http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:51:05 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/_common/img/template/reinforced-plastics/site-logo.gif http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23663/vaccum-infusion-brings-benefits-for-mattia-60-catamaran-/ Italian boat builder Mattia's Mattia 60 catamaran was constructed using a vacuum infusion process to produce a vessel with reduced weight and greater speed and manoeuvrability. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:59:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23663/vaccum-infusion-brings-benefits-for-mattia-60-catamaran-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23691/mvp-appoints-ducept-pty-ltd-distributor-for-australia/ US manufacturer of closed mould processing equipment Magnum Venus Plastech has added Ducept Pty Ltd of Australia to its distributor network. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:15:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23691/mvp-appoints-ducept-pty-ltd-distributor-for-australia/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23684/samsung-plans-offshore-wind-base-in-scotland/ Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) plans to place its first European offshore wind project in Methil, Fife, in Scotland, creating over 500 jobs. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23684/samsung-plans-offshore-wind-base-in-scotland/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23690/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:45:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23690/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23672/interplastic-announces-smc-price-increase/ Interplastic Corporation has announced a price for its sheet moulding compound (SMC) composite products. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:33:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23672/interplastic-announces-smc-price-increase/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23670/coalition-of-automotive-lightweighting-materials-formed/ The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) has launched the Coalition of Automotive Lightweighting Materials (CALM) which will aim to accelerate the development of mixed-material solutions that will reduce vehicle weight. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:44:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23670/coalition-of-automotive-lightweighting-materials-formed/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23660/zoltek-reports-revenue-growth/ Carbon fibre manufacturer Zoltek Companies Inc reports net revenues of US$47.0 million for the quarter ended 31 December 2011 (the first quarter of its 2012 fiscal year), an increase of 43.2% on the first quarter of fiscal 2011. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23660/zoltek-reports-revenue-growth/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23655/nammo-to-support-raytheon-composite-missile-tube-manufacturing-/ Nammo Composite Solutions has signed an agreement with Raytheon Missile Systems of Tucson, Arizona, USA, to support the development and manufacturing of a redesigned composite TOW missile case. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:46:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23655/nammo-to-support-raytheon-composite-missile-tube-manufacturing-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23643/michelman-carbon-fibre-sizing-offers-high-thermal-stability-/ Michelman says its Hydrosize PA845 polyamide (PA) based fibre sizing is formulated for high temperature resin applications and is particularly suitable for use with carbon fibre. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23643/michelman-carbon-fibre-sizing-offers-high-thermal-stability-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23641/hexcel-reports-strong-2011-fourth-quarter/ Hexcel Corporation reports net sales for the fourth quarter of 2011 of US$355.3 million, 14.2% higher than for the fourth quarter of 2010. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:14:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23641/hexcel-reports-strong-2011-fourth-quarter/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23631/renewable-energy-to-help-the-us-department-of-defense/ The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) and Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) are partnering to explore how renewable energy can help the US Department of Defense (DoD). Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23631/renewable-energy-to-help-the-us-department-of-defense/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23630/indias-braj-binani-group-acquires-belgian-glass-fibre-company-3b-/ Binani Industries Ltd, the holding company of Braj Binani Group, has announced the acquisition of 3B, a manufacturer of glass fibre reinforements located in Belgium, for €275 million. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:27:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23630/indias-braj-binani-group-acquires-belgian-glass-fibre-company-3b-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23196/designer-chair-based-on-ticonas-glass-reinforced-polypropylene/ Ticona's glass fibre reinforced polypropylene (PP) composite, Celstran® PP LFT, has been used to manufacture a chair which has won several design awards. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:32:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23196/designer-chair-based-on-ticonas-glass-reinforced-polypropylene/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23611/resintex-exhibits-at-seatec-2012/ Resintex Technology Srl is exhibiting new composite product ranges at the Seatec 2012 marine show in Italy this month. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23611/resintex-exhibits-at-seatec-2012/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23604/nordex-installs-30-mw-of-wind-in-spain/ Nordex will assemble and install the 30 MW Barbers wind farm consisting of 12 of its N90/2500 wind turbines for Eolia Renovables, in Spain. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:28:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23604/nordex-installs-30-mw-of-wind-in-spain/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23603/last-months-top-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the month of January 2012. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:50:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23603/last-months-top-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23563/gamesa-and-nrel-collaborate-on-nextgen-wind-turbines/ Gamesa and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are collaborating on next generation wind turbines for the US market. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23563/gamesa-and-nrel-collaborate-on-nextgen-wind-turbines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23581/spe-launches-12th-automotive-composites-conference-/ The call for papers for this year's Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE) has been announced. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23581/spe-launches-12th-automotive-composites-conference-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23560/siemens-supplies-100-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-morocco/ Siemens Energy has secured its first wind turbine orders in Africa, with a total of 100 MW to Nareva Holding for the Haouma and Foum El Oued Wind Power Plants in Morocco. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23560/siemens-supplies-100-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-morocco/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23580/avk-launches-innovation-awards-2012-/ The German Federation of Reinforced Plastics, AVK, is inviting submissions for its annual awards in the area of fibre reinforced plastics (FRP). Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:40:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23580/avk-launches-innovation-awards-2012-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23557/gamesa-enters-electric-vehicle-market/ Gamesa is entering the electric vehicle and energy efficiency market, taking a stake in N2S, a Spanish start-up specialising in intelligent energy services management. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23557/gamesa-enters-electric-vehicle-market/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23579/sphigh-modulus-exhibits-at-seatec-2012/ SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, is exhibiting at the Seatec boat technology exhibition for the first time. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:51:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23579/sphigh-modulus-exhibits-at-seatec-2012/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23546/thermoplastic-composites-research-centre-welcomes-four-new-partners/ DTC, Instron, Pinette Emidecau Industries and Italmatic have joined the ThermoPlastic Composites Research Centre (TPRC) in The Netherlands. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23546/thermoplastic-composites-research-centre-welcomes-four-new-partners/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23540/caterham-composites-partners-with-altair-engineering/ Composites design specialist Caterham Composites and software provider Altair Engineering GmbH have signed a partnership to help both companies streamline the critical exchange between design and simulation data. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23540/caterham-composites-partners-with-altair-engineering/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23537/composites-one-presents-closed-moulding-demos-at-composites-2012-/ North American distributor Composites One, the Closed Mold Alliance and over 15 industry partners, will host demonstrations of closed mould technology during the COMPOSITES 2012 trade show in Las Vegas next month. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:19:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23537/composites-one-presents-closed-moulding-demos-at-composites-2012-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23534/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:18:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23534/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23510/slowdown-in-global-q4-renewable-energy-developments/ The fourth quarter of 2011 saw a drop in the number of new global energy and renewable energy development proposals compared to both the same period in 2010, and the third quarter of 2011, according to the latest EIC Monitor quarterly report. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23510/slowdown-in-global-q4-renewable-energy-developments/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23508/repower-installs-34-mw-onshore-wind-turbine-in-the-uk/ The first REpower 3.4M104 onshore wind turbine has been sold in the UK for phase one of a repowering project at Blyth Harbour. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23508/repower-installs-34-mw-onshore-wind-turbine-in-the-uk/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23482/wind-power-passes-6-gw-in-the-uk/ The UK has reached 6 GW of installed wind power capacity, according to trade association RenewableUK. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23482/wind-power-passes-6-gw-in-the-uk/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23472/american-colors-appoints-thermoset-composites-sales-agent/ American Colors Inc, a custom colour house serving the plastics and coatings industries, has appointed North Coast Chemical Sales as sales agent for thermoset composites. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:44:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23472/american-colors-appoints-thermoset-composites-sales-agent/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23466/ctal-facility-to-develop-composite-aircraft-engine-components/ Rolls-Royce / GKN Aerospace joint venture CTAL has opened a £14.8 million facility on the Isle of Wight, UK, to develop manufacturing processes for aircraft engine fan blades and fan cases made of composite materials. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23466/ctal-facility-to-develop-composite-aircraft-engine-components/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23454/general-dynamics-awarded-composite-winglet-contract-from-spirit-aerosystems-/ General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products has been awarded a US$23 million contract by Spirit AeroSystems to produce composite winglets for commercial business aircraft. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23454/general-dynamics-awarded-composite-winglet-contract-from-spirit-aerosystems-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23416/eu-offshore-wind-installations-stable-in-2011/ New offshore wind installations in Europe remained relative stable in 2011 with 866 MW, compared to 883 MW in 2010, according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23416/eu-offshore-wind-installations-stable-in-2011/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23401/hobas-tank-secures-potable-water-supply-/ A HOBAS composite potable water tank has helped the Austrian town of Karlstetten avoid water shortages each year. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:32:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23401/hobas-tank-secures-potable-water-supply-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23418/avk-invites-conference-presentations/ AVK is inviting presentations for its annual conference, which is once again co-located with the COMPOSITES EUROPE trade fair in Germany. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23418/avk-invites-conference-presentations/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23360/xboards-introduces-snowboard-made-from-flax-fibre-composite/ XBoards Inc has developed a limited edition snowboard, called BioBoard™, made from flax fibre reinforced composite. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23360/xboards-introduces-snowboard-made-from-flax-fibre-composite/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23399/umeco-companies-exhibit-at-seateccompotec-2012/ Advanced Composites Group (ACG) Ltd and Richmond Aerovac will be co-exhibiting under the Umeco banner at the Seatec/Compotec 2012 shows in Italy this February. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23399/umeco-companies-exhibit-at-seateccompotec-2012/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23390/mecca-clock-tower-features-gurit-composites/ The huge clock tower at the centre of the Abraj-Al Arab development in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, was constructed using composite materials from Gurit. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:52:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23390/mecca-clock-tower-features-gurit-composites/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23386/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23386/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23355/privatair-orders-up-to-10-bombardier-cseries-aircraft/ Bombardier Aerospace has announced that Geneva-based PrivatAir has placed a firm order for five CS100 aircraft and has taken options on an additional five. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:53:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23355/privatair-orders-up-to-10-bombardier-cseries-aircraft/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23362/scott-bader-europe-expands-gelcoats-and-adhesives-production/ The Scott Bader Europe Composites Division has expanded the Crystic gel-coats and Crestabond structural adhesives mixer capacity of its plants in the UK and France. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:10:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23362/scott-bader-europe-expands-gelcoats-and-adhesives-production/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23327/mainstream-raises-40m-for-renewable-energy-projects/ Mainstream Renewable Power has raised €40 million in loan notes to finance its domestic and international renewable energy plans. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23327/mainstream-raises-40m-for-renewable-energy-projects/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23330/custom-composites-launches-marine-products/ Custom Composites has launched a range of products for the marine sector, including masts, tiller extensions and safety rails. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23330/custom-composites-launches-marine-products/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23324/suzlon-to-develop-3-gw-of-wind-power-in-andhra-pradesh-india/ Suzlon Energy Ltd has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the development of 3 GW of wind capacity in the state between 2012 and 2016. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23324/suzlon-to-develop-3-gw-of-wind-power-in-andhra-pradesh-india/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23326/seifert-and-skinner-associates-offers-composite-pressure-vessel-testing/ Seifert and Skinner & Associates (SSA) has expanded its composites laboratory and opened a new testing facility and office in Hasselt, Belgium, enabling it to perform prototype fabrication and testing of composite pressure vessels. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:12:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23326/seifert-and-skinner-associates-offers-composite-pressure-vessel-testing/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23310/metyx-composites-invests-in-max-5-multiaxial-machine/ METYX Composites has invested in a state-of-the-art MAX 5 multiaxial machine to produce carbon fibre reinforcements. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:34:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23310/metyx-composites-invests-in-max-5-multiaxial-machine/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23295/aoc-announces-price-increase-for-europe/ Resin supplier AOC LLC has announced a February price increase for all products sold in Europe. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:12:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23295/aoc-announces-price-increase-for-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23269/awea-comments-on-vestas-possible-cuts-in-the-us/ Denise Bode, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association, is commenting on Vestas' job cuts and possible US layoffs depending on the extension of the US Production Tax Credit for wind energy. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23269/awea-comments-on-vestas-possible-cuts-in-the-us/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23259/scott-bader-composites-europe-increases-prices/ Scott Bader Europe is increasing the prices of its Crystic® polyester, DCPD based and vinyl ester resins, Crystic® gel-coats, Crestapol® resins and Crestomer® adhesives. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23259/scott-bader-composites-europe-increases-prices/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23257/reichhold-announces-price-increase-for-european-composites-industry/ Reichhold will increase prices for all polyester and vinyl ester resins, gel-coats and bonding paste resins in February. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23257/reichhold-announces-price-increase-for-european-composites-industry/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23255/vestas-slashes-2335-jobs-with-further-cuts-possible/ Vestas is cutting 2335 jobs around the world in an effort to streamline the business and cut costs, and warns an additional 1600 jobs could go in the USA if the production tax credit (PTC) is not extended beyond 2012. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23255/vestas-slashes-2335-jobs-with-further-cuts-possible/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23246/aoc-announces-resin-price-increase-for-united-states-and-canada/ AOC LLC has announced price increases for vinyl ester and unsaturated polyester resins, gel-coats and pigments in the United States and Canada. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:29:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23246/aoc-announces-resin-price-increase-for-united-states-and-canada/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23199/automotive-carbon-fibre-project-launched/ A Danish project has been granted DKr1.6 million by the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation for research on a mass production method for high quality automotive composite components. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:41:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23199/automotive-carbon-fibre-project-launched/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23234/gurit-launches-gpet-core-range/ Gurit has launched a new range of G-PET structural foam core material mainly designed for the wind turbine blade manufacturing and marine markets. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23234/gurit-launches-gpet-core-range/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23212/repower-acquires-remaining-shares-of-powerblades/ Wind turbine manufacturer REpower Systems SE has purchased the remaining 49% stake in wind turbine blade producer PowerBlades GmbH from SGL Rotec GmbH & Co KG. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:43:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23212/repower-acquires-remaining-shares-of-powerblades/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23184/large-interest-in-french-3-gw-offshore-wind-tender/ There has been large interest in France's 3 GW offshore wind tender with four consortia competing for five sites off the coasts of Normandy and Brittany. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23184/large-interest-in-french-3-gw-offshore-wind-tender/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23228/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23228/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23097/devold-amt-plans-to-move-production-to-lithuania/ Hexagon Composites subsidiary Devold AMT is intending to move the remaining production of multiaxial reinforcements from its plant in Langevåg, Norway, to the company's factory in Lithuania. Up to 26 employees will be affected by this move. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:16:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23097/devold-amt-plans-to-move-production-to-lithuania/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23210/aoc-introduces-vinyl-ester-resins-for-curedinplace-pipe/ AOC's new Vipel® L085-PPA epoxy novolac vinyl ester resin range is designed for cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) applications that need resistance to aggressive chemicals and high temperatures. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:18:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23210/aoc-introduces-vinyl-ester-resins-for-curedinplace-pipe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23200/elmira-launches-biobased-prepregs/ UK company Elmira has developed a range of bio-based prepregs. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:56:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23200/elmira-launches-biobased-prepregs/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23172/ill-wind-for-chinas-turbines-industry/ Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are facing tough times with factors such as safety, quality, reliability and after-sale service possibly tilting the scales in favour of Western companies, says analyst Frost & Sullivan. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23172/ill-wind-for-chinas-turbines-industry/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23170/suzlon-delivers-174-mw-of-wind-to-americas/ Suzlon will deliver 24 MW of wind turbines to a project in Brazil, and its subsidiary REpower, is set to deliver 150 of wind turbines to Oklahoma, USA. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23170/suzlon-delivers-174-mw-of-wind-to-americas/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23171/quatro-composites-wins-boeing-787-dreamliner-contract/ Quatro Composites has been awarded a contract to certify and produce Boeing 787 Dreamliner composite stowage bin fittings for the 787-9 model. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23171/quatro-composites-wins-boeing-787-dreamliner-contract/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23168/gamesa-opens-wind-turbine-blade-factory-in-india/ Gamesa has opened a wind turbine blades factory in India to supply the G5X-850 kW and G9X-2.0 MW wind turbines. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23168/gamesa-opens-wind-turbine-blade-factory-in-india/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23116/chinese-group-takes-control-of-yacht-manufacturer-ferretti-/ Shandong Heavy Industry Group (SHIG)-Weichai Group has reached agreements with the major creditors of luxury yacht maker Ferretti to acquire a controlling interest in Ferretti by participating in Ferretti’s debt restructuring. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:37:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23116/chinese-group-takes-control-of-yacht-manufacturer-ferretti-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23131/vestas-could-deliver-310-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-kenya/ Vestas has signed a conditional wind turbine order for the 310 MW Lake Turkana Power project in Kenya. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23131/vestas-could-deliver-310-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-kenya/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23098/plasticomp-acquires-new-facility/ PlastiComp Inc, a compounder of long fibre reinforced thermoplastics (LFT), has purchased the Winona airport campus facility from Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MNSCU). Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:18:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23098/plasticomp-acquires-new-facility/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23095/toray-buys-remaining-shares-in-french-carbon-fibre-subsidiary-soficar/ Japanese group Toray Industries Inc has purchased the remaining shares in carbon fibre manufacturer Société des Fibres de Carbone SA (SOFICAR) in France from Arkema, making it a wholly owned subsidiary of Toray. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:10:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23095/toray-buys-remaining-shares-in-french-carbon-fibre-subsidiary-soficar/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23091/vestas-2011-revenues-hit-6bn/ Vestas has reported a preliminary revenue estimate of €6 billion for 2011 with an EBIT margin of 0%, due to deferred revenue and earnings, as well as higher-than-expected costs. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23091/vestas-2011-revenues-hit-6bn/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23088/momentive-increases-prices-for-epoxy-resin-products-in-europe/ Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc is increasing the prices for epoxy resin products in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23088/momentive-increases-prices-for-epoxy-resin-products-in-europe/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23090/reichhold-opens-new-plant-in-china/ Reichhold has opened a new facility for manufacturing resins in Tianjin, China. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23090/reichhold-opens-new-plant-in-china/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23062/farr-400-wins-awards-from-two-sailing-magazines/ The FARR 400 carbon composite one-design racing yacht designed by FARR Yacht Design and built by Premier Composite Technologies has won awards from two sailing magazines. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23062/farr-400-wins-awards-from-two-sailing-magazines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23065/reinforced-plastics-jec-preview-call-for-editorial/ The March/April issue of Reinforced Plastics magazine will include a special preview of the JEC Europe 2012 show. Is your company exhibiting? Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:34:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23065/reinforced-plastics-jec-preview-call-for-editorial/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23057/global-rd-spending-to-reach-us14trn-in-2012/ Global R&D spending is set to grow 5.2% to US$1.4 trillion in 2012, according to the Battelle R&D Magazine Global R&D Funding Forecast. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23057/global-rd-spending-to-reach-us14trn-in-2012/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23077/spirit-aerosystems-delivers-first-a350-xwb-centre-fuselage-section-to-airbus/ Spirit AeroSystems Inc has delivered its first composite centre fuselage section for the Airbus A350 XWB programme. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:11:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23077/spirit-aerosystems-delivers-first-a350-xwb-centre-fuselage-section-to-airbus/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23051/renewable-energy-outpaces-fossil-fuel-and-nuclear-growth/ Renewable energy sources continue to expand rapidly while substantially outpacing the growth rates of fossil fuels and nuclear power, according to the Monthly Energy Review by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23051/renewable-energy-outpaces-fossil-fuel-and-nuclear-growth/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23064/akzonobel-and-dsm-sign-agreement-on-cobaltfree-composite-curing-technology/ AkzoNobel and DSM have announced the signing of a cross-license agreement on cobalt-free technologies for the curing of thermoset resins. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:10:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23064/akzonobel-and-dsm-sign-agreement-on-cobaltfree-composite-curing-technology/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23052/renewable-energy-accounted-for-124-of-european-energy-consumption/ The renewable energy share accounted for 12.4% of overall gross final energy consumption in 2010, as against 11.5% in 2009, according to EurObserv’ER's figures for all European Union Member States (EU-27) for 2010. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23052/renewable-energy-accounted-for-124-of-european-energy-consumption/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23058/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website last week. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23058/last-weeks-top-3-stories/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23042/aurora-delivers-composite-structures-for-us-navy-uas-programme/ Aurora Flight Sciences has delivered the first complete ship set of composite structures to Northrop Grumman Corporation for the US Navy's Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System (BAMS UAS) programme. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23042/aurora-delivers-composite-structures-for-us-navy-uas-programme/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23041/boeing-to-close-wichita-facility-by-the-end-of-2013/ Boeing has announced that the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) facility in Wichita will close by the end of 2013. The facility currently employs more than 2160 people. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:25:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23041/boeing-to-close-wichita-facility-by-the-end-of-2013/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23009/pewano-team-usestextreme-carbon-reinforcements-in-dakar-rally-car/ The Pewano team from Sweden entered the 2012 Dakar Rally in a Volvo XC60 RR car with a composite body built using TeXtreme® spread tow carbon fabrics manufactured by Oxeon AB. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:34:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/23009/pewano-team-usestextreme-carbon-reinforcements-in-dakar-rally-car/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22989/norco-grp-and-mouldcam-produce-an-olympic-challenger-for-rs-sailing/ Composites moulder Norco GRP and CNC specialist mouldCAM Europe have produced temperature stable direct tooling and a prototype dinghy for UK sailboat manufacturer RS Sailing. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:36:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22989/norco-grp-and-mouldcam-produce-an-olympic-challenger-for-rs-sailing/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22972/germany-approves-borkum-riffgrund-2-offshore-wind-farm/ The German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency has approved the 97-turbine Borkum Riffgrund 2 offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22972/germany-approves-borkum-riffgrund-2-offshore-wind-farm/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22961/formax-joins-defence-technology-alliance-/ FORMAX, a manufacturer of carbon fibre and speciality composite reinforcements, has been granted membership to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD)'s Materials and Structures Technology Science and Technology Centre (MAST STC). Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22961/formax-joins-defence-technology-alliance-/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22919/the-top-5-reinforced-plastics-news-stories-of-2011/ The following 5 news articles published in 2011 were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the year. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:48:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22919/the-top-5-reinforced-plastics-news-stories-of-2011/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22925/first-a350-xwb-parts-arrive-at-toulouse-final-assembly-line/ Airbus has delivered the first major airframe section to the A350 XWB Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, France. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22925/first-a350-xwb-parts-arrive-at-toulouse-final-assembly-line/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22915/china-connected-45-gw-of-wind-to-the-grid-in-2011/ China is believed to have connected 45 GW of wind power to the grid in 2011, up 45% from 2010. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22915/china-connected-45-gw-of-wind-to-the-grid-in-2011/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22914/pakistan-could-install-1-gw-of-wind-in-2013/ Pakistan could have 12 wind projects totalling 1 GW in the pipeline for installation in 2013, according to media reports. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22914/pakistan-could-install-1-gw-of-wind-in-2013/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22796/the-top-5-reinforced-plastics-feature-stories-of-2011/ The following 5 feature articles published in 2011 were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the year. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:17:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22796/the-top-5-reinforced-plastics-feature-stories-of-2011/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22913/gamesa-delivers-200-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-egypt/ Gamesa will deliver 100 of its G80-2.0 MW wind turbines to the New & Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) for a total of 200 MW of wind projects in the Gulf of El-Zayt on Egypt’s Red Sea coast. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22913/gamesa-delivers-200-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-egypt/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22899/hammerfest-strm-installs-tidal-power-turbine-in-orkney/ Hammerfest Strøm has installed its 1 MW HS1000 tidal turbine 100 ft under water at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, UK. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22899/hammerfest-strm-installs-tidal-power-turbine-in-orkney/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22900/renewable-energy-boosts-uk-economy-by-25bn/ Figures from the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) show that companies have announced plans for almost £2.5 billion worth of renewable energy investment in the UK, with the potential to create almost 12,000 jobs, so far in the financial year 2011/12. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:49:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22900/renewable-energy-boosts-uk-economy-by-25bn/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22786/fanatic-snowboards-selects-textreme-carbon-fabrics-for-latest-models/ Snowboard manufacturer Fanatic Snowboards has built its new premium boards using TeXtreme® spread tow carbon fabrics from Oxeon. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:57:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22786/fanatic-snowboards-selects-textreme-carbon-fabrics-for-latest-models/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22841/happy-new-year/ Reinforced Plastics would like to wish all our readers a Happy New Year. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:55:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22841/happy-new-year/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22890/arvind-and-pd-fiber-glass-form-india-glass-fabrics-joint-venture/ Textile manufacturer Arvind Ltd of India and PD Fiber Glass Group, Germany, have formed a joint venture for the manufacture of woven and multiaxial glass fabrics in India. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22890/arvind-and-pd-fiber-glass-form-india-glass-fabrics-joint-venture/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22886/gamesa-and-iberdrola-enter-38-gw-wind-turbine-agreement/ Gamesa and Iberdrola have signed a new framework agreement for a minimum of 50% of the total wind turbine fleet Iberdrola buys for its renewable energy business on Spanish and international markets between 2013 and 2022 – or until reaching a total of 3.8 GW. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22886/gamesa-and-iberdrola-enter-38-gw-wind-turbine-agreement/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22891/trends-in-automotive-construction-on-vdi-conference-agenda/ Lightweight automotive construction will be one of the topics discussed at the International VDI Conference: Plastics in Automobile Manufacture taking place in Mannheim, Germany, on 21-22 March 2012. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22891/trends-in-automotive-construction-on-vdi-conference-agenda/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22872/nordex-installs-the-first-of-its-n117-wind-turbines/ Nordex is one step closer to series production of the N117/2400 onshore wind turbine with the installation of the first unit at the Stadum citizens’ wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22872/nordex-installs-the-first-of-its-n117-wind-turbines/ http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22828/epta-pultrusion-conference-programme-now-available/ The programme is now available for the European Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) conference taking place in Turkey in March 2012. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:42:00 GMT http://www.reinforcedplastics.com/view/22828/epta-pultrusion-conference-programme-now-available/