Composites in the News
Composites in the News Last Week
All Nippon Airways began using the first lightweight carbon composite cargo containers. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology have developed a new thermoplastic fiber composite for safer cars. An SPE conference keynote speaker from McLaren Automotive will discuss the company’s carbon fiber-reinforced-plastic safety cell or MonoCell. Wausaukee Composites received tax credits from Michigan... »
Composites in the News Last Week
This week in composites industry news: The Seattle Boat Show took place last week, giving attendees a chance to shop around with 90-minute sailboat rides, free stand up paddleboard lessons and other demos. Seawind Catamarans was named the Australian Marine Exporter of the Year during the Sydney International Boat Show. Florida-based Catalina Yachts launched its new Catalina... »
Composites in the News Last Week
This week in composites industry news: A federal grant to Missouri’s DOT will build three bridges with hybric composite beams (HCB). Start-up New Wind Solutions plans to manufacture carbon fiber blades in Walla Walla, Wash. Chem-Trend celebrates 50 years in business this year. Boral Composites is building a plant in North Carolina to produce a new green... »
Composites in the News Last Week
This week in composites company news: Sigma Industries filed for bankruptcy protection. The Canadian manufacturer makes composites parts for a variety of industries. TPI failed to create the jobs it promised in Iowa, at least not as quickly as it thought, but the company was granted an extension by the Iowa Economic Board. Brunswick Corp. announced... »
Composites Manufacturer Wins SBA Award
President Scott Lewit of Florida-based Compsys, a manufacturer of composite performs, received the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2010 Perseverance Award. According to the SBA, Lewit won the award for his dedication, drive and determination to help Compsys recover from damages of Tropical Storm Fay. During the summer of 2008, Compsys was flooded by... »
Composites in the News Last Week
Collaboration is one reason composites have taken off in the aerospace sector. That trend continues this week with announcements from a number of companies: Bombadier and National Research Council Canada will partner to develop technology for automated fabrication of composite aircraft fuselages. Meanwhile, Goodrich, Lockheed Martin and Fokker signed an agreement to develop... »
Composites in the News Last Week
Under the U.S. financial Reform Bill, which is about to become law, auto, marine and RV dealers will be excluded from the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Speaking of dealers, the Small Business Administration Dealer Floor Plan program is set to end in September if an extension doesn’t pass. »
Composites in the News Last Week
The infrastructure industry was looking a little green this week, as New Polymer Systems Inc. announced it plans to commercialize a bio-based additive from lignocellulose fiber for use in landscaping, roofing and drainage pipes applications. Meanwhile, fiberglass siding may soon become a more widespread option for residential homeowners. The National Association of Home Builders... »
Composites in the News
Automotive topped the news this week, as Congress is expected to exempt auto loans from its overhaul of the financial structure of a new consumer agency. In an effort to win more buyers, Ford is stepping up its efforts to incorporate bio-based materials such as soy foam and natural fiber-reinforced plastics through nearly its... »
Composites in the News Last Week
China has established its first national laboratory to focus on the application of polymers and composites in aerospace. German composites manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will design and manufacture more than 100 basic trainers for the Indian Air Force. In the U.S., Parkway Products plans to expand its Boone County, Kentucky aerospace and defense production... »
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