http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Thu, 23 May 2013 13:57:55 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/_common/img/template/reinforced-plastics/site-logo.gif 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/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/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/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32089/hexmc-carbon-fibre-moulding-compound-for-high-volume-aircraft-parts/ Hexcel says its HexMC® carbon fibre/epoxy sheet moulding compound enables complex shapes to be manufactured in series production while providing weight savings that are comparable to those achieved with aerospace-grade carbon fibre/epoxy prepregs. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32089/hexmc-carbon-fibre-moulding-compound-for-high-volume-aircraft-parts/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32068/rpc-expands-in-south-east-asia/ Australian company RPC Technologies, a specialist in the design, engineering and manufacture of composites, has created two new companies in South East Asia. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32068/rpc-expands-in-south-east-asia/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31980/regal-boats-see-advantages-of-owens-corning-optispray-rovings/ Regal Boats, an Orlando, Florida-based manufacturer of boats in the 19-52 ft range, trialled Owens Corning's OptiSpray roving in its production process and found that it needed to use less resin. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:54:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31980/regal-boats-see-advantages-of-owens-corning-optispray-rovings/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31918/lm-wind-power-implements-scott-bader-ultra-low-styrene-gel-coat-worldwide/ Wind turbine blade manufacturer LM Wind Power has implemented Scott Bader’s Crystic Ecogel S1PA ultra-low-styrene-content gel-coat in its plants worldwide and has seen a 50% reduction in styrene emissions during spray application, without any loss of performance. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:27:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31918/lm-wind-power-implements-scott-bader-ultra-low-styrene-gel-coat-worldwide/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32053/mfg-renames-wind-energy-services-company-wes/ The Molded Fiber Glass Companies (MFG) has renamed its field service organisation Wind Energy Services Company (WES) as MFG Energy Services. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32053/mfg-renames-wind-energy-services-company-wes/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32048/guest-blog-closing-the-technology-gap-for-accurate-prediction-of-composite-material-behaviour/ Roger Assaker, CEO of e-Xstream engineering, and Chief Material Strategist, MSC Software, discusses how process simulation software and smart material modelling and FEA applications can enable engineers to predict FRP performance for each new design. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32048/guest-blog-closing-the-technology-gap-for-accurate-prediction-of-composite-material-behaviour/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31905/dark-matter-composites-develops-repair-kit/ Repairs to composite parts are often time consuming and there is the risk of carbon fibre ground from repair surfaces shorting electrical circuitry. Dark Matter Composites claims to have developed an ‘off the shelf’ solution to these issues. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:38:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31905/dark-matter-composites-develops-repair-kit/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31950/exelis-sells-fiberbond-business-to-future-pipe-industries-group/ ITT Exelis has sold its glass fibre reinforced pipe business, Specialty Plastics Inc (FIBERBOND®), to Future Pipe Industries Group of Dubai. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31950/exelis-sells-fiberbond-business-to-future-pipe-industries-group/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32021/progress-towards-clean-energy-has-stalled-iea-says/ The rapid expansion of renewable technologies is one of the few bright spots in an otherwise bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in an annual report to the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM)... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32021/progress-towards-clean-energy-has-stalled-iea-says/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32017/bnef-ge-and-vestas-neck-and-neck-in-2012/ Research by Bloomberg New Energy Finance shows that General Electric of the US and Vestas of Denmark were tied for pole position among turbine manufacturers in the world wind market in 2012 - a record year that saw 48.4GW of new capacity installed. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:20:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32017/bnef-ge-and-vestas-neck-and-neck-in-2012/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32000/quantum-introduces-carbon-fibre-moulding-compound-for-automotive-applications/ Quantum Composites is introducing AMC-8590-50, a carbon fibre reinforced moulding compound designed for high-volume automotive applications. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:32:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/32000/quantum-introduces-carbon-fibre-moulding-compound-for-automotive-applications/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31979/glass-fibre-pricing-set-to-increase/ Arnaud Genis, Owens Corning group president, Composites, believes increased capacity utilisation will start to drive glass fibre prices up over the next year. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31979/glass-fibre-pricing-set-to-increase/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31972/boeing-to-begin-modifying-787s-as-faa-approves-battery-improvements/ The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approval the battery system improvements for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31972/boeing-to-begin-modifying-787s-as-faa-approves-battery-improvements/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31951/several-hundred-advance-orders-for-bmw-i3/ At a press conference in March, Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, reported that several hundred advance orders have been received for the BMW i3 electric vehicle. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:26:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31951/several-hundred-advance-orders-for-bmw-i3/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31947/cytec-reports-modest-start-to-2013/ Cytec Industries Inc has announced net earnings for the first quarter of 2013 of US$33.5 million, compared to $53.1 million for the first quarter 2012. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31947/cytec-reports-modest-start-to-2013/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31917/cdi-installs-small-prepreg-machine-at-huntsman/ CDI (Century Design Inc) has installed a CD6105 Combi small prepreg machine at Huntsman's Advanced Technology Center in The Woodlands, Texas, USA. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31917/cdi-installs-small-prepreg-machine-at-huntsman/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31937/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31937/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31886/introducing-technipolymers/ TechniPolymers LLC is a new manufacturer of blended and formulated composite polymer products based in Dalton, Georgia, USA. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31886/introducing-technipolymers/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31915/composites-mergers-and-acquisitions-levels-reaching-new-highs/ With the drive towards greater use of composites across a range of sectors, mergers and acquisitions will continue to reach record levels over the next few years, predicts a new report from Catalyst Corporate Finance and Ricardo Strategic Consulting. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31915/composites-mergers-and-acquisitions-levels-reaching-new-highs/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31914/plasticomp-increases-long-fibre-thermoplastic-capacity/ PlastiComp Inc has installed a new long fibre thermoplastic (LFT) compounding line which will increase capacity by approximately 5 million lbs per year. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31914/plasticomp-increases-long-fibre-thermoplastic-capacity/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31902/gurit-launches-balsaflex-uvotec-low-resin-uptake-technology/ Gurit says the UVOTEC coating technology for its Balsaflex balsa core materials significantly reduces the quantity of resin absorbed during processing, without compromising adhesion to the laminate. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31902/gurit-launches-balsaflex-uvotec-low-resin-uptake-technology/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31900/dow-introduces-voraforce-polyurethane-pultrusion-resin/ Dow Formulated Systems is introducing VORAFORCE TP polyurethane resin for pultrusion of composite parts for construction applications. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31900/dow-introduces-voraforce-polyurethane-pultrusion-resin/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31897/jm-introduces-glass-technology-for-thermoplastic-composites/ Johns Manville (JM) has introduced a new glass fibre for improved performance in structural thermoplastic composites. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31897/jm-introduces-glass-technology-for-thermoplastic-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31880/skoda-octavia-front-end-carrier-made-from-highly-reinforced-polyamide/ The front end carrier of the new Skoda Octavia is made from a 60% glass fibre reinforced polyamide 6 compound supplied by LANXESS. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31880/skoda-octavia-front-end-carrier-made-from-highly-reinforced-polyamide/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31860/madshus-skis-made-lighter-using-3b-s-hiper-tex-fibre/ 3B's HiPer-tex™ high performance glass fibre has brought advantages in both strength and weight savings to its Norwegian company Madshus' cross-country skis. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:23:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31860/madshus-skis-made-lighter-using-3b-s-hiper-tex-fibre/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31851/composites-reinforced-with-feather-fibres/ US company Eastern BioPlastics LLC (EBP) manufactures and distributes composites reinforced with fibres extracted from the feathers of chickens and other poultry. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31851/composites-reinforced-with-feather-fibres/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31823/hexcel-hitape-offers-out-of-autoclave-processing-of-primary-aircraft-structures/ Hexcel has developed a unidirectional (UD) tape reinforcement called HiTape®, designed for out of autoclave processing of primary aircraft structures and offering mechanical properties as high as prepregs. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31823/hexcel-hitape-offers-out-of-autoclave-processing-of-primary-aircraft-structures/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31832/cytec-s-flame-retarded-epoxy-and-phenolic-prepregs-added-to-lloyd-s-register/ Cytec's flame-retarded VTM®264FRB epoxy and MTM®82S phenolic structural resin systems have received Lloyd’s Register Type Approval. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31832/cytec-s-flame-retarded-epoxy-and-phenolic-prepregs-added-to-lloyd-s-register/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31820/agy-expands-sizing-selection/ AGY is expanding its range of sizing systems designed to work with a wide range of polymer chemistries. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31820/agy-expands-sizing-selection/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31817/gkn-aerospace-uk-selects-lectra-automated-composites-cutting-equipment-download/ As part of its lean manufacturing programme GKN Aerospace's facility at Cowes on the Isle of Wight, UK, turned to Lectra’s automated cutting equipment to achieve increasing productivity and quality, while reducing costs. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31817/gkn-aerospace-uk-selects-lectra-automated-composites-cutting-equipment-download/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31810/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31810/last-weeks-top-3-reinforced-plastics-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31723/increased-investment-in-high-speed-rail-drives-demand-for-composites-frost-sullivan/ Increased investment in new high speed rail (HSR) lines is creating growth opportunities for plastics and composites manufacturers, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31723/increased-investment-in-high-speed-rail-drives-demand-for-composites-frost-sullivan/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31775/ecs-selects-aoc-resin-for-austin-odour-control-project/ ECS Environmental Solutions has supplied an odour control system based on AOC resin for a wastewater project in the city of Austin, Texas. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31775/ecs-selects-aoc-resin-for-austin-odour-control-project/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31794/us-wind-grew-28-in-2012-awea/ Wind energy grew 28 percent in America last year, setting a new installation record and confirming its status as a mainstream energy source, according to the American Wind Energy Association. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:11:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31794/us-wind-grew-28-in-2012-awea/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31776/trb-lightweight-structures-launches-new-website/ TRB Lightweight Structures has launched a new website to illustrate its experience in producing lightweight composite products. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31776/trb-lightweight-structures-launches-new-website/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31760/dsm-introduces-styrene-free-cobalt-free-resin-with-bio-content/ DSM's Beyone™ 1 infusion resin is styrene-free, cobalt-free and approximately 40% of the raw materials it is manufactured from are based on renewable resources. The resin is also said to combine the ease of processing typical for polyester and vinyl ester resins with the excellent strength and fatigue resistance of epoxy resins. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31760/dsm-introduces-styrene-free-cobalt-free-resin-with-bio-content/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31722/composites-ndt-market-to-experience-healthy-growth-frost-sullivan/ The market for non-destructive testing (NDT) for composites is set to expand, reports Frost & Sullivan, fuelled by the growing use of composites in various sectors, as well as stricter safety regulations. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31722/composites-ndt-market-to-experience-healthy-growth-frost-sullivan/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31724/aic-appoints-agent-in-china/ Supplier to the composites industry AIC has appointed a new agent in Shanghai to meet growing demand for hot drape formers, control systems and support services for autoclaves and other composites process equipment in China. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31724/aic-appoints-agent-in-china/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31720/princess-yachts-secures-4-6m-funding-for-new-plymouth-boatyard/ Luxury boat producer Princess Yachts is reported to have secured £4.6 million of funding from the UK government for a new boatyard in Plymouth. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:47:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31720/princess-yachts-secures-4-6m-funding-for-new-plymouth-boatyard/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31733/suzlon-group-crosses-1-gw-milestone-in-uk/ Suzlon Group’s UK subsidiary, REpower Systems SE, is only the third manufacturer in the UK to achieve the 1 GW watershed. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31733/suzlon-group-crosses-1-gw-milestone-in-uk/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31698/intertek-pittsfield-responds-to-demand-for-accredited-composites-testing/ Intertek in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, has been recertified to the ISO 17025 quality standard and has added additional composites tests. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31698/intertek-pittsfield-responds-to-demand-for-accredited-composites-testing/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31690/element-materials-technology-acquires-sherry-laboratories/ Element Materials Technology has acquired Sherry Laboratories, one of the largest independent materials testing businesses in the US. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31690/element-materials-technology-acquires-sherry-laboratories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31688/ccp-launches-encore-prime-styrene-free-resins-for-cipp-and-smc/ CCP Composites is introducing the ENCORE®PRIME range of styrene-free unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins for cured in place pipe (CIPP) and sheet moulding compound (SMC) applications. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:39:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31688/ccp-launches-encore-prime-styrene-free-resins-for-cipp-and-smc/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31689/d-rr-ecoclean-introduces-steam-cleaning-technology-for-industrial-parts/ Dürr Ecoclean says its EcoCSteam steam cleaning system reliably removes both particulate and film-type contamination from parts and surfaces of various materials without the use of chemicals. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31689/d-rr-ecoclean-introduces-steam-cleaning-technology-for-industrial-parts/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31666/cpic-brasil-fibras-de-vidro-opens-new-production-line/ At an investment of over BRL$60 million, glass fibre reinforcements manufacturer CPIC Brasil Fibras de Vidro Ltda, Brazil, a unit of Chinese company Chongqing Polycomp International Corporation (CPIC), has upgraded its factory. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31666/cpic-brasil-fibras-de-vidro-opens-new-production-line/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31669/epotec-epoxy-infusion-system-for-wind-blades/ Aditya Birla Chemicals Thailand Ltd (Epoxy Division) has developed an epoxy resin infusion system for wind turbine blades. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:13:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31669/epotec-epoxy-infusion-system-for-wind-blades/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31662/last-weeks-reinforced-plastics-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:10:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31662/last-weeks-reinforced-plastics-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31637/mitsubishi-reduces-cost-of-high-modulus-pitch-based-carbon-fibre/ Mitsubishi Plastics Inc claims that it has succeeded in nearly halving the production costs of its ultra-high modulus pitch-based carbon fibre, which exhibits excellent heat conductivity and rigidity. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:35:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31637/mitsubishi-reduces-cost-of-high-modulus-pitch-based-carbon-fibre/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31628/prototype-efficient-high-output-ge-wind-turbine-operational-at-european-test-site/ The prototype of what GE claims is the world’s most efficient high-output wind turbine is now operational at a test site in Wieringermeer in the Netherlands. The GE 2.5-120 wind turbine offers higher power output, improves service productivity, and creates new revenue streams for customers. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31628/prototype-efficient-high-output-ge-wind-turbine-operational-at-european-test-site/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31619/ansys-acquires-even-evolutionary-engineering/ Engineering simulation software expert ANSYS Inc has acquired EVEN - Evolutionary Engineering AG, a provider of composite analysis and optimisation technology relying on cloud computing. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/31619/ansys-acquires-even-evolutionary-engineering/