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Automotive supplier opens seat production plant in Czech Republic

Car seat manufacturer expanding plant in Slovakia

Canadian firm buys Italian car lighting manufacturer Olsa / Joint ventures for Chinese e-cars planned

Car components supplier now called Akwel / Targeted turnover of EUR 1.2 bn

Thermoset prepreg resin designed for high volume auto application

Facility for 3D printing in Germany / Idea of decentralised components manufacturing

The combustion engine lives on – for the time being / More upheaval in auto components supply sector / Automotive engineering plastics conference in Germany delivers fresh approaches for car interior / More requirements, more competition, more plastic

Big order from Chinese electric vehicle start-up Byton / Instrument panel support in lightweight design

Three new US plants planned / EUR 40m investment

German carbon fibre producer to buy BMW's share in carbon fibre joint ventures / Sole ownership of sites in the US and Germany

Carbon fibre producer takes sole ownership of Benteler-SGL / Deal expands serial production capabilities and gains sites in Austria

Joint venture Ionity to set up pan-European charging network / 400 charging stations by 2020

Strategic reorientation by industry leaders / New car registrations exclusively electric from 2026 on? / Plastics manufacturers and automotive suppliers remain calm / Big data in the car / Highlights from the "IAA"

Production start at new PP compounding plant in China / Components for automotive market

Expansion of production site in Poland / Improvements for automotive supply

Third automotive wiring harness plant in Moldova to open in autumn

PU antioxidant launched for car industry at "Chinaplas"/ Reaction to stricter rules on interior air quality

Seven European Faurecia plants sold to Flex-N-Gate / Two new plants in the USA to supply automakers

Composites can open up new horizons in the construction industry / New focus at the “JEC” trade show in Paris / Automotive and aerospace industries still strong / Record visitor numbers / Attention turning to the lack of recycling options

Global market for carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastics to grow by 10.8% per year / Automotive and aerospace applications drive demand / Grand View Research report

PU foams specialist confirms no injuries sustained during fire at automotive parts plant in Most / Financial impact unclear

Minority stake in CRP recycler Carbon Conversions / Strategic investment

Introduction of new composite technologies / Developed specifically for automotive, aerospace and industrial applications

Carbon fibre producer sells US plant in Evanston to competitor Mitsubishi Rayon

VW, Daimler and BMW invest in battery production / Strong growth for plastic parts / Plans to set up brand-independent network of charging stations across Europe