http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:58:43 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/_common/img/template/reinforced-plastics/site-logo.gif http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32997/paris-air-show-2013-boeing-launches-787-10-dreamliner/ Boeing has launched the 787-10 Dreamliner, the third and largest member of the 787 family. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner's construction is 50% composite materials. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32997/paris-air-show-2013-boeing-launches-787-10-dreamliner/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/33027/lm-wind-power-to-develop-intelligent-blades/ The company says sensors in the blades will be able to predict weather conditions and calculate when they can harvest the most energy from the wind - while ensuring minimum loads on the wind turbine. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/33027/lm-wind-power-to-develop-intelligent-blades/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32999/paris-air-show-2013-cytec-selected-as-supplier-for-leap-1-engine/ Cytec Industries has announced its selection as the preferred advanced materials supplier for the Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion (LEAP) engine programme. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:27:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32999/paris-air-show-2013-cytec-selected-as-supplier-for-leap-1-engine/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32996/paris-air-show-2013-ge-aviation-to-build-new-composites-facility-at-uk-site-to-support-a350-work/ GE Aviation has announced the development of a composites production facility at its Hamble, UK, as part of a 5-year, US$50 million-plus investment at the site to support the manufacture of wing components for the Airbus A350 XWB family. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:28:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32996/paris-air-show-2013-ge-aviation-to-build-new-composites-facility-at-uk-site-to-support-a350-work/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32983/paris-air-show-2013-boeing-forecasts-demand-for-more-than-35-000-new-aircraft-over-next-20-years/ Boeing projects a demand for more than 35,000 new aircraft over the next 20 years, valued at US$4.8 trillion, according to the company's Current Market Outlook (CMO) released this week at the Paris Air Show. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32983/paris-air-show-2013-boeing-forecasts-demand-for-more-than-35-000-new-aircraft-over-next-20-years/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32971/platina-and-arise-open-nordics-largest-onshore-windfarm/ At 200MW, the development will also be one of the biggest in Europe, according to the companies. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32971/platina-and-arise-open-nordics-largest-onshore-windfarm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32960/spirit-aerosystems-and-spintech-ventures-partner-on-complex-composite-aircraft-manufacturing/ Spirit AeroSystems has announced it has been working with Spintech Ventures to develop a reconfigurable tooling technology for manufacturing complex composite aircraft structures. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32960/spirit-aerosystems-and-spintech-ventures-partner-on-complex-composite-aircraft-manufacturing/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32959/global-audience-views-airbus-a350-xwb-s-first-flight/ More than 50,000 visitors watched the A350 XWB’s takeoff on its 14 June maiden flight on the Airbus website. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32959/global-audience-views-airbus-a350-xwb-s-first-flight/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32957/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32957/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32943/airbus-a350-xwb-makes-its-maiden-flight/ The A350 XWB, the first Airbus aircraft to be over 50 wt% composite, made its maiden flight at Blagnac in Toulouse, France, today. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32943/airbus-a350-xwb-makes-its-maiden-flight/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32929/composites-roof-panels-top-medinah-railway-station/ Premier Composite Technologies is using Gurit composite materials to manufacture roof panels for the Medinah railway station, part a new high speed rail line in Saudi Arabia. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:54:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32929/composites-roof-panels-top-medinah-railway-station/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32928/quantum-receives-patent-for-composite-cng-and-hydrogen-storage-tanks/ Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc has received the notice of allowance from the US Patent and Trademark Office for a new patent on lightweight composite shells of compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen storage tanks. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:32:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32928/quantum-receives-patent-for-composite-cng-and-hydrogen-storage-tanks/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32926/new-rina-approvals-for-scott-baders-crystic-crestomer-structural-adhesives/ Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) has given a new approval and re-approved grades from Scott Bader’s Crystic® Crestomer® range of high performance urethane acrylate structural adhesives. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32926/new-rina-approvals-for-scott-baders-crystic-crestomer-structural-adhesives/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32904/diab-stops-colouring-its-cores/ Core materials supplier DIAB has announced that it will no longer be using colour pigments in its H60, H45 and H80 Divinycell products. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32904/diab-stops-colouring-its-cores/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32898/airbus-a350-xwb-set-for-first-flight-on-14-june/ Airbus has announced that the A350 XWB's first flight is planned for Friday 14 June. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32898/airbus-a350-xwb-set-for-first-flight-on-14-june/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32882/eucia-and-glassfibreeurope-join-forces/ The European Glass Fibre Producers Association (GlassFibreEurope) has become a member of the European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA). Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32882/eucia-and-glassfibreeurope-join-forces/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32875/morgan-advanced-materials-launches-composites-and-defence-systems-business/ Morgan Advanced Materials – Composites and Defence Systems incorporates the business formerly known as NP Aerospace, a manufacturer of composite products for defence and other applications. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32875/morgan-advanced-materials-launches-composites-and-defence-systems-business/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32867/north-american-resins-market-to-reach-4-6-billion-in-2018-composite-insights/ The demand for resins in the North American reinforced plastics industry is set for good growth between 2013 and 2018 to reach an estimated US$4.6 billion in 2018, according to Composite Insights. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32867/north-american-resins-market-to-reach-4-6-billion-in-2018-composite-insights/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32855/latin-american-composites-association-to-open-office-in-argentina/ The Latin American Composite Materials Association (ALMACO) is set to open an office in Argentina. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:10:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32855/latin-american-composites-association-to-open-office-in-argentina/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32845/germany-must-balance-costs-and-sustainability/ The IEA says further action is needed if Germany’s Energiewende is to maintain a balance between sustainability, affordability and competitiveness and called for cost reductions, investment in networks and closer regional co-operation. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32845/germany-must-balance-costs-and-sustainability/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32837/saertex-develops-reinforced-core-for-high-performance-sandwich-structures/ SAERTEX's SAERfoam is a low density polyurethane foam reinforced with a 3D glass structure and is said to be ideal for the manufacture of composite industrial vehicle bodies. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32837/saertex-develops-reinforced-core-for-high-performance-sandwich-structures/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32832/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:27:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32832/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32802/composite-panels-clad-energy-neutral-office-in-the-netherlands/ Large, lightweight composite façade panels developed by DSM, Büfa and NPSP Composieten have been used in the construction of a new energy-neutral office building in the Netherlands. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:58:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32802/composite-panels-clad-energy-neutral-office-in-the-netherlands/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32143/toray-studies-econcores-polyamide-honeycomb-technology/ EconCore and Itochu have entered an agreement securing an option for a license for EconCore’s ThermHex thermoplastic honeycomb core material technology for Japanese chemicals group Toray. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32143/toray-studies-econcores-polyamide-honeycomb-technology/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32797/global-wind-turbine-installations-set-to-fall-5-in-2013/ 2013 is expected to be a challenging year of the wind energy industry with global grid-connected installations set to be down 5% to 43.4 GW, according to MAKE Consulting. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32797/global-wind-turbine-installations-set-to-fall-5-in-2013/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32793/gurit-s-se-70-prepreg-cured-in-the-stratosphere/ Gurit contributed to NASA research which demonstrates that uncured prepreg can be prepared in terrestrial conditions and transported into space for on-site curing and use in space construction projects. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32793/gurit-s-se-70-prepreg-cured-in-the-stratosphere/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32740/reusable-vacuum-bags-gaining-popularity/ Over the last few years reusable vacuum bags have been gaining popularity in the composites industry. Benefits over conventional consumables include lower tooling costs, labour savings and less waste, as a new article published on ReinforcedPlastics.com explains. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:58:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32740/reusable-vacuum-bags-gaining-popularity/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32737/jushi-usa-increases-glass-reinforcement-prices/ Jushi USA has announced a 5% price increase for all Jushi glass fibre reinforcements from 1 July 2013. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32737/jushi-usa-increases-glass-reinforcement-prices/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32738/diab-supplies-core-materials-for-prototype-83-5-m-offshore-wind-blade/ The 83.5 m long blade – said to be the world's largest to date – was commissioned by Samsung Heavy Industries and the first prototype was designed and manufactured by SPP Technology of Denmark. It is part of a project to develop a 7 MW turbine for South Korea's first offshore wind farm. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32738/diab-supplies-core-materials-for-prototype-83-5-m-offshore-wind-blade/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32739/agy-to-sell-stake-in-agy-shanghai-to-cpic/ AGY Hong Kong Ltd, a majority-owned subsidiary of US headquartered glass reinforcements producer AGY, has agreed to sell its 100% equity interest in AGY Shanghai Technology Co Ltd to Chongqing Polycomp International Corporation (CPIC) for aggregate consideration in the amount of US$1 million. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32739/agy-to-sell-stake-in-agy-shanghai-to-cpic/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32732/vestas-produces-first-v117-wind-turbine-blade-in-colorado/ Vestas has manufactured the first prototype blade for its new V117-3.3 MW wind turbine at its factory in Brighton, Colorado, USA. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32732/vestas-produces-first-v117-wind-turbine-blade-in-colorado/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32723/engines-powered-up-on-first-airbus-a350-xwb/ Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB engines have run for the first time on the first Airbus A350 XWB (called MSN1), as part of the preparations for the aircraft’s maiden flight. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32723/engines-powered-up-on-first-airbus-a350-xwb/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32722/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32722/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32711/new-blog-reinforced-plastics-faqs/ In our latest blog we've compiled the answers to 10 of the most frequently asked questions we receive. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:18:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32711/new-blog-reinforced-plastics-faqs/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32708/indian-wind-energy-composites-industry-2013-2018-report/ Consumption of composite materials in the Indian wind energy industry is forecast to grow 12.8% per year between 2013 and 2018, according to a report from Composite Insights. Fri, 31 May 2013 17:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32708/indian-wind-energy-composites-industry-2013-2018-report/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32706/evonik-launches-composites-project-house/ Speciality chemicals company Evonik is opening a 'Composites Project House' in Germany to develop new materials for use in lightweight construction. Fri, 31 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32706/evonik-launches-composites-project-house/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32700/first-grid-connected-offshore-wind-turbine-in-north-america-launched/ The University of Maine (UMaine)’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center and its partners will hold a launch celebration today for VolturnUS 1:8, the first grid-connected offshore wind turbine to be deployed off the coast of North America. Fri, 31 May 2013 08:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32700/first-grid-connected-offshore-wind-turbine-in-north-america-launched/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32689/premier-composite-technologies-recruiting-design-and-structural-engineers/ Premier Composite Technologies (PCT) is looking for design and structural engineers to join its team in Dubai. Thu, 30 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32689/premier-composite-technologies-recruiting-design-and-structural-engineers/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32694/ernst-young-energy-bill-slow-progress-hinders-uks-investment-potential/ The UK is missing out on a unique opportunity to become the market of choice for investment in renewables in Europe as political infighting delays the Energy Bill becoming a reality, according to the tenth anniversary edition of the Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices (RECAI), released by Ernst & Young this week. Thu, 30 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32694/ernst-young-energy-bill-slow-progress-hinders-uks-investment-potential/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32688/hakes-marine-launches-first-hh42-yacht/ Hakes Marine has recently announced the launch of the first of the new Judel Vrolijk designed HH42 high performance racing yachts. Thu, 30 May 2013 13:44:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32688/hakes-marine-launches-first-hh42-yacht/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32678/ncdmm-selects-ingersoll-machine-tools-for-air-force-research-laboratory-project/ The (US) National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) has selected Ingersoll Machine Tools Inc as its partner for a Defense Wide Manufacturing Science and Technology (DMS&T) project managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Thu, 30 May 2013 09:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32678/ncdmm-selects-ingersoll-machine-tools-for-air-force-research-laboratory-project/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32643/rs-technik-and-dow-team-up-to-market-cipp-technology/ The Dow Chemical Company and RS Technik have established a global marketing alliance to promote RS Technik's cured in place pipe (CIPP) technology for the repair of water pipelines. Wed, 29 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32643/rs-technik-and-dow-team-up-to-market-cipp-technology/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32633/new-university-partnership-to-support-industry-and-government-on-offshore-wind/ Three of Scotland’s east coast universities are combining their expertise and experience – and advantage of location – to launch a new institute they say aims to become the recognised global authority on the delivery and implementation of offshore renewable energy. Wed, 29 May 2013 09:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32633/new-university-partnership-to-support-industry-and-government-on-offshore-wind/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32621/composites-one-distributes-textreme-spread-tow-carbon-reinforcements-in-north-america/ North American distributor Composites One has signed an agreement to distribute Swedish company Oxeon's TeXtreme® spread tow carbon fibre reinforcements across North America. Wed, 29 May 2013 08:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32621/composites-one-distributes-textreme-spread-tow-carbon-reinforcements-in-north-america/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32614/ots-orders-two-more-ctruk-composite-wind-farm-support-vessels/ Offshore wind support provider Offshore Turbine Services (OTS) has ordered two additional CTruk composite wind farm support vessels. Tue, 28 May 2013 13:26:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32614/ots-orders-two-more-ctruk-composite-wind-farm-support-vessels/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32612/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Tue, 28 May 2013 09:10:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32612/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32554/teledyne-cml-receives-nadcap-composites-manufacturing-accreditation/ Teledyne CML Group has received Nadcap composites manufacturing accreditation AC7118 PAR Rev C. Mon, 27 May 2013 10:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32554/teledyne-cml-receives-nadcap-composites-manufacturing-accreditation/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32553/formaplex-opens-composites-r-d-facility/ UK company Formaplex has restructured its Composites Division and opened a new composites R&D facility. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32553/formaplex-opens-composites-r-d-facility/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32552/gurit-congratulates-aston-martin-on-its-centenary-year/ Gurit, a manufacturer of carbon fibre composite body panels for the automotive industry, is proud to congratulate its first automotive customer and technology development partner Aston Martin on its centenary year. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32552/gurit-congratulates-aston-martin-on-its-centenary-year/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32595/americas-cup-safety-recommendations-unveiled/ Structural reviews of AC72 boats and wings, a lower wind limit and enhanced sailor safety equipment are among 37 recommendations issued to increase safety. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32595/americas-cup-safety-recommendations-unveiled/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32578/australian-cec-councerned-over-renewables-budget-cuts/ Australian industry association Clean Energy Council (CEC) has voiced concerns over the government's move to cut over A$600mn from the state budget for renewable energy projects. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32578/australian-cec-councerned-over-renewables-budget-cuts/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32556/3b-s-hiper-tex-w2020-wind-blade-roving-obtains-gl-approval/ Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has approved 3B's HiPer-tex™ W2020 high-performance direct roving, which is used in the manufacture of wind turbine blades. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:10:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32556/3b-s-hiper-tex-w2020-wind-blade-roving-obtains-gl-approval/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32550/huntsman-bio-based-resin-helps-biomobile-in-quest-for-sustainable-mobility/ Huntsman Advanced Materials developed the bio-based epoxy resin used in the construction of the BioMobile, a prototype vehicle designed to promote 'sustainable mobility.' Wed, 22 May 2013 16:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32550/huntsman-bio-based-resin-helps-biomobile-in-quest-for-sustainable-mobility/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32558/siemens-europe-can-save-45bn-by-optimising-renewable-energy-generation/ Siemens – which is hosting six Round Table discussions around the globe to discuss levers for optimising energy systems worldwide – says if regional characteristics were given higher priority when investments were made in renewable energy installations, Europe could save billions of Euros. The European energy system is inefficient to the point of damaging the continent's competitiveness, it adds. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32558/siemens-europe-can-save-45bn-by-optimising-renewable-energy-generation/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32542/sika-introduces-fire-retardant-epoxy-resin-for-visual-carbon-fibre-parts/ Sika Deutschland GmbH says its Biresin® CR134FR fire retardant epoxy resin system is especially suitable for moulding visual carbon fibre components. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:12:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32542/sika-introduces-fire-retardant-epoxy-resin-for-visual-carbon-fibre-parts/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32505/sgurrenergy-elected-advisor-for-world-s-first-purpose-built-tidal-lagoon-power-plant/ The company will provide technical support and advice for the proposed £650mn lagoon power plant, to be based in Wales. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32505/sgurrenergy-elected-advisor-for-world-s-first-purpose-built-tidal-lagoon-power-plant/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32497/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:18:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32497/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32486/first-quarter-2013-sales-for-brazils-composites-industry-up-5-2-on-2012/ First quarter 2013 sales in Brazil's composites industry reached US$382 million, an increase of 5.2% on the same period of 2012 and up 1.5% on the last three months of 2012. Fri, 17 May 2013 16:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32486/first-quarter-2013-sales-for-brazils-composites-industry-up-5-2-on-2012/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32483/gsg-appointed-agent-for-airbond/ GSG Inc has been appointed the North American representative for Airbond. It will also represent the company in Southeast Asia. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:27:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32483/gsg-appointed-agent-for-airbond/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32471/us-shale-gas-production-driving-investment/ The shale gas revolution underway in North America is revitalising the petrochemical industry, which will welcome more than $217 billion in new downstream capital investments and a crude oil production capacity increase of more than 52 million barrels per day during the next six years, according to IHS. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32471/us-shale-gas-production-driving-investment/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32452/gurit-announces-partnership-with-composite-kit-manufacturer-mahogany-company/ Gurit has announced a new tolling arrangement with composite kit manufacturer Mahogany Company for the fabrication of Gurit’s B³ SmartPac™ solution. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32452/gurit-announces-partnership-with-composite-kit-manufacturer-mahogany-company/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32463/wwea-100-countries-now-using-wind-power/ The 2012 report by the World Wind Energy Association shows 100 countries are using electricity generated by wind turbines, with Iceland recently becoming the 100th nation to deploy wind power. However, the market’s overall growth rate of 19.2 % is the lowest rate in more than a decade, despite an annual turnover of €60bn, according to the report. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32463/wwea-100-countries-now-using-wind-power/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32448/largest-us-federal-wind-farm-to-be-built-by-siemens/ Siemens has been awarded a contract to construct the US's largest state-run wind farm. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32448/largest-us-federal-wind-farm-to-be-built-by-siemens/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32446/3b-appoints-marc-hubert-as-ceo/ Glass fibre reinforcements producer 3B has appointed Marc Hubert to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Thu, 16 May 2013 10:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32446/3b-appoints-marc-hubert-as-ceo/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32432/formax-establishes-recycling-division/ Speciality composite reinforcements manufacturer FORMAX has created a Recycling Division and is now able to reprocess the majority of its glass and carbon fibre waste. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32432/formax-establishes-recycling-division/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32394/diab-launches-online-core-selection-guide/ DIAB International AB has added a Core Selection Guide to its website to help customers find the best core materials for their applications. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32394/diab-launches-online-core-selection-guide/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32359/walid-project-to-introduce-thermoplastic-composites-into-offshore-wind-turbine-blades/ A European consortium has secured €3,964,797 of EU funding to research the replacement of thermoset composites with thermoplastic composites in certain components of offshore wind turbine blades. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32359/walid-project-to-introduce-thermoplastic-composites-into-offshore-wind-turbine-blades/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32380/tencate-signs-northern-composites-as-agent-for-3m-tooling-prepregs/ TenCate Advanced Composites North America has appointed Northern Composites as a US agent for tooling prepregs and materials based on 3M's technology. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32380/tencate-signs-northern-composites-as-agent-for-3m-tooling-prepregs/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32371/iberdrola-completes-the-geotechnical-study-for-400mw-german-offshore-wind-farm-lands-south-africa-solar-pv-project-deal/ Spanish energy company Iberdrola has completed a geotechnical feasibility study for its Wikinger offshore wind project in German – a key milestone in the ongoing certification and planning process. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:59:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32371/iberdrola-completes-the-geotechnical-study-for-400mw-german-offshore-wind-farm-lands-south-africa-solar-pv-project-deal/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32363/first-airbus-a350-xwb-emerges-from-paintshop/ The first Airbus A350 XWB aircraft, known as MSN001, has emerged in its Airbus livery from the paintshop in Toulouse, France. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32363/first-airbus-a350-xwb-emerges-from-paintshop/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32354/zoltek-second-quarter-results-hit-by-decline-in-wind-energy-activity/ Carbon fibre manufacturer Zoltek Companies Inc reports net revenues of US$33.3 million for the quarter ended 31 March 2013, down 29.1% on the same period of 2012. The company blames reduced activity in the wind energy market for this decline. Mon, 13 May 2013 17:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32354/zoltek-second-quarter-results-hit-by-decline-in-wind-energy-activity/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32352/boeing-rolls-out-first-787-dreamliner-at-increased-production-rate/ Boeing has rolled out of the factory the first 787 Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven aircraft per month. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32352/boeing-rolls-out-first-787-dreamliner-at-increased-production-rate/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32355/americas-cup-review-underway-following-death-of-artemis-racings-andrew-simpson/ America's Cup Regatta Director Iain Murray will lead a review into the events surrounding the capsize of Artemis Racing’s first AC72 and the subsequent death of one of its crew, Andrew 'Bart' Simpson. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32355/americas-cup-review-underway-following-death-of-artemis-racings-andrew-simpson/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32351/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:24:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32351/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32321/natural-gas-vehicles-in-top-auto-markets-to-reach-7-5-million-in-2020-lux-research/ Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) on the road in the world’s seven largest automotive markets will reach only 7.5 million as the industry struggles to capitalise on cheap shale-driven natural gas, according to a report from Lux Research. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32321/natural-gas-vehicles-in-top-auto-markets-to-reach-7-5-million-in-2020-lux-research/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32315/bayer-materialscience-shuts-down-carbon-nanotubes-project/ Bayer MaterialScience has announced it is stopping its work on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in order to focus its development activities on areas more closely linked to its core business. Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32315/bayer-materialscience-shuts-down-carbon-nanotubes-project/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32203/owens-corning-reports-first-quarter-2013-results/ Owens Corning reports consolidated net sales of $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2013, essentially flat with the same period in 2012. Thu, 09 May 2013 15:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32203/owens-corning-reports-first-quarter-2013-results/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32276/sicomin-appoints-us-distributor/ Epoxy resin manufacturer Sicomin has appointed Core Composites as its US distributor. Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32276/sicomin-appoints-us-distributor/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32275/hexagon-composites-acquires-remaining-interest-in-ppg-devold/ Hexagon Devold, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites, has acquires PPG Industries' 50% share of the joint venture company PPG-Devold LLC in North Carolina, USA. Wed, 08 May 2013 16:09:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32275/hexagon-composites-acquires-remaining-interest-in-ppg-devold/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32242/triumph-group-acquires-primus-composites/ Aerospace supplier Triumph Group Inc (TGI) has acquired Primus Composites, increasing its global presence and expanding its composites capabilities. Wed, 08 May 2013 13:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32242/triumph-group-acquires-primus-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32270/airbus-a350-xwb-undergoes-lightning-strike-testing/ Lightning strike testing has been performed on the new Airbus A350 XWB, a key step in preparations for the aircraft's maiden flight. Wed, 08 May 2013 10:21:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32270/airbus-a350-xwb-undergoes-lightning-strike-testing/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32246/brazil-on-its-way-to-becoming-an-international-business-hub-bcg/ Investing in Brazil is not for the uncommitted or faint-hearted, but it offers immense promise to those who are well informed, according to a report from The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32246/brazil-on-its-way-to-becoming-an-international-business-hub-bcg/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32249/acma-and-sampe-announce-dates-for-new-us-composites-exhibition/ ACMA and SAMPE have announced the dates and venue for their new combined exhibition taking place in 2014. Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32249/acma-and-sampe-announce-dates-for-new-us-composites-exhibition/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32241/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Tue, 07 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32241/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32200/5d-composite-introduces-in-mould-decorating-system-for-composite-products/ 5D Composite Inc has developed an in-mould coating and decorating system for composite products. Mon, 06 May 2013 11:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32200/5d-composite-introduces-in-mould-decorating-system-for-composite-products/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31976/tmp-introduces-automatic-composites-moulding-system/ TMP Inc has designed an automatic composite moulding system with a series of four hydraulic presses for heating and cooling, integrated with a central hydraulic and electrical system that operates all presses independently. Sat, 04 May 2013 10:54:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31976/tmp-introduces-automatic-composites-moulding-system/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32204/element-acquires-delsen-testing-laboratories/ Element Material Technology has acquired US composites lab, Delsen Testing Laboratories, strengthening its position within the aerospace composites testing market. Fri, 03 May 2013 08:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32204/element-acquires-delsen-testing-laboratories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32193/unitech-composites-wins-contract-to-produce-boeing-787-wing-parts/ Unitech Composites has been awarded a contract from Spirit AeroSystems to produce wing assembly parts for the Boeing 787 aircraft. Thu, 02 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32193/unitech-composites-wins-contract-to-produce-boeing-787-wing-parts/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32154/ge-aviation-opens-ellisville-composites-facility/ GE Aviation has opened its second composites factory in Mississippi. The Ellisville Composites facility will manufacture and assemble composite components for the aircraft industry. Wed, 01 May 2013 15:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32154/ge-aviation-opens-ellisville-composites-facility/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32176/invenergy-to-test-out-ge-s-brilliant-wind-turbine-with-integrated-battery-storage/ The first order for GE’s new 2.5-120 brilliant wind turbines has been announced - Invenergy has ordered three units as part of an 86-turbine deal with GE for its Mills County, Texas, wind farm. Wed, 01 May 2013 13:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32176/invenergy-to-test-out-ge-s-brilliant-wind-turbine-with-integrated-battery-storage/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32155/uk-boat-builder-sealine-goes-into-adminstration/ According to news reports, Sealine has issued redundancy notices to 234 staff. Wed, 01 May 2013 12:26:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32155/uk-boat-builder-sealine-goes-into-adminstration/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32144/last-months-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the month of April 2013. Wed, 01 May 2013 08:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32144/last-months-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32141/composite-advantage-introduces-standard-fiberspan-bridge-deck-product/ Composite Advantage has introduced a standard line of FiberSPAN™ bridge deck products for use on pedestrian truss bridges. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32141/composite-advantage-introduces-standard-fiberspan-bridge-deck-product/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32091/aerospace-market-drives-hexcels-2013-first-quarter-sales/ Hexcel reports net sales for the first quarter of 2013 of US$416.5 million, 4.1% up on the first quarter of 2012. Commercial aerospace and space and defence sales increased over 2012, helping to offset a steep decline in industrial sales. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32091/aerospace-market-drives-hexcels-2013-first-quarter-sales/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32136/major-construction-work-starts-on-worlds-largest-solar-power-development/ The 579MW Antelope Valley Solar Projects – two projects co-located in Kern and Los Angeles counties in California – is being developed by SunPower and MidAmerican Solar, which owns the development. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32136/major-construction-work-starts-on-worlds-largest-solar-power-development/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32131/virgin-galactics-spaceshiptwo-completes-first-rocket-powered-flight/ Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo (SS2) space craft has completed its first rocket-powered flight. SS2, and its carrier vehicle WhiteKnightTwo (WK2), are constructed from carbon composite materials using technology developed by Scaled Composites of Mojave, California. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32131/virgin-galactics-spaceshiptwo-completes-first-rocket-powered-flight/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32129/hamburg-and-husum-wind-fairs-reach-agreement/ From September 2014 they will jointly hold a wind fair in Hamburg once every two years, and in alternate years will also jointly hold Husum Wind. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32129/hamburg-and-husum-wind-fairs-reach-agreement/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32107/power-yield-from-germanys-first-offshore-wind-farm-continues-positive-trend/ The annual yield of the alpha ventus offshore wind farm again exceeded expectations in 2012. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:27:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32107/power-yield-from-germanys-first-offshore-wind-farm-continues-positive-trend/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32070/sigmatex-secures-automotive-contract/ Carbon fibre fabrics manufacturer Sigmatex says that following technical collaboration with a major automotive OEM and an automotive Tier 1 supplier, it has won the first in a number of contracts. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32070/sigmatex-secures-automotive-contract/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32088/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32088/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/