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Aerospace

Boeing announces board and management changes

Dave Calhoun announces intent to step down as CEO at the end of 2024, in addition to shifts in board chair and a new Commercial Airplanes CEO.

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Defense

Construction begins on Boeing Australia MQ-28 production facility

The 9,000 square-meter Queensland facility will bring new aerospace skillsets and technologies, including composites manufacturing, robotics, testing and assembly capabilities.

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Automotive

McLaren maximizes composites use with release of Artura Spider

The supercar has been designed and developed to meet ambitious targets with the incorporation of McLaren’s MCLA architecture, even sporting a composite retractable hard-top.

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Pressure Vessels

Swancor, Siemens Gamesa solidify recyclable wind blade partnership

Swancor will supply all recyclable resin to Siemens by 2026, contributing to RecylableBlade efforts.

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Polynt Group enters discussions to acquire Polyprocess

Decision finalization of acquiring the specialty gelcoats, color pastes and derivatives supplier will be April 2024.

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Glass Fibers

Syensqo Ixef PARA polymer shapes surfing fin by Kohola Flow Tech

Glass fiber-reinforced compound enhances rigidity, aesthetics and eco-friendliness of the biomimetic FlowTech 1 Single Fin.

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Defense

Janicki receives Northrop Grumman Supplier Excellence Award

Designer and builder of tools, parts, prototypes and assemblies earns recognition for supporting defense manufacturing and distribution goals.

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Thermoset TopCon 2024 focuses on sustainability

SPE organizers encourage manufacturers of products using thermoset technologies to attend for free, highlights presentations with sustainability topics. 

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Syensqo inaugurates Application Development Labs in Italy

The Italian excellence center will develop innovative specialty polymers solutions crucial for green mobility, energy efficiency, sustainable sourcing and more.

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Pultrusion

Exel Composites supplies fiberglass profiles for Foton electric buses

Partnership with Chinese automotive manufacturer will see the implementation of pultruded profiles in various bus models, backed by weight savings, complex geometries and long life.  

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