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SANYO
Plans for massive TPU capacity expansion in Japan, US / Automotive applications
12.01.2015
AIRBUS
CFRP processors Aerolia and Sogerma merged into new company Stelia Aerospace
12.01.2015
RECTICEL
Profit warning as polyol prices rise / Deteriorating market environment / Issues in flexible foams division
08.01.2015
TORAY
Purchase of Italian carbon fibre fabric and prepreg producer Saati / European composite materials supply chain now integrated
23.12.2014
PLASTIVALOIRE
French plastics processor to acquire German injection moulder Karl Hess
17.12.2014
HEXCEL
Buying into composite reinforcements producer Formax UK / Advanced knitting technology for aerospace applications
17.12.2014
PLASTIC OMNIUM
French plastics processor continues to expand / Plans for 20 new facilities by 2018
16.12.2014
TEIJIN
Mass production of “FCX-210” phosphorous flame retardant begins / Automotive and E&E applications
11.12.2014
SAFRAN
French technology group commissions composites line / Twin facility to be built at partner Albany's plant in the US
04.12.2014
POLYTEC
Acquisition of voestalpine's Plastics business complete / Consolidation as of 1 December
02.12.2014
WEIDPLAS
Weidmann's former Automotive & Industrial business renamed as part of integration into Techniplas
27.11.2014
PREH
Mexico plant expanded / Catering to North American OEMs
25.11.2014
TORAY
Deliveries of CFR prepregs for Boeing expanded / Billion dollar investment in the US
21.11.2014
BENECKE-KALIKO
Acquisition of two upholstery material plants from Belgium's Mecaseat / Raising activities in southern and eastern Europe
19.11.2014
VOLKSWAGEN
Ground breaking for plant expansion in Poland / “Crafter” assembly to commence in 2016 / Share of Polish OEMs now exceeds 40%
17.11.2014
TOHO TENAX
Two new prepregs launched / Rapid curing and heat resistant / Productivity gains from rapid curing
11.11.2014
PLASTIC OMNIUM
French automotive supplier planning EUR 1.7 bn in investments / Sales increase / Growth expected to pick up significantly from 2016 onwards
30.10.2014
TAKATA
Airbag manufacturer in the crosshairs of US media / Almost 8m passenger vehicles recalled
29.10.2014
SCHLEMMER
Expansion in Romania enables production of injection moulded products / Plans to double site turnover
28.10.2014
VICTREX
Hybrid moulding technique developed for production of aerospace components / Up to 60% weight saving / Collaboration with US manufacturer
27.10.2014
HANIL E-HWA
South Korean automotive supplier builds second plant in Poland / Manufacturing interior components for Hyundai
27.10.2014
HUNTSMAN
Gomet integrated into PU division following Rockwood acquisition
09.10.2014
MAGNA
Rear lid for BMW “i3” electric vehicle to be produced in Czech Republic
09.10.2014
POLYTEC
Acquisition of Voestalpine's plastics plants in The Netherlands / 2014 financial performance stable
06.10.2014
MECELEC
French thermoplastics and composites converter still having difficulties / Further plant closure
01.10.2014
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