on the mission to develop U.S wind and other renewable energy resources. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9923/texas-tech-announces-formation-of-national-institute-for-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9927/reichhold-announces-price-increase-on-vinyl-ester-resins-for-europe/ Reichhold has announced a further price increase for all vinyl ester resins for the European composites industry. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9927/reichhold-announces-price-increase-on-vinyl-ester-resins-for-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9926/new-study-to-look-at-how-power-is-affected-by-blade-erosion/ 3M has partnered with Rope Partner to conduct an in-field study on the effects of leading edge wind turbine blade damage. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9926/new-study-to-look-at-how-power-is-affected-by-blade-erosion/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9931/18-wind-power-jvs-in-china/ China Windpower and Liaoning Energy will establish 18 new joint ventures (JVs) in Chaoyang, Liaoning Province, China, for the development of 900 MW of wind power projects. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9931/18-wind-power-jvs-in-china/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9875/gkn-aerospace-selects-vistagy-software-for-cseries-winglet-design/ VISTAGY Inc has announced that GKN Aerospace has purchased its SyncroFIT® software for developing airframe assemblies, for use in conjunction with FiberSIM® composites engineering software in developing an optimised winglet for Bombardier’s CSeries aircraft programme. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9875/gkn-aerospace-selects-vistagy-software-for-cseries-winglet-design/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9856/carbon-fibre-thermoplastic-for-aircraft-interiors/ SABIC Innovative Plastics has developed a high-performance compound combining carbon fibre with Ultem polyetherimide (PEI) resin, which is designed to replace die-cast and machined aluminium in aircraft interior components. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:11:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9856/carbon-fibre-thermoplastic-for-aircraft-interiors/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9845/tods-completes-second-bow-sonar-dome-for-us-navy-/ UK company Tods Defence Ltd has completed the design and manufacture of a second Bow Sonar Dome for the US Navy DDG Zumwalt Class ‘stealth’ ship programme. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:51:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9845/tods-completes-second-bow-sonar-dome-for-us-navy-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9842/obituary-jim-hedger-sr-founder-of-mvp/ Composites equipment supplier Magnum Venus Plastech (MVP) has announced the death of its founder, Jim Hedger Sr., on 29 April 2010. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:26:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9842/obituary-jim-hedger-sr-founder-of-mvp/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9850/turkish-composites-show-held-in-june/ KOMPOIST 2010, the trade show for the composites industry in Turkey, takes place on 10-13 June 2010 in Istanbul. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9850/turkish-composites-show-held-in-june/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9827/financing-and-national-policy-obstacles-for-wind-energy/ The lack of financing is a major obstacles to growth of the wind energy industry in the USA, according to an industry opinion poll. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9827/financing-and-national-policy-obstacles-for-wind-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9832/acma-publishes-2009-composites-industry-report/ The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) has published its 2009 Composites Industry Report, which provides the latest statistics on the US composites industry. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9832/acma-publishes-2009-composites-industry-report/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9831/mays-top-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the month of May. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9831/mays-top-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9818/alstom-builds-wind-turbine-nacelle-assembly-facility-in-texas/ Alstom has broken ground for its 115,000 ft2 wind turbines nacelle assembly facility in Amarillo, Texas. Mon, 31 May 2010 16:51:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9818/alstom-builds-wind-turbine-nacelle-assembly-facility-in-texas/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9830/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 31 May 2010 14:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9830/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9765/continued-growth-for-oxeon/ Swedish producer of spread tow carbon reinforcements Oxeon is adding new capacity at its Borås facility. Mon, 31 May 2010 10:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9765/continued-growth-for-oxeon/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9764/quatro-composites-adds-autoclave/ Quatro Composites™ has acquired an additional autoclave and on-site freezer to support its composites manufacturing business. Sun, 30 May 2010 10:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9764/quatro-composites-adds-autoclave/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9763/composites-uk-issues-awards/ Composites UK, the trade association for the UK composites industry, held its first Awards Dinner on the 5 May as part of its annual conference. Sat, 29 May 2010 09:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9763/composites-uk-issues-awards/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9768/european-project-focuses-on-composite-process-monitoring-and-control/ The iREMO project is developing process monitoring and control technologies for composite processing. Fri, 28 May 2010 16:22:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9768/european-project-focuses-on-composite-process-monitoring-and-control/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9807/30-emissions-cuts-to-keep-eu-renewable-energy-lead/ The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is urging the EU to go for 30% emissions cut to keep the EU’s renewable energy leadership. Fri, 28 May 2010 15:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9807/30-emissions-cuts-to-keep-eu-renewable-energy-lead/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9039/3b-focuses-on-adding-value/ Coming out of the recession, European glass fibre manufacturer 3B says it is ready to pursue plans to globalise its business, focusing on markets where it can provide products with added value. Fri, 28 May 2010 11:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9039/3b-focuses-on-adding-value/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9750/far-east-wind-power-mlama-composites-to-introduce-green-core-materials/ Far East Wind Power Corp has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Málama Composites to develop a collaborative agreement towards the production of environmentally friendly core materials for wind turbine blade manufacture. Thu, 27 May 2010 15:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9750/far-east-wind-power-mlama-composites-to-introduce-green-core-materials/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9729/global-renewable-electricity-to-grow-32-per-year/ The world will install 107 GW of green power by 2035, up from 44 GW in 2007. Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9729/global-renewable-electricity-to-grow-32-per-year/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9745/grants-available-for-uk-companies-to-exhibit-at-composites-europe-2010/ A number of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Trade Access Programme (TAP) grants are available to help UK companies exhibit at COMPOSITES EUROPE 2010. Thu, 27 May 2010 09:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9745/grants-available-for-uk-companies-to-exhibit-at-composites-europe-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9740/vec-composite-technology-launches-new-website/ VEC Composite Technology has launched a new website featuring the benefits of its composite manufacturing process. Wed, 26 May 2010 17:34:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9740/vec-composite-technology-launches-new-website/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9737/sampe-2010-/ Around 5030 people attended the SAMPE 2010 conference and exhibition in Seattle, Washington, on 17-20 May. Wed, 26 May 2010 12:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9737/sampe-2010-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9733/reichhold-increases-prices-of-vinyl-ester-resins-in-north-america/ Reichhold Inc has announced a price increase for all vinyl ester resins sold in North America for the composites industry. Wed, 26 May 2010 08:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9733/reichhold-increases-prices-of-vinyl-ester-resins-in-north-america/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9686/sp-high-modulus-appoints-distributor-for-poland/ SP - High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, has appointed REJA Sp.z.o.o as the sole distributor for SP - High Modulus branded products in Poland. Tue, 25 May 2010 14:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9686/sp-high-modulus-appoints-distributor-for-poland/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9706/amber-composites-gains-iso-14001-certification/ Amber Composites has announced that its UK facilities have achieved the ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems. Tue, 25 May 2010 09:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9706/amber-composites-gains-iso-14001-certification/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9689/composites-improve-performance-of-inkjet-printing-systems/ Industrial inkjet solutions provider Xennia is showcasing the use of advanced composite materials in inkjet printing systems. Tue, 25 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9689/composites-improve-performance-of-inkjet-printing-systems/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9682/hobas-pipes-part-of-french-waste-treatment-project/ Hobas GRP pipes are being used in a major project to modernise the waste water treatment network in the St Nazaire region of France. Mon, 24 May 2010 16:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9682/hobas-pipes-part-of-french-waste-treatment-project/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9677/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 24 May 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9677/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9663/aoc-announces-global-price-increases-for-vinyl-ester-resins/ AOC has announced price increases for its vinyl ester resins sold throughout the world. Mon, 24 May 2010 09:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9663/aoc-announces-global-price-increases-for-vinyl-ester-resins/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9684/dow-europe-increases-prices-of-epoxy-products/ Dow Europe GmbH has announced a price increase for its epoxy products in Europe (including Turkey). Sun, 23 May 2010 14:31:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9684/dow-europe-increases-prices-of-epoxy-products/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9650/nordex-usa-introduces-3gen-25-mw-wind-turbine-series/ Nordex USA Inc’s third generation 2.5 MW turbine series, the Gamma generation, will be introduced at Windpower 2010 in Dallas, Texas in May. Fri, 21 May 2010 15:22:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9650/nordex-usa-introduces-3gen-25-mw-wind-turbine-series/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9649/nrel-performs-giant-wind-turbine-test/ The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has recently tested a Samsung wind turbine drive train in its 2.5 MW dynamometer. Fri, 21 May 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9649/nrel-performs-giant-wind-turbine-test/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9641/allenergy-training-skills-and-standards-needed-for-offshore-renewable-energy/ Skill shortages, training and industry standards urgently need to be addressed if the UK is to fully harness its renewable energy ambitions, according to an EU funded study supported by Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) and the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR). Fri, 21 May 2010 11:51:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9641/allenergy-training-skills-and-standards-needed-for-offshore-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9635/composites-one-and-3m-renewable-energy-division-form-alliance/ North American distributor Composites One and 3M’s Renewable Energy Division have formed an alliance under which they will target wind turbine manufacturers. Fri, 21 May 2010 08:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9635/composites-one-and-3m-renewable-energy-division-form-alliance/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9575/wavewind-hybrid-aims-for-world-first-certification/ Aberdeen-based Green Ocean Energy says it is close to becoming the only marine power company in the world to have its technology "fully certified". Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9575/wavewind-hybrid-aims-for-world-first-certification/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9614/ashland-announces-price-increase-for-europe/ Ashland Performance Materials is increasing the price of its Derakane epoxy vinyl ester resins, and other resins containing liquid epoxy resin, sold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and India. Thu, 20 May 2010 14:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9614/ashland-announces-price-increase-for-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9539/mag-gets-us5m-to-develop-better-wind-turbine-blades/ MAG Industrial Automation Systems will receive US$5 million to develop composite lay-up technology to produce longer-lasting, lower-cost wind turbine blades. Thu, 20 May 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9539/mag-gets-us5m-to-develop-better-wind-turbine-blades/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9512/seaenergy-gets-offshore-renewable-energy-grant/ SeaEnergy PLC has secured a grant of £30,000 for a feasibility study into the service opportunities available in the expanding offshore renewable energy industry. Thu, 20 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9512/seaenergy-gets-offshore-renewable-energy-grant/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9594/ashland-to-increase-prices-for-north-america/ Ashland Performance Materials is increasing the price of vinyl ester resins and speciality composite products in North America. Thu, 20 May 2010 08:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9594/ashland-to-increase-prices-for-north-america/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9574/aws-starts-testing-of-wave-device-at-loch-ness/ The Inverness based company has deployed a 1/9th scale of its AWS-III device, a ring-shaped multi-cell surface-floating wave power system, the result of almost two years of intensive research and development work. Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9574/aws-starts-testing-of-wave-device-at-loch-ness/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9579/mvp-introduces-flex-moulding-process/ Magnum Venus Plastech (MVP) is introducing a new package of products designed to optimise infusion moulding which it calls the Flex Moulding Process. Wed, 19 May 2010 16:51:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9579/mvp-introduces-flex-moulding-process/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9564/huntsman-showcases-flax-composite/ At the JEC Composites Show in April, Huntsman Advanced Materials used an exhibition stand with pillars built using a composite of flax fibre and epoxy resin. Wed, 19 May 2010 13:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9564/huntsman-showcases-flax-composite/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9567/gamesa-and-cannon-power-agree-long-term-deal-for-mexico-wind-farms/ The 10-year exclusivity agreement will see Gamesa supply all turbines installed at sites developed by Cannon in Mexico’s Baja California. Gamesa will also provide additional support and maintenance services, and limited development services. Wed, 19 May 2010 11:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9567/gamesa-and-cannon-power-agree-long-term-deal-for-mexico-wind-farms/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9555/composites-one-and-zyvex-performance-materials-announce-distribution-agreement-/ US distributor Composites One will be distributing Zyvex Performance Materials (ZPM)'s Epovex, Epovex Adhesive and Arovex nano-enhanced composite products. Wed, 19 May 2010 08:27:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9555/composites-one-and-zyvex-performance-materials-announce-distribution-agreement-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9531/cms-renamed-aoc-uk-ltd/ UK distributor CMS has been renamed AOC (UK) Ltd. Tue, 18 May 2010 16:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9531/cms-renamed-aoc-uk-ltd/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9518/architects-give-awards-to-renewable-energy-buildings/ The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the top 10 examples of sustainable architecture and green design for 2010. Tue, 18 May 2010 16:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9518/architects-give-awards-to-renewable-energy-buildings/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9536/wave-hub-one-step-closer-to-deployment/ The UK wave energy project Wave Hub is on course to be deployed this summer with fabrication of sub-sea cables and the hub itself nearing completion. Tue, 18 May 2010 15:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9536/wave-hub-one-step-closer-to-deployment/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9520/sigmatex-opens-facility-in-china/ UK headquartered carbon fibre converter Sigmatex has opened its new facility in Shanghai, China. Tue, 18 May 2010 13:18:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9520/sigmatex-opens-facility-in-china/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9519/holland-partner-country-of-composites-europe-2010/ Holland has been named the partner country of the COMPOSITES EUROPE 2010 trade fair. Tue, 18 May 2010 08:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9519/holland-partner-country-of-composites-europe-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9487/exel-composites-releases-first-quarter-results/ Pultruder Exel Composites reports net sales from continuing operations of 15.7 million euros for the first quarter of 2010, down 15.4% on the previous year. Mon, 17 May 2010 16:11:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9487/exel-composites-releases-first-quarter-results/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9498/gazechim-to-distribute-hexcel-aerospace-products-in-europe/ Hexcel has named French company Gazechim as distributor of its aerospace products in Europe. Mon, 17 May 2010 15:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9498/gazechim-to-distribute-hexcel-aerospace-products-in-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9493/nordex-wind-turbines-to-maryland-wind-farm/ Nordex USA Inc will supply 20 of its N90 2.5 MW wind turbines for the 50 MW wind farm in Garrett County, Maryland. Mon, 17 May 2010 15:18:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9493/nordex-wind-turbines-to-maryland-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9484/portugese-wind-farm-commissioned/ The 50 MW Barao Sao Joao onshore wind farm has been put into operation in southern Portugal by E.ON. Mon, 17 May 2010 14:51:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9484/portugese-wind-farm-commissioned/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9494/cytec-introduces-highperformance-infusion-resin/ Cytec Engineered Materials is introducing PRISM™ EP2400, a one-part toughened epoxy resin system for use in infusion processes. Mon, 17 May 2010 14:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9494/cytec-introduces-highperformance-infusion-resin/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9473/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 17 May 2010 13:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9473/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9483/pne-wind-could-invest-500m-in-uk/ PNE Wind UK Ltd, a PNE Wind AG subsidiary, plans to develop over 300 MW of wind energy in the UK. Mon, 17 May 2010 12:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9483/pne-wind-could-invest-500m-in-uk/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9472/composite-bridge-deck-installed-in-utrecht-/ The first composite bridge deck has been installed in the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands. It replaces a wooden bridge that is used for pedestrian and emergency vehicles. Mon, 17 May 2010 08:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9472/composite-bridge-deck-installed-in-utrecht-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9465/hawaii-puc-approves-wind-farm-ppa/ A power purchase agreement (PPA) between Kahuku Wind Power and Hawaiian Electric Company for the purchase of renewable energy from a 30 MW wind farm in Hawaii has been approved by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission. Fri, 14 May 2010 17:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9465/hawaii-puc-approves-wind-farm-ppa/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9432/vector-composites-quickstep-awarded-us-air-force-contract/ Vector Composites and Quickstep have been awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by US Air Force for materials used in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). Fri, 14 May 2010 16:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9432/vector-composites-quickstep-awarded-us-air-force-contract/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9462/nearshore-waves-better-than-expected-for-wave-energy/ Nearshore waves have more potential for wave energy development than previously thought, according to a New Scientist article. Fri, 14 May 2010 15:31:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9462/nearshore-waves-better-than-expected-for-wave-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9455/500-mw-gamesa-wind-turbine-plant-in-china/ Gamesa is setting up a wind turbine manufacturing plant in China with an annual capacity of 500 MW. Fri, 14 May 2010 13:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9455/500-mw-gamesa-wind-turbine-plant-in-china/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9450/study-advantex-ecr-glass-fibre-outperforms-eglass-reinforcements-in-corrosive-environments/ A new study from Owens Corning shows how the company’s boron-free Advantex® E-CR glass fibre outperforms E-glass reinforcements in stressed composite laminates in a corrosive environment. Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9450/study-advantex-ecr-glass-fibre-outperforms-eglass-reinforcements-in-corrosive-environments/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9449/gamesas-net-profit-fell-75-in-q1-2010/ Spanish wind turbine maker Gamesa’s net profit fell 75% in the first quarter of 2010 to €8 million in a difficult macroeconomic environment. Fri, 14 May 2010 10:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9449/gamesas-net-profit-fell-75-in-q1-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9444/corecell-mfoam-secures-further-certifications/ SP - High Modulus has secured further approval from two leading certification bodies for its new marine foam core, Corecell™ M-Foam. Fri, 14 May 2010 09:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9444/corecell-mfoam-secures-further-certifications/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9420/ppg-confirms-restart-of-north-carolina-glass-fibre-furnace/ PPG Industries' fibre glass business has announced that it has restarted a furnace at its facility in Shelby, North Carolina, USA. Thu, 13 May 2010 14:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9420/ppg-confirms-restart-of-north-carolina-glass-fibre-furnace/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9415/revision-of-green-and-renewable-power-standard-nears-completion/ Friday is the deadline for comments on revisions to a voluntary standard that determines what types of renewable energy are eligible to be sold in the US as certified green power. Thu, 13 May 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9415/revision-of-green-and-renewable-power-standard-nears-completion/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9430/uk-coalition-renewable-energy-policies/ The new Conservative / Liberal Democrat coalition in the UK stands firm on renewable energy, but disagrees on nuclear. Thu, 13 May 2010 13:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9430/uk-coalition-renewable-energy-policies/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9384/marine-adhesive-offers-longer-working-time/ The Crystic® Crestomer® range of urethane acrylate structural adhesives from Scott Bader Composites now includes a product with a longer working time. Wed, 12 May 2010 16:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9384/marine-adhesive-offers-longer-working-time/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9402/uk-extends-round-1-2-offshore-wind-projects/ The UK Round 1 & 2 offshore wind projects have been extended with an additional 2 GW by the UK Crown Estate. Wed, 12 May 2010 16:27:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9402/uk-extends-round-1-2-offshore-wind-projects/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9405/oregon-wave-energy-trust-grant-for-wave-energy-projects/ Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) has announced an industry matching grant program totaling US$500,000 for developing wave energy projects. Wed, 12 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9405/oregon-wave-energy-trust-grant-for-wave-energy-projects/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9391/solar-to-generate-2025-of-global-electricity-by-2050/ The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released roadmaps for solar PV and concentrating solar power (CSP), predicting that the two solar technologies could generate 9000 TWh of green power in 2050. Wed, 12 May 2010 15:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9391/solar-to-generate-2025-of-global-electricity-by-2050/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9382/new-uk-composites-consultancy-launched/ Independent consultancy STRUCTeam Ltd, based in Southampton, UK, will offer design and material engineering services to the advanced composites market. Wed, 12 May 2010 14:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9382/new-uk-composites-consultancy-launched/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9370/markos-makes-gains-in-wind-energy/ Polish company Markos is producing nacelles and hubs for wind turbines using infusion and open moulding techniques. Wed, 12 May 2010 08:34:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9370/markos-makes-gains-in-wind-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9265/redelease-distributes-akzonobel-organic-peroxides/ Redelease has been named official distributor of AkzoNobel organic peroxides in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, alongside VI Fiberglass. Tue, 11 May 2010 16:28:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9265/redelease-distributes-akzonobel-organic-peroxides/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9363/australia-launches-largest-rollout-of-renewable-energy/ The Australian Government will commit A$653 million over four years to establish a Renewable Energy Future Fund. Tue, 11 May 2010 16:12:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9363/australia-launches-largest-rollout-of-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9376/us60m-for-small-business-clean-and-renewable-energy-innovation/ The Department of Energy (DoE) has announced US$60 million in funding from ARRA to support small business research and development leading to deployment of clean and renewable energy technologies. Tue, 11 May 2010 16:10:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9376/us60m-for-small-business-clean-and-renewable-energy-innovation/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9369/renewable-energy-to-double-in-latest-us-forecast/ The strongest growth in US energy supply will come from renewable fuels used to generate electricity and to produce liquid fuels for the transportation sector, according to the latest outlook from the US Department of Energy. Tue, 11 May 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9369/renewable-energy-to-double-in-latest-us-forecast/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9348/hobas-opens-grp-pipe-research-centre/ Pipe producer HOBAS has opened a research centre for glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) pipe systems in Wietersdorf, Austria. Tue, 11 May 2010 12:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9348/hobas-opens-grp-pipe-research-centre/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9337/kemrock-commissions-indias-first-carbon-fibre-plant/ Composites manufacturer Kemrock Industries and Exports Ltd has commissioned the first carbon fibre manufacturing facility in India. Tue, 11 May 2010 08:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9337/kemrock-commissions-indias-first-carbon-fibre-plant/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9314/laser-projection-systems-for-composites-production/ More companies in the composites industry are starting using laser template projection systems to increase production throughput, improve quality and simplify workflows. Mon, 10 May 2010 17:11:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9314/laser-projection-systems-for-composites-production/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9310/toray-signs-longterm-supply-agreement-with-eads/ Japanese carbon fibre manufacturer Toray Industries Inc has signed a long-term basic supply agreement with European aerospace company EADS. The contract covers supply of carbon fibre prepreg for aircraft applications, primarily for Airbus, through 2025. Mon, 10 May 2010 14:32:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9310/toray-signs-longterm-supply-agreement-with-eads/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9309/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 10 May 2010 09:22:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9309/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9300/mag-establishes-renewable-energy-business-unit/ MAG Industrial Automation Systems says it is forming a new Renewable Energy Business unit to design and build automated manufacturing systems for solar panels and wind turbine components. Fri, 07 May 2010 18:44:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9300/mag-establishes-renewable-energy-business-unit/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9278/ny-renewable-energy-projects-receive-us11m/ The New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) will provide US$11.3m to develop 25 renewable energy projects. Fri, 07 May 2010 16:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9278/ny-renewable-energy-projects-receive-us11m/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9280/us-farmers-incentivized-to-purchase-renewable-energy/ The US Department of Agriculture will provide grants and loan guarantees to farmers, agricultural producers and owners of rural small businesses that want to purchase renewable energy systems and improve their energy efficiency. Fri, 07 May 2010 15:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9280/us-farmers-incentivized-to-purchase-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9277/wind-turbine-blade-on-us-tour/ A 131 ft blade of a wind turbine is touring 9 states to underscore the increasing role for renewable energy in the US energy future. Fri, 07 May 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9277/wind-turbine-blade-on-us-tour/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9293/latin-america-wind-energy-markets-46-gw-by-2025/ Led by Brazil, Latin America is expected to reach 46 GW of total installed wind capacity by 2025 with a 12.6% compound annual growth rate of yearly installations, according IHS Emerging Energy Research (EER). Fri, 07 May 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9293/latin-america-wind-energy-markets-46-gw-by-2025/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9301/80-of-composites-europe-exhibition-area-already-booked/ This September COMPOSITES EUROPE returns to Essen, where it will be held alongside the ALUMINIUM World Trade Fair to form the largest exhibition platform for lightweight construction. Fri, 07 May 2010 10:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9301/80-of-composites-europe-exhibition-area-already-booked/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9258/quickstep-wins-500-000-in-european-development-contracts/ Australian advanced materials company Quickstep has secured new development contracts with a total value of over $500 000, including further collaborative work with a large European aerospace company. Fri, 07 May 2010 08:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9258/quickstep-wins-500-000-in-european-development-contracts/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9270/us-groups-want-hard-targets-for-renewable-energy/ Seven associations in renewable energy and energy efficiency warn the US risks losing jobs if its fails to pass legislation with hard targets needed to strengthen their industries. Thu, 06 May 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9270/us-groups-want-hard-targets-for-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9261/renewable-energy-college/ A college focused entirely on careers in renewable energy and sustainable design, Ecotech Institute, has been announced by the Education Corporation of America. Thu, 06 May 2010 16:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9261/renewable-energy-college/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9256/reichhold-increases-prices-for-europe/ Reichhold has announced a price increase on all products for the European composites industry. Thu, 06 May 2010 13:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9256/reichhold-increases-prices-for-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9242/dsm-composite-resins-announces-price-increase/ DSM Composite Resins is increasing the prices of its complete portfolio of resins with immediate effect. Thu, 06 May 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9242/dsm-composite-resins-announces-price-increase/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9047/thermoplastic-composites-fly-on-g650-tail/ The tail section of the new Gulfstream G650 aircraft features a thermoplastic composite rudder and elevator. Thu, 06 May 2010 00:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9047/thermoplastic-composites-fly-on-g650-tail/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9190/managing-offshore-renewable-energy-risks/ Energy consultancy Xodus has developed a web-based tool for managing risks for offshore energy – including offshore renewable sources. Wed, 05 May 2010 09:51:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9190/managing-offshore-renewable-energy-risks/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9037/f35-composites-process-wins-innovation-award/ Lockheed Martin, Magestic Systems Inc (MSI) and Nikon Metrology won a JEC Innovation Award for composites technology used in the production of the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. Wed, 05 May 2010 00:44:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9037/f35-composites-process-wins-innovation-award/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9170/google-invests-in-wind-energy/ Google has invested US$38.8 million in two wind farms in North Dakota. Tue, 04 May 2010 16:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9170/google-invests-in-wind-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9179/wind-turbine-installation-guide/ A consumer guide for installing wind turbines has been launched by RenewableUK (former BWEA). Tue, 04 May 2010 12:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9179/wind-turbine-installation-guide/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9175/halcrow-and-mott-macdonald-to-promote-tidal-energy/ Consultants Mott MacDonald and Halcrow will promote growing opportunities for the development of global tidal range energy projects. Tue, 04 May 2010 11:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9175/halcrow-and-mott-macdonald-to-promote-tidal-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9139/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Tue, 04 May 2010 10:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9139/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9146/owens-corning-reports-first-quarter-2010-results/ Owens Corning reports consolidated net sales of US$1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2010, up 18% on the first quarter of 2009. Mon, 03 May 2010 09:12:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9146/owens-corning-reports-first-quarter-2010-results/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9138/aprils-top-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during April. Sat, 01 May 2010 10:27:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9138/aprils-top-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9134/daimler-and-toray-to-develop-carbon-fibre-automotive-parts/ Japanese carbon fibre producer Toray Industries Inc and German car maker Daimler AG have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to develop automotive parts made of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP). Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9134/daimler-and-toray-to-develop-carbon-fibre-automotive-parts/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9129/wind-energy-installations-slow-in-q1/ The US wind industry installed 539 MW in the first quarter of 2010, the lowest first quarter figure since 2007. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9129/wind-energy-installations-slow-in-q1/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9140/renewable-energy-up-250-in-q1/ New renewable energy projects in the first quarter of 2010 increased 250% in terms of value to US$224 billion compared to Q1 2009, according to the EIC’s quarterly report EIC Monitor. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9140/renewable-energy-up-250-in-q1/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9105/saerfix-ep-fabrics-get-gl-approval/ SAERTEX has received Germanischer Lloyd (GL) approval for its SAERfix® EP self-adhesive fabrics, confirming their suitability for composite applications in combination with epoxy resins. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9105/saerfix-ep-fabrics-get-gl-approval/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9081/hexcel-reports-2010-first-quarter-results/ Hexcel Corporation reports net sales for the first quarter of 2010 of US$263.0 million, 14.4% down on the first quarter of 2009. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:26:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9081/hexcel-reports-2010-first-quarter-results/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9115/indian-energy-gets-financing-for-165-mw-wind-farm/ Indian Energy Ltd has closed project finance with State Bank of India for its 16.5 MW wind farm at Theni in Tamil Nadu, India. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9115/indian-energy-gets-financing-for-165-mw-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9112/sustainable-energy-for-developing-countries/ The Helios Foundation for Sustainable Development, a not-for-profit venture to improve access to affordable and sustainable energy for low-income communities in developing countries, has been set up by former executives of Scottish Power and Shell. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9112/sustainable-energy-for-developing-countries/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9107/vestas-to-deliver-over-22-gw-of-wind-turbines/ Vestas has entered agreements with EDP Renováveis and four Chinese power producers for the delivery of up to 2298 MW of wind turbines. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9107/vestas-to-deliver-over-22-gw-of-wind-turbines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9103/first-us-offshore-wind-farm-approved/ The US Department of the Interior (DoI) has approved the first US offshore wind farm – the Cape Wind project – off the coast of Massachusetts. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9103/first-us-offshore-wind-farm-approved/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9074/ashland-takes-control-of-brazil-joint-venture/ Ashland Performance Materials has taken full control of its Brazilian joint venture company. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9074/ashland-takes-control-of-brazil-joint-venture/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9078/uk-offshore-wind-reaches-1-gw/ The UK offshore wind industry has reached 1 GW of installed capacity as two offshore wind farms off the coast of Britain began generating electricity: Robin Rigg operated by EON and Gunfleet Sands operated by DONG Energy. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9078/uk-offshore-wind-reaches-1-gw/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9070/vestas-from-profit-to-loss-in-q1/ Vestas saw a €82 million loss after tax in the first quarter (Q1) of 2010 compared to a profit of €56m in Q1 2009. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9070/vestas-from-profit-to-loss-in-q1/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9065/787-dreamliner-starts-weather-testing-/ Boeing has begun a series of extreme weather tests on its 787 Dreamliner aircraft in Florida. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9065/787-dreamliner-starts-weather-testing-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9038/syrgis-increases-peroxide-prices/ Syrgis Performance Initiators has announced a global price increase for its Norox®, Superox® and Andonox® ketone peroxide products sold to the composites market. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9038/syrgis-increases-peroxide-prices/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9042/small-wind-growing-in-china/ Small wind power in China could reach 3-10 GW of installed capacity in 2010 if a set of measures laid out by a small wind roadmap for China. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9042/small-wind-growing-in-china/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9035/metyx-names-scott-bader-uk-distributor-/ From 1 May, Scott Bader will become the exclusive distributor of METYX Composites products in the UK and Ireland. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9035/metyx-names-scott-bader-uk-distributor-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9040/skykon-enters-offshore-wind-turbine-market/ Skykon A/S has acquired facilities of 100,000 m2 at the former Lindoe shipyard in Denmark for the development offshore wind products for projects in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9040/skykon-enters-offshore-wind-turbine-market/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9019/econcore-introduces-biobased-composite-panel/ EconCore is producing honeycomb cores and sandwich panels made from bio-based plastics. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9019/econcore-introduces-biobased-composite-panel/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9018/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/9018/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8997/epetco-receives-loan-for-fibreglass-plant-in-saudi-arabia-/ Eastern Petrochemical Company (EPETCO) has signed a loan contract for 200 million Saudi riyals (US$54 million) from the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) to build a plant for the production of corrosion resistant E-CR glass fibre in Saudi Arabia. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8997/epetco-receives-loan-for-fibreglass-plant-in-saudi-arabia-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8994/wind-energy-could-reduce-electricity-prices/ Wind power could reduce electricity prices according to a European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) study. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8994/wind-energy-could-reduce-electricity-prices/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8888/gkn-transfers-composites-expertise-to-a350-wing-/ GKN Aerospace is working with Airbus to design and build the fixed trailing edge (FTE) of the composite wings for the new A350 XWB aircraft. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:44:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8888/gkn-transfers-composites-expertise-to-a350-wing-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8985/sgl-kmpers-develops-automated-preform-production-line-/ SGL Kümpers, together with EADS Innovation Works (IW) and Airbus Operations GmbH, has invented a highly automated process for the production of preforms for use in manufacturing carbon composite aircraft fuselages. Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8985/sgl-kmpers-develops-automated-preform-production-line-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8965/ashlands-enguard-gelcoats-available-in-india/ Ashland Performance Materials has announced the availability of its full line of high performance Enguard™ gel-coats in India. Sat, 24 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8965/ashlands-enguard-gelcoats-available-in-india/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8945/solar-boat-launched/ The Tûranor PlanetSolar composite catamaran will aim to sail around the world powered only by solar energy. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8945/solar-boat-launched/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8976/cee-next-big-market-for-renewable-energy/ Central and Eastern and Europe (CEE) is boosting its renewable energy market making it attractive for investors and suppliers, according to analysts Frost & Sullivan. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8976/cee-next-big-market-for-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8937/owens-corning-establishes-fabrics-excellence-centre-in-belgium/ Owens Corning has established an excellence center for technical fabrics at its manufacturing facility in Zele, Belgium. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8937/owens-corning-establishes-fabrics-excellence-centre-in-belgium/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8970/wind-provides-half-of-eu-electricity-in-2050-/ Wind energy could meet 50% of the EU’s electricity demand in 2050, according to speakers at the European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (EWEC 2010) in April. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8970/wind-provides-half-of-eu-electricity-in-2050-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8931/biometric-wallet-made-from-carbon-fibre/ The TungstenW Biometric wallet is made out of carbon fibre and features a biometric fingerprint reader which ensures only the owner can open the wallet. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8931/biometric-wallet-made-from-carbon-fibre/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8942/repower-supplies-44-wind-turbines-to-turkey/ REpower Systems AG will deliver 44 wind turbines to Al Yel ELektrik, a subsidiary of Akuo Energy SAS, for a Turkish wind project. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8942/repower-supplies-44-wind-turbines-to-turkey/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8906/zoltek-forms-automotive-company/ Zoltek Companies Inc is forming a new subsidiary, called Zoltek Automotive Inc, to speed up the development of high-volume applications for carbon fibres within the automotive industry. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8906/zoltek-forms-automotive-company/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8915/gurit-changes-corecell-m-marketing-materials-after-discussions-with-diab/ DIAB has announced that it has reached an agreement with Gurit, producer of Corecell M-Foam, that Gurit shall remove all comparisons and references to DIAB Divinycell H80 core material products in its marketing materials. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8915/gurit-changes-corecell-m-marketing-materials-after-discussions-with-diab/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8898/composites-clad-sheraton-hotel-milan/ Composite panels are being used in the contemporary design of Sheraton Hotel currently under construction Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8898/composites-clad-sheraton-hotel-milan/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8895/gurit-and-efw-expand-cooperation-for-airbus-aircraft/ Composite materials specialist Gurit and Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) have signed a memorandum of understanding to extend their cooperation in the area of floor panel materials for Airbus aircraft. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8895/gurit-and-efw-expand-cooperation-for-airbus-aircraft/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8867/3b-and-nanocyl-sign-development-agreement/ Glass fibre reinforcement supplier 3B and carbon nanotube (CNT) producer Nanocyl have signed a joint development agreement to develop reinforcement solutions for composite applications combining glass fibre with CNT-based sizing. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8867/3b-and-nanocyl-sign-development-agreement/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8901/tidal-turbine-design-eases-maintenance/ A design for a floating tidal stream power generator is claimed to solve the maintenance issues that plague existing offshore turbine systems, according to the latest issue (163 EN1) of the ICE Energy journal. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:31:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8901/tidal-turbine-design-eases-maintenance/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8883/akzonobel-increases-prices-for-thermoset-curing-agents-in-europe/ AkzoNobel Functional Chemicals has announced a price increase for its range of curing agents for thermoset resins in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8883/akzonobel-increases-prices-for-thermoset-curing-agents-in-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8866/lm-glasfiber-changes-name-to-lm-wind-power/ Wind turbine blade manufacturer LM Glasfiber has changed its name to LM Wind Power. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8866/lm-glasfiber-changes-name-to-lm-wind-power/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8864/surveillance-radar-for-uk-offshore-wind/ Lockheed Martin will deliver a long-range air surveillance radar system to the UK overcoming sensor performance issues commonly caused by the rotating blades of wind turbines. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8864/surveillance-radar-for-uk-offshore-wind/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8861/dsm-introduces-biobased-automotive-resins/ DSM is introducing two bio-based resins for the automotive industry – a bio-based thermoset resin for producing vehicle body panels, and a bio-based thermoplastic resin suitable for use in the engine compartment. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8861/dsm-introduces-biobased-automotive-resins/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8863/siemens-direct-drive-wind-turbine-ready/ Siemens Energy is launching its SWT-3.0-101 3 MW direct drive wind turbine. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8863/siemens-direct-drive-wind-turbine-ready/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8857/winwind-delivers-24-mw-wind-farm-to-estonia/ WinWinD’s delivery of a 24 MW wind farm to Aseri, Estonia, has been confirmed. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8857/winwind-delivers-24-mw-wind-farm-to-estonia/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8853/eu-roadmap-to-2050-renewable-energy/ ‘Roadmap 2050: a practical guide to a prosperous, low-carbon Europe’ outlining various scenarios for renewable energy in Europe, has been published by the European Climate Foundation (ECF). Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8853/eu-roadmap-to-2050-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8855/jec-reports-27-500-visitors-at-paris-show/ JEC Composites reports 27 500 visitors to its 2010 exhibition in Paris on 13-15 April. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8855/jec-reports-27-500-visitors-at-paris-show/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8846/usa-retains-lead-over-china-in-renewable-energy-capacity/ China took the lead from the United States last year for clean energy finance and investment, although the USA still leads in renewable energy capacity. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8846/usa-retains-lead-over-china-in-renewable-energy-capacity/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8838/eastern-asia-would-benefit-from-more-renewable-energy-report/ Countries in East Asia can minimise greenhouse gas emissions without threatening their growth by using renewable energy, according to a new report from the World Bank, but governments must act now. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8838/eastern-asia-would-benefit-from-more-renewable-energy-report/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8847/aoc-announces-resin-price-increase-for-north-america/ AOC LLC has announced a price increase for vinyl ester resins, unsaturated polyester resins and gel-coats in the USA and Canada. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8847/aoc-announces-resin-price-increase-for-north-america/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8831/aoc-announces-resin-price-increase-for-asia-/ AOC LLC has announced a price increase for all polyester and vinyl ester resins for Asia and the Middle East. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8831/aoc-announces-resin-price-increase-for-asia-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8825/3b-pultrusion-mat-offers-improved-surface-finish/ 3B is launching a new pultrusion mat that is said to produce parts with more uniform colours, high gloss and low surface waviness, as well as high mechanical performance. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8825/3b-pultrusion-mat-offers-improved-surface-finish/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8820/cytec-receives-boeing-supplier-of-the-year-award/ Cytec Industries Inc's Engineered Materials division has been recognised as Supplier of the Year by The Boeing Company. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8820/cytec-receives-boeing-supplier-of-the-year-award/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8830/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8830/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8802/owens-corning-launches-composite-applications-competition/ Owens Corning says its Composites App Challenge is designed find new applications for composite materials. Total competition prize money of US$250 000 is available. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8802/owens-corning-launches-composite-applications-competition/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8806/tuv-nel-supporting-uk-wind-power/ Glasgow-based measurement and testing specialist, TUV NEL, and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to assist the growth of the UK’s wind energy industry. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8806/tuv-nel-supporting-uk-wind-power/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8799/aoc-announces-resin-price-increase-for-mexico/ AOC LLC has announced a price increase for all polyester and vinyl ester resins shipped to and within Mexico. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8799/aoc-announces-resin-price-increase-for-mexico/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8797/dsm-composite-resins-expands-operations-in-turkey/ DSM Composite Resins, through its subsidiary Euroresins Kompozit Ürünler Tic Ltd Sti (Euroresins Turkey) (ERT), has outlined plans for closer cooperation with Turkish company Dyo Boya Fabrikalari Sanayi ve Tic AS (DYO). Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8797/dsm-composite-resins-expands-operations-in-turkey/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8796/ashland-enters-manufacturing-agreement-with-boytek-of-turkey/ Ashland Performance Materials has announced a toll manufacturing and distribution agreement with Boytek Resins of Turkey. Boytek currently distributes Ashland’s Derakane® epoxy vinyl ester resins in Turkey. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8796/ashland-enters-manufacturing-agreement-with-boytek-of-turkey/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8792/cray-valley-announces-price-increase-for-composite-resins-in-europe/ Cray Valley has announced a further price increase for all unsaturated polyester resins and their derivates sold to the composites and cast polymer industries in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8792/cray-valley-announces-price-increase-for-composite-resins-in-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8791/hexion-announces-resin-price-increase-for-north-america/ Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc has announced a price increase for all of its polyester and vinyl ester resins for the composites market in North America. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8791/hexion-announces-resin-price-increase-for-north-america/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8778/wave-and-tidal-power-standards/ Global standards for wave and tidal power devices are being developed by the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC). Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8778/wave-and-tidal-power-standards/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8770/300-mw-offshore-wind-power-in-canada/ Windstream Wolfe Island Shoals Inc will develop Canada’s first offshore wind farm. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8770/300-mw-offshore-wind-power-in-canada/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8767/bp-to-spend-us1bn-on-renewable-energy/ Oil giant BP says it will spend over US$1 billion in 2010 on alternative and renewable energy. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8767/bp-to-spend-us1bn-on-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8753/100-renewable-energy-by-2050-in-the-eu/ The EU can switch to 100% renewable energy by 2050, according to RE-Thinking 2050, a report from the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC). Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8753/100-renewable-energy-by-2050-in-the-eu/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8750/wind-power-to-increase-160/ Global wind power capacity could increase by 160% over the next five years, according to the Global Wind Energy Council’s (GWEC) annual wind industry forecast. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:12:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8750/wind-power-to-increase-160/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8747/opt-gets-us15m-for-higher-output-wave-power-device/ Ocean Power Technologies Inc has won a US$1.5 million award from the US Department of Energy (DoE) for the development of OPT's next generation PowerBuoy® wave power system. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8747/opt-gets-us15m-for-higher-output-wave-power-device/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8745/platina-buys-52-mw-of-wind-farms-in-france/ Platina Partners LLP is buying 52 MW of the 140 MW Fruges wind farms in Pas de Calais, France, worth €71.3 million. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8745/platina-buys-52-mw-of-wind-farms-in-france/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8744/interested-in-developing-tidal-energy-off-scotland/ The UK Crown Estate is inviting expressions of interest for a tidal energy project in the Inner Sound between Caithness on the Scottish mainland and the island of Stroma. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8744/interested-in-developing-tidal-energy-off-scotland/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8613/strut-profiles-pultruded-from-polyurethane-/ StrutTech, a US manufacturer of reinforced plastic strut support systems, is trading in its pultruded strut channels made of vinyl ester and polyester for a pultruded profile made of polyurethane. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8613/strut-profiles-pultruded-from-polyurethane-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8611/mistras-delivers-ultrasonic-inspection-systems-to-hitco-/ MISTRAS Group Inc has delivered two ultrasonic immersion systems for inspection of carbon composite components to HITCO Carbon Composites Inc. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8611/mistras-delivers-ultrasonic-inspection-systems-to-hitco-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8581/us-navy-wants-more-renewable-energy/ The US Navy and the US Department of Agriculture have launched a partnership to promote the use of renewable energy. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8581/us-navy-wants-more-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8602/brazil-russia-india-and-china-offer-tremendous-opportunity-for-composites-industry-/ Future opportunities for glass reinforced plastics in Brazil, Russia, India and China (the BRIC countries) are good, according to Chuck Dana, group president of the Owens Corning Composite Solutions Business. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8602/brazil-russia-india-and-china-offer-tremendous-opportunity-for-composites-industry-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8680/gdf-suez-completes-scottish-20-mw-wind-farm/ GDF SUEZ has completed the construction of its first UK wind farm project at Craigengelt, near Stirling, in Scotland. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8680/gdf-suez-completes-scottish-20-mw-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8582/commonwealth-games-to-be-solar-powered/ The first major solar facility in India will be used to power a stadium to be used in this year’s Commonwealth Games. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8582/commonwealth-games-to-be-solar-powered/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8658/hexion-german-plant-produces-epoxy-resins-for-wind-market/ Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc has opened its new epoxy resin plant in Esslingen, Germany. It produces epoxy resins and bonding pastes used in the manufacture of large composite wind turbine blades. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8658/hexion-german-plant-produces-epoxy-resins-for-wind-market/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8677/eneco-obtains-rights-for-scottish-wind-farm/ Eneco UK Ltd has received the rights to develop a 51 MW wind farm on the Lochluichart Estate in the Scottish Highlands from Infinergy, which has developed the project through to Section 36 consent. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8677/eneco-obtains-rights-for-scottish-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8648/dong-energy-submits-tender-for-danish-offshore-wind-farm-/ DONG Energy has submitted a binding tender to build a 400 MW offshore wind farm outside Denmark. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8648/dong-energy-submits-tender-for-danish-offshore-wind-farm-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8579/solar-plane-makes-maiden-flight/ A solar powered airplane has taken its first major test flight from an airfield in western Switzerland. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8579/solar-plane-makes-maiden-flight/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8592/boeing-confirms-success-of-787-wing-fuselage-ultimate-load-test/ Boeing has announced that all test requirements were successfully met during the 787 Dreamliner’s ultimate load wing and fuselage bending test. This follows a thorough analysis of the results from a test on the 787 static test airframe. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8592/boeing-confirms-success-of-787-wing-fuselage-ultimate-load-test/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8653/ashland-announces-price-increase-for-europe/ Ashland Performance Materials is increasing the price of its complete portfolio of resins and gel-coats produced and sold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) from 1 May. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:12:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8653/ashland-announces-price-increase-for-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8634/janicki-celebrates-bmw-oracle-racings-victory-in-33rd-americas-cup-/ Composites manufacturer Janicki Industries provided tooling for most of the carbon fibre components of the BMW ORACLE Racing yacht – the winner of the 33rd America's Cup. The company also manufactured moulds for the yacht's wing sail. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8634/janicki-celebrates-bmw-oracle-racings-victory-in-33rd-americas-cup-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8639/siemens-delivers-208-mw-worth-of-wind-turbines/ Siemens will deliver 208 MW worth of wind turbines to two wind projects – one in Germany and one in Canada. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8639/siemens-delivers-208-mw-worth-of-wind-turbines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8637/repower-supplies-wind-turbines-to-poland-and-italy/ REpower will deliver 15 wind turbines to Poland and 18 wind turbines to Italy, totalling 67.65 MW. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:44:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8637/repower-supplies-wind-turbines-to-poland-and-italy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8563/sinomatech-selects-fibersim-software-to-speed-up-blade-design/ VISTAGY Inc has announced that Sinomatech Wind Power Blade Co Ltd of China has purchased its FiberSIM® composites engineering software to help streamline its design-to-manufacturing process. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8563/sinomatech-selects-fibersim-software-to-speed-up-blade-design/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8606/us-wind-energy-supplies-24-million-homes/ The US wind energy industry employs 85,000 people, according to the annual industry market report released by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8606/us-wind-energy-supplies-24-million-homes/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8604/uschinese-clean-and-renewable-energy-research-centre/ The USA has made US$37.5 million available over the next five years to support the US-China Clean Energy Research Center for research into clean and renewable energy. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8604/uschinese-clean-and-renewable-energy-research-centre/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8603/winwind-opens-wind-turbine-manufacturing-plant-in-finland-/ WindWinD says its new wind turbine facility, based in Hamina, Finland will produce 3 MW wind turbines and increase its total capacity potential tenfold. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8603/winwind-opens-wind-turbine-manufacturing-plant-in-finland-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8597/138-mw-wind-project-in-manitoba-canada/ Pattern Energy Group LP and Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board have entered into a 27-year power purchase agreement for the 138 MW St. Joseph wind farm in the Manitoba community of St. Joseph. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8597/138-mw-wind-project-in-manitoba-canada/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8596/vestas-supplies-wind-turbines-to-usa-australia-and-turkey/ Vestas has announced three wind turbine supply deals to the USA, Australia and Turkey over recent weeks totalling up to 460 MW. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:59:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8596/vestas-supplies-wind-turbines-to-usa-australia-and-turkey/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8508/australia-should-invest-a60bn-in-renewable-energy/ Australia must invest billions in renewable energy over the next decade to achieve its 2020 target of lower GHG emissions, according to Siemens. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:58:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8508/australia-should-invest-a60bn-in-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8561/lewcott-introduces-polyester-prepreg-for-radome-applications/ Lewcott Corporation's FM5LF polyester prepreg is designed for tubular radome applications. It is currently being used in high performance antennae radomes for military vehicles such as the Humvee, MATV and MRAP. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8561/lewcott-introduces-polyester-prepreg-for-radome-applications/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8557/bombardier-tests-cseries-composite-wing-/ Testing of the Bombardier CSeries aircraft’s composite demonstrator wing is under way. The new aircraft is scheduled to enter service in 2013. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8557/bombardier-tests-cseries-composite-wing-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8553/gkn-aerospaceled-consortium-wins-5-million-uk-composites-prize/ A consortium of 23 companies led by GKN Aerospace has won a competition for a £5 million prize awarded to British business to develop innovative composite manufacturing techniques for high-performance, high-value products. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8553/gkn-aerospaceled-consortium-wins-5-million-uk-composites-prize/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8565/uk-wind-energy-radar-mitigation-funding/ The UK Government has pledged £4 million to a partnership to fund a new radar system for the Greater Wash to address wind turbine interference. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8565/uk-wind-energy-radar-mitigation-funding/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8529/carbon-composites-strengthen-melbourne-bridge-/ Carbon composites are being used to strengthen the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne, Australia. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8529/carbon-composites-strengthen-melbourne-bridge-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8556/uk-invests-5m-in-marine-energy/ The UK Government will invest up to £5 million for marine energy development in the UK. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8556/uk-invests-5m-in-marine-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8549/bmw-and-sgl-unveil-location-of-us-carbon-fibre-plant/ Carbon fibre producer SGL Group and car maker BMW Group have announced that their joint venture, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, will build a carbon fibre manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, Washington, USA. US$100 million will be invested initially and 80 local jobs created. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8549/bmw-and-sgl-unveil-location-of-us-carbon-fibre-plant/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8507/virginia-governor-signs-renewable-energy-legislation/ The Governor of Virginia has signed renewable energy legislation aiming to make the state ‘the energy capital of the east coast.’ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8507/virginia-governor-signs-renewable-energy-legislation/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8510/replace-renewables-obligation-says-uk-business-group/ The Renewables Obligation in Britain should be replaced with a carbon price, says the Institute of Directors (IoD) in its response to a government consultation. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8510/replace-renewables-obligation-says-uk-business-group/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8521/bae-systems-standardises-on-fibersim-composites-software/ VISTAGY Inc has announced that aerospace company BAE Systems has upgraded to its FiberSIM® 2009 composites engineering software as it migrates from the CATIA V4 computer aided design (CAD) platform to CATIA V5. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8521/bae-systems-standardises-on-fibersim-composites-software/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8509/renewable-energy-grows-55-in-usa/ Consumption of all renewable energies in the United States last year increased by 5.5% over 2008 levels. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8509/renewable-energy-grows-55-in-usa/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8514/teijin-unveils-electric-concept-car/ The Teijin Group has unveiled a 'super-lightweight' electric concept car made with proprietary technologies including carbon fibre composites, polycarbonate resins and bio-derived polyester. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8514/teijin-unveils-electric-concept-car/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8513/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8513/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8397/the-challenge-of-recycling-carbon-fibre/ “Intractable by design, therefore significantly challenging to recycle,” is Jan-Michael Gosau’s assessment of the technological task of reclaiming carbon fibres from epoxy-predominant carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) because the continuous reinforcement is chemically well bonded to the crosslinked matrix resin. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8397/the-challenge-of-recycling-carbon-fibre/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8494/ragasco-to-acquire-composite-scandinavia/ Ragasco AS, a producer of composite LPG containers in Norway, is in the process of acquiring Composite Scandinavia AB, a Swedish company which also produces composite LPG containers. Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8494/ragasco-to-acquire-composite-scandinavia/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8487/polyurethane-composites-add-durability-to-utility-poles/ Resin Systems Inc's RStandard® polyurethane composite utility poles have withstood a direct hit by a tornado in Texas and weathered the harsh conditions of a Scandinavian winter. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8487/polyurethane-composites-add-durability-to-utility-poles/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8481/marchs-top-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the month of March. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8481/marchs-top-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8460/ashland-to-supply-resin-for-wind-turbine-tower-project/ A US$1.1 million grant by the Ohio Third Frontier Advanced Energy Program is funding a research project to fabricate composite wind turbine towers from resin supplied by Ashland Performance Materials. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8460/ashland-to-supply-resin-for-wind-turbine-tower-project/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8456/vistagy-partners-with-ns-solutions-of-japan/ Software provider VISTAGY Inc has announced a strategic partnership with NS Solutions, a Japanese information technology specialist, to expand the use of its composites products in Japan. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8456/vistagy-partners-with-ns-solutions-of-japan/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8435/global-wind-is-sufficient-for-250-million-consumers/ The global wind industry posted another record year in 2009, as cumulative installed wind power capacity grew to 158,000 MW. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8435/global-wind-is-sufficient-for-250-million-consumers/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8424/boeing-completes-787-ultimateload-wing-test/ Boeing has completed the ultimate-load wing up-bending test on the 787 Dreamliner static test unit. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8424/boeing-completes-787-ultimateload-wing-test/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8402/new-company-to-supply-recycled-carbon-fibre/ The RCF Group is planning to launch a new company called Green Carbon Fibre Ltd which will supply a range of 100% recycled carbon fibre products for use in a number of industrial applications. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8402/new-company-to-supply-recycled-carbon-fibre/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8419/designate-renewable-energy-zones-across-us-suggests-thinktank/ A US think tank says creating ‘competitive renewable energy zones’ would be a solution to raise the private investment that is needed to update transmission infrastructure, increase capacity for renewable energy and move toward the ‘smart grid.’ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8419/designate-renewable-energy-zones-across-us-suggests-thinktank/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8414/siemens-to-build-wind-turbine-factory-in-britain/ Siemens will invest £80 million to develop an offshore wind turbine production facility in the UK. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8414/siemens-to-build-wind-turbine-factory-in-britain/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8401/astm-approves-standard-on-composites-for-concrete-repair/ The ASTM has approved a new standard addressing the tension testing of composite materials externally bonded to concrete and other structural materials for repair, retrofit and strengthening purposes. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:44:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8401/astm-approves-standard-on-composites-for-concrete-repair/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8398/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8398/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8400/scott-bader-europe-increases-prices-of-all-crystic-products/ Scott Bader is increasing the prices of all Crystic® unsaturated polyester, DCPD and vinyl ester resins, as well as all gel-coats, pigments, bonding pastes and Crystic Crestomer® adhesive products supplied from its European sites. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8400/scott-bader-europe-increases-prices-of-all-crystic-products/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8075/desalination-plant-installs-composite-pipes/ A desalination plant in Barcelona has installed composite pipes and fittings manufactured by Spanish company Protesa using DSM Composite Resins’ Atlac® vinyl ester resin. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8075/desalination-plant-installs-composite-pipes/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8370/reichhold-launches-new-website/ Reichhold has announced the re-launch of its website in a new, more user friendly design, with improved functionality and more information to assist the user. Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8370/reichhold-launches-new-website/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8392/europe-expects-1-bn-investment-in-renewable-energies-this-year/ The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) predict that a new facility will support €1 billion of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects this year. Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8392/europe-expects-1-bn-investment-in-renewable-energies-this-year/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8390/chinese-policies-could-make-things-challenging-for-foreign-renewable-energy-says-report/ China has moved steadily to prevent foreign participation in its renewable energy market, which will have a negative impact on the renewable energy industry in the United States and other countries. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8390/chinese-policies-could-make-things-challenging-for-foreign-renewable-energy-says-report/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8389/regulator-funds-us279m-for-renewable-energy-projects/ The New York State Public Service Commission has approved US$279 million over five years for renewable energy projects, part of the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS). Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8389/regulator-funds-us279m-for-renewable-energy-projects/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8384/small-business-captures-largest-share-of-renewable-energy-grants/ Small business in the United States received 23% of the federal funding for renewable energy support, more than any other sector. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8384/small-business-captures-largest-share-of-renewable-energy-grants/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8369/new-york-us24m-for-renewable-energy/ New York governor David Paterson has awarded US$24 million in American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to 206 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8369/new-york-us24m-for-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8374/wales-can-dramatically-increase-renewable-energy-capacity-by-2025/ Wales has the potential to generate twice its electricity demand from renewable energy sources within 15 years, according to environment minister Jane Davidson. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8374/wales-can-dramatically-increase-renewable-energy-capacity-by-2025/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8364/sika-introduces-epoxy-resin-for-filament-winding/ A new epoxy resin system for filament winding has been developed by Sika Deutschland. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8364/sika-introduces-epoxy-resin-for-filament-winding/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8361/us-native-tribes-key-for-renewable-energy/ Indian tribes in the US can combat climate change by creating jobs through the development of renewable energy facilities, says a report from the National Wildlife Federation. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8361/us-native-tribes-key-for-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8332/webcore-exhibits-tycor-w-core-material-at-windpower-/ At the WindPower 2010 exhibition in May, WebCore Technologies LLC will be showing its TYCOR® W core material, which is designed to reduce total cost and weight of utility scale wind turbine blades. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8332/webcore-exhibits-tycor-w-core-material-at-windpower-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8351/nrel-and-3m-cooperate-on-renewable-energy-research/ The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and 3M have signed agreements on renewable energy research. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8351/nrel-and-3m-cooperate-on-renewable-energy-research/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8348/epa-doe-to-strengthen-energy-efficiency-label/ The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DoE) have outlined a series of steps to further strengthen the ENERGY STAR energy efficiency labelling programme. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8348/epa-doe-to-strengthen-energy-efficiency-label/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8345/ge-manufactures-offshore-wind-turbines-in-uk/ GE will invest €110 million to develop offshore wind turbine manufacturing facilities in the UK. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:51:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8345/ge-manufactures-offshore-wind-turbines-in-uk/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8328/crystic-rapide-gelcoat-service-expands-into-spain/ A fast response, coloured gel-coat mixing and delivery service for the Spanish composites market has recently been set up by Grupo Plastiform in Madrid. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8328/crystic-rapide-gelcoat-service-expands-into-spain/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8323/broetje-automation-introduces-composites-handling-system/ BROETJE Automation GmbH is introducing an automated handling system for fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) composites. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8323/broetje-automation-introduces-composites-handling-system/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8325/acg-resin-systems-suitable-for-space-projects/ Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG) says its HTM®143 cyanate ester and MTM®44-1 epoxy resin systems are suitable for use in satellite and other space applications. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8325/acg-resin-systems-suitable-for-space-projects/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8300/triumph-group-to-acquire-vought-aircraft-industries/ Triumph Group Inc has signed an agreement to purchase Vought Aircraft Industries Inc from private equity firm The Carlyle Group. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8300/triumph-group-to-acquire-vought-aircraft-industries/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8305/garrad-hassan-updates-wind-farm-design-software/ Renewable energy consultancy Garrad Hassan has updated its wind farm design software, GH WindFarmer 4.1. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8305/garrad-hassan-updates-wind-farm-design-software/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8281/europe-offers-56m-to-engage-on-renewable-energy/ The European Union must engage all levels of society to support renewable energy, if it is to meet its commitment of 20% from renewable energy by 2020. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:59:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8281/europe-offers-56m-to-engage-on-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8276/scotland-expects-26000-new-jobs-in-renewable-energy/ Scotland could create 60,000 green jobs by 2020 in low-carbon and renewable energy industries, according to the Scottish Government. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8276/scotland-expects-26000-new-jobs-in-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8296/alcan-balsa-plantation-receives-fsc-certification-/ Balsa wood plantation Plantaciones de Balsa, Plantabal S.A., Ecuador, part of Alcan Composites Core Materials, has earned Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Forest Management certification from the Rainforest Alliance’s SmartWood programme. This ensures that Plantabal meets a set of criteria supporting responsible forest management. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8296/alcan-balsa-plantation-receives-fsc-certification-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8287/sampe-and-sme-combine-composites-events/ The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineers (SAMPE) and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) will combine their autumn composites conferences and exhibitions in Salt Lake City, Utah. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8287/sampe-and-sme-combine-composites-events/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8252/lightweight-swimming-goggles-feature-carbon-fibre/ Competitive athletes looking for every possible reduction in weight can now invest in swimming goggles featuring frames made from carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite. The new Carbon Race™ goggles are reported to weigh 12-15% less than goggles with a conventional construction. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8252/lightweight-swimming-goggles-feature-carbon-fibre/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8231/tods-wins-raytheon-defence-systems-suppliers-award/ For the second successive year, UK composite marine engineers Tods Defence have received the ‘Suppliers Excellence Award’ from Raytheon Integrated Defence Systems. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8231/tods-wins-raytheon-defence-systems-suppliers-award/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8044/electric-cars-need-lightweight-composites/ Lightweight materials such as composites are vital to the success of electric and hybrid vehicles to offset the added weight of their batteries. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8044/electric-cars-need-lightweight-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8219/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8219/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8165/audi-a8-spare-wheel-recess-employs-reinforced-polyamide/ Highly reinforced polyamide (PA) has been chosen over steel, aluminium and glass mat reinforced thermoplastic (GMT) to manufacture the spare wheel recess of the new Audi A8 car. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8165/audi-a8-spare-wheel-recess-employs-reinforced-polyamide/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8202/narecs-wind-turbine-training-tower-ready-for-use/ The UK New and Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) has opened its 27 m tall wind turbine training tower at its facilities in Blyth, Northumberland. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8202/narecs-wind-turbine-training-tower-ready-for-use/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8170/quickstep-agrees-manufacturing-license-with-northrop-grumman/ Australian advanced materials company Quickstep Holdings Ltd has signed a Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA) with global security company Northrop Grumman Corporation, a subcontractor to Lockheed Martin Corporation in the design and manufacture of the centre fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:34:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8170/quickstep-agrees-manufacturing-license-with-northrop-grumman/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8175/texan-wind-energy-protects-wildlife-using-radar/ A California-based wind energy developer has acquired a 283 MW wildlife-friendly wind farm along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in southern Texas. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8175/texan-wind-energy-protects-wildlife-using-radar/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8141/composite-replaces-deteriorating-timber-screens/ Strongwell’s pultruded glass reinforced plastic (GRP) EXTREN® structural shapes have been used to replace wooden screening structures at The Vintage Club, one of America’s most prestigious country club communities, located in Indian Wells, California. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8141/composite-replaces-deteriorating-timber-screens/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8153/mapping-european-renewable-energy-statistics/ A mapping service allowing visual comparison of renewable energy statistics in Europe is now available from the specialist search engine for renewable energy and energy efficiency, reegle. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8153/mapping-european-renewable-energy-statistics/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8132/more-us-companies-show-interest-in-renewable-energy/ Half of the US companies which currently do not support renewable energy are considering options to generate or buy renewable energy, or at least to purchase renewable energy credits. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8132/more-us-companies-show-interest-in-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8134/renewable-energy-scores-high-in-global-poll/ The solution to energy and climate change challenges lies in developing low-carbon sources of renewable energy, rather than reducing energy use, according to a survey across 22 countries. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8134/renewable-energy-scores-high-in-global-poll/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8113/bmw-selects-glass-reinforced-polypropylene-for-dashboard-carrier/ Borealis’ Nepol™ GB215HP, a long glass fibre reinforced polypropylene, has enabled BMW to develop a 20% lighter dashboard carrier for its 7 Series cars. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8113/bmw-selects-glass-reinforced-polypropylene-for-dashboard-carrier/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8106/bayer-explores-use-of-polyurethane-composites-in-large-turbine-blades/ As part of a project partially funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE), Bayer MaterialScience LLC is researching the potential use of polyurethane composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes in the production of blades for wind turbines of 1.5 MW and above. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8106/bayer-explores-use-of-polyurethane-composites-in-large-turbine-blades/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8098/firehole-launches-compositepro-version-40/ Firehole Technologies has launched Version 4.0 of its Helius:CompositePro™ software. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8098/firehole-launches-compositepro-version-40/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8090/us-governors-more-support-for-wind-energy/ A bipartisan group of state governors want President Obama and Congress to adopt a set of recommendations that will develop wind energy across the United States. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8090/us-governors-more-support-for-wind-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8081/revenue-for-solar-wind-and-biofuels-reached-us139bn-in-2009/ Growth in the three renewable energy sectors last year was 11.4% over 2008, and their US$139 billion in aggregate revenue will reach US$326bn by 2019. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8081/revenue-for-solar-wind-and-biofuels-reached-us139bn-in-2009/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8055/1m-jobs-in-wind-energy-by-2012/ Wind energy employed 550,000 people at the end of last year and will employ 670,000 by the end of 2010, predicts the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA). Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8055/1m-jobs-in-wind-energy-by-2012/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8057/bombardier-selects-aar-for-cseries-composite-flap-track-fairings/ AAR Corporation has been selected by Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast, to design and manufacture composite flap track fairings for the wings of Bombardier's new CSeries aircraft. The contract could be worth more than US$90 million over the life of the programme. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:22:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8057/bombardier-selects-aar-for-cseries-composite-flap-track-fairings/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8049/uk-marine-energy-action-plan-launched/ Marine energy such as wave and tidal could provide up to 16,000 jobs in the UK, according to the UK Government’s new Marine Energy Action Plan. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8049/uk-marine-energy-action-plan-launched/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8048/imperiums-ultrasound-camera-selected-for-bell-helicopter-ndi-project/ Imperium Inc's Acoustocam i600 handheld ultrasound camera will be tested by Bell Helicopter in a project to develop non-destructive inspection (NDI) techniques for composite aircraft components. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:18:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8048/imperiums-ultrasound-camera-selected-for-bell-helicopter-ndi-project/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8042/sheringham-shoal-offshore-wind-farm-construction-begins/ Construction work on the Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm, UK, began on 9 March. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8042/sheringham-shoal-offshore-wind-farm-construction-begins/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8035/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:59:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8035/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8010/bcomtesting-adds-new-testing-equipment/ Composites testing company Bcomtesting has expanded its capabilities and services. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/8010/bcomtesting-adds-new-testing-equipment/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7995/eu-on-track-to-meet-target-from-renewable-energy/ The European Union will surpass its target to consume 20% of its energy from renewable energy sources by 2020, according to national forecasts submitted by its member states. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:12:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7995/eu-on-track-to-meet-target-from-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7997/new-associate-joins-seifert-and-skinner-associates/ Seifert and Skinner & Associates Inc (SS&A) has announced the addition of Kristof Weckx to their roster of associates. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7997/new-associate-joins-seifert-and-skinner-associates/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7961/exova-ocm-achieves-composite-testing-nadcap-accreditation/ Testing services company Exova's laboratory in Anaheim, California, has acheived Nadcap accreditation. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:11:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7961/exova-ocm-achieves-composite-testing-nadcap-accreditation/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7968/us-wind-industry-wants-res/ The US wind industry, through the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), has called on Congress to pass a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) to save and create US jobs. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:27:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7968/us-wind-industry-wants-res/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7953/mvp-conducts-light-rtm-training-in-india/ Magnum Venus Plastech (MVP) has conducted its three-day Light RTM (LRTM) training course in India. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7953/mvp-conducts-light-rtm-training-in-india/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7922/california-funds-us90m-clean-and-renewable-energy/ The California Energy Commission (CEC) says its US$90 million ‘Clean Energy Manufacturing Program’ will strengthen the state’s leadership in clean and renewable energy by providing financing to manufacturers. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7922/california-funds-us90m-clean-and-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7938/northrop-grumman-expands-composites-training-for-tai/ Northrop Grumman Corporation is teaching Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc (TAI)'s engineers how to build the complex composite structures used in the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:54:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7938/northrop-grumman-expands-composites-training-for-tai/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7919/renewable-energy-in-australia-is-largely-undeveloped/ The Government of Australia has released its first national Energy Resource Assessment, concluding that wind energy and other renewable energy sources are expected to become increasingly significant. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7919/renewable-energy-in-australia-is-largely-undeveloped/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7918/energy-efficiency-in-us-could-create-333000-jobs/ Proposed US legislation on energy efficiency would create more than half-a-million jobs within two years, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:32:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7918/energy-efficiency-in-us-could-create-333000-jobs/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7904/vestas-awards-zoltek-supplier-of-the-year-award/ Carbon fibre supplier Zoltek has been named 2009 Supplier of the Year by Vestas Blades AS, the blade manufacturing division of wind turbine maker Vestas Wind Systems AS. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:58:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7904/vestas-awards-zoltek-supplier-of-the-year-award/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7894/seifert-and-skinner-associates-formed/ New company Seifert and Skinner & Associates Inc will specialise in filament winding, software for composites, composite processes and product design, and development, training and consulting. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7894/seifert-and-skinner-associates-formed/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7879/renewable-energy-can-meet-100-of-demand-us-study/ A study in North Carolina suggests that solar and wind energy could supply 94% of the electricity needs in the state. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7879/renewable-energy-can-meet-100-of-demand-us-study/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7869/hawaii-wind-farm-receives-us117m/ The US Department of Energy (DoE) has offered a conditional commitment on a US$117 million loan guarantee to finance construction of a 30 MW wind energy project in Kahuku, Hawaii. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7869/hawaii-wind-farm-receives-us117m/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7883/reichhold-announces-price-increase-for-europe/ Reichhold has announced a price increase for all products for the European composites industry. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7883/reichhold-announces-price-increase-for-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7861/catamaran-cruisers-adopts-aoc-nostyrene-resin/ Catamaran Cruisers has started using AOC’s new Eco-Tek™ styrene-free resin in the production of its houseboats. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7861/catamaran-cruisers-adopts-aoc-nostyrene-resin/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7853/russias-united-aircraft-purchases-mag-composites-equipment/ Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has purchased three machines from MAG Industrial Automation Systems to support production of its MS-21 series commercial aircraft. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7853/russias-united-aircraft-purchases-mag-composites-equipment/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7847/gkn-aerospace-progresses-composite-engine-fan-blade-project/ GKN Aerospace's new £14.8 million facility forms part of the Environmental Lightweight Fan (ELF) programme, which aims to prove high-rate production processes for a new all-composite engine fan blade. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7847/gkn-aerospace-progresses-composite-engine-fan-blade-project/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7839/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:54:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7839/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7829/uk-wave-and-tidal-to-reach-2-gw-by-2020/ RenewableUK (formerly BWEA) says 2 GW of wave and tidal could be installed in the UK by 2020, but that further Government investment is needed. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:34:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7829/uk-wave-and-tidal-to-reach-2-gw-by-2020/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7808/infucomp-project-to-simulate-infusion-of-composite-aerospace-parts-/ Simulation software supplier ESI Group has initiated the INFUCOMP European Research Consortium, in which 14 partners will aim to simulate liquid composites moulding technologies for use by the aerospace sector. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7808/infucomp-project-to-simulate-infusion-of-composite-aerospace-parts-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7766/toho-tenax-launches-ultralightweight-carbon-fabric/ Toho Tenax Co Ltd says it has developed a carbon fibre fabric that is less than half the weight of currently available lightweight carbon fibre fabrics. The fabric is said to be ideal for lightweight products ranging from golf club and tennis racket shafts, to personal computer casings. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7766/toho-tenax-launches-ultralightweight-carbon-fabric/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7798/lm-establishes-fourth-turbine-blade-facility-in-china/ As the result of a contract with new Chinese customer Envision, LM Glasfiber is establishing its fourth wind turbine blade manufacturing facility in China. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7798/lm-establishes-fourth-turbine-blade-facility-in-china/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7765/spatial-composite-wins-26-million-oman-air-cabin-trainer-contract-/ Airliner Oman Air has awarded a US$2.6 million contract to Spatial Composite Solutions, the Dubai-based manufacturer of crew training equipment, for two new cabin crew safety trainers. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:28:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7765/spatial-composite-wins-26-million-oman-air-cabin-trainer-contract-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7730/composites-europe-2010-joins-aluminium-in-essen/ The fifth COMPOSITES EUROPE exhibition will return to Essen in 2010 where it will be held alongside the ALUMINIUM World Fair on 14-16 September. The combined event will showcase more than 1000 exhibitors specialising in lightweight construction. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7730/composites-europe-2010-joins-aluminium-in-essen/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7757/iberdrola-creates-scottish-offshore-wind-energy-division/ Iberdrola Renovables will base an offshore wind division in Glasgow, Scotland, to promote wind energy projects that will amount to 10 GW of capacity. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7757/iberdrola-creates-scottish-offshore-wind-energy-division/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7660/epoxy-vinyl-ester-offers-advantages-over-epoxy-in-wind-blade-manufacture/ According to researchers at Ashland Performance Materials, epoxy vinyl ester resins can improve the economics and speed of wind turbine blade manufacture compared to epoxy resins. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7660/epoxy-vinyl-ester-offers-advantages-over-epoxy-in-wind-blade-manufacture/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7725/lotus-evora-carbon-concept-debuts-at-geneva-motor-show/ The award winning Lotus Evora provides the basis of the carbon design concept unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this week. The car features a carbon fibre, leather and alcantara interior, carbon diffuser and composite body. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7725/lotus-evora-carbon-concept-debuts-at-geneva-motor-show/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7742/renewable-energy-and-efficiency-loans-for-uk-homes/ The UK Government has announced a new strategy to make UK homes more energy efficient and increase use of renewable energy. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7742/renewable-energy-and-efficiency-loans-for-uk-homes/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7722/tencate-wins-armour-contracts/ TenCate Advanced Armor USA has won vehicle and personal protection armour contracts amounting to approximately US$25 million, with a contract option that could result in additional sales of $10 million. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7722/tencate-wins-armour-contracts/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7701/financing-for-renewable-energy-to-save-us22ma/ The state of Massachusetts has launched a new financing plan that will support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects at state buildings, saving millions of dollars in energy costs each year while creating jobs and supporting the administration's clean energy goals. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:59:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7701/financing-for-renewable-energy-to-save-us22ma/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7697/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:11:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7697/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7686/ashland-announces-resin-price-increase-for-europe/ Ashland Performance Materials is increasing the prices of its complete portfolio of resins and gel-coats produced and sold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7686/ashland-announces-resin-price-increase-for-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7663/sphigh-modulus-gains-ianz-accreditation/ The New Zealand-based Technical Services laboratory of SP-High Modulus has achieved accreditation by International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) for mechanical testing of composite materials. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7663/sphigh-modulus-gains-ianz-accreditation/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7658/gamesas-2009-results-down-difficult-year/ Gamesa reports an overall fall in results for 2009 as a difficult market slowed down wind developments. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7658/gamesas-2009-results-down-difficult-year/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7597/product-innovations-awarded-at-composites-2010/ The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) announced its Awards for Composites Excellence (ACE) at the COMPOSITES 2010 show in Las Vegas on 10 February. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:32:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7597/product-innovations-awarded-at-composites-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7637/sika-epoxy-resin-has-gl-approval/ Sika Deutschland GmbH's Biresin CR83 epoxy resin has been approved by Germanischer Lloyd (GL) for use in wind turbine, marine and industrial applications. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7637/sika-epoxy-resin-has-gl-approval/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7647/siemens-invests-in-uk-tidal-energy-company/ Marine Current Turbines (MCT) says Siemens Energy has acquired a minority stake in its tidal current energy turbine, to help deploy Britain’s first commercial tidal energy farm in UK waters within the next two years. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7647/siemens-invests-in-uk-tidal-energy-company/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7620/udri-tests-composite-wind-turbine-towers/ The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) has been awarded US$270 000 in Ohio Third Frontier funds for research to design and test structures and materials for composite wind turbine towers up to 100 m height. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7620/udri-tests-composite-wind-turbine-towers/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7626/mitsubishi-enters-uk-offshore-wind-market/ Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe intends to invest up to £100 million in an offshore wind turbine project in the UK under a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK Government. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7626/mitsubishi-enters-uk-offshore-wind-market/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7591/terpol-of-finland-appointed-distributor-for-scott-bader/ Composites distributor Terpol OY has signed a distributor agreement to supply Scott Bader's range of Crystic® products throughout Finland. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7591/terpol-of-finland-appointed-distributor-for-scott-bader/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7588/kaman-helicopters-licenses-fibersim-software/ Kaman Helicopters will license FiberSIM® composites engineering software from Vistagy Inc and use it to streamline the design-to-manufacturing process for large composite helicopter blades. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7588/kaman-helicopters-licenses-fibersim-software/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7572/ppg-restarts-glass-fibre-furnace-in-north-carolina/ PPG Industries’ Fiber Glass business has restarted a furnace at its facility in Lexington, North Carolina, USA. It will support increased demand, particularly in the wind energy and filtration markets. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:58:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7572/ppg-restarts-glass-fibre-furnace-in-north-carolina/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7581/siemens-1000th-uk-offshore-wind-turbine/ Siemens has installed its 1000th wind turbine in the UK at the Gunfleet Sands offshore wind farm off the coast of Essex. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7581/siemens-1000th-uk-offshore-wind-turbine/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7571/hexion-to-raise-prices-for-composite-polymers-in-north-america/ Hexion Specialty Chemicals will increase prices in North America for its unsaturated polyester resins and vinyl ester resins. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7571/hexion-to-raise-prices-for-composite-polymers-in-north-america/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7561/green-jobs-if-canada-renews-incentives-for-renewable-power/ A coalition of environmental groups says Canada could create at least 8000 jobs by if the Federal Government renews incentives for renewable energy. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7561/green-jobs-if-canada-renews-incentives-for-renewable-power/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7570/ccp-celebrates-20-years/ Cook Composites and Polymers (CCP) celebrated its 20 year anniversary as a company on 9 February 2010. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7570/ccp-celebrates-20-years/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7541/uk-8m-offshore-wind-demonstration-call/ The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has opened the third call for capital grant funding for offshore wind component and technology development. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7541/uk-8m-offshore-wind-demonstration-call/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7530/gkn-wins-contract-for-bombardier-cseries-composite-winglet/ In a contract which could be worth more than US$100 million, GKN Aerospace has been selected by Bombardier Aerospace to design and manufacture the composite winglet for the new Bombardier CSeries aircraft. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:59:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7530/gkn-wins-contract-for-bombardier-cseries-composite-winglet/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7525/australia-100-renewable-energy-by-2020/ Renewable energy could produce 100% of the electricity needed in Australia within 10 years, using technologies that are available now. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7525/australia-100-renewable-energy-by-2020/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7510/owens-corning-reports-2009-results/ Owens Corning reports consolidated net sales of US$4.8 billion in 2009, compared with $5.8 billion in 2008. The lower sales were a result of weakness in the global economy and the US housing market. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7510/owens-corning-reports-2009-results/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7507/report-predicts-growth-for-indian-frp-pipes-and-tanks-market/ The market for FRP pipes and tanks in India is expected to exhibit a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.8% for the period 2010-15, according to a report from Allele Life Sciences Pvt Ltd. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7507/report-predicts-growth-for-indian-frp-pipes-and-tanks-market/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7506/ccp-announces-prices-increase-for-composite-products/ Cook Composites and Polymers (CCP) is increasing prices for all gel-coats, unsaturated polyester resins and vinyl ester resins, as well as all cleaner materials. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7506/ccp-announces-prices-increase-for-composite-products/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7498/aoc-increases-prices-for-mexico-central-america-south-america-and-the-caribbean/ AOC LLC is increasing prices of all polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, gel-coats and colorants for shipments to and within Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7498/aoc-increases-prices-for-mexico-central-america-south-america-and-the-caribbean/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7495/reichhold-increases-resin-prices-in-north-america/ Reichhold Inc has announced a price increase for all unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins sold in North America for the composites industry. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:44:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7495/reichhold-increases-resin-prices-in-north-america/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7492/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7492/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7469/zyvex-performance-materials-supplies-resin-to-outerlimits-offshore-powerboats/ Zyvex Performance Materials (ZPM) has announced an agreement to supply advanced resin systems for the Outerlimits Offshore Powerboats 2010 line of high performance powerboats. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7469/zyvex-performance-materials-supplies-resin-to-outerlimits-offshore-powerboats/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7487/2025-solar-and-wind-energy-costs-charted/ The capital cost to install a 20 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) facility by 2015 will be US$7981/kW, according to a report from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7487/2025-solar-and-wind-energy-costs-charted/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7460/lewcott-develops-phenolic-prepregs-for-interiors/ Lewcott Corporation is introducing new prepregs and adhesives for aircraft, marine and other interior applications. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7460/lewcott-develops-phenolic-prepregs-for-interiors/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7454/sphigh-modulus-exhibits-at-auckland-international-boat-show/ SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, is exhibiting at New Zealand’s largest boating exhibition on 11-14 March. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7454/sphigh-modulus-exhibits-at-auckland-international-boat-show/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7467/pirahna-usv-built-using-nanoenhanced-carbon-prepreg/ Zyvex Performance Materials (ZPM) has unveiled the Piranha unmanned surface vessel (USV), a lightweight composite boat built using ZPM's Arovex™ nanotube-reinforced carbon fibre prepreg. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:28:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7467/pirahna-usv-built-using-nanoenhanced-carbon-prepreg/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7452/aoc-announces-price-increase-for-north-america/ AOC LLC is increasing prices of its polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, gel-coats and colorants. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7452/aoc-announces-price-increase-for-north-america/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7446/potential-for-us-wind-energy-is-105-gw/ Wind turbines on the continental USA could generate 37 PWh a year, according to a new study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7446/potential-for-us-wind-energy-is-105-gw/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7457/wind-turbine-controllable-rubber-trailing-edge-flap-tested/ Controllable rubber trailing edge flaps for wind turbines have shown promising results in wind tunnel tests, says the Wind Energy Division at Risø DTU, Denmark. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7457/wind-turbine-controllable-rubber-trailing-edge-flap-tested/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7449/ashland-increases-composite-materials-prices-for-north-america/ Ashland Performance Materials is increasing the prices of its unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, gel-coats, pigments and additives sold in North America. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7449/ashland-increases-composite-materials-prices-for-north-america/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7433/clipper-initiates-offshore-wind-turbine-blade-factory-construction/ Clipper Windpower Marine Ltd, a Clipper Windpower Inc subsidiary, has started the groundbreaking of its offshore wind turbine blade manufacturing facility in Neptune Estate, Tyne, UK. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7433/clipper-initiates-offshore-wind-turbine-blade-factory-construction/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7404/40-wind-energy-in-the-falklands/ The Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic have commissioned three new wind turbines that will supply 40% of the settlement’s electricity. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7404/40-wind-energy-in-the-falklands/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7392/where-frp-bridge-decks-fit-today/ In today’s infrastructure market, four bridge applications continue to make strong use of fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) composites despite the cost premium. Each application has a critical requirement for light weight to meet the design and operational objectives. In these cases, owners still receive the benefits of corrosion resistance and a longer life cycle while gaining the value of a light weight deck. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7392/where-frp-bridge-decks-fit-today/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7378/alaglas-adds-green-appeal-to-swimming-pools/ Alaglas Swimming Pools is using new EcoTek™ resin from AOC to produce more environmentally friendly products. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7378/alaglas-adds-green-appeal-to-swimming-pools/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7372/arkema-introduces-organic-peroxide-for-large-part-infusion-/ Arkema Inc has introduced Luperox® IS 300, an organic peroxide initiator designed to speed up the infusion of large composite parts. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7372/arkema-introduces-organic-peroxide-for-large-part-infusion-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7356/ashland-adds-corrosionresistant-product-to-envirez-green-resin-range/ Ashland Performance Materials has added a corrosion-resistant product to its Envirez® range of unsaturated polyester resins containing renewable materials. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:59:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7356/ashland-adds-corrosionresistant-product-to-envirez-green-resin-range/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7347/usa-us130m-for-building-energy-efficiency/ Federal agencies in the USA will provide funding over five years to develop new technologies in building energy efficiency. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7347/usa-us130m-for-building-energy-efficiency/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7346/eu-will-meet-renewable-energy-target/ The EU will meet its 2020 20% renewable energy target, even slightly exceed it, according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7346/eu-will-meet-renewable-energy-target/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7352/syrgis-constructs-new-organic-peroxides-laboratory/ Syrgis Performance Initiators Inc has started construction on a new laboratory facility designed to support its global organic peroxides business. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7352/syrgis-constructs-new-organic-peroxides-laboratory/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7338/repower-constructs-canadian-wind-farm/ REpower Systems AG and Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc (RES Canada) have completed the construction of a test wind farm in the Gaspé region, Canada. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7338/repower-constructs-canadian-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7303/hong-kong-plans-100-mw-wind-farm/ HK Electric proposes a 100 MW offshore wind farm in Southwest Lamma Channel, Hong Kong. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7303/hong-kong-plans-100-mw-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7279/sway-to-erect-10-mw-offshore-wind-turbine/ Enova is granting NOK137 million to Sway AS to erect a 10 MW prototype offshore wind turbine in Hordaland, Norway. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7279/sway-to-erect-10-mw-offshore-wind-turbine/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7271/vestas-delivers-99-mw-wind-turbines-to-usa/ Vestas will deliver 33 of its V90-3.0 MW wind turbines to Granite Reliable Power Windpark in New Hampshire, USA. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7271/vestas-delivers-99-mw-wind-turbines-to-usa/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7029/strongwell-introduces-gridform-design-guide-for-bridge-engineers/ US pultruder Strongwell Corporation has introduced its GRIDFORM™ Design Guide. This aims to show bridge engineers that the GRIDFORM composite grating system can be used as an alternative to steel rebar in concrete bridge decks. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7029/strongwell-introduces-gridform-design-guide-for-bridge-engineers/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7230/uk-wave-and-tidal-gets-12m/ Wave and tidal could receive £12 million from the UK Technology Strategy Board in 2010 to develop “the wave and tidal technologies of the future.” Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7230/uk-wave-and-tidal-gets-12m/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7228/gamesa-opens-wind-turbine-plant-in-india/ Gamesa has set up an Indian subsidiary, Gamesa Wind Turbines Pvt Ltd, near Chennai, India, to produce the Gamesa G58-850 kW Wind Turbine. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7228/gamesa-opens-wind-turbine-plant-in-india/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7223/wind-energy-key-for-turkeys-power-demand-/ Turkey must exploit its huge wind energy resources if it wants to meet its increasing power demand. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7223/wind-energy-key-for-turkeys-power-demand-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7001/thermoplastic-resins-for-wind-turbine-blade-manufacture/ Wind turbine blades are currently based on thermoset resin technology, but could thermoplastics offer a better option? Dutch researchers are looking for thermoplastic resins suitable for use in blade manufacture. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:31:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7001/thermoplastic-resins-for-wind-turbine-blade-manufacture/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7173/us-renewable-energy-industry-wants-key-legislation-passed-this-year/ Five associations in the United States have banded together to urge Congress to enact key policies which will continue accelerated growth across the renewable energy sector. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7173/us-renewable-energy-industry-wants-key-legislation-passed-this-year/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7198/vestas-2009-profit-up-133/ Vestas profit after tax for 2009 rose 13.3% to €579 million from 2008. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7198/vestas-2009-profit-up-133/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7064/acg-launches-bmi-tooling-and-matrix-systems/ Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG) has announced the introduction of two additions to it range of bismaleimide (BMI) matrix systems. The new products are aimed at the structural tooling and component markets. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7064/acg-launches-bmi-tooling-and-matrix-systems/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7166/global-clean-energy-investment-us145bn/ China’s investment in wind energy last year kept the world’s overall investment in clean energy to 6.5% below the 2008 record, despite the worst recession for 60 years. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7166/global-clean-energy-investment-us145bn/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7150/juwi-constructs-wind-farm-in-us/ juwi has started construction of its first US wind farm in Richardson County, Nebraska, USA. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7150/juwi-constructs-wind-farm-in-us/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7034/imperium-develops-smaller-ultrasound-camera-for-composites-inspection/ Imperium Inc is introducing the Acoustocam i600, a smaller, lighter version of the handheld portable ultrasound imaging camera currently used by companies such as Boeing for the non-destructive inspection (NDI) of composite materials. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7034/imperium-develops-smaller-ultrasound-camera-for-composites-inspection/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7134/lm-glasfiber-joins-global-wind-alliance/ Wind turbine blade manufacturer LM Glasfiber’s international service unit has joined the Global Wind Alliance. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:34:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7134/lm-glasfiber-joins-global-wind-alliance/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7026/pressure-sensor-film-helps-optimise-ultrasonic-welder-performance/ Sensor Products Inc says the use of its Pressurex® pressure indicating sensor film helps optimise the setup of ultrasonic welders, resulting in welds of greater bond strength in thermoplastic composite materials. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:58:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7026/pressure-sensor-film-helps-optimise-ultrasonic-welder-performance/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7101/indian-energy-installs-three-wind-turbines/ Indian Energy Ltd says the first three wind turbines at its Theni Project have been commissioned and are now fully operational and grid connected. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7101/indian-energy-installs-three-wind-turbines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7092/wind-power-tops-new-eu-electricity/ Wind power represented the largest share of new electricity generating technology installed in the European Union in 2009. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7092/wind-power-tops-new-eu-electricity/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7027/tencate-acquires-uk-armour-company-aml/ Royal Ten Cate has agreed to acquire armour company AML UK Ltd. This acquisition will provide TenCate with access to the UK market for lightweight composite armour solutions. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7027/tencate-acquires-uk-armour-company-aml/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7015/gibsonjushi-present-environmental-stewardship-programme-at-composites-2010/ Gibson/Jushi will present information on their Environmental Stewardship programme during the Composites 2010 trade show in Las Vegas next week. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7015/gibsonjushi-present-environmental-stewardship-programme-at-composites-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7053/siemens-invests-heavily-in-india-includes-renewable-energy/ Siemens is to invest over €250 million in India by 2012, with a major part of this going to renewable energy. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7053/siemens-invests-heavily-in-india-includes-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6992/bayer-opens-carbon-nanotube-pilot-facility/ Bayer MaterialScience has opened a pilot facility for the manufacture of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) at CHEMPARK Leverkusen, Germany. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6992/bayer-opens-carbon-nanotube-pilot-facility/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6986/cytec-to-supply-composites-to-bombardier-aircraft-programmes/ Cytec Industries' Engineered Materials division has won contracts to supply carbon fibre composite materials for Bombardier Aerospace’s new CSeries and Learjet 85 aircraft programmes. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6986/cytec-to-supply-composites-to-bombardier-aircraft-programmes/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7007/wind-energy-grows-31-in-2009/ The capacity of wind energy increased by 31% last year, adding 37.5 GW of wind turbines with an investment of US$63 billion. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:44:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7007/wind-energy-grows-31-in-2009/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7000/boeing-sets-up-787-dreamliner-for-fatigue-testing/ Boeing has moved the 787 Dreamliner fatigue test airframe to the structural test rig at its Everett, Washington, USA, site. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/7000/boeing-sets-up-787-dreamliner-for-fatigue-testing/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6918/gurit-reports-2009-results/ Gurit reports full-year 2009 target market sales of CHF307.3 million, 22.1% down on 2008, after a stable fourth quarter. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6918/gurit-reports-2009-results/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6982/wind-industry-aim-european-single-market-by-2015-/ The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) welcomes European regional energy initiatives, but says the aim is a European single market by 2015. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:10:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6982/wind-industry-aim-european-single-market-by-2015-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6964/big-challenges-for-wind-turbine-blade-suppliers/ The demand for bigger wind turbines, powered by longer rotor blades, has placed many challenges on the blade manufacturers and their suppliers. What developments could the future hold? Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:58:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6964/big-challenges-for-wind-turbine-blade-suppliers/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6957/resintex-technology-showcases-marine-composites-technology-at-seatec/ Distributor Resintex Technology will be highlighting the range of composites marine products available from Scott Bader and SP-High Modulus during the SEATEC exhibition in Italy next week. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:34:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6957/resintex-technology-showcases-marine-composites-technology-at-seatec/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6956/januarys-top-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the month of January. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6956/januarys-top-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6955/cray-valley-announces-price-increase-/ Cray Valley has announced a price increase on unsaturated polyester resins for composites applications. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6955/cray-valley-announces-price-increase-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6937/us-doi-proposes-us73m-for-renewable-energy/ The proposed US$12.2 billion budget for the Department of the Interior (DoI) in FY2011 includes an increase of US$14.2 million over last year for renewable energy programmes. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6937/us-doi-proposes-us73m-for-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6922/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6922/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6924/dsm-composite-resins-increases-prices-/ DSM Composite Resins has announced a price increase for its entire range of unsaturated polyester resins and gel-coat products. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:44:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6924/dsm-composite-resins-increases-prices-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6906/jushi-opens-office-in-singapore/ Chinese glass fibre producer Jushi Group Co Ltd has established a sales and marketing office in Singapore. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6906/jushi-opens-office-in-singapore/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6905/repower-and-rwe-innogy-295-mw-offshore-wind/ REpower Systems AG will deliver 48 offshore wind turbines totalling 295 MW to RWE Innogy for Nordsee Ost offshore wind farm. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:58:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6905/repower-and-rwe-innogy-295-mw-offshore-wind/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6899/bwea-renewable-industry-calls-for-2020-action/ The British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) calls on the UK Government to consider a raft of immediate measures to deliver the UK’s 2020 renewable energy targets. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6899/bwea-renewable-industry-calls-for-2020-action/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6904/aoc-launches-ecotek-green-resins/ AOC is launching its EcoTek 'green' resin technology for composites at the Composites 2010 tradeshow in Las Vegas next week. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:44:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6904/aoc-launches-ecotek-green-resins/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6855/hexcel-reports-fourth-quarter-2009-results/ Hexcel Corporation reports net sales for the fourth quarter of 2009 of US$266.6 million, 7.9% lower than reported for the fourth quarter of 2008. Operating income was $14.5 million, compared to $29.3 million for the same quarter for 2008. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:28:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6855/hexcel-reports-fourth-quarter-2009-results/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6854/spanish-wind-firm-registers-vcs-wind-park-in-usa/ ACCIONA is the first company to register a wind energy facility in the USA under the requirements of the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS). Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6854/spanish-wind-firm-registers-vcs-wind-park-in-usa/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6842/polystrand-introduces-green-series-reinforcements/ Polystrand Inc has announced the release of its 'green series' reinforcing tape which uses recycled polyolefin as the matrix. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6842/polystrand-introduces-green-series-reinforcements/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6833/energetx-composites-and-aeroblade-form-strategic-partnership/ Energetx Composites and Aeroblade have entered into a licensing agreement to design and produce utility-scale wind turbine blades for the North America market. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6833/energetx-composites-and-aeroblade-form-strategic-partnership/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6814/avk-invites-entries-for-2010-innovation-awards/ The German Federation of Reinforced Plastics, AVK, is inviting entries for its annual innovation awards competition. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6814/avk-invites-entries-for-2010-innovation-awards/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6787/anaglyph-releases-laminate-tools-v40-software/ Anaglyph has announced the release of version 4.0 of the Laminate Tools software application. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6787/anaglyph-releases-laminate-tools-v40-software/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6811/composites-one-introduces-sika-epoxy-resins/ Distributor Composites One has announced that it will introduce a new line of formulated epoxy resin products manufactured by SIKA Corporation into the US market. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6811/composites-one-introduces-sika-epoxy-resins/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6784/eastman-introduces-dual-laser-and-blade-cutting-system/ Eastman Machine Company is introducing a dual laser and blade cutting system for use by companies in the composites, aerospace, automotive, and industrial fabrics industries. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6784/eastman-introduces-dual-laser-and-blade-cutting-system/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6782/enecon-introduces-composite-pipe-repair-system/ ENECON Corporation is introducing DuraWrap™, a carbon fibre composite wrap system for use in repairing metal and concrete pipes and tanks. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6782/enecon-introduces-composite-pipe-repair-system/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6733/huber-highlights-functional-fillers-at-composites-2010/ Huber Engineered Materials engineers will present an educational session on fillers at the Composites 2010 show in Las Vegas next month. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6733/huber-highlights-functional-fillers-at-composites-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6781/pluggedin-vehicles-could-capture-20-of-the-market-by-2030/ Electric vehicles – plug-in hybrids and battery powered – will comprise nearly 20% of the global market for light vehicles in 2030, according to a study by automotive industry analysts at IHS Global Insight. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6781/pluggedin-vehicles-could-capture-20-of-the-market-by-2030/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6737/composites-one-holds-closed-moulding-demos-at-composites-2010/ Composites One, along with the Closed Mold Alliance and 10 industry partners, will host demonstrations of closed mould technology at the Composites 2010 tradeshow in Las Vegas next month. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6737/composites-one-holds-closed-moulding-demos-at-composites-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6736/zyvax-to-hold-sustainability-summit-on-ecofriendly-mould-release-products/ Mould release specialisst Zyvax is bringing its distributors together at a training event to highlight the latest environmentally friendly products, applications and market requirements. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6736/zyvax-to-hold-sustainability-summit-on-ecofriendly-mould-release-products/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6727/gurit-grants-sprint-technology-and-product-license-to-hexcel/ Gurit has granted a non-exclusive license for its patented Sprint technology and products to Hexcel Corporation. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6727/gurit-grants-sprint-technology-and-product-license-to-hexcel/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6742/epta-publishes-programme-for-10th-world-pultrusion-conference/ The European Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) has published the programme for its 10th World Pultrusion Conference, taking place on 8-9 April 2010 in Barcelona, Spain. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6742/epta-publishes-programme-for-10th-world-pultrusion-conference/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6715/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6715/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6670/uk-renewables-offers-help-to-composites-companies/ The UK government's UK Renewables Service is offering help to composites companies interested in becoming involved in the growing UK offshore wind energy sector. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6670/uk-renewables-offers-help-to-composites-companies/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6665/eastman-exhibits-at-composites-2010/ Cutting systems manufacturer Eastman Machine Company will exhibit at the Composites 2010 exhibition in Las Vegas on 9-11 February. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:11:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6665/eastman-exhibits-at-composites-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6687/sphigh-modulus-contributes-to-tour-de-france-la-voile-design/ SP-High Modulus has announced that it will supply composite materials, engineering and expertise for the boat design selected for the Tour de France à la Voile race. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6687/sphigh-modulus-contributes-to-tour-de-france-la-voile-design/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6654/composite-window-frames-reduce-heating-bills/ A European project aims to develop a window frame constructed of composite that has twice the insulation efficiency of the best frames currently on the market. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6654/composite-window-frames-reduce-heating-bills/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6645/european-glass-fibre-manufacturers-start-antidumping-procedure-/ In December, the Official Journal of the European Union published a notice of initiation of anti-dumping proceedings concerning imports of certain continuous filament glass fibre products from China. European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) believes that this action could lead to price increases in the composites industry. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6645/european-glass-fibre-manufacturers-start-antidumping-procedure-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6656/uk-and-uae-to-jointly-research-renewable-energy/ Britain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will jointly fund £1 million for research into renewable energy policy. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:22:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6656/uk-and-uae-to-jointly-research-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6640/metyx-composites-names-scott-bader-distributor-in-france/ METYX Composites has announced the signing of an agreement making Scott Bader the exclusive distributor of its products in France. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6640/metyx-composites-names-scott-bader-distributor-in-france/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6684/eastern-and-central-europe-a-wealth-of-opportunities/ Despite the global economic crisis, optimism remains for the future growth prospects of Eastern and Central Europe reports global engineering group Trelleborg. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6684/eastern-and-central-europe-a-wealth-of-opportunities/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6626/tpi-composites-tests-composite-military-vehicle/ TPI Composites Inc has announced the successful durability and road testing of its All Composite Military Vehicle (ACMV). Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6626/tpi-composites-tests-composite-military-vehicle/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6614/us-study-shows-that-20-from-wind-is-possible-by-2024/ The integration of 20% from wind energy is technically feasible, but will require significant expansion of the transmission infrastructure and system operational changes in order for it to be realised, according to an analysis from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6614/us-study-shows-that-20-from-wind-is-possible-by-2024/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6559/scott-bader-joins-sustainable-resources-project--/ Composite resin manufacturer Scott Bader has joined a UK sustainable resources project group which aims to identify new ways of manufacturing chemicals from alternative sustainable resources. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6559/scott-bader-joins-sustainable-resources-project--/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6564/carbon-fibre-recycling-and-reuse/ The world’s first conference dedicated to carbon fibre recycling was held in November in Hamburg, Germany. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6564/carbon-fibre-recycling-and-reuse/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6561/repower-supplies-20-wind-turbines-to-minnesota/ REpower Systems AG will supply 20 REpower MM92 wind turbines to National Wind LLC, a large-scale community wind project developer, for the first phase of the Lake Country Wind Energy project in central Minnesota. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6561/repower-supplies-20-wind-turbines-to-minnesota/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6555/res-enters-south-african-wind-market-with-acquisition-of-300-mw-portfolio/ RES has acquired a portfolio of wind power projects in South Africa totalling almost 300 MW. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6555/res-enters-south-african-wind-market-with-acquisition-of-300-mw-portfolio/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6538/wind-has-potential-to-generate-12-of-electricity-by-2050-predicts-iea/ Wind energy could supply 12% of the world’s power by the middle of this century, up from the current 2%, according to a 'Wind Energy Roadmap' to be published soon by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6538/wind-has-potential-to-generate-12-of-electricity-by-2050-predicts-iea/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6541/boeing-787-dreamliner-achieves-initial-airworthiness-milestone/ Boeing has completed initial airworthiness testing on its 787 Dreamliner aircraft. This will allow more aircraft to join the flight test programme. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6541/boeing-787-dreamliner-achieves-initial-airworthiness-milestone/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6527/european-offshore-wind-power-market-up-54-in-2009/ The European offshore wind power market grew 54% in 2009 according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6527/european-offshore-wind-power-market-up-54-in-2009/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6519/ris-embeds-smart-sensor-systems-for-offshore-wind-turbines/ The embedded smart sensor systems will allow operators of offshore wind farms to check ‘the health’ of the wind turbines, while the operator is sitting onshore and while the wind turbine blades are spinning offshore, Denmark’s Risø DTU says. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6519/ris-embeds-smart-sensor-systems-for-offshore-wind-turbines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6515/car-makers-look-closer-at-carbon-fibre/ From city cars, to supercars and alternative energy vehicles, car makers are finding more applications for carbon fibre composite. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6515/car-makers-look-closer-at-carbon-fibre/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6511/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6511/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6487/tencate-receives-significant-defence-orders/ TenCate says it has been granted significant orders for anti-ballistic composite materials. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6487/tencate-receives-significant-defence-orders/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6479/mvp-designs-winding-system-for-delta-environmental-products/ MVP has designed an automated vertical winding system to speed up production time for Delta Environmental Products. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6479/mvp-designs-winding-system-for-delta-environmental-products/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6469/navimo-appointed-uk-distributor-for-sphigh-modulus-/ SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, has appointed Navimo as a new distributor for the UK marine retail market. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6469/navimo-appointed-uk-distributor-for-sphigh-modulus-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6468/sika-introduces-epoxy-resin-for-aviation-market/ Sika Deutschland GmbH is introducing a new composite resin system for the aviation market which has been been approved by the German Air Ministry for use in light aircraft, powered gliders and gliders. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6468/sika-introduces-epoxy-resin-for-aviation-market/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6465/campion-marine-selects-ashland-biobased-resin-for-all-new-boats/ Canadian boat builder Campion Marine Inc has decided to manufacture all of its new boats with Envirez® bio-derived resin from Ashland Performance Materials. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6465/campion-marine-selects-ashland-biobased-resin-for-all-new-boats/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6461/ccp-announces-price-increase/ Cook Composites and Polymers (CCP) has announced a price increase for its unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, and gel-coats. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6461/ccp-announces-price-increase/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6434/natural-power-launches-forecasting-for-wind-farms/ Natural Power has launched a new product in its suite of wind farm monitoring and management tools: ForeSite. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6434/natural-power-launches-forecasting-for-wind-farms/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6416/itw-plexus-adhesives-offer-improved-bonding-for-wind-turbine-blades/ ITW Plexus reports it has developed long working time, fast-curing, 1:1 methacrylate structural adhesives which provide improved bonding in wind turbine blade applications. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6416/itw-plexus-adhesives-offer-improved-bonding-for-wind-turbine-blades/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6417/round-3-offshore-wind-announcement-enables-new-uk-industry-bwea/ The British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) has called on the UK government to ensure that UK manufacturing benefits from the recently announced Round 3 offshore wind projects through support for skills and training, the identification of coastal manufacturing hubs and upgrades to the UK’s electricity grid. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6417/round-3-offshore-wind-announcement-enables-new-uk-industry-bwea/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6410/flow-international-announces-aerospace-orders/ Waterjet machine manufacturer Flow International Corporation has received approximately US$11 million of orders for Composite Machining Center abrasive waterjet and routing machine tool systems. Most of the orders are from Airbus suppliers. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6410/flow-international-announces-aerospace-orders/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6372/vestas-will-deliver-80-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-germany/ Vestas will deliver 40 of its V90 2 MW wind turbines to Nordwind Handels GmbH & Co KG for the eastern part of Germany. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:04:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6372/vestas-will-deliver-80-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-germany/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6371/materials-centre-to-increase-wind-turbine-reliability/ The Danish Council for Strategic Research’s Programme Commission on Energy and Environment has granted funding of DKK38 million for the establishment of the Danish Centre for Composite Structures and Materials (DCCSM), which will look into materials to increase wind turbine reliability. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6371/materials-centre-to-increase-wind-turbine-reliability/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6392/aoc-announces-price-increase-for-mexico-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/ AOC LLC has announced a price increase for Mexico, Latin American and the Caribbean for all resins and gel-coats. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6392/aoc-announces-price-increase-for-mexico-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6370/ris-dtu-smart-wind-turbines-can-predict-the-wind/ Risø DTU has completed a successful test on a wind turbine with a laser-based anemometer built into the spinner in order to increase electricity generation. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:07:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6370/ris-dtu-smart-wind-turbines-can-predict-the-wind/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6366/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:10:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6366/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6354/ppgs-hybon-glass-fibre-certified-for-wind-turbine-applications/ PPG Industries has announced the certification of its HYBON glass fibre roving products for wind turbine blades by Germanischer Lloyd (GL), an international certification body in the wind energy industry. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6354/ppgs-hybon-glass-fibre-certified-for-wind-turbine-applications/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6350/aoc-announces-price-increase-for-europe-and-asia/ AOC LLC has announced price increases for resins shipped from its European and Asia plants. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6350/aoc-announces-price-increase-for-europe-and-asia/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6348/renewable-energy-enjoys-a-significant-comparative-advantage-in-scotland/ A study commissioned by the Scottish Government highlights Scotland's location, natural resources, research and manufacturing bases as key advantages for developing renewable energy resources. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:28:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6348/renewable-energy-enjoys-a-significant-comparative-advantage-in-scotland/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6346/marine-and-hydrokinetic-energy-can-play-a-substantial-role-in-clean-energy-options/ The marine energy industry is at a relatively early stage of development and maturity when compared to other renewable energy technologies, but the US Department of Energy (DoE) will help speed deployment of the technologies, according to testimony before a federal subcommittee. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6346/marine-and-hydrokinetic-energy-can-play-a-substantial-role-in-clean-energy-options/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6345/wind-farm-selected-in-first-selection-of-clean-energy-projects/ A wind farm in the Caribbean island of Dominica is one of the first three projects to receive US funding under the ‘Energy & Climate Partnership of the Americas’ announced by President Obama at the 2009 Summit of the Americas. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:59:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6345/wind-farm-selected-in-first-selection-of-clean-energy-projects/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6338/scott-bader-europe-increases-prices/ Scott Bader is increasing the prices from its European production sites of all Crystic® unsaturated polyester, DCPD and vinyl ester resins, plus all gel-coats, pigments, bonding pastes and Crystic Crestomer® structural adhesive products. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6338/scott-bader-europe-increases-prices/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6330/reichhold-announces-price-increase-for-europe/ Reichhold has announced a 150 Euro/tonne price increase on all of its composite products sold in Europe. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6330/reichhold-announces-price-increase-for-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6326/forewind-consortium-to-develop-dogger-bank-round-3-offshore-wind-farm-zone/ The Forewind consortium will develop the largest zone in Round 3 for UK offshore wind farms, Dogger Bank. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6326/forewind-consortium-to-develop-dogger-bank-round-3-offshore-wind-farm-zone/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6324/siemens-project-ventures-and-mainstream-renewable-power-to-develop-4-gw-of-round-3-offshore-wind/ The SMart Wind consortium, led by Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens Project Ventures (SPV), a division company of Siemens Financial Services, will develop 4 GW of offshore wind farms by 2020 as part of The Crown Estate’s Round 3 offshore wind farm programme. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6324/siemens-project-ventures-and-mainstream-renewable-power-to-develop-4-gw-of-round-3-offshore-wind/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6323/sse-part-of-two-consortia-developing-round-3-offshore-wind-farm-sites/ Two consortia, of which Scottish and Southern Energy Plc (SSE) is a partner, have been awarded development partner status by The Crown Estate in Round 3 of its UK offshore wind farm development programme. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6323/sse-part-of-two-consortia-developing-round-3-offshore-wind-farm-sites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6322/rwe-npower-renewables-to-develop-bristol-channel-round-3-offshore-wind-zone/ RWE npower renewables has been awarded the Bristol Channel Zone, off the South Wales and North Devon coasts, UK, under The Crown Estate’s Round 3 offshore wind farm development. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:26:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6322/rwe-npower-renewables-to-develop-bristol-channel-round-3-offshore-wind-zone/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6320/vistagy-partners-with-us-aerospace-institute/ VISTAGY Inc, developer of the FiberSIM composites engineering software, has announced a partnership with the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University, one of the leading aerospace research institutions in the USA. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6320/vistagy-partners-with-us-aerospace-institute/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6307/edp-renovveis-and-seaenergy-get-13-gw-moray-firth-round-3-offshore-wind-site/ EDP Renováveis (EDPR) and SeaEnergy Plc have been awarded the right to develop offshore wind farms in the Moray Firth, Scotland, with an approximate installed capacity of 1.3 GW, as part of the UK Round 3 awards. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:34:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6307/edp-renovveis-and-seaenergy-get-13-gw-moray-firth-round-3-offshore-wind-site/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6297/gurit-to-temporarily-adjust-staffing-levels-in-canadian-foam-production/ Composite materials developer Gurit is temporarily reducing the work force of its structural foam plant in Magog, Canada, by 125 people. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6297/gurit-to-temporarily-adjust-staffing-levels-in-canadian-foam-production/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6293/uks-offshore-wind-round-3-winning-consortia-announced/ The UK's Crown Estate has announced the successful bidders for the exclusive Round 3 "Zone Development Agreements", which will take the development of up to 32GW of offshore wind farms through the consenting phase. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6293/uks-offshore-wind-round-3-winning-consortia-announced/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6278/russian-shipbuilder-buys-fibersim-composite-design-software-/ Russian shipbuilder SNSP has purchased Vistagy Inc's FiberSIM® composites engineering software to design and manufacture composite hulls, hull spars and supports for minesweepers. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6278/russian-shipbuilder-buys-fibersim-composite-design-software-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6276/nine-eu-governments-take-first-steps-towards-a-northern-european-supergrid/ The siging of a political declaration in early December last year will see the countries cooperate on the development of a North Sea supergrid joining up clean energy projects scattered in and around the North Sea. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:51:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6276/nine-eu-governments-take-first-steps-towards-a-northern-european-supergrid/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6270/windtec-and-dongfang-to-cooperate-on-5mw-offshore-turbine/ American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC)'s wholly-owned AMSC Windtec subsidiary has signed a follow-on contract with China's Dongfang Turbine Co. Ltd. to design and jointly develop 5 MW full conversion wind turbines for the offshore wind power market. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:27:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6270/windtec-and-dongfang-to-cooperate-on-5mw-offshore-turbine/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6264/aoc-announces-price-increase-for-north-america/ AOC has announced a price increase for the USA and Canada for all resins and gel-coats. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6264/aoc-announces-price-increase-for-north-america/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6248/ashland-announces-price-increase-for-europe/ Ashland Performance Materials is increasing the price of its resins and gel-coats produced and sold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6248/ashland-announces-price-increase-for-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6245/europe-launches-elena-facility-to-support-renewable-energy-projects/ The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have launched an initiative to help regional authorities invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6245/europe-launches-elena-facility-to-support-renewable-energy-projects/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6209/ihs-global-insight-publishes-economic-predictions-for-2010/ Forecasting company IHS Global Insight has issued its top 10 economic predictions for 2010. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:31:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6209/ihs-global-insight-publishes-economic-predictions-for-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6206/metyx-composites-invests-in-rtm-technology/ METYX Composites of Turkey has strengthened its expertise in the resin transfer moulding (RTM) sector with the addition of two new production lines. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:12:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6206/metyx-composites-invests-in-rtm-technology/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6198/zcl-composites-acquires-dualam-plastics/ Canadian storage tank manufacturer ZCL Composites Inc has acquired Dualam Plastics Inc of Montreal, Quebec, a specialist in composite products for use in corrosion-resistant applications. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6198/zcl-composites-acquires-dualam-plastics/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6197/california-processing-244-proposals-for-renewable-energy-facilities/ Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says the projects represent 70,000 MW of capacity that will help the state meet its 2020 goal of one-third of power from renewables. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6197/california-processing-244-proposals-for-renewable-energy-facilities/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6186/the-top-10-composites-stories-of-2009/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during 2009. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6186/the-top-10-composites-stories-of-2009/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6191/britain-generates-39-more-electricity-from-wind-turbines/ The United Kingdom generated 5.5 TWh of electricity from renewable energy in the third quarter (Q3) of 2009, an increase of 25% compared with Q3 2008. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6191/britain-generates-39-more-electricity-from-wind-turbines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6185/decembers-top-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the month of December. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6185/decembers-top-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6173/vestas-to-deliver-96-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-poland/ Vestas will provide 48 of its V90 2.0 MW wind turbines to the German company Prokon, for different locations in Poland. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6173/vestas-to-deliver-96-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-poland/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6133/happy-new-year/ The Reinforced Plastics team would like to wish you a Happy New Year! Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6133/happy-new-year/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6172/vestas-delivers-140-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-bulgaria-and-romania/ Vestas will deliver 50 of its V100 1.8 MW and 25 of its V90 2.0 MW wind turbines to Bulgaria and Romania. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6172/vestas-delivers-140-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-bulgaria-and-romania/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6171/sse-acquires-quarter-of-walney-offshore-wind-farm/ Scottish and Southern Energy Plc (SSE) will acquire a 25.1% stake in the 367 MW Walney offshore wind farm west of the Isle of Walney in the Irish Sea, from DONG Energy, which will retain a 74.9% stake. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:22:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6171/sse-acquires-quarter-of-walney-offshore-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6132/synergy-composites-invests-in-autoclave/ UK company Synergy Composites has invested in a new autoclave which will be used to manufacture advanced composite components. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6132/synergy-composites-invests-in-autoclave/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6128/angstrom-awarded-funding-from-nist/ Angstron Materials Inc, a producer of nano graphene platelets (NGPs), has been awarded US$1.494 million from the US Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop processes for mass-producing chemically modified NGPs for applications in the aerospace, energy, defence, automotive and telecommunications markets. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6128/angstrom-awarded-funding-from-nist/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6160/siemens-to-supply-further-offshore-wind-turbines-to-dong-energy/ Siemens and DONG Energy have expanded their record offshore wind turbine supply agreement from March as Siemens is to provide 75 of its 3.6 MW offshore wind turbine for DONG Energy’s 270 MW Lincs offshore wind farm in the North Sea. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6160/siemens-to-supply-further-offshore-wind-turbines-to-dong-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6159/power-composites-to-supply-200-mw-of-wind-turbine-blades-to-powerwind/ Power Composites will manufacture and deliver wind turbine blades for more than 200 MW for PowerWind’s wind turbine installations in its European market until 2012. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6159/power-composites-to-supply-200-mw-of-wind-turbine-blades-to-powerwind/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6154/dong-energy-acquires-borkum-riffgrund-1-2-offshore-wind-turbine-projects/ DONG Energy is acquiring PNE Wind AG's 50% ownership interest in each of the two German offshore wind turbine projects Borkum Riffgrund 1 & 2. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6154/dong-energy-acquires-borkum-riffgrund-1-2-offshore-wind-turbine-projects/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6152/nordex-usa-to-provide-8-n100-wind-turbines-for-wisconsin-usa/ Nordex USA has received an order for 8 N100 wind turbines to be installed at a 20 MW wind farm in Glenmore, Wisconsin outside of Green Bay, USA. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6152/nordex-usa-to-provide-8-n100-wind-turbines-for-wisconsin-usa/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6127/advanced-composites-group-to-supply-us-formula-one-team/ Advanced Composites Group Inc (ACG) has signed a long-term supply agreement with US F1 Team, the only US-based team to take the grid for the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6127/advanced-composites-group-to-supply-us-formula-one-team/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6120/national-research-council-canada-and-magna-partner-on-automotive-composites-/ A new partnership between automotive supplier Magna and the National Research Council Canada (NRC) will see the formation of a Composite Centre of Excellence, focusing on thermoplastic automotive parts. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6120/national-research-council-canada-and-magna-partner-on-automotive-composites-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6117/thermoplastic-composite-specified-for-bmw-z4-underbody-shielding/ Underbody shielding manufactured by Takeo Automotive Systems and made of SymaLITE® from Quadrant Plastics Composites has been specified for the BMW Z4 car. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6117/thermoplastic-composite-specified-for-bmw-z4-underbody-shielding/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6001/brazils-composites-market-set-for-slight-growth-in-2010/ The Brazilian Composite Materials Association (ABMACO) predicts 3% growth for the composites industry in Brazil in 2010. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6001/brazils-composites-market-set-for-slight-growth-in-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6116/northrop-grumman-composite-joining-technique-passes-nasa-tests/ A method for joining composite structures developed by Northrop Grumman for NASA's Composite Crew Module (CCM) demonstrator has passed a series of structural tests. Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6116/northrop-grumman-composite-joining-technique-passes-nasa-tests/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6096/celanese-acquires-fact-future-advanced-composites-technology-gmbh/ Chemicals company Celanese Corporation has acquired FACT Future Advanced Composites Technology GmbH (FACT), Germany, a producer of long fibre reinforced thermoplastics (LFT). FACT will become part of Celanese's Ticona technical polymers business from 1 January. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6096/celanese-acquires-fact-future-advanced-composites-technology-gmbh/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6110/gurit-confirms-acquisition-of-suzhou-red-maple/ Gurit has confirmed the closing of the acquisition of Suzhou Red Maple Wind Blade Mould Co Ltd of China. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6110/gurit-confirms-acquisition-of-suzhou-red-maple/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6131/seasons-greetings/ The Reinforced Plastics team would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:44:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6131/seasons-greetings/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6106/lm-glasfiber-in-research-project-on-wind-turbine-blade-laser-sensory-system/ LM Glasfiber, the independent manufacturer of wind turbine blades, is entering into a three-year research project supported by the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation to develop laser-based wind sensory systems as an integrated part of future wind turbine blades. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6106/lm-glasfiber-in-research-project-on-wind-turbine-blade-laser-sensory-system/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6099/bwea-becomes-renewableuk/ The British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) is changing name to RenewableUK to reflect the increasing amount of renewable energy the organisation covers. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6099/bwea-becomes-renewableuk/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6100/cop15-no-clear-signal-to-renewable-energy-markets-and-investors/ Most people will be disappointed with the agreement reached between China, India, Brazil, South Africa and the United States at COP15 in Copenhagen last week, according to Steve Sawyer, Secretary General at the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6100/cop15-no-clear-signal-to-renewable-energy-markets-and-investors/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6089/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6089/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6065/offshore-wind-farm-links-shortlist-worth-over-1bn-announced/ UK’s Ofgem E-Serve has announced a short list of firms for the first 9 offshore wind farm links projects following the first tender to run transmission connections to offshore wind farms. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6065/offshore-wind-farm-links-shortlist-worth-over-1bn-announced/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6054/china-advances-up-renewable-energy-league-ernst-young/ China is now one of the top two most attractive locations in the world in which to invest in renewable energy projects, according to Ernst & Young's latest global renewable energy country attractiveness indices. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6054/china-advances-up-renewable-energy-league-ernst-young/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6050/us-recovery-act-will-create-900000-new-jobs-in-renewable-energies/ New legislation in the United States will create 253,000 jobs in power generation from renewable energy systems, and could add 469,000 more jobs, according to a report. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6050/us-recovery-act-will-create-900000-new-jobs-in-renewable-energies/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5994/sgl-rotec-to-supply-blades-for-bard-offshore-wind-turbines/ German wind turbine blade maker SGL Rotec GmbH & Co KG has announced a long-term agreement with BARD Emden Energy GmbH & Co KG for the delivery of blades for BARD's offshore wind farms. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5994/sgl-rotec-to-supply-blades-for-bard-offshore-wind-turbines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6040/repower-supplies-3075-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-eon/ REpower UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of REpower Systems AG, will develop two wind farms totalling 30.75 MW in County Durham in the North East of England under a contract with E.ON Climate & Renewables. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6040/repower-supplies-3075-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-eon/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6039/lm-glasfiber-to-produce-blades-for-samsung-wind-turbine/ LM Glasfiber will produce wind turbine blades for Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd’s new 2.5 MW wind turbine. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6039/lm-glasfiber-to-produce-blades-for-samsung-wind-turbine/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5991/3b-appoints-agent-in-india/ As part of plans to develop its business in Asia, glass fibre reinforcements manufacturer 3B, of Belgium, has appointed Essen International as its non-exclusive agent for India. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5991/3b-appoints-agent-in-india/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6015/cop15-global-investment-fund-for-renewable-energy-needed/ The International Renewable Energy Alliance (REN Alliance) has called for renewable energy to be at the forefront of the post-2012 climate action regime in its COP15 policy statement. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/6015/cop15-global-investment-fund-for-renewable-energy-needed/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5987/boeing-787-dreamliner-takes-first-flight/ The Boeing 787 Dreamliner made its first flight yesterday at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, USA. Delivery of the first aircraft is scheduled for fourth quarter 2010. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5987/boeing-787-dreamliner-takes-first-flight/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5986/cop15-lowcarbon-and-renewable-energy-will-need-investment-of-us105tr-by-2030/ The world must invest in renewable energy and other low-carbon energy sources immediately, because every year of delay adds US$500 billion to the cost of protecting the global environment, says the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5986/cop15-lowcarbon-and-renewable-energy-will-need-investment-of-us105tr-by-2030/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5971/wind-turbines-not-harmful-to-human-health-say-experts/ The sounds produced by wind turbines are not harmful to human health, concludes an expert panel in its report to the wind energy associations in the United States and Canada. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5971/wind-turbines-not-harmful-to-human-health-say-experts/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5960/cdm-executive-board-turns-against-renewable-energy-development/ The CDM executive board rejected 10 proposed Chinese wind energy projects on the grounds of lack of consistency with the CDM additionality criterion at the beginning of December, causing the wind industry to react with disbelief. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:34:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5960/cdm-executive-board-turns-against-renewable-energy-development/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5959/bioenergy-could-meet-global-energy-demand/ The global potential to produce biomass for energy in a sustainable way is sufficient to meet global energy demand, according to a paper by the World Bioenergy Association (WBA) based on a report by the Department of Energy and Technology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5959/bioenergy-could-meet-global-energy-demand/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5958/siemens-opens-uk-wind-power-research-centre-at-the-university-of-sheffield/ Siemens Energy says it will establish its UK wind turbine generator R&D competence centre at the University of Sheffield. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5958/siemens-opens-uk-wind-power-research-centre-at-the-university-of-sheffield/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5957/maldives-president-massive-investment-in-renewable-energy-needed-to-save-maldives/ President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives has called for massive investment in renewable energy and green technologies to address climate change – and to save countries like the Maldives. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5957/maldives-president-massive-investment-in-renewable-energy-needed-to-save-maldives/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5956/alcan-composites-upgrades-airex-t90-pet-core-material/ Alcan Composites Core Materials is introducing an enhanced version of its AIREX® T90 polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foam core material which is designed for applications with high flame, smoke and toxicity (FST) requirements. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5956/alcan-composites-upgrades-airex-t90-pet-core-material/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5907/support-shifts-for-offshore-wind-farm-off-us-east-coast/ A survey of residents along the northeastern US coast indicates that 57% of respondents now support a controversial offshore wind farm, up from 44% in the same survey in 2005. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5907/support-shifts-for-offshore-wind-farm-off-us-east-coast/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5918/european-funding-group-invests-in-renewable-energy-in-asia/ A ‘fund of funds’ sponsored by the European Commission will invest €12.5 million into a renewable energy fund for Asia. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5918/european-funding-group-invests-in-renewable-energy-in-asia/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5943/reliable-carbon-price-and-better-regulation-key-for-renewable-energy-investment/ Governments need to establish regulatory and policy frameworks providing transparency, longevity and certainty to climate change and renewable energy investors, according to Kevin Parker, Global Head of Deutsche Bank’s Asset Management division. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5943/reliable-carbon-price-and-better-regulation-key-for-renewable-energy-investment/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5930/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5930/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5921/australian-composites-partners-with-vivian-regina-to-target-composite-market-in-brazil/ Australian Composites Pty Ltd has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Vivian Regina Brasil Ltda to distribute its UV curing prepregs into the transportation market in Brazil. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5921/australian-composites-partners-with-vivian-regina-to-target-composite-market-in-brazil/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5917/europe-gives-562m-to-offshore-wind-farms/ The European Commission has granted €1.5 billion to offshore wind farms and carbon capture & storage (CCS) schemes that will relaunch Europe’s economy and reduce its GHG emissions. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5917/europe-gives-562m-to-offshore-wind-farms/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5919/europes-largest-wind-farm-will-add-more-wind-turbines/ The Scottish Government has approved a second extension to a wind farm near Glasgow, boosting the capacity of the Whitelee Windfarm to 593 MW. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5919/europes-largest-wind-farm-will-add-more-wind-turbines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5908/investments-in-renewable-energy-seen-as-method-to-address-climate-change/ A global survey of 24,071 adults around the world shows majority support for government investments in renewable energy to address climate change. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5908/investments-in-renewable-energy-seen-as-method-to-address-climate-change/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5911/saudi-arabia-looks-into-renewable-energy/ Saudi Arabia is seriously looking into renewable energy, according to Lady Judge, the Chairman of the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:07:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5911/saudi-arabia-looks-into-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5912/narec-builds-offshore-wind-turbine-blade-test-facility/ The UK New and Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) will build a £15 million facility for testing offshore wind turbine blades of up to 100 m in length. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5912/narec-builds-offshore-wind-turbine-blade-test-facility/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5906/fibermaq-appoints-infiglass-as-distributor-in-peru/ Composites distributor Infiglass of Peru has been appointed a distributor for composites processing equipment manufacturer Fibermaq of Brazil. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:10:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5906/fibermaq-appoints-infiglass-as-distributor-in-peru/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5902/michigan-firms-win-funds-to-support-wind-turbine-blade-manufacture/ Three manufacturing firms in the US state of Michigan have been awarded American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds to help them diversify into manufacturing of composite wind turbine blades and related components. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5902/michigan-firms-win-funds-to-support-wind-turbine-blade-manufacture/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5900/wastetoenergy-plant-features-composite-chimney-liners/ A waste-to-energy incineration plant in Norway is employing fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) composite chimney liners manufactured by Tunetanken AS of Denmark. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5900/wastetoenergy-plant-features-composite-chimney-liners/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5896/metyx-composites-invests-in-liba-max-4-machine/ METYX Composites has invested in a MAX 4 multiaxial reinforcement production line produced by LIBA and has also started production of carbon fabric. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:07:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5896/metyx-composites-invests-in-liba-max-4-machine/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5878/composites-used-in-us-carbon-capture-and-sequestration-system-/ Corrosion-resistant composite components are being used in a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) unit recently installed by American Electric Power (AEP). Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5878/composites-used-in-us-carbon-capture-and-sequestration-system-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5895/uk-proposals-include-boost-to-the-deployment-of-renewable-energy/ The British government has released its pre-budget report which provides substantial new funding to renewable energy and other low-carbon options. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5895/uk-proposals-include-boost-to-the-deployment-of-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5828/german-bridge-combines-composite-and-steel/ A low maintenace bridge installed in Reinbek, near Hamburg, combines steel beams with a glass reinforced plastic deck supplied by Fiberline Composites of Denmark. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5828/german-bridge-combines-composite-and-steel/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5850/ornl-receives-funding-for-carbon-fibre-technology-centre/ Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated US$34.7 million to establish a Carbon Fibre Technology Centre at its Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5850/ornl-receives-funding-for-carbon-fibre-technology-centre/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5857/owens-corning-boosts-technical-fabrics-capacity-in-brazil/ Owens Corning is doubling its capacity to manufacture glass fibre technical fabrics in Brazil to meet growing demand from the wind energy industry. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5857/owens-corning-boosts-technical-fabrics-capacity-in-brazil/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5860/first-composite-layup-manufactured-for-airbus-a350-xwb-/ The first composite lay-up for the Airbus A350 XWB aircraft – a panel for the centre wing box – has been manufactured in Nantes, France. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5860/first-composite-layup-manufactured-for-airbus-a350-xwb-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5864/bmw-mseries-sports-carbon-fibre-roof/ BMW has selected Hexcel reinforcements for the inner structural layer of the carbon fibre roof of its M-series cars. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5864/bmw-mseries-sports-carbon-fibre-roof/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5873/stork-fokker-wins-contract-for-a350-xwb-flaps/ Stork Fokker AESP has signed a contract with Airbus for the development and manufacture of the composite outboard flaps for the A350 XWB family of aircraft. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5873/stork-fokker-wins-contract-for-a350-xwb-flaps/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5885/ge-to-supply-wind-turbines-to-845-mw-wind-farm-in-oregon-usa/ GE will supply wind turbines worth US$1.4 billion to Caithness Energy for the 845 MW Shepherds Flat wind farm in Oregon, USA. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5885/ge-to-supply-wind-turbines-to-845-mw-wind-farm-in-oregon-usa/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5886/utc-invests-1265m-in-clipper-windpower-intends-495-ownership/ United Technologies Corporation (UTC) is investing £126.5 million into Clipper Windpower Plc and intends to reach ownership of 49.5% of Clipper. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5886/utc-invests-1265m-in-clipper-windpower-intends-495-ownership/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5799/toyotas-lexus-lfa-to-use-toho-tenax-carbon-composites/ Toho Tenax's carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) has been adopted for the cabin and other components of the Lexus LFA, a new supercar from Toyota. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5799/toyotas-lexus-lfa-to-use-toho-tenax-carbon-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5810/more-than-1000-towns-and-cities-commit-to-use-sustainable-and-renewable-energy/ The number of municipalities which has signed onto the ‘Covenant of Mayors’ for sustainable and renewable energy has surpassed 1000 since its creation in February. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5810/more-than-1000-towns-and-cities-commit-to-use-sustainable-and-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5814/cop15-international-banks-will-support-projects-in-renewable-energy/ Leading Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) have committed to “further support” investment in projects and programmes in renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable transportation systems at COP15. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5814/cop15-international-banks-will-support-projects-in-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5815/gurit-to-acquire-chinese-manufacturer-of-wind-turbine-blade-moulds-/ Swiss composite materials company Gurit has signed an agreement to acquire Suzhou Red Maple Wind Blade Mould Co Ltd of China, strengthening Gurit’s position in the wind energy market in Asia. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5815/gurit-to-acquire-chinese-manufacturer-of-wind-turbine-blade-moulds-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5820/suzlon-validates-wind-turbine-blades-using-moog-test-system/ The new Blade Test Center Gujarat (BTCG) of Indian wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon has successfully completed tests on a new wind turbine rotor blade using a Moog test system. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5820/suzlon-validates-wind-turbine-blades-using-moog-test-system/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5823/westech-aerosol-offers-adhesive-for-vacuum-infusion-process/ Westech Aerosol, a speciality industrial adhesives manufacturer, has developed an adhesive specifically for the vacuum infusion process. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5823/westech-aerosol-offers-adhesive-for-vacuum-infusion-process/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5833/repower-to-deliver-1435-mw-of-wind-turbines-for-wind-farm-in-california-usa/ REpower Systems AG has signed a delivery agreement to provide enXco with 70 REpower MM92 2.05 MW wind turbines for a wind farm project in the West Coast market in mid-2011. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5833/repower-to-deliver-1435-mw-of-wind-turbines-for-wind-farm-in-california-usa/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5811/siemens-installs-3-mw-direct-drive-wind-turbine-prototype/ Siemens Energy has installed a prototype of its SWT-3.0-101 DD direct drive 3 MW wind turbine close to the Danish town of Brande. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5811/siemens-installs-3-mw-direct-drive-wind-turbine-prototype/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5745/renewable-energy-is-critical-to-climate-change-mitigation-says-iea/ The International Energy Agency (IEA) will present “key findings” on renewable energy during the climate conference in Copenhagen. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5745/renewable-energy-is-critical-to-climate-change-mitigation-says-iea/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5746/usa-remains-most-attractive-country-for-renewable-energy/ The United States remains the most attractive country overall for renewable energy, but China has moved ahead of Germany to take second spot in the rankings released by Ernst & Young. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5746/usa-remains-most-attractive-country-for-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5770/tidal-power-developer-pulse-tidal-gets-8m-eu-grant/ Pulse Tidal, a tidal power developer based in Sheffield, England, is receiving a €8 million grant from the EU’s technology research and development fund (Framework Programme 7) to enable Pulse Tidal to begin work immediately on developing its first fully commercial tidal energy generator. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5770/tidal-power-developer-pulse-tidal-gets-8m-eu-grant/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5777/uk-signs-up-to-european-offshore-wind-grid-/ Nine countries including the UK signed up to develop an integrated offshore wind grid in the North and Irish Seas. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5777/uk-signs-up-to-european-offshore-wind-grid-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5781/gurit-acquires-high-modulus/ Swiss composite materials supplier Gurit has acquired composite engineering and materials company High Modulus of New Zealand, creating a stronger presence in the boat building market. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5781/gurit-acquires-high-modulus/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5787/virgin-galactic-rolls-out-spaceship/ Virgina Galactic today unveiled its SpaceShipTwo commercial spaceship at the Mojave Spaceport in California. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5787/virgin-galactic-rolls-out-spaceship/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5791/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5791/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5660/nanocyl-to-expand-capacity-for-carbon-nanotubes/ Nanocyl is installing a new reactor with a capacity of 400 tonnes/year for producing its NC 7000 carbon nanotubes. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5660/nanocyl-to-expand-capacity-for-carbon-nanotubes/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5703/clipper-provides-27-of-its-25-mw-wind-turbines-to-mexico-/ Clipper Windpower Inc is exporting 27 of its 2.5 MW wind turbines to Mexico, backed by a US$80.66 million direct loan from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank). Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5703/clipper-provides-27-of-its-25-mw-wind-turbines-to-mexico-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5714/europeans-embrace-recycling-to-fight-climate-change-but-not-renewable-energy/ Europeans consider climate change to be the second-most serious problem facing the world today, but paying for green / renewable energy or installing solar panels or wind turbines are the least popular method to address the challenge. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5714/europeans-embrace-recycling-to-fight-climate-change-but-not-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5737/siemens-supplies-28-wind-turbines-to-new-zealand/ Siemens Energy will supply 28 of its SWT-2.3-101 wind turbines to Meridian Energy for the Te Uku wind power project near Hamilton, New Zealand. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5737/siemens-supplies-28-wind-turbines-to-new-zealand/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5741/rwe-innogy-opens-rhyl-flats-offshore-wind-farm-in-wales/ The Rhyl Flats offshore wind farm consists of 25 wind turbines with a total output of 90 MW, and is the biggest wind farm in Wales. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5741/rwe-innogy-opens-rhyl-flats-offshore-wind-farm-in-wales/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5653/zoltek-reports-fourth-quarter-results/ Carbon fibre supplier Zoltek Companies Inc reports net sales of US$33.8 million for the quarter ended 30 September 2009, a decrease of 33% from the same quarter of fiscal 2008. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5653/zoltek-reports-fourth-quarter-results/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5661/boeing-completes-787-dreamliner-static-test/ Boeing has completed the static test necessary to validate the side-of-body modification made to its 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5661/boeing-completes-787-dreamliner-static-test/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5590/acciona-completes-largest-wind-farm-in-latin-america/ ACCIONA Energy has completed construction of its largest wind farm in the world and the largest facility in Latin America. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5590/acciona-completes-largest-wind-farm-in-latin-america/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5640/clipper-sells-70-mw-of-liberty-wind-turbines-and-maryland-project-to-constellation-energy/ Clipper Windpower Plc and its subsidiary Clipper Windpower Development Corporation have sold 28 Liberty 2.5 MW wind turbines totalling 70 MW, and its Maryland-based Criterion development project to Constellation Holdings Inc, a subsidiary of Constellation Energy Inc. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5640/clipper-sells-70-mw-of-liberty-wind-turbines-and-maryland-project-to-constellation-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5652/kazak-composites-and-raytheon-ids-celebrate-zumwalt-contract/ KaZaK Composites Inc, a provider of composite engineering and design, has teamed up with Raytheon IDS and completed the design phase of the composite ballistic screen for the Zumwalt-class destroyer (DDG 1000). Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5652/kazak-composites-and-raytheon-ids-celebrate-zumwalt-contract/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5619/iea-releases-global-roadmap-for-wind-energy/ The world will need to invest US$3.2 trillion if it is to generate 12% of electricity from wind power by 2050, and the International Energy Agency says there is “no fundamental barrier” to achieving that target or even exceeding it. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5619/iea-releases-global-roadmap-for-wind-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5625/at-cop15-16-national-associations-say-major-hydrogen-programs-can-reduce-climate-change/ A coalition of 16 associations from around the world has issued a joint statement in Copenhagen, Denmark to underscore how hydrogen technologies can help to curb global greenhouse gas emissions. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5625/at-cop15-16-national-associations-say-major-hydrogen-programs-can-reduce-climate-change/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5627/novembers-top-5-stories/ The following five stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the month of November: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5627/novembers-top-5-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5630/rio-tinto-completes-sale-of-alcan-composites/ Rio Tinto has completed the sale of Alcan Composites, part of the Alcan Engineered Products division, to Schweiter Technologies for US$349 million. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5630/rio-tinto-completes-sale-of-alcan-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5631/uk-launches-5-million-competition-to-develop-innovative-composite-manufacturing-processes/ As part of the UK Composites Strategy launched last week, a competition is being launched that will see £5 million awarded to British business to develop innovative composite manufacturing techniques. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5631/uk-launches-5-million-competition-to-develop-innovative-composite-manufacturing-processes/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5633/sgls-carbon-fibre-approved-for-wind-industry/ SGL Group's 50k heavy tow carbon fibre has been approved by Ger­manischer Lloyd Wind Energy GmbH (GL Wind) for the wind energy industry. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5633/sgls-carbon-fibre-approved-for-wind-industry/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5545/bombardier-aerospace-starts-work-on-cseries-wing-facility-/ Bombardier Aerospace has started construction of its new facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the manufacture of the composite wing for its CSeries aircraft. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5545/bombardier-aerospace-starts-work-on-cseries-wing-facility-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5588/belgium-inaugurates-wind-farm-with-largest-wind-turbines/ The world’s first wind park with 7 MW wind turbines has opened in Belgium, using largest units ever placed into operation to generate electricity. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5588/belgium-inaugurates-wind-farm-with-largest-wind-turbines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5589/states-make-significant-strides-in-adopting-prorenewable-energy-practices-such-as-net-metering-and-interconnection/ A report on net metering and interconnection practices that could enable renewable energy adoption across the United States, has given top marks to California, Colorado, New Jersey and Oregon, but failing grades to Georgia, Idaho and Texas. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5589/states-make-significant-strides-in-adopting-prorenewable-energy-practices-such-as-net-metering-and-interconnection/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5594/bristol-engineers-harvest-good-vibrations-to-produce-green-electricity/ Researchers at the University of Bristol in the UK aim to make use of a much wider range of vibrations from the environments we live and work in than is currently possible. It is hoped that within five years ‘energy harvesting’ could be powering many more of our devices, from heart monitors to cell phones. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5594/bristol-engineers-harvest-good-vibrations-to-produce-green-electricity/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5603/repower-and-partners-up-to-954-mw-for-wind-farm-projects-in-qubec-canada/ REpower Systems AG has signed a framework contract with EDF Energies Nouvelles and RES Canada comprises the delivery of up to 954 MW for five wind farm projects in Québec, Canada. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5603/repower-and-partners-up-to-954-mw-for-wind-farm-projects-in-qubec-canada/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5417/composite-filters-clean-up-in-dubai-water-park/ 167 large filters with composite housings manufactured by Appalachian Plastics Inc have been supplied to the Atlantis The Palm resort in Dubai by Neptune-Benson. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5417/composite-filters-clean-up-in-dubai-water-park/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5580/wind-turbine-blade-om-company-cooperates-with-insurance-firm-for-north-american-market/ Knight & Carver Wind Group, a wind turbine blade repair, service and fabrication firm, has entered into a long-term blade service agreement for the North American wind market with GCube - a provider of insurance services for renewable energy initiatives – to reduce the amount of time a wind turbine is considered inoperative. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5580/wind-turbine-blade-om-company-cooperates-with-insurance-firm-for-north-american-market/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5584/vestas-makes-its-wind-power-elearning-programme-freely-available/ Vestas has decided to make it as simple and easy as possible for pupils, students, teachers, and others to learn about wind power and the energy challenges facing the world by making its e-learning programme on wind power freely available. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5584/vestas-makes-its-wind-power-elearning-programme-freely-available/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5491/vistagy-partners-with-maxoft-to-target-korean-composites-market/ VISTAGY Inc, provider of the FiberSIM® composites engineering software, has entered a strategic partnership with Maxoft Inc, a Korean supplier of virtual product development software, under which Maxoft will sell and support FiberSIM® in the aerospace, wind, automotive and marine markets in Korea. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5491/vistagy-partners-with-maxoft-to-target-korean-composites-market/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5522/uk-government-unveils-composites-strategy/ The UK government has announced a £22 million investment to advance the development of composite materials as part of its new UK Composites Strategy published today. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5522/uk-government-unveils-composites-strategy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5528/eon-completes-wind-farm-on-former-coal-mine-in-the-usa/ E.ON has opened its Stony Creek wind farm in Western Pennsylvania at the site of a former coal mine. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5528/eon-completes-wind-farm-on-former-coal-mine-in-the-usa/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5486/eib-lends-270m-for-renewable-energy-projects-in-pakistan-and-iceland/ The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide €100 million to Pakistan and another €170m to Iceland, to finance renewable energy projects. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5486/eib-lends-270m-for-renewable-energy-projects-in-pakistan-and-iceland/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5487/us-government-invests-us18m-in-clean-and-renewable-energy-for-small-business/ The Department of Energy (DoE) will fund US$18 million to support small business innovation research, development and deployment of clean and renewable energy technologies, including projects to advance wave and current energy technologies, ocean thermal energy conversion systems, and concentrating solar power (CSP) for distributed applications. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5487/us-government-invests-us18m-in-clean-and-renewable-energy-for-small-business/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5488/world-bank-funds-halfmillion-for-renewable-energy-and-efficiency-in-south-africa/ Funding to the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) Investment Plan in South Africa will allow the country to move towards its goal of 4% of electricity from renewable energy by 2013. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5488/world-bank-funds-halfmillion-for-renewable-energy-and-efficiency-in-south-africa/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5489/res-canada-starts-first-wind-farm-in-canada/ Renewable Energy Systems Canada will develop a wind farm in southwestern Ontario, in partnership with a major Canadian gas company. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5489/res-canada-starts-first-wind-farm-in-canada/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5490/portugese-wind-developer-edp-renewables-to-invest-us4bn-in-us-wind-sector-by-2012/ Portugese wind energy developer EDP Renewables will devote US$4 billion to build new wind farms in the United States through 2012, following US$1.5bn of new capacity installed in 2009. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5490/portugese-wind-developer-edp-renewables-to-invest-us4bn-in-us-wind-sector-by-2012/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5496/boeing-breaks-ground-on-second-787-assembly-line-in-north-charleston/ Boeing has held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of the second final assembly site for the 787 Dreamliner aircraft programme at its North Charleston, South Carolina, USA, facility. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5496/boeing-breaks-ground-on-second-787-assembly-line-in-north-charleston/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5510/lincoln-composites-completes-testing-of-titan-cng-tank/ Lincoln Composites Inc has completed the required testing on its TITAN™ tank designed for the bulk transportation of compressed natural gas (CNG). Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5510/lincoln-composites-completes-testing-of-titan-cng-tank/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5418/composite-kayaks-use-epoxy-bonding-gelcoat/ Kayak manufacturers Hangzhou Epic Boat Co Ltd, China, and Nelo M.A.R. Kayaks Lda, Portugal, are now using the latest polyester ‘epoxy bonding’ spray gel-coat technology from Scott Bader. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5418/composite-kayaks-use-epoxy-bonding-gelcoat/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5444/cost-of-solar-energy-will-drop-by-half-this-year-and-other-renewable-energy-by-10-says-analyst/ The levelised costs for solar energy will drop 50% in 2009, while the pre-subsidy cost for other renewable energy technologies will decline by 10%, according to a quarterly research note from New Energy Finance. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5444/cost-of-solar-energy-will-drop-by-half-this-year-and-other-renewable-energy-by-10-says-analyst/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5454/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5454/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5464/zwick-introduces-compression-fixture-for-composites-testing/ Materials testing systems manufacturer Zwick is offering a patented new fixture for the testing of fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) composites. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5464/zwick-introduces-compression-fixture-for-composites-testing/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5466/us-funds-us98m-to-support-nextgeneration-of-wind-turbine-designs/ Clemson University in South Carolina will receive US$45 million from the federal government to develop a wind energy test facility that will enhance the performance, durability and reliability of utility-scale wind turbines. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5466/us-funds-us98m-to-support-nextgeneration-of-wind-turbine-designs/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5467/us-market-for-certified-renewable-energy-grows-45/ More than half a million residential and 20,000 commercial customers purchased 13 TWh of certified renewable energy last year, according to the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS). Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5467/us-market-for-certified-renewable-energy-grows-45/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5472/lm-glasfiber-scales-down-production-in-europe/ Wind turbine blade maker LM Glasfiber has announced plans to phase out large scale manufacturing at two factories in Denmark and one in Spain, while continuing to build its presence in high growth markets such as China. Around 900 of the company's employees in Europe could lose their jobs. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5472/lm-glasfiber-scales-down-production-in-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5426/acg-becomes-official-supplier-on-racing-boat-project/ Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG) has been selected as the official prepreg supplier to the Multi One Design (MOD) 70 racing boat project. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5426/acg-becomes-official-supplier-on-racing-boat-project/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5432/repower-usa-supplies-9-of-its-2-mw-wind-turbines-for-michigan-wind-farm/ REpower USA Corp, a subsidiary of Germany’s wind turbine manufacturer, REpower Systems AG will supply 9 of its 2 MW MM92 wind turbines with a total output of 18.45 MW to the US project developer Heritage Sustainable Energy LLC. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5432/repower-usa-supplies-9-of-its-2-mw-wind-turbines-for-michigan-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5439/qinetiqs-zephyr-solarpowered-unmanned-aerial-system-flown-by-us-personnel/ QinetiQ’s Zephyr High-Altitude Long-Endurance unmanned aerial system (HALE UAS) program recently resumed flight testing and payload evaluations in Yuma, Arizona when a joint US/UK team undertook the first operation of the Zephyr system with a US flight crew. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5439/qinetiqs-zephyr-solarpowered-unmanned-aerial-system-flown-by-us-personnel/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5441/pickens-files-energy-fund-including-renewable-energy-with-regulators-across-canada/ An energy fund created by Texas oil billionaire Pickens, which includes renewable energy, has filed a preliminary prospectus from securities regulators in each province and territory of Canada. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5441/pickens-files-energy-fund-including-renewable-energy-with-regulators-across-canada/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5368/greener-composite-materials-for-boat-building/ Matrix Composite Materials Co Ltd (MCMC) in the UK is offering two alternatives to the current fossil fuel based products used in modern composite boat construction. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5368/greener-composite-materials-for-boat-building/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5383/people/ New appointments and staff changes – Axel Plastics, High Modulus, Outsourcing B2B Marketing, AOC. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5383/people/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5384/acg-launches-flameretardant-prepreg/ Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG) is introducing a phenolic resin system available as a prepreg suitable for mass transit, industrial and construction applications. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5384/acg-launches-flameretardant-prepreg/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5386/see-lm-glasfibers-impressive-615-m-wind-turbine-blade-being-transported-to-cop15/ The world's longest wind turbine blade – 61.5 m – traveled to be displayed at COP15 in Copenhagen in December last weekend. LM Glasfiber has released a video showing the enormity of the wind turbine blade. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5386/see-lm-glasfibers-impressive-615-m-wind-turbine-blade-being-transported-to-cop15/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5389/acciona-receives-longterm-financing-for-two-wind-farms-in-india/ ACCIONA has agreed long-term finance amounting to €18.14 million with the State Bank of India (SBI) for its two wind farms totaling 29.7 MW in India. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5389/acciona-receives-longterm-financing-for-two-wind-farms-in-india/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5400/wave-energy-device-oyster-launched/ The wave energy device Oyster from Aquamarine Power was officially launched on 20 November at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5400/wave-energy-device-oyster-launched/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5345/new-buildings-in-europe-must-include-renewable-energy/ The energy performance of buildings constructed after 2020 must improve and rely “to a large extent” on renewable energy, according to a deal reached between the EU Parliament and its Council. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5345/new-buildings-in-europe-must-include-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5358/zoltek-launches-new-website/ Carbon fibre supplier Zoltek Corporation has launched a new website. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5358/zoltek-launches-new-website/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5304/six-renewable-energy-sources-judged-to-be-best-prospect-for-future-says-report/ The best prospects for large-scale renewable energy production and net-energy performance remain wind and certain forms of solar, according to a study released by two California-based think tanks. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5304/six-renewable-energy-sources-judged-to-be-best-prospect-for-future-says-report/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5306/acg-introduces-new-composite-tooling-block/ Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG) is launching a ceramic tooling block material which can be used to produce composite tooling for use in the autoclave processing of composite parts. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5306/acg-introduces-new-composite-tooling-block/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5307/duall-wins-us28-million-in-composite-equipment-orders/ Met-Pro Corporation's Duall business unit has received orders worth approximately US$2.8 million for composite equipment from two municipal water treatment facilities in the USA. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5307/duall-wins-us28-million-in-composite-equipment-orders/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5316/european-utilities-must-invest-more-in-renewable-energy-says-analysis/ The economic recession has prompted utilities in Europe to invest less in renewable power and the smart grid, even though they need to invest more to meet goals, says the European Energy Markets Observatory. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5316/european-utilities-must-invest-more-in-renewable-energy-says-analysis/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5318/seven-designs-for-offshore-wind-turbine-foundations-are-shortlisted/ Seven new designs for offshore wind turbine foundations have been short-listed for funding by the Carbon Trust in Britain. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5318/seven-designs-for-offshore-wind-turbine-foundations-are-shortlisted/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5269/atk-to-supply-composite-structures-and-tooling-for-airbus-a350-xwb/ Airbus SAS has selected the Alliant Techsystems (ATK) to produce composite structures and tooling for its next-generation A350 XWB (Xtra Wide Body) aircraft. ATK expects total revenues of approximately $1 billion from the project. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5269/atk-to-supply-composite-structures-and-tooling-for-airbus-a350-xwb/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5295/bombardier-aerospace-standardises-on-fibersim-software/ Bombardier Aerospace has selected VISTAGY's FiberSIM® software suite as the standard composite engineering solution for all its aircraft programmes, including the new CSeries and Learjet 85. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5295/bombardier-aerospace-standardises-on-fibersim-software/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5297/sp-launches-composite-products-at-mets-2009/ SP has launched three new products for manufacturers of composite boats at METS 2009 in Amsterdam. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5297/sp-launches-composite-products-at-mets-2009/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5257/us-energy-secretary-travels-to-india-and-china-to-promote-clean-energy-partnerships/ US Energy Secretary Steven Chu is travelling in India and China as part of the Department of Energy’s (DoE) efforts to advance opportunities for international clean energy cooperation. During the China portion of the visit, Secretary Chu will join with President Barack Obama as part of the official White House delegation. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5257/us-energy-secretary-travels-to-india-and-china-to-promote-clean-energy-partnerships/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5261/ppg-wins-doe-grant-for-project-to-improve-wind-blade-manufacture/ PPG Industries will receive a US$741 000 grant from the US Department of Energy to support the development of materials and automation processes for wind turbine blade manufacturing. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5261/ppg-wins-doe-grant-for-project-to-improve-wind-blade-manufacture/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5263/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5263/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5266/boeing-completes-sideofbody-installations-on-two-more-787-dreamliners/ Boeing has completed installing reinforcements within the side-of-body section of two more of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5266/boeing-completes-sideofbody-installations-on-two-more-787-dreamliners/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5233/3m-introduces-matrix-resin-for-carbon-fibre-composites/ 3M is introducing a thermosetting resin system for carbon fibre composites called 3M™ Matrix Resin 3831. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5233/3m-introduces-matrix-resin-for-carbon-fibre-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5230/saertex-appoints-euroresins-as-distributor/ Euroresins Europe Holding GmbH & Co KG is to be distributor for SAERTEX GmbH & Co KG’s non-crimp fabrics and SAERcore materials in Norway, Sweden, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Turkey and France. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5230/saertex-appoints-euroresins-as-distributor/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5213/diab-to-distribute-bmti-syntactic-foam-products/ Core materials manufacturer DIAB has signed a global distribution agreement with French syntactic foam producer BMTI, giving DIAB a complete product range for the offshore and subsea markets. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5213/diab-to-distribute-bmti-syntactic-foam-products/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5239/canon-power-group-gets-us194m-in-treasury-grants-for-400-mw-wind-farm/ Cannon Power Group has received US$19.4 million in federal renewable energy grants to spur construction of its 400 MW wind farm in Washington State. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5239/canon-power-group-gets-us194m-in-treasury-grants-for-400-mw-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5240/wave-hub-starts-construction-in-uk/ Construction starts this month on the Wave Hub project wave energy project in South West England. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5240/wave-hub-starts-construction-in-uk/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5243/vistagy-and-beta-cae-systems-announce-partnership/ VISTAGY Inc, provider of the FiberSIM® composites engineering software, and BETA CAE Systems SA, a specialist in computer aided engineering (CAE) software systems, have announced a technology partnership designed to help manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace and other industries to optimise the use of composites for complex applications. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5243/vistagy-and-beta-cae-systems-announce-partnership/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5208/epta-announces-10th-world-pultrusion-conference/ The European Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) is looking for presentations for its 10th World Pultrusion Conference, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on 8-9 April 2010. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5208/epta-announces-10th-world-pultrusion-conference/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5210/wave-and-tidal-companies-views-on-european-marine-energy-centre-sought/ Wave and tidal energy companies are to be asked for their views on the future development of the Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC). Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5210/wave-and-tidal-companies-views-on-european-marine-energy-centre-sought/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5211/siemens-supplies-wind-turbines-to-mexico/ Siemens Energy will supply 70 wind turbines for the Los Vergeles wind farm in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5211/siemens-supplies-wind-turbines-to-mexico/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5212/ge-and-eon-climate-renewables-sign-7year-om-wind-turbine-agreement/ GE and E.ON Climate & Renewables North America have signed a 7-year operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement covering E.ON Climate & Renewable’s complete fleet of 529 GE wind turbines installed in the United States. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5212/ge-and-eon-climate-renewables-sign-7year-om-wind-turbine-agreement/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5147/wind-in-europe-can-contribute-towards-climate-goals-says-industry/ Wind turbines in Europe could displace the annual emission of 333 megatonne of CO2 by 2020, says the European Wind Energy Association. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5147/wind-in-europe-can-contribute-towards-climate-goals-says-industry/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5148/australia-funds-utilityscale-wave-power-station/ Four renewable energy projects will receive AU$235 million from the federal government in Australia, including a 19 MW wave farm off the coast of Victoria. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5148/australia-funds-utilityscale-wave-power-station/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5149/spain-sets-unique-record-for-wind-power/ Wind turbines supplied 54% of Spain’s total electricity demand, for a short period on the weekend. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5149/spain-sets-unique-record-for-wind-power/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5154/european-partners-launch-direct-compounding-technology-for-thermoset-composites/ During COMPOSITES EUROPE 2009, DSM Composite Resins, Dieffenbacher and Fraunhofer ICT unveiled a direct compounding technology for the production of thermoset composite components. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5154/european-partners-launch-direct-compounding-technology-for-thermoset-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5171/japanese-solar-car-wins-global-race/ A solar car built at Tokai University in Japan has won the solar race across Australia, at an average speed of more than 100 km/h. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5171/japanese-solar-car-wins-global-race/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5174/booming-wind-power-in-bulgaria/ Bulgaria’s wind power is set to boom over the next decade, according to a presentation at a workshop on integrating wind power in Bulgaria, predicting wind power will increase from the current 330 MW installed to over 3 GW by 2020 meeting 13.5% of Bulgaria’s electricity demand. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5174/booming-wind-power-in-bulgaria/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5175/first-2035-mw-at-milford-wind-corridor-project-completed-in-utah/ First Wind, a North American wind power company, has completed the first 203.5 MW phase of its Milford Wind Corridor project in Millard and Beaver County, Utah, USA. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5175/first-2035-mw-at-milford-wind-corridor-project-completed-in-utah/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5116/ecc-agrees-deal-to-develop-wisconsin-turbine-blade-facility/ Energy Composites Corporation (ECC) has reached agreement with the City of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA, to develop two areas of land into a wind turbine blade production facility. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5116/ecc-agrees-deal-to-develop-wisconsin-turbine-blade-facility/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5117/us240m-for-lost-creek-wind-project/ Wind energy developer Wind Capital Group has closed US$240 million financing for the Lost Creek Wind Project in DeKalb County, Missouri, USA. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5117/us240m-for-lost-creek-wind-project/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5121/australian-and-us-firms-partner-on-uv-curing-composites/ Australian Composites Pty Ltd has signed a partnership agreement with Sunrez Corporation, a US producer of ultra-violet (UV) curable resins, putties and prepregs, to expand sales of its UV curing prepregs into North America. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5121/australian-and-us-firms-partner-on-uv-curing-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5136/wind-energy-receives-45-increase-in-us-budget-allocation/ Wind energy will receive US$80 million in federal government funding appropriations, a 45% increase over the last fiscal year. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5136/wind-energy-receives-45-increase-in-us-budget-allocation/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5137/us-could-create-45-million-jobs-in-renewable-energy-says-analysis/ The United States could net 4.5 million new jobs in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors by 2030 if it addresses climate change, according to a report prepared for the American Solar Energy Society. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5137/us-could-create-45-million-jobs-in-renewable-energy-says-analysis/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5141/britain-offers-14bn-in-loans-for-onshore-wind-farms/ Three UK-based banks will offer new loans to onshore wind farms, in a scheme that could enable £1.4 billion of onshore wind projects to move to construction over the next three years. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5141/britain-offers-14bn-in-loans-for-onshore-wind-farms/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4926/avk-awards-innovation-at-composites-europe-/ The German Federation of Reinforced Plastics, AVK, presented its awards for outstanding developments in reinforced plastics at the COMPOSITES EUROPE 2009 trade show in Stuttgart in October. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4926/avk-awards-innovation-at-composites-europe-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5007/scottish-enterprise-launches-strategy-for-aerospace-defence-and-marine-industries/ The strategy outlines an action plan to advance these industries, which are big users of composite materials, in Scotland. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5007/scottish-enterprise-launches-strategy-for-aerospace-defence-and-marine-industries/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5098/four-companies-cooperate-on-2470-mw-of-offshore-wind-farm-capacity-in-scotland/ Four offshore wind farm developers have announced their plans for major offshore wind farm developments in the outer Forth and Tay areas outside Scotland. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5098/four-companies-cooperate-on-2470-mw-of-offshore-wind-farm-capacity-in-scotland/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5109/ashland-to-supply-resin-to-us-wind-project/ Ashland Performance Materials is joining a consortium of companies and university experts to develop and test three wind turbines off the coast of Maine, USA. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5109/ashland-to-supply-resin-to-us-wind-project/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4773/prepregs-accelerate-car-into-24-hour-race-/ Prepregs from Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG) are being used by Donkervoort Automobielen to build its new D8 GT race car for the 5th Dunlop 24 hour race in Dubai scheduled for January 2010. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4773/prepregs-accelerate-car-into-24-hour-race-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5077/highperformance-flax-materials-launched-at-composites-europe/ The Biotex family of materials based on flax natural fibres was launched at the COMPOSITES EUROPE 2009 trade show in Stuttgart in October. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5077/highperformance-flax-materials-launched-at-composites-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4626/balsa-cored-bridge-/ Louisiana is now home to the first installation of an Alcan balsa-cored composite bridge deck containing Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNTs). Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4626/balsa-cored-bridge-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4931/composites-europe-continues-to-grow/ The COMPOSITES EUROPE 2009 trade show attracted over 6100 visitors to Stuttgart, Germany, on 27-29 October. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4931/composites-europe-continues-to-grow/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5075/gurits-european-sprint-patent-upheld/ Gurit’s European patent covering the use of its SPRINT product in the manufacture of wind turbine blades and other markets has been upheld by the Technical Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office. Hexcel’s opposition to the patent was rejected. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5075/gurits-european-sprint-patent-upheld/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5083/seaenergy-and-tgc-develop-offshore-wind-farm-projects-in-taiwan/ SeaEnergy and Taiwan Generations Corporation (TGC) have concluded an agreement under which they will undertake the joint development of TGC’s pipeline of offshore wind farm projects. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5083/seaenergy-and-tgc-develop-offshore-wind-farm-projects-in-taiwan/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5085/world-future-council-proposes-a-way-to-finance-the-renewable-energy-transition/ The World Future Council proposes the issuing of money by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to finance the global renewable energy transition and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5085/world-future-council-proposes-a-way-to-finance-the-renewable-energy-transition/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4886/composite-ash-transfer-pipes-offer-longer-life-than-cast-iron/ As the use of fibre reinforced plastics (FRP) continues to grow within the power industry, Korean company Hankuk Fiber Glass Co Ltd (HFG) is replacing the cast iron ash transfer pipes of power plants with composite pipes. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4886/composite-ash-transfer-pipes-offer-longer-life-than-cast-iron/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4970/resin-enables-superior-performance-for-pultruded-profiles/ Improved productivity and enhanced product performance are reported to be two benefits pultruders have witnessed when using the new Crestapol® 1212 resin from Scott Bader. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4970/resin-enables-superior-performance-for-pultruded-profiles/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5011/quickstep-lines-up-major-joint-strike-fighter-contract/ Quickstep Holdings has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman Systems intended to secure contracts to manufacture composite components for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft. The deal could potentially be worth US$630 million. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5011/quickstep-lines-up-major-joint-strike-fighter-contract/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5017/us-hydroelectric-sector-could-create-700000-jobs-by-2025/ The hydropower industry in the United States could add 60 GW of renewable energy to the country’s electricity grid by 2025, while creating 700,000 new jobs. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5017/us-hydroelectric-sector-could-create-700000-jobs-by-2025/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5018/us-survey-shows-concern-with-noise-from-wind-turbines/ A survey in Rhode Island shows that 89% have positive opinions on the use of wind turbines to generate electricity, but 50% rate the cost of wind as an important issue and 44% say noise is an important consideration. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5018/us-survey-shows-concern-with-noise-from-wind-turbines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5043/eib-examines-over-300m-of-funding-for-connecting-offshore-wind-farms/ The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the UK Ofgem E-Serve say the EIB is considering provision of over £300 million of funding to investors in high voltage transmission links to offshore wind farms in the UK. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5043/eib-examines-over-300m-of-funding-for-connecting-offshore-wind-farms/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5046/the-us-wind-energy-market-could-reach-8-gw-by-year-end/ The US wind energy market could reach 8 GW installed in 2009, (including project spill-over from 2008 and new wind build), despite initial fears of a major drop in megawatts resulting from the financial crisis, according to a brief from Emerging Energy Research. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/5046/the-us-wind-energy-market-could-reach-8-gw-by-year-end/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4884/composite-cylinders-outlast-metallic-competition/ Polygon has pushed the boundaries for the design of pneumatic actuators by creating a completely non-metallic cylinder assembly. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4884/composite-cylinders-outlast-metallic-competition/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4916/smc-takes-the-heat/ Buenos Aires based sheet moulding compound (SMC) parts manufacturer Pilot Automotive Srl has increased its supply of parts to the Ford Motor Company with the addition of a heat shield. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4916/smc-takes-the-heat/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4960/australia-gives-au164m-to-reduce-ghg-emissions-from-offices-includes-renewable-energy-funding/ Installation of renewable energy solutions such as solar electric panels and solar film are prominent among 37 projects funded by the Australian Department for Innovation, Industry, Science & Research. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4960/australia-gives-au164m-to-reduce-ghg-emissions-from-offices-includes-renewable-energy-funding/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4964/gurit-sees-lower-sales-for-first-nine-months-of-2009/ Composite materials producer Gurit reports sales of CHF238.9 million for its target markets for the first nine months of 2009 (at constant currency translation rates), 18.7% down on the same period of 2008. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4964/gurit-sees-lower-sales-for-first-nine-months-of-2009/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4974/us-agency-updates-list-of-top-green-power-purchasers/ Fifty companies and organisations in the United States purchase 12.5 TWh a year of green power. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4974/us-agency-updates-list-of-top-green-power-purchasers/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4980/reports-shows-job-potential-in-us-renewable-energy-sector/ Four of the top publicly-traded clean tech employers in the United States are renewable energy companies from abroad. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4980/reports-shows-job-potential-in-us-renewable-energy-sector/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4988/reichhold-opens-resin-plant-in-india/ Resin supplier Reichhold has opened a resin manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon, in Pune, India. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4988/reichhold-opens-resin-plant-in-india/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4927/eucia-highlights-new-projects-at-composites-europe/ During the COMPOSITES EUROPE 2009 trade fair, the European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) introduced several EU-financed projects on sustainable composites. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4927/eucia-highlights-new-projects-at-composites-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4943/renewable-energy-could-help-create-19-million-jobs-in-the-usa/ Comprehensive clean renewable energy and climate policies would create jobs, increase consumers’ income and strengthen the economy, according to a study conducted by three universities in the USA. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4943/renewable-energy-could-help-create-19-million-jobs-in-the-usa/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4945/us-government-allocates-us22bn-in-bonds-for-renewable-energy-development/ The US Department of Treasury has allocated US$2.2 billion in Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREB) as part of the Obama administration's efforts to spur production of renewable energy. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4945/us-government-allocates-us22bn-in-bonds-for-renewable-energy-development/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4946/uk-could-miss-target-for-renewable-energy/ Targets for renewable energy in Britain and the government’s carbon budgets could be missed, under one of the scenarios for future energy supply envisaged by Ofgem, the country’s energy regulator. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4946/uk-could-miss-target-for-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4947/octobers-top-5-stories/ The following five stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the month of October. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4947/octobers-top-5-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4948/gibson-fiberglass-announces-price-increase/ Gibson Fiberglass has announced a price increase for glass fibre direct and multi-end roving products, chopped strand, chopped strand mat, woven roving, and all other roll goods. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4948/gibson-fiberglass-announces-price-increase/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4952/ocean-power-technologies-completes-trials-of-offshore-underwater-substation-pod/ Ocean Power Technologies has completed trials of its Underwater Substation Pod (USP) product in Spain, which is designed to facilitate the collection, networking and transforming of offshore power and data generated by up to 10 of its wave power device, PowerBuoy, for transmission to a shore-based electricity grid by one subsea power cable. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4952/ocean-power-technologies-completes-trials-of-offshore-underwater-substation-pod/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4953/mapping-wind-resources-in-south-africa/ Risø DTU has produced a detailed map of the wind resources in South Africa showing the best locations for wind turbines and is a prerequisite for funding wind farms. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4953/mapping-wind-resources-in-south-africa/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4928/sampes-largest-fall-technical-conference-exhibition-/ SAMPE's Fall Technical Conference and Exhibition 2009 in Wichita, Kansas, USA, on 19-22 October, attracted over 1350 visitors and more than 120 exhibitors. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4928/sampes-largest-fall-technical-conference-exhibition-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4929/bioconcept-car-wins-composites-europe-award/ For its pioneering work in the area of natural fibre reinforced plastics, the BioConcept Car project of Four Motors GmbH was presented with the COMPOSITES Pioneer Award 2009 at the COMPOSITES EUROPE trade fair in Stuttgart on 27 October. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4929/bioconcept-car-wins-composites-europe-award/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4935/janicki-industries-launches-new-website/ Composites tooling manufacturer Janicki Industries has launched a new website to better serve its markets, which now the alternative energy sector. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4935/janicki-industries-launches-new-website/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4938/eu-database-on-renewable-energy-legislation-complete/ The EU database on renewable energy legislation, www.res-legal.eu, providing information for all 27 EU countries is now complete. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4938/eu-database-on-renewable-energy-legislation-complete/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4921/spirit-aerosystems-opens-malaysian-facility/ Spirit AeroSystems Inc has officially opened its aerospace manufacturing and design facility in Subang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4921/spirit-aerosystems-opens-malaysian-facility/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4892/high-modulus-opens-sales-office-in-usa-/ High Modulus, a supplier of composite technology headquartered in New Zealand, has opened a sales office in Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA, to continue growing its presence in the American market. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4892/high-modulus-opens-sales-office-in-usa-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4744/eurecomp-project-investigates-thermoset-composites-recycling/ A European project aimed at developing a novel recycling route for thermoset composites is underway in Europe. The EURECOMP project will focus on the solvolysis process. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4744/eurecomp-project-investigates-thermoset-composites-recycling/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4872/eti-launches-8m-project-to-unlock-wave-and-tidal-energy/ An £8 million project that will produce tools capable of accurately estimating the energy yield of major wave and tidal stream energy has been approved by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4872/eti-launches-8m-project-to-unlock-wave-and-tidal-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4906/bmw-and-sgl-form-carbon-fibre-joint-venture/ BMW Group and SGL Group have formed a joint venture to manufacture carbon fibres and fabrics for the automotive industry. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4906/bmw-and-sgl-form-carbon-fibre-joint-venture/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4740/sp-appoints-distributor-for-greece/ SP, the marine business of Gurit, has appointed A. Anagnostopoulos & Co as the sole distributor for SP branded products in Greece. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4740/sp-appoints-distributor-for-greece/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4836/18m-investment-for-uk-renewable-energy/ The Carbon Trust is to inject up to £18 million in additional funding into the UK clean and renewable energy sector, providing a booster for clean tech start-ups and Britain's move to a low carbon economy. The additional money has been provided by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4836/18m-investment-for-uk-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4837/experiment-paves-way-for-more-reliable-wind-turbine-design/ Risø DTU has just concluded a large full-scale experiment on a wind turbine taking detailed measurements of the load distribution on a 40 m long wind turbine blade under natural wind conditions, thereby providing a very accurate picture of the wind flow over the wind turbine blade surface. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4837/experiment-paves-way-for-more-reliable-wind-turbine-design/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4870/vestas-to-supply-102-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-mexico/ Vestas has received an order for 51 units of the V80-2.0 MW wind turbine for the Oaxaca I project to be located in the municipality of Santo Domingo de Ingenio, Juchitan de Zaragoza, Oaxaca, Mexico. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4870/vestas-to-supply-102-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-mexico/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4723/boeing-and-hal-sign-composite-flaperon-deal/ Boeing and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) have signed an agreement to work together on the production of composite flaperons for Boeing's 777 series aircraft. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4723/boeing-and-hal-sign-composite-flaperon-deal/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4819/solar-electric-industry-poised-for-strong-growth-in-usa-suggests-poll/ Professionals within the US solar electric industry value chain predict strong growth for their businesses over the next two years, and say more favourable legislation and heightened marketing will be key to their expansion. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4819/solar-electric-industry-poised-for-strong-growth-in-usa-suggests-poll/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4820/wind-could-provide-quarter-of-indias-power-by-2030/ Wind could also attract US$10 billion in investment every year and create 213,000 green collar jobs, says the industry. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4820/wind-could-provide-quarter-of-indias-power-by-2030/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4821/renewable-energy-takes-5-of-asian-development-bank-funding/ Renewable energy projects receive 5% of the financial assistance provided from 2001 to 2008. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4821/renewable-energy-takes-5-of-asian-development-bank-funding/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4822/new-england-wants-to-develop-vast-and-untapped-renewable-energy-resources/ Governors of six US states have approved a renewable energy blueprint for their region, and now want President Obama and Congress to support their development of these resources. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4822/new-england-wants-to-develop-vast-and-untapped-renewable-energy-resources/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4823/us-lab-opens-largest-wind-turbine-rd-study/ A 2.3 MW wind turbine will be the centerpiece of a multi-year US project to study the performance and aerodynamics of large wind turbines in a major government-industry research partnership for wind power generation. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4823/us-lab-opens-largest-wind-turbine-rd-study/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4738/carbon-composite-seat-post-offers-more-comfort-for-cyclists-/ Carbon fibre composites are not only helping with the lightweight construction of cars and aircraft, they can also benefit bicycles. At COMPOSITES EUROPE 2009, Fraunhofer will present a spring-loaded bicycle seat post made of carbon composite which offers greater comfort at lower weight. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4738/carbon-composite-seat-post-offers-more-comfort-for-cyclists-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4778/bwea31-uk-wind-reaches-4-gw/ The UK wind industry has seen the installation of 4 GW of wind energy capacity, the British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) announced at BWEA31 in Liverpool on 20-22 October. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4778/bwea31-uk-wind-reaches-4-gw/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4780/bwea31-wind-farm-planning-approvals-slump-to-new-low-of-25/ Local council approvals of wind farm applications in the UK have fallen to a new low of just 25%, the British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) said at BWEA31 in Liverpool on 20-22 October. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4780/bwea31-wind-farm-planning-approvals-slump-to-new-low-of-25/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4715/updated-qinetiq-and-vestas-test-stealth-technology-for-wind-turbines/ QinetiQ and Vestas Wind Systems claim the successful trial of a radar mitigation technology for wind turbines that significantly reduces the radar signature of individual turbines, making them 'invisible' to air traffic control, military and other radar based systems. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4715/updated-qinetiq-and-vestas-test-stealth-technology-for-wind-turbines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4766/renewable-energy-can-reduce-20-of-world-goal-for-ghg-emissions/ Renewable energy could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 2741 Mt by 2030 under accelerated environmental policies, according to the International Energy Agency. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4766/renewable-energy-can-reduce-20-of-world-goal-for-ghg-emissions/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4768/renewable-power-market-in-us-moves-to-nonresidential-customers/ Total sales of electricity from renewable energy facilities in the USA increased by 35% last year, dominated by an increase of 50% in sales of green power certificates to non-residential consumers. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4768/renewable-power-market-in-us-moves-to-nonresidential-customers/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4769/bwea31-narec-getting-ready-for-round-3-and-offshore-renewable-energy/ The New and Renewable Energy Centre (NaREC) in the UK is helping the country reach its 20/20 targets for renewable energy with offshore marine and wind energy research and testing. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4769/bwea31-narec-getting-ready-for-round-3-and-offshore-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4699/us-business-group-calls-for-more-support-to-renewable-energy/ The United States government should focus on the development of renewable energy as well as traditional energy sources, says one of the country’s more influential business groups. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4699/us-business-group-calls-for-more-support-to-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4706/arizona-dedicates-first-commercial-wind-project/ The 63 MW Dry Lake wind farm has been dedicated as the first commercial-scale wind power project in the state of Arizona. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4706/arizona-dedicates-first-commercial-wind-project/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4712/acma-backs-obamas-proposal-to-help-small-businesses/ The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) has commended President Barack Obama’s proposal for new measures to help small businesses access credit and create jobs. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4712/acma-backs-obamas-proposal-to-help-small-businesses/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4735/assuring-quality-in-lightweight-construction/ Cars, boats and aircraft rely on lightweight construction, but to make sure that lightening the load does not come at the expense of safety, Fraunhofer researchers are working on new quality assurance systems for materials testing. At COMPOSITES EUROPE 2009 Fraunhofer will demonstrate a new kind of non-destructive diagnostic procedure. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4735/assuring-quality-in-lightweight-construction/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4642/fibercore-europe-and-dsm-composite-resins-unveil-composite-bridge-in-china/ FiberCore Europe and DSM Composite Resins have developed a composite bridge that is reported to surpass conventional steel and concrete bridges in terms of weight and load-bearing ability. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4642/fibercore-europe-and-dsm-composite-resins-unveil-composite-bridge-in-china/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4675/firehole-technologies-acquires-compositepro/ Firehole Technologies Inc, a supplier of composite analysis and simulation software, has acquired the CompositePro software from Peak Composites Inc. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4675/firehole-technologies-acquires-compositepro/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4687/cytec-announces-third-quarter-2009-results/ Cytec Industries reports net earnings for the third quarter of 2009 of US$12.5 million and net sales of $740 million. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4687/cytec-announces-third-quarter-2009-results/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4691/ibex-boat-show-relocates-to-kentucky-in-2010/ The International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) will move to Kentucky in 2010, following seven years in Miami Beach, Florida. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4691/ibex-boat-show-relocates-to-kentucky-in-2010/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4721/second-jec-asia-held-in-singapore/ Around 7000 visitors are reported to have attended the second JEC Asia exhibition, which was held in Singapore on 14-16 October 2009. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4721/second-jec-asia-held-in-singapore/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4726/bwea-31-uk-research-aims-to-solve-wind-problem-on-radar-screens/ The UK will fund £5.15 million to research to solve the problem of radar interference from wind turbines. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4726/bwea-31-uk-research-aims-to-solve-wind-problem-on-radar-screens/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4666/composittrailer-changes-name-to-acrosoma/ Composittrailer NV, a specialist in large composite structures, has changed its name to ACROSOMA NV. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4666/composittrailer-changes-name-to-acrosoma/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4668/lectra-exhibits-at-composites-europe-2009/ Lectra, a supplier of cutting systems and software for composite materials, will exhibit at the COMPOSITES EUROPE trade fair in Stuttgart this month. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4668/lectra-exhibits-at-composites-europe-2009/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4681/lm-glasfiber-announces-capacity-expansion-in-china/ Wind turbine blade manufacturer LM Glasfiber is expanding its operations in China. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4681/lm-glasfiber-announces-capacity-expansion-in-china/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4690/dupont-engineering-polymers-increases-prices/ DuPont Engineering Polymers is increasing prices for its standard grades of its Zytel® polyamide, Minlon® mineral reinforced polyamide and Zytel® HTN high-performance polyamide. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4690/dupont-engineering-polymers-increases-prices/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4637/ppg-reports-third-quarter-2009-results/ The difficult global economy continues to impact year-on-year sales, but PPG Industries sees some business improvement over the first two quarters of 2009. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4637/ppg-reports-third-quarter-2009-results/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4628/zpm-launches-nanoenhanced-adhesives-for-aerospace-market/ Zyvex Performance Materials (ZPM) claims its Epovex Adhesive™ line of two-part epoxy adhesives are stronger and less expensive than conventional aerospace adhesives. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4628/zpm-launches-nanoenhanced-adhesives-for-aerospace-market/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4632/saertex-and-kemrock-form-joint-venture-for-indian-aerospace-industry/ German reinforcements producer SAERTEX and composites manufacturer KEMROCK Industries and Exports Ltd of India are planning to establish a joint venture company to manufacture composite components for the Indian aerospace industry. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4632/saertex-and-kemrock-form-joint-venture-for-indian-aerospace-industry/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4640/eon-says-half-of-foundations-and-first-cables-ready-for-rdsand-ii-offshore-wind-farm/ E.ON Climate & Renewables has laid half of the 90 offshore wind turbine foundations and the first cables at Rödsand II between the German island of Fehmarn and the Danish island of Lolland in the Baltic Sea. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4640/eon-says-half-of-foundations-and-first-cables-ready-for-rdsand-ii-offshore-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4643/uk-equipment-scrappage-scheme-gives-renewable-energy-industry-2m-cash-boost/ The Carbon Trust has called on UK renewable energy equipment suppliers to take advantage of a £2 million sales opportunity from its equipment scrappage scheme: The Big Business Refit. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4643/uk-equipment-scrappage-scheme-gives-renewable-energy-industry-2m-cash-boost/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4663/people/ New appointments and staff changes – Exel Composites, Dieffenbacher, Umeco, Vermont Composites Inc. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4663/people/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4664/reinforced-plastics-at-composites-europe-2009/ Reinforced Plastics magazine will be exhibiting at the COMPOSITES EUROPE trade show in Stuttgart this month. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4664/reinforced-plastics-at-composites-europe-2009/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4543/gkn-aerospace-invests-in-microwave-equipment-for-composites-research/ GKN Aerospace has purchased an industrial microwave oven to continue its research into the microwave curing of composite structures. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4543/gkn-aerospace-invests-in-microwave-equipment-for-composites-research/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4575/basf-expands-epoxy-systems-lab/ BASF has expanded its application lab for epoxy resin systems at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4575/basf-expands-epoxy-systems-lab/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4583/universities-show-increased-use-of-renewable-energy/ Twenty-six universities and colleges across the United States received a grading of A- for their use of renewable energy on campus. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4583/universities-show-increased-use-of-renewable-energy/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4570/astm-publishes-standards-on-testing-of-aerospace-composites/ A series of standards on the non-destructive testing (NDT) of aerospace composites has been developed by the ASTM. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4570/astm-publishes-standards-on-testing-of-aerospace-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4577/siemens-awarded-wind-turbine-orders-in-north-america-worth-over-600m/ Siemens Energy will be supplying wind turbines totalling over 565 MW and worth more than €600 million for six onshore wind farms in North America. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4577/siemens-awarded-wind-turbine-orders-in-north-america-worth-over-600m/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4492/switch-to-epoxy-offers-weight-reductions-for-boat-builder/ Focusing on the need for weight efficiency and durability, Italian boat builder Cantieri di Baia has made the switch from polyester and vinyl ester to SP’s epoxy resin on its latest edition to its Baia 50 range of performance boats. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4492/switch-to-epoxy-offers-weight-reductions-for-boat-builder/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4530/structural-health-monitoring-of-composite-aircraft/ At COMPOSITES EUROPE 2009, the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF is presenting a 4 m high exhibit – a mock-up of a light aircraft wing equipped with the latest sensor technology. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4530/structural-health-monitoring-of-composite-aircraft/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4540/hexcel-opens-sales-office-in-malaysia/ Hexcel has opened a sales office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to support its composites business in the Southern Asia Pacific region. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4540/hexcel-opens-sales-office-in-malaysia/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4548/amscs-superconductor-electricity-pipelines-to-be-adopted-for-usas-first-renewable-energy-market-hub/ American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) will supply its Superconductor Electricity Pipelines to the Tres Amigas Project, the USA’s first renewable energy market hub. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4548/amscs-superconductor-electricity-pipelines-to-be-adopted-for-usas-first-renewable-energy-market-hub/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4556/atk-delivers-composite-crew-module-to-nasa/ Alliant Techsystems has delivered a full-scale crew module made of composite materials to NASA for testing. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4556/atk-delivers-composite-crew-module-to-nasa/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4513/chemtrend-expands-availability-of-chemlease-cpr-release-agent-/ Chem-Trend has announced that its Chemlease® CPR semi-permanent release agent will be available in Europe and Asia before the end of 2009. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4513/chemtrend-expands-availability-of-chemlease-cpr-release-agent-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4514/ppg-introduces-glass-fibre-roving-for-lft/ PPG Industries' TUFROV 4575 glass roving for long fibre thermoplastic (LFT) applications is now available to customers worldwide. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4514/ppg-introduces-glass-fibre-roving-for-lft/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4519/small-wind-turbine-manufacturer-homes-in-on-ontario/ WindTronics plans to assemble residential and small commercial wind turbines, and conduct research and development in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4519/small-wind-turbine-manufacturer-homes-in-on-ontario/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/4521/cyprus-welcomes-its-first-wind-farm/ Cyprus’ first wind farm has begun construction i