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Composites in the News Last Week
The PSP Southampton Boat show will showcase everything from eco-friendly yachts, classic fishing smacks and WWII launches, when it starts on September 10. Scottish Adventurer Jock Wishart plans a rowing expedition, using composite boats, to the North Pole. According to the latest reports, aerospace manufacturer TenCate sales doubled in the first half of 2010.... »
Q&A: Composites Manager Foresees Trend Toward Industrialization
Graham Harvey started as a structural engineer for Brown and Root. He became interested in composites and joined the marine industry 22 years ago. Looking ahead, he shares his views of the growth, and growing pains, composites have in store. »
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... »
Q&A: Why the Green Movement Is Here to Stay
BYK makes additives for composite applications in the construction, transportation, automotive, recreation, and wind energy markets. Applications include wind blades, fiberglass tubs, boat hulls, automotive body panels, and duroskins for fiberglass doors. The additives are designed to improve the processing or air release in spray-up and lay-up manufacturing as well as the casting process... »
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... »
Gurit Focuses on Composite Automation and Untapped Potential
Over the past few years, Graham Harvey, general manager of Gurit’s marine sector, says he’s seen change within the marine industry. “There’s been tremendous reduction, especially in the last 18 months. There have also been a lot of changes in the way things are done technically with more people moving toward composites within the... »
Q&A: Fiberglass Still Material of Choice for Most Boatbuilders
John McKnight has worked for the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) for 16 years, where he’s responsible for tracking environment, health, and safety regulations and regulatory compliance issues. Prior to joining NMMA, he was environmental engineer at Witco Chemical Corporation. »
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. »
Hopes and Fears of the Marine Industry
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), there are key issues on the minds of marine manufactures in 2010; namely, economic stability and regulatory issues. “We were obviously hard hit last year,” explains John McKnight, director of environmental and safety compliance and director of government relations for NMMA. “Last year, a large percentage... »
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... »
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