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SWISSPLAST
Thermoformer acquires CAP-Vakuform / Second investment in Bavaria within 12 months
28.06.2019
EURO-COMPOSITES
Investment of EUR 160m at site in Luxembourg / Composites panels for aerospace
25.06.2019
GLASS FIBRES
Consortium of processors defends against anti-dumping lawsuit brought by European manufacturers
21.06.2019
FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS
Start of production of PIR insulation boards in Germany / First plant in Europe
22.05.2019
EXEL COMPOSITES
Finnish company to close plant in Germany / Savings drive for production in Europe and China
15.02.2019
EUCIA / JEC
Agreement to promote European composites sector
01.02.2019
EVONIK
Acquisition of technology start-up Structured Polymers / Expansion into 3D printing market
24.01.2019
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Polymers growth set to soar worldwide / Revenues to reach nearly USD 9 bn by 2027 / Need to develop wider range of materials / SmarTech report
21.01.2019
PET TRAYS
Petcore and PRE publish design guidelines for thermoformed trays
05.12.2018
COMPOSITES UK
Royal attendees open McLaren Automotive's CRP centre / Research association NCC aims to advance series production of car components
30.11.2018
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
“Formnext” trade fair showcases advancing technology / Increasing use in production / Plastics still most common material / Further success depends on material availability and costs
29.11.2018
MASTERPLAST
Hungarian group closes down EPS insulation board production site in Romania
29.11.2018
COMPOSITES
Fewer exhibitors at "Composites Europe" / Industry associations and organisers to counteract in 2019 with "Foam Expo" / GRP growth in Europe at 2017 level / Thermoplastic matrix products and pultrusion are strong
21.11.2018
UNITI
Swedish start-up plans to make e-cars at Silverstone / UK facility expected to be making the Uniti "One" two-seater by 2020 / Partnerships with CRP processors and battery specialists
14.11.2018
BAVARIA YACHTBAU
German boat maker set to downsize / Comprehensive restructuring
26.10.2018
PET TRAYS
Policymakers urged not to set consumption cuts / Call for collection targets / Industry pledge to raise recyclate content to 70%
12.10.2018
SELCOM
Italian manufacturer extends capacity / Carbon fibre fabrics for automotive industry
27.09.2018
ARKEMA
Composites for oil and gas industry / Joint venture with Canadian company Barrday
26.09.2018
DSM
Formfutura named distributor of high-performance filaments for 3D printing
26.09.2018
BAVARIA YACHTBAU
Insolvent boat manufacturer goes to German investment firm CMP Capital Management-Partners
21.09.2018
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Great expectations for Europe's recreational vehicle industry this year / Denmark, Finland and Germany are largest motor caravan markets / Impending Brexit affects UK
10.09.2018
ARKEMA
French group sets up 3D printing centre at Sartomer in the US
09.08.2018
SOLVAY
Expansion of composite production in the US / Composite Materials' volumes grew in H1
01.08.2018
VELOX
New European distribution partner for SK Chemicals' 3D printing materials
16.07.2018
BAVARIA YACHTBAU
Shipyard deliveries making progress / Investor search for restructuring measures in full swing
12.07.2018
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