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Quickstep to supply composite vertical tailskins for F-35 Lightning II
News briefs -- Nov. 17, 2009
Beacon Power to begin construction of flywheel facility
Goodrich wins award for carbon fiber recycling
Camoplast, Bayer to collaborate on Velozzi automotive project
PPG, MAG win DOE grant for wind blade manufacturing
SPE automotive parts winners announced
Axion to produce bridge composites using recycled plastics
ATK wins composites structures, tooling contract for A350
CompositesWorld Investment Forum 2010 set for La Jolla, Calif.
Fourth F-35 Lightning II begins flight testing
LM Glasfiber transports massive wind blade
Three 787 Dreamliners get side-of-body composites fix
News briefs -- Nov. 10, 2009
Tesla owners drive 313 miles on a single charge
VISTAGY, BETA CAE Systems form technology partnership
High Modulus opens U.S. sales office
Early-bird deadline for Carbon Fiber 2009 fast approaching
Australian Composites, Sunrez sign UV-curable resins deal
MFG Galileo Composites moves manufacturing to Alabama
Reichhold opens manufacturing facility in Pune, India
Energy Composites to develop WindFiber blade facility
U.S. Army Natick featured at High-Performance Fibers 2009
KaZaK, Ratheon finish design of composite ballistic screen
BMW ORACLE Racing launches massive carbon fiber trimaran wing
Quickstep wins large F-35 composites contract
Hexcel names Nick Stanage president
Energy Composites delivers advanced composites maceration tanks
Natick extends body armor contract with Nanocomp Technologies
With two weeks to go, there's still time to register for High-Performance Fibers 2009
Marine Current's SeaGen operating at full power
DSM, Dieffenbacher, Fraunhofer join forces for direct compounding technology
Airbus seeking aerospace suppliers in Ohio
GM thermoplastic fender to receive SPE automotive award
Composiflex breaks ground on composites manufacturing expansion
Spirit opens Malaysian aerospace composites facility
MAG expands on laminate system for automotive composites
U.S. manufacturing index is positive for October
SGL, BMW establish carbon fiber joint venture
Boeing picks Charleston for second 787 assembly facility
Quatro adds OOA processing
Fintry, Kockums cooperate
KaZaK forms advisory board
Polypropylene fiber making inroads into F1 racers
Hexcel opens Malaysian office
UMaine Composites Center's carbon-reinforced bridge solution attracts Cabinet-level interest
New Zyvax Web site
People briefs -- HPC, November 2009
ITW Plexus adhesives hold together new all-electric sports car
University of Maine wins $8 million grant for offshore wind research
LM Glasfiber to expand Chinese composite wind blade facility
Fuel cell-powered UAV completes 23-hour flight
Boeing: Look for slow, steady improvement in aerospace market
NREL launches massive wind R&D project in Colorado
SP composite materials find home in superyacht tender
High-Performance Fibers 2009 rapidly approaching
MAG, Dowding join forces to automate wind composites manufacture
San Diego Composites develops composite toroidal tank
QinetiQ, Vestas announce radar-mitigating wind blades
Carbon composites refine race-and-road Lotus supercar
Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas announces Arkansas wind turbine plant
Vestas opens large integrated wind power production base in China
Beacon Power wins state approval for flywheel frequency regulation facility
High-Performance Fibers 2009 Conference early bird deadline extended
Siemens announces six wind orders for 565 MW in North America
Firehole buys CompositePro from Peak Composites
CompositesWorld's SOURCEBOOK issues final listing appeal
Quatro Composites named UAS partner to Insitu
Oshkosh receives order for 900-plus composites-armored vehicles
Carbon Fiber 2009 agenda set for San Diego
ATK delivers composite crew module to NASA for Orion
Balsa-cored bridge deck opens in Louisiana
GKN invests in microwave oven for composites curing
Jet Edge acquires Calypso Waterjet Systems
Composites One, MVP form Chinese partnership
Amber, RAMPF Tooling collaborate on tooling paste for large parts
Verisurf, VISTAGY announce involvement in SpaceX composites work
Hexcel opening new sales office in Malaysia
Owens Corning boosts output at French glass fiber facility
Northern Power Systems expands with new office in Europe
Bye Aerospace, Scion Aviation to collaborate on aerospace composites work
Product Development Chemist
Composite Technology Research of Malaysia receives Goodrich award
Lamborghini opens composites lab at University of Washington
Zyvax launches new website
KaZaK Composites creates technical advisory board
Hardwire doubles armor production capacity
LM Glasfiber opens third wind blade facility in China
ACG phenolic prepreg specified for ballistics project
High-Performance Fibers 2009 Conference approaching
U.S. manufacturing index remains positive for September
A350 XWB center fuselage barrel to be assembled at new Spirit AeroSystems facility in France
Turkish Aerospace to supply composite parts for F-35
CompositesWorld Expo keynotes explore trends in aerospace, auto, wind, infrastructure
The High-Performance Fibers conference reviews emerging fibers for fire, ballistics, impact protection
Seawolf partners with Indian firm for recycling
Vestas Wind Systems closes U.K. wind turbine blade factories
American Colors opens Chinese facility
Public transit manufacturer reports renewed sales for pioneer all-composite bus
Composites "flying" trimaran sets sailboat speed record
Indian electric utility to use aluminum composite material
Airtech expands European facility
Terma wins contract for composites work on F-35 fighter
Myers Motors introduces design for two-seat all-electric car
Armor updates: Composite kits for vehicles, armor capacity expansion
CompositesWorld Expo and Conference under way
Kansas medical composites R&D firm wins $2.1 million grant
Alcan Composites acquired by Schweiter Technologies
Cytec, Mitsubishi Rayon to collaborate on aerospace-grade carbon fiber
News briefs - Sept. 22, 2009
Gurit helps C-Boat make unprecedented use of composites
IBEX relocates to Louisville for 2010
Innegra fiber has role in Brawn's early F1 success
CompositesWorld Expo 2009: Less than a week away
Study: Composites in lithium-ion batteries show promise
Bach Composite joins Vestas in Colorado
Composites One to distribute for MVP in China
Volkswagen L1 hybrid features carbon fiber-reinforced body
ACCE 2009: Composites mix in traditional, new vehicles
Mitsubishi Regional Jet will feature aluminum wingbox
Nordex USA breaks ground on Arkansas wind turbine plant
Carbon Fiber 2009 features cost of carbon fiber assessment
Turkish Aerospace selects VISTAGY's FiberSIM for UAV composites design
Owens Corning restarts glass fiber manufacturing in Italy
AOC starts European production of vinyl esters
New composite materials enter the wind energy market
Automotive lightweighting campaign turns to natural fiber composites
CompositesWorld Expo 2009 hotel discount deadline extended
ACCE this week features panel on composites in automotive
Out-of-autoclave carbon composites lightweight fuel cell-powered urban car
Fintry Marine, Kockums to develop boats with carbon fiber structure
Boeing, Sheffield composites research center considering Danish branch
CompositesWorld Expo presentation to focus on SMC materials, processes
Carbon Fiber 2009 features Lamborghini composites presentation
CompositesWorld Expo hotel discount deadline is today
Lectra, AB-Inventech sign wind energy agreement
Citadel acquires Fiberfil Engineered Plastics
AGY glass approved for wind blade applications
Eclipse rises from the ashes under new ownership
Worthington to acquire Structural Composites Industries
Composites help Sling pilots fly around the world
NASA's Orion spacecraft passes design milestone
Despite progress, another delay for Boeing's Dreamliner
U.S. manufacturing shows expansion in August
Beacon Power applies for grant for composites flywheel plants
CompositesWorld Expo presentation to focus on out-of-autoclave technologies
Vermont Composites wins Lockheed Martin supplier award
NCAMP updates composites material qualification efforts
Composites get serious consideration for Missouri infrastructure
ACCE speakers will highlight Tesla and automotive composites R&D
Plasan Sasa, Thales to develop composites-armored vehicles for Australian Army
Boeing: 787 on track for first flight by year's end
Transporters and tooling to facilitate composite aircraft manufacture
Unmanned aircraft becoming key links in military supply chain
People briefs -- HPC, September 2009
New aerostructures plant rises quickly in Germany
Adamworks planning first flight of UAV
A380, WhiteKnightTwo headline EAA AirVenture 2009
News briefs - Aug. 25, 2009
Scott Bader adhesive approved for yacht core bonding
ACCE speaker to consider composites as alternative to metal forming
Deadline approaching: CompositesWorld Expo 2009 reduced hotel rate expires Sept. 8
CompositesWorld Expo Technical Conference deadline extended
Kansas R&D group targets federal economic stimulus funds for medical composites
REpower moves U.S. headquarters to Colorado
Park to expand Kansas plant for aerospace composites production
Belite Aircraft conducts stress test on carbon fiber wing
Power flows for first time from North Sea to Germany
Carson departs HITCO to join equity venture firm
SPE announces ACCE scholarship winners
Composite Technical Services opens its doors in Ohio
Flow wins $5 million composites aerospace contract
Composites Europe preparing for return to Stuttgart
DIAB doubles core finishing, kit capacity in China
Boeing, Schiebel team up to support CAMCOPTER
New consortium promotes Great Lakes area wind farm development
CompositesWorld Expo conference offers wind energy composites expertise
Boeing reportedly halts 787 work in Italy to address composites flaws
A350 milestone: Airbus unveils second composite fuselage section
Park names Kathula vice president of engineering
Molded Materials awarded Michigan high-tech tax credits
Report: Federal stimulus will drive $1.46 billion to composites industry
AIT wins contract with Spirit for A350 composites work
CompositesWorld Expo Technical Conference early bird deadline approaching
Hexion partners with Tekle Technical Services to develop "green" composites
Arkema, nanoGriptech receive nanomaterial funding
Bayer composites playing a role in Velozzi SOLO car
Zyvex vessel demonstrator to be nano-enhanced
CompositesWorld Expo announces updated conference agenda
IDI buys BMC, SMC manufacturing facilities
High-modulus PP fibers make waves in the surfboard industry
ACMA holds Congressional caucus infrastructure composites event
Precision Quncy, Pollution Control Products form alliance
DSM Composites, Fraunhofer form partnership
Composite wraps key to high-pressure pipeline rehab
Asian vehicle OEMs vie for U.S. automotive market share
WINDPOWER 2010 now accepting abstracts
Bayer receives grant for resin infusion research
Bombardier subsidiary upgrades composite tape layer
Boeing acquires Vought 787 operations in South Carolina
AIT wins tooling contract for Learjet 85 program
First F-35 for U.S. Navy rolls out
CompositesWorld Expo provides composites beginners a place to start
EAA AirVenture reinforces composites' place in aerospace
Nano-enhanced SMCs improve performance, resolve paint issues
Webcast: Design and manufacture of wind blades
Gurit to acquire Chinese structural foam manufacturer
Gibson Fiberglass opens new warehouse in Indiana
3M aluminum composite conductors double electrical capacity in Brazil project
Three Bond will be licensee of visible light curing technology
Composiflex plans to install wind turbine to provide facility power
Report: Composites economy recovery expected late 2009, early 2010
High-Performance Fibers 2009 agenda nears completion
SPE ACCE keynote to feature automotive entrepreneur
Hamilton Sundstrand, Parkway create aerospace composites joint venture
Countdown begins to CompositesWorld Expo 2009
Automotive X PRIZE contender’s composites incorporate carbon nanotubes
Fiberglass manufacturer Gold Shield of Indiana change hands
REpower wins 150-MW offshore wind energy contract
Energy Composites to establish wind blade worker certification program
DSM, Fraunhofer form strategic alliance for composites research
SPE announces date, theme of annual automotive awards event
Zyvex carbon nanotube-enhanced prepreg finds home in yacht tender
TenCate picked by ATK for composites in centrifuge program
Nordex to build turbine facility in Arkansas
Velox becomes distributor of Arkema's multiwalled carbon nanotubes
O-Tek takes control of Brazilian company Newsan
TRFA announces papers for annual meeting
V System Composites earns NADCAP accreditation
Toray begins carbon fiber production for 787
Pickens pulls plug on Texas wind farm, looks for alternatives
Ashland product helps Suzlon win environment award
CGTech will demonstrate fiber placement simulation at CWE 2009
Owens Corning expands wind reach in Asia
Solar car design benefits from 3-D printing, inspection technologies
Boeing buys Vought 787 operations in South Carolina
Pratt & Whitney closing San Diego composites facility
Sikorsky X2 TECHNOLOGY craft completes two test flights
Univ. of Southern Mississippi, GE Aviation announce composites research effort
Bell 429 helicopter certified by Canadian aviation agency
Beacon Power receives federal loan guarantee
GE to establish composites R&D center in Germany
Boeing reportedly set to buy Vought facility in South Carolina
Sikorsky adds key link to international supply chain
Corrections: July 2009 HPC
HITCO, Vermont Composites receive Boeing awards
Quickstep earns quality certification
People briefs -- HPC, July 2009
Paris Air Show celebrates centenary
News briefs -- June 30, 2009
MAG, Dowding target automation of wind blade manufacture
WARDJet places waterjet cutter at U.K. research center
Honeywell introduces new composite armor applications
Airbus signs composites research deal with Japanese agency
SPE taking nominations for automotive engineering team award
Fiber Glass Industries licenses OC’s Twintex
GE R&D center in Michigan will focus on composites
Atkins Nedtech to design composite components for A350 XWB
SP, Baltic Yachts finalize structural design on 60m ketch
Energy management software
Plasan contributes CFRP Moose to charity event
Energetx Composites received MEGA grant from state of Michigan
Ducommun wins contract to build composite structures for Embraer
ACMA calls for papers for COMPOSITES 2010
IDI Composites acquires Menzolit facilities in France, China
U.D. Defense official foresees F-35 sales of 6,000 units
Nanocomp delivers carbon nanotube yarn to aerospace customer
Stahlin opts for automated press for SMC processing
Quickstep wins grant for composites use in vehicle application
Boeing delays first flight of 787 to address side-body concerns
News briefs -- June 16, 2009
Composites supplier Hexcel features aerospace structures at Paris Airshow
HITCO wins Silver performance award from Boeing
Bristol Aerospace, Boeing collaborate on out-of-autoclave technology
Marine Current Turbines wins renewable energy award
Carbon fiber production heading to South Carolina?
SPE ACCE shortened from three days to two
Abu Dhabi business will launch composites production in 2010
GE, Boeing announce deal on composites inspection technology
Aircraft industry partners envision thermoplastic composites research centre
Lucintel offers composites construction market report
Partnership will add Bayer carbon nanotubes to aluminum
New NCC company to explore nanomaterials
Composiflex expands equipment service offerings
Report: Wind energy market slow in 2009, up in 2010
Firehole announces reseller deal with SmartCAE
Hexcel named supplier of the year by Vestas Blades
Offshore wind research center proposed for University of Maine
Meridian sells composites business to Dacoma
FAA, Cessna select Abaris for M&R training
Composite footbridge installed in six hours
Lockheed's Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft takes flight
DSM announces price increase
JEC Group releases market study for global composites industry
Executive Journal: 3B's CEO focused on opportunities
Suzlon increases stake in REpower
Small-scale ocean energy system will transition to composite design
News briefs -- June 2, 2009
Vermont Composites receives silver Boeing award
QinetiQ prepares Aberporth UAV center for Watchkeeper
Cessna picks Advanced Composites Training for Corvalis repair
Fire Scout UAV completes autonomous flight tests
Sikorsky dedicates composites blade repair facility
Aeronautics institute picks composites as emerging technology
Bayer highlights carbon nanotubes in three new applications
Scaled Composites tests MotherShip Eve rocket
Elbit to launch new UAV at Paris Airshow
First A320 assembled in China performs maiden flight
Private equity firm Acorn launches AGC Aerospace and Defense
Malaysian college students report method to reduce plastics to petrol
Daimler acquires 10 percent interest in Tesla
KaZaK: Pultrusion has a place in ship structures
Aerojet wins contract for composites-encased solid rocket motor
Air Dynamics to resell Imperium's composites inspection technology
Report: Carbon fiber market will reach $2.4 billion by 2014
Maine challenges students in wind blade competition
Owens Corning sells European composites distribution business
SAMPE 2009: News and notes
CompositesWorld Expo online registration is open
A350 XWB test program announced
PlastiComp offers D-LFT for compression molding
SAMPE 2009 this week in Baltimore, Md.
Composites certification center announced for University of Manchester
ATK composites figure prominently in Delta II launch
Energy Composites to establish training system for wind blade production
Firehole, AeroMorphology partnership targets UAVs
Zyvex, PolyOne win grant for carbon nanotube composite development
First flight, delivery of HondaJet pushed back
Composites-intensive Arcturus UAV completes first flight
Eldib study explores market for Nomex application
Gulfstream tests composite structural wing assembly
Flow International opts out of OMAX acquisition
Bayer builds new plant for carbon nanotube production
Ashland joins wind blade venture, launches "Green Connection"
CoroTech develops "infusion lining" process for pipes, tanks
New boat uses Zyvex carbon nanotube-enhanced prepreg
WINDPOWER: The push for new federal energy policy
CompositesWorld Expo announces keynote address
WINDPOWER: News and new products
Boeing launches Phantom Ray UAV project
WINDPOWER: Blade manufacture begins migration to automation
Applied Composites receives FAA certification
People briefs -- HPC, May 2009
Apple apparently considering carbon fiber for portable computers
HC Bridge Co. wins engineering award for composite bridge structure
Wind Energy Services expands wind blade repair service
Nordex USA to locate North American wind energy hub in Chicago
Rock West acquires assets of MacLean Quality Composites
REpower introduces highest rated wind turbine
Northrop Grumman delivers center fuselage for first production F-35
Sikorsky unveils X2 TECHNOLOGY helicopter concept
MTorres to supply fiber placement, machining equipment for A350
Dreamliner moves to flight line for testing
New standard forthcoming on composites fire standard
100-mpg light truck unveiled for large fleets
All-Finanz buys Menzolit Group
Hexion shifts epoxy production
Composites Universal Group will build A350 tail cones
Insitu wins big UAV contract from Canadian government
F-35 arrives in U.K. for structural, dynamic testing
Dreamliner tests hint at nearing of first flight
AWEA supports first freshwater, offshore wind project
CompositesWorld Expo keynote to highlight composites in automotive
GE Energy, Invenergy team up for wind project
Park Electromechanical makes management changes
General Plastics names new distributors
Chinese firm begins construction of carbon fiber facility
EOS, Advanced Laser Materials form strategic partnership
Manufacturing survey: Outlook is cautiously optimistic
Meridian’s Brazilian SMC/BMC compounding operation acquired by Citadel Plastics
Cytec puts carbon fiber expansion on one-year hold
Flow International, Kuka Robot Group form strategic alliance
Federal funds help ATK expand fiber placement capability
Bac2 announces all-molded bipolar plates for fuel cells
SABIC acquires RheMax product line from RheTech
Interplastic reaches safety milestones
Maine high schoolers compete in wind blade competition
Wichita State ranks third in aerospace R&D
University of Alabama at Birmingham installs LMG compression press
Virtek, Fokker ink laser projection deal
Jet Edge celebrates 25 years in business
Devi announces new design and engineering service
U.S. Navy orders 16 more H-1 upgrade helicopters
MISTRAS wins contract for infrastructure health monitoring
ScanEagle logs 150,000 hours in Iraq, Afghanistan
Solid Concepts adds composites to service offering
DIAB opens new facility in India
NASA picks composite for Orion heat shield
Correction: February 2009 CT
Windform on verge of European patent
Lacovara launches Convergent Composites
DoE advances lower-cost carbon fiber R&D
Innovative carbon fiber rudder to stear 147-ft sloop
New composite bridge decking available for long-span bridges
Dieffenbacher, Fraunhofer collaborate
New release of composites design software
News briefs -- April 7, 2009
Hexcel on hand for GKN groundbreaking
Private equity company acquires aircraft composites firm Integrated Composites
ALTANA acquires additives business of DyStar group
Imperium wins Navy contract for NDI work
Premium AEROTEC picks FiberSIM for aerospace design work
Vestas receives 228-MW order in Romania
Bayer teams up with automotive startup OEM
Bombardier names three more suppliers for CSeries
Energy Composites buys land for blade facility
Proposed U.S. defense budget changes course for U.S. military
Mothership Eve makes fastest, longest troposphere flight
U.S. Congress likes tidal power for stimulus
REpower 6-MW wind turbines installed in Europe
More nanotubes research points to framing benefits
Vestas breaks ground on two more Colorado facilities
Airbus and Dutch Aerospace partners extend cooperative R&D agreement
Composite pressure vessels developed for cryogenics
GKN Aerospace, SLCR to develop laser system for composites repair
Market update: Carbon fiber producers confront supply/demand shift in weak economy
Quickstep, Vector win SBIR contract for F-35 work
JEC Composites show produces flurry of composites news
News briefs -- March 24, 2009
Association for Manufacturing Technology issues cry for help
VISTAGY partners with Russian aerospace firm(2)
DDG-1000 naval destroyer may fall to budget knife
Imperium, Boeing cooperate on wireless remote inspection
AGY acquires controlling interest in Chinese glass firm
SPE issues call for papers, scholarships for ACCE
RocTool helps develop all-composites laptop cover
Boeing begins assembly of sixth and final test Dreamliner
Battery technology holds promise for fast recharge
ACG signs supply agreement with Southern Spars
Strongwell pultruded material approved pool grating use
DuPont expands Nomex production
Bayer, Conforce announce strategic partnership for composite flooring, racking
Zyvex picks Rudolph Bros. & Co. to distribute epoxies, prepregs
Beacon Power receives environmental approval for flywheel plant
ACT completes composites training for Eurocopter
Quatro receives NADCAP composites accreditation
M Cubed honored for ceramic composites armor work
SPE issues call for parts and people for automotive awards
LM Glasfiber, Xinjiang Goldwind sign wind blade deal
CompositesWorld Expo keynote to feature TPI leader
Iran in the market for carbon fiber?
PolyOne, Zyvex to collaborate on carbon nanotube applications
Boeing and Vestas to collaborate on environmentally progressive technology research
A bevy of studies available for composites-intensive markets
Flywheel works nets Navy shipboard energy storage contract
CompositesWorld announces 2009 CF and HPF conferences
Composiflex recognized for job creation
Economic development partners to benefit startups in Wyoming
People briefs -- HPC, March 2009
Oxeon fabric used in Formula 1 panels
Dow settles agreement to buy Rohm and Haas
MoldMaking Expo Technical Conference announced
Jim Martin, formerly of Automated Dynamics, starts own firm
Creative Foam getting ready to put down Colorado roots
2008 saw robust aerospace M&A activity
Honda F1 team back on track
LM Glasfiber opens Polish wind blade facility
Boeing, Ube Industries to jointly develop aerospace composites
Turkish firm delivers first composite parts for F-35 fighter
MIT develops "nanostitched" composite structures
GE Aviation to use ceramic matrix composites in jet engines
DR Technologies acquired by private equity firm
DONG, Siemens sign major offshore wind farm agreement
BAE Systems gets first military contract for new UHMWPE composites
MoldMaking Expo discount for CompositesWorld Weekly subscribers
News briefs -- March 3, 2009
SPE issues call for papers for Automotive Composites Conference
Bombardier revamping Learjet 85 production
ScanEagle completes ship-based trial
CST Composites develops carbon fiber rowing shafts
Eclipse Aviation enters Chapter 7 liquidation
GKN wins contract to supply nacelles for Bombardier planes
DeLong to rep carbon fiber manufacturer AKSA in the Americas
CompositesWorld's second Investment Forum explores down market pros and cons
News briefs -- Feb. 24, 2009
New forum aims to help connect work seekers with employers
Nammo Talley acquires Composite Solutions
Beacon Power wins flywheel-based energy regulation contract
REpower signs largest offshore wind agreement
Northwest Helicopters unveils carbon fiber main rotor
GKN produces prototype spars for A350 XWB
Quickstep signs cooperation agreement with EDAG
Survey: How will you invest in composites technologies?
Prepreg, foam facilities planted to harvest wind blade business
UMaine commercializes two hybrid composite/concrete bridge technologies
HITCO selected for F-35 Lightning II composites work
News briefs—Feb. 17, 2009
New products—Feb. 17, 2009
GKN looks to expand U.K. wing facility
Finmeccanica, Tata JV will make helicopters in India
Hexcel wins Boeing supplier award for second time
IDI Composites upgrades SMC, BMC systems
High-Performance Fibers 2009 set for Nov. 17-18
NREL to validate 10-MW superconductor wind turbine
News briefs -- Feb. 10, 2009
NPE2009 show map goes digital
NIAR wins Learjet 85 testing contract
Imperium signs composites inspection deal with Boeing
HEATCON sends repair system to Bell Helicopter
Aptera 2e makes public appearance
AWEA responds to power grid enhancement plan
DIAB expands into Middle East
Meridian Automotive plans for Mexican SMC facility
Carbon Fiber 2009 set for San Diego
Sikorsky S-76D completes first flight
Gurit wins Chinese wind turbine order
Peel-and-stick composite offers blast protection
Hexcel sells share of joint venture company
Corrections - 2/1/2007
Magnum Venus Products becomes Magnum Venus Plastech
Franklynn Industries joins ITW Performance Polymers
Major distributors merge
California certifies Beacon's composites-based flywheel energy regulation system
Pultruded bridge fulfills early promise
AWEA 2007 forecast: Good news for composites industry
People briefs - 2/1/2007
Legislative study: Wind energy can be incorporated into existing power grid
European blade maker expands North American operations
Huntsman to develop new resin for fuel cells
Filmmaker Lucas buys first street-legal Mosler
TieTek doubles composite railroad tie production capacity
General Motors unveils gas/electric hybird concept car that features composite body panels
News briefs -- Feb. 3, 2009
Startup prototype cars feature composite bodywork
Coalition launching manufacturing strategies survey
Innovation Awards winners announced by JEC
Northrop Grumman awarded Global Hawk sustainment contract
Pentagon KC-X competition back on radar
Spirit ramps up Tulsa facility production
LMI Aerospace buys Integrated Technologies
SGL joint venture buys Austrian composites firm
Teijin reorganizes aramid, carbon fiber businesses
Boeing 787 production resumes in Everett
ATK to manufacture composite fan cases for A350 XWB engines
Chinese firm to build composite structures for Airbus A350
Clarification
COMPOSITES+POLYCON 2009: Finding reasons to celebrate amidst the downturn
Seawolf recycling database
New material could benefit automotive manufacturers
News briefs -- Jan. 27, 2009
Airbus back to drawing board for A400M?
MAS Composites wins grant for fiber placement technology
Marine Current Turbines announces Canadian project
Bombardier jet feeling market chill
Hyperion, Showa Denko sign nanotube agreement
Beacon Power, National Grid to cooperate on flywheel technology
Winona State students launch Gravity Racer Project
Investment Forum early bird deadline is near
Airbus A350 XWB program reaches developmental milestone
Amitech builds epoxy-coated storage tanks
TPI Composites gets large cash infusion for wind blade venture
HITCO wins contract with Denel Saab
News briefs -- Jan. 20, 2009
Report evaluates composites and wind energy
Talon Composites expansion almost complete
AVK issues call for papers
Airbus announces 2008 results
Show highlights: Composites + Polycon
Investment Forum room rates reduced
Lucintel report assesses short-fiber thermoplastics market
Spirit orders large Thermal Equipment autoclave
News briefs -- Jan. 13, 2009
Boeing airplane orders declined in 2008
Zeus launches PEEK fiber production
GKN assumes control of former Airbus UK plant
Flow invests in Chinese waterjet manufacturer
Quickstep makes $10 million investment
EADS adds three years to A400M timeline
Aerosonde Mark 5 UAS makes first flight
Specialty Products acquired by Chempak
Ultracor acquired by Rainwater Holdings
ACG to supply prepregs for troop vehicle upgrade
Evonik opens Alabama foam plant
Sikes Composites recognized as outstanding supplier
White Knight Two makes first flight
Penda, Durakon merge thermoforming businesses
Composites firm attracts investment for energy-related structures
Ducommun wins Apache follow-on contract
Airbus A350 reportedly nearing design finalization
Early-bird deadline approaching for CompositesWorld's Investment Forum
AKSA to leverage acrylic fiber expertise in ambitious carbon fiber venture
Japan increases inspection of Mitsubishi jet
CompositesWorld Forums offer opportunity to interact with peers
New products for composites manufacturing
Vestas nets big new Chinese wind turbine order
AWEA evaluates wind energy potential for 2009
Goodrich to supply composite structures to Spanish Navy
Toray announces expansion into automotive sector
787 Dreamliner maintenance program approved
News briefs -- Dec. 23, 2008
Circumnavigating the globe in a composite rowboat
REpower assembles 6-MW offshore turbine
Lockheed Martin tests unlined composite tank
First commercial tidal turbine operating at full power
NPE2009 emphasizes co-located events
BASF, Vorbeck to cooperate on graphene development for composites
Composites-reinforced electrical cable certified in China
Bayer's nanotubes now available in U.S.
Hexcel reportedly in talks to supply composites for Chinese jets
Airbus tests blended winglets, A400M engines
Northrop Grumman launches U.S. Navy UAV
Universities launch composites infrastructure program
News briefs -- Dec. 16, 2008
REpower announces turbines for U.S., France
Reuel installs waterjet cutting technology
Sartomer Americas announces restructuring
DIAB wins core contract for Mecca tower
Boeing: First 787 flight pushed to second quarter 2009
LRM Industries to make composite railway components
Finmeccanica, Russian Technologies reach composites agreement
Goodrich picked to supply carbon fiber brakes for A350 XWB
Carbon Fiber 2008 Conference highlights
Huntsman, Hexion end merger effort
People Briefs — CT December 2008
Gerber acquires laser projection technology firm Virtek Vision
Dow Automotive creates transportation group
DoE offers grants for automotive CAFE standards advanced R&D
Automotive X Prize offers reward for first saleable 100-mpg car
DoE announces grants for marine energy projects
Dow announces job cuts, plant closures
IPS Corp. announces personnel appointments
AASC to build Taurus II composite launch vehicle components
Doug Frey retiring from Reichhold
Vestas receives 300-MW order for offshore turbines
Honda pulls out of Formula One racing
Arkema launches contract testing, analysis service
Umeco acquires Industria Plastica Monregalese
Energy Composites delivers first of several fiber-reinforced tanks
Space tourism firm offers trips aboard reusable composite launch vehicle
Ashland acquires SmartTrac technology
Hexcel to build new plant in Windsor, Colo.
Cutting-edge Vestas Sailrocket tops 52 knots, survives spill in record run
787 delays, economic downturn impact carbon fiber supply/demand
Industry supplier to play major research roles
SIGMATEX installs new Liba machine in the U.S.
Show reports: SAMPE Tech, SME Tooling for Composites and Composites Europe
CompositesWorld preps Carbon Fiber 2008 and Composites Investment Forum
CompositesWorld Forums offer troubleshooting help
Sealant Equipment & Engineering hires Jacobs for marketing position
Report focuses on green composites
Fiber Composites announces distribution agreement
Gurit cuts back in Canada
DSM, BÜFA announce strategic alliance
Energy Composites delivers first composite lift station
Composites Investment Forum taking shape as event nears
ACG prepregs ride to WTCC championship
Airbus to spin off three German factories
New briefs -- Nov. 25, 2008
Self-healing materials conference calls for materials
Energy Composites signs epoxy distribution agreement
Gurit wins contract to supply materials for wind blades
German boatbuilder picks VISTAGY for composites work
ALTANA buys Clariant's wax additives business
Hexcel in talks to supply material for Chinese airplane
Marine Current Turbines eyes lease for tidal energy
Composites material database launched
Boeing breaks ground on Chinese joint venture
SPE Innovation Awards winners announced
AGY ups S-2 Glass capacity to meet U.S. military armor demand
GE Aviation lands Airbus A350 contract
Featured new products -- Nov. 18, 2008
VISTAGY Webinar to focus on composites in airframe manufacturing
News briefs -- Nov. 18, 2008
Fiber composites announces partnership with Huttig Building Products
Vought lays off 400 in wake of 787 delays
Smithers Rapra issues REACH alert
SGL expanding carbon fiber production in Wyoming
EADS mulling further delays of A400M
F-35 Lightning II flies supersonic
Gibbs opens headquarters, R&D center in Michigan
Adrian Williams added to Carbon Fiber 2008 agenda
Boeing successfully completes 787 wingbox destructive testing
News briefs -- Nov. 11, 2008
SPE to honor FreedomCAR program at gala
QuakeWrap wins award for pipe rennovation
Knight & Carver endorses "Pickens Plan"
Northrop Grumman files protest over JLTV decision
Advanced composites research center opens in U.K.
Carbon Fiber 2008 on pace for strong turnout
Spirit breaks ground on American plant for A350 production
787 first flight delayed by Boeing strike
Boeing snags three U.S. Army rotorcraft research projects worth $19 million
F-35A deploys to Edwards, Alenia will build wings
Flow celebrates Airbus contract
M.C. Gill installs new press
A380 delivered to Qantas
Rocket Racing League demos composite-framed rocket plane
DIAB establishes Canadian sales office
High Performance Fibers highlights fiber technologies
News briefs -- Nov. 4, 2008
Vestas opens Singapore R&D center
R&D tax credit renewed through 2009
Polynova, Scott & Fyfe establish license agreement
Project will assess environmental impact of biomaterials
Composites selected for Australian ferry
LRM launches producton line for thermoforming technology
U.S. Army picks three teams to continue JLTV development
New carbon fiber plant coming to Colorado
Boeing projects China will be world's fastest growing airplane market
LM Glasfiber celebrates opening of Little Rock facility
Carbon Fiber 2008 early bird deadline approaching
Boeing, striking machinists reach agreement, end strike
News briefs -- Oct. 28, 2008
Nanotechnology center established in Mississippi
Mitsubishi sets sights on U.S. for jet sales
Ford Flex CUV to be honored at SPE gala
Record year for wind energy expected
Ducommun wins $15.5 million rotor blade contract
Vought reorganizes in wake of Boeing strike
F-35 successfully finishes first round of test flights
Hybrid composite beams installed ahead of schedule in Illinois bridge
ATK announces two West Virginia composites facilities
American Airlines commits to 42 Dreamliners
Closed Mold Alliance formed
PlastiComp applies long fibers to engineering thermoplastics
SPE announces finalists for Innovation Awards
Spirit considers layoffs as Boeing strike persists
SPARTA nets JAVELIN missile components contract continuation
Saertex opens Chinese facilty
Zoltek announces successful startup of its Mexican carbon fiber plant
ACMA calls for products for competition
Knight & Carver announces Northern Power wind blade deal
Airborne Composites wins Stork Fokker contract
Velocity receives order for 20 XL-5s
Menzolit opens Chinese facility
Report: Hybrids will spur light-weighting
F-35A to begin extended flight testing
Flow announces Asian growth strategy
ACMA proposed changes to building code approved
Cytec earnings outlook dims as Boeing strike continues
FTC for wind spurs production announcements
Goodrich receives FAA OK for fan cowl
Early-bird deadline approaching for Carbon Fiber 2008
ACG reaches out-of-autoclave milestone for aero structures
Hexion parent Apollo gives $540 million for Huntsman deal
Composite siding introduced to market
Airbus, MSC.Software partner to provide composite training
Conference keynote to focus on fiber in ballistics
Proterra composite-bodied bus makes debut
Signs point toward panels for A350 fuselage
Guide published for FRP use in pedestrian bridges
AGY announces new partners in Asia-Pacific region
Spirit opens composites repair facility in Scotland
IDI Composites International
MAG Cincinnati Automation migrating machinery to wind
People Briefs - October 2008
U.K. Consortium to Investigate High-Performance Natural Fiber Composites
Reichhold Inc.
Creative Pultrusions Purchased by Hill & Smith Holdings
JETCAM International
New Thermoplastic Composite Material Promises Increased Lightweighting
SPE Automotive Composites Conference Highlights
Archer Daniels Midland Co. & PolyOne Corporation
Suzlon Contributes to Illinois State University Renewables Program
DSM Composite Resins AG
Delaware court finds in favor of Huntsman in Hexion case
PTC passes with $700 billion stabilization package
LM Glasfiber Establishes Research and Development Office
More U.S. Facilities for Vestas
New Publication from Marine Structures Working Group Promotes Composites
New Guides to FRP Reinforcement for Concrete Structures Now Available
New Center Launched for Infrastructure Composites: Call for Participation
Advanced structural ceramics market set to grow
ACG wins role in wind, gas turbine development projects
Lockheed, Alenia sign F-35 carbon fiber wing agreement
NG: Composite superstructure on DDG on track
ESI Group establishes Chinese composites center
REpower completes pilot phase of offshore wind farm
Boeing completes 787 “high-blow” test, strike stalls wing test
U.S. alternative energy tax credit in jeopardy
A400M heavy lift cargo plane delayed
India on pace to produce carbon fiber in 2009
VISTAGY, CGTech announce fiber placement partnership
News briefs -- Sept. 23, 2008
PEP to be demonstrator site for RocTool injection molding variant
CGTech announces super-user winners
DSM, Menzolit announce SMC/BMC facility in China
AkzoNobel to acquire coatings manufacturer Soliant
ACMA publishes guide for composites-reinforced concrete
Huntsman declares forece majeure on products affected by Hurricane Ike
Hexcel scales back production in wake of Boeing strike
Japanese project achieves 10-minute RTM cycle time
High Performance Fibers discount deadline extended
SABIC, Azdel announce thermoplastic composite for automotive
BASF makes offer to acquire Ciba
GM intent to use more carbon fiber in cars
Gurit seeks to boost carbon fiber auto parts production
Airbus agrees to sell U.K. facility to GKN
News briefs -- Sept. 16, 2008
Infrastructure composites research group seeks members
Mazda injection molding process uses supercritical fluids
PowerMetal signs investment deal with DuPont
“Fusion Man” jets across English Channel with carbon fiber wing
Biodegradable natural fibers announced
U.S. Dept. of Defense suspends tanker contract competition
Reichhold to expand into China
Vought to provide wings for U.S. Navy UAS program
Agenda set for Carbon Fiber 2008
Airbus orders six MAG fiber placement machines for A350 fuselage
Invar alternative: Ceramic fiber/ceramic matrix material holds promise
IDES, Firehole join forces to develop composites materials database
Honeywell nacelle system contract awarded
Insitu Inc.
Airbus sells Laupheim site to Diehl/Thales, Filton to GKN
Instron
Embraer to create composites center of excellence in Portugal
SPARTA Composite Products
New group to develop European carbon precursor capacity
SGL Group
Messier-Bugatti
Hexcel to locate new U.S. prepreg facility in Colorado
Advanced Composites Group Ltd.
Composites in the running for risers in deepwater oil exploration
GAO review of protest: KC-X tanker program will start bidding anew
Space Tourism Launch Platform Unveiled
News from Oshkosh: A700 is back, personal jet and LSAs debut
New briefs -- Sept. 9, 2008
LCP fiber tethers aerial wind energy system
Inaugural COMPOSITESWORLD Expo and Conference a success
Huntsman, Hexion plot thickens
ACG picked for CAMCOPTER UAV
SPE announces paper winners for ACCE
Northrop Grumman set to test new UAV
Ultra lightweight bike frame features Oxeon carbon fiber
U.S. installed wind energy capacity exceeds 20,000 MW
Spirit cuts production in wake of Boeing strike
Smithers Rapra reorganizes
Elbit wins big UAV contract
Noran Engineering becomes NEi Software
Seeman opens major facility expansion
Stahlin receives patent for SolarGuard SMC resin
VISTAGY partners with CSM Vigyan to expand Indian presence
Rapid manufacturer Solid Concepts acquires Composite Tooling Technologies
Hill & Smith to acquire Creative Pultrusions
Sikorsky X2 TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator achieves first flight
Teijin to acquire GH Craft, launch R&D center
No-emission vehicle race winner features DSM resins
QinetiQ carbon fiber UAV sets flight duration record
This week: COMPOSITESWORLD Expo and Conference
IMTS 2008: Advanced manufacturing highlighted
ALTANA acquires USBP pigments business
DSM studying capacity expansion
Boeing admits considering no-bid on tanker contract
NG completes fuselage for carrier version of F-35 fighter
Vestas to locate wind tower plant in Southern Colorado
Eclipse cutbacks trickle down to Albany
U.S. Navy changes course on DDG-1000
Fourth F-35 rolls out at Lockheed Martin
COMPOSITESWORLD Expo and Conference: One week to go
New company focuses on nanostructured nonwovens
Goodrich to supply C/C brakes for Cessna
Northrop Grumman, Cerritos College partner for workforce training
High Performance Fibers agenda set
Composites Investment Forum scheduled
COMPOSITESWORLD Expo emphasizes new technology
ACG to build composite cockpit simulators for Thales
SPARTA delivers missile containers to Raytheon
SPE Automotive Div. to honor Frank Macher
Vestas expanding again in Colorado
Bell Helicopter expanding Amarillo facility
Report: Russia targeting manufacture of carbon fiber
Northrop Grumman gets go-ahead for UAS program
COMPOSITESWORLD Expo, Conference just weeks away
Cal researchers use composites to bend light
Flow begins work on Airbus contract
U.S. DoD restarts KC-X bid process
LM Glasfiber invests in new blade technology
GKN, Airbus reportedly reach agreement on Filton facility
SGL buys 51 percent stake in blademaker Abeking
Nanocomp Technologies wins development contract
Universal hydraulic testing system
GKN, Airbus reportedly close to Filton deal
GKN wins lifetime supply contract for Honeywell nacelles
C/C brakes for Boeing 737 approved
COMPOSITESWORLD Expo fast approaching
COMPOSITESWORLD SOURCEBOOK begins annual data collection
Eriez announces new hire
Bayer MaterialScience acquires Stepan Co.
Inmold-painted LFI part goes into production
Dow Epoxy material certified for wind energy use
IFR Automotive features carbon fiber in new Aspid
Aluminum composite conductors installed in China
Owens Corning to double glass fiber capacity in Russia
Airbus Germany facility to be sold
Adam Aircraft announces plans to move forward
Toray in CF talks with Bombardier, Embraer
Virgin Galactic rolls out new spacecraft
IDES Inc.
Michelman Acquires Hydrosize Technologies Inc.
News briefs -- Aug. 5, 2008
RocTool
Fiberforge to Make Frame Components for Military Backpacks
Flow International Corp.
Hardwire Opens New Plant, Wins Bridge Armor Contract
Dow Chemical to Acquire Rohm and Haas
Ashland acquires Air Products and Chemicals
GMT Market Poised for Rapid Growth
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Core Molding Technologies Expands, Announces Navistar Deal
Huntsman, Hexion Merger Devolves Into Legal Battle
High-Performance Fiber, Carbon Fiber Conferences Take Shape
Clock Is Ticking on Registration for COMPOSITESWORLD Expo
Advanced Composite Group "onboard" for International Moth victory
Campion Boats Launches First Test Boats with New Bio-resin
Gurit and Composites One
Amitech Brazil Expands Hydroelectric Pipe Production
U.S. Wind Power Partnerships Bloom
Vestas Wind Systems
Marine Current Installs World's First Megawatt-scale Tidal Turbine
SPE Sets Date for Automotive Innovation Awards Gala
TPI Composites, Volvo to Craft Lighter Truck Cab
Northrop Grumman/Oshkosh Tactical Vehicle Passes Armor Testing
High Performance Fibers, Carbon Fiber Conferences shaping up
This week in the COMPOSITESWORLD Forum - July 29, 2008
Rotating skyscrapers will feature composites
News Briefs -- July 29, 2008
COMPOSITESWORLD Expo Conference deadline fast approaching
Composites proposal is finalist for deepwater program
Gurit divests Winter Sport business
SGL JV wins grant for carbon fiber precursor development
Quantum ships hydrogen storage vessel for fuel cell car
Boeing acquires UAS manufacturer Insitu
Joint venture will develop ceramic composites
GE-Aviation, SAFRAN form nacelle JV
Navy puts DDG-1000 destroyer on hold
Honda, Nissan, Toray to develop CF for cars
Hexcel to locate glass prepreg plant in Colorado
News briefs - July 22, 2008
TRFA announces keynote for annual meeting
COMPOSITESWORLD Expo Conference deadline extended
Sikorsky S2 nears first flight
QinetiQ team unveils new UAV design
Texas looks to increase transmission lines for wind energy
GKN purchase of Airbus facility hits snags
Ashland bioresin debuts in boat
Boeing, Alenia launch composites recycling effort
ACG out-of-autoclave material approved by Airbus
This week in the COMPOSITESWORLD Forum - July 15, 2008
ATK launches new composites forming process
News briefs - July 15, 2008
Dutch NLR to build unmanned helicopter facility
COMPOSITESWORLD Expo Conferences feature beginner, advanced tracks
GE launches eCore engine technology
Vermont Composites attains Nadcap accreditation
Cirrus renames The-Jet
Flow merger with OMAX clears FTC
NIST launches civil infrastructure competition
Vector wins funding to evaluate Quickstep process
Dow to acquire Rohm and Haas
U.S. DoD to restart KC-X bid process
Airbus rolls out first A400M
News Briefs - 07/08/2008
Core Molding Technologies announces plans for new Matamoros facility
Glass mat thermoplastics market expected to grow rapidly
This week in the COMPOSITESWORLD Forum
Saab signs agreements with Rheinmetall Schweiz and Pilatus Aircraft
SABIC’s premiers new resin for large auto body panels
Cirrus’ The-Jet makes inaugural flight
Northrop Grumman, Oshkosh tactical vehicle passes armor testing
787 horizontal stabilzer tests successful
ACG carbon fiber used in Ericsson race boats
Spirit wins A350 XWB contract
News Brief 07-07-08
Fiberforge to make backpack frame sheets for Mystery Ranch
New briefs - 7-2-08
Lectra opens Indian subsidiary, appoints new manager
Register now for COMPOSITESWORLD Expo 2008
Structural Composites produces CF part for NASA Moon project
Michelman acquires Hydrosize Technologies
High Modulus material plays role in new low-profile sloop
RocTool adapts its Cage System for plastic injection molding
Quatro supports Insitu in manufacture of next-gen UAS
Core Molding Technologies extends supply agreement with Navistar
Hardwire LLC opens new plant
GAO decision forces Air Force to reconsider KC-X decision
Flow wins multi-million dollar Airbus contract
SPE announces date, theme for innovation awards gala
Huntsman, Hexion enter legal battle following termination of merger
COMPOSITESWORLD launches new site, reader forums
Biz: Brief: Glass Fiber Technology
METYX to Distribute Alcan Products in Turkey
New Fiberglass Supplier Created from Divested Plants
UMaine Spinoff Wins $12 Million Secure Cargo Container Contract
Biz Brief: Composites One
Quickstep Partnership to Produce Composite Pipe
Biz Brief: Miles Fiberglass and Composites
New Report on Wood Plastic Composites
Biz Brief: The Madison Group
Hardwire to Supply Armor for Navistar MRAP Vehicles
ACC Hails Report Bullish on Automotive Composites
People Briefs - 06/01/2008
New Wind Installations Continue in U.S. at Record Pace
Suzlon Blade Recall: Retrofit Program to Address Cracking
U.S. DoE: Wind Could Provide 20 Percent of U.S. Electricity By 2030
Wind Energy Maintenance and Repair Company Launched
LM Glasfiber starts construction of wind blade facility in Poland
News briefs - 5/21/2008
CWE registration form available online
European SMC/BMC group now under EuCIA umbrella
USAF to provide funding for polyimide prepreg qualification
Boeing completes testing of carbon fiber brakes
METYX signs distributorship agreement with Alcan Airex
MISTRAS delivers NDT system to Boeing Phantom Works
Quickstep, Vortex form joint venture for composite pipes
A380 production facing possible delays
Equity firm completes purchase of European OC plants
Northrop Grumman wins UAS contract from U.S. Navy
Hexcel opens first carbon fiber plant in Spain
Pratt Whitney picks Goodrich to provide nacelles
Final assembly begins on third 787 test plane
News briefs - 4/29/2008
Vought delivers aft fueselage for 787 #3
Carbon nanotubes take flight in aerobatic aircraft
SPE issues call for scholarship applications
Owens Corning to expand Advantex capacity
Miles adds large vacuum thermoformer
Carbon fiber manufacturing training
Glass Fiber Technology opens Saudi glass plant
787 test airframe moves to testing rig
Angstron nano-graphene platelets
Industry Jobs - Stork Technimet
Henkel realigns for automotive apps
Amber Composites and Arkema collaborate on new prepreg
Glass fiber price increase announced by PPG
Chem-Trend launches production facility in China
Diversified Machine Systems opens new plant in Colorado
MATERIAL offers composite design software trial
GKN Aerospace launches new single-skin material for aircraft fuel bladders
Flotation Technologies to be acquired by Deep Down
LM Glasfiber starts construction of new facility in Poland
Ticona starts long-fiber reinforced thermoplastic manufacturing in China
Honda expands HondaJet sales to Europe
Boeing honors suppliers
Ashland Distribution buys trucks with composite hoods
Seawolf Design offers fiberglass recycling system
Aurora Flight Sciences unveils Odysseus unmanned aircraft
M.C. Gill qualifies bulk cargo compartment floor panels for Airbus
AOC increases prices
Tooling for Aston Martin components to be supplied by Weber Manufacturing
High Modulus begins operation in China
New wind energy services company launched
Boeing revises 787 first flight and delivery plans
Ashland, DuPont Tate Lyle BioProducts expand renewable resin capacities
Adam Aircraft sold to Russian company
GKN Aerospace opens new composite and metallic repair facility
Webinar focuses on composite design
ACMA Proposes FRP Inclusion In <i>IBC</i>
Biz Brief: AAR Corp.
Hexion Extends Termination Date on Huntsman Merger - 4/1/2008
Biz Brief: AGY
Owens Corning, Saint-Gobain Plants Sold/Closed in Wake of Merger
ACI To Build Fiberglass Sculpture
TenCate Acquires YLA and CCS Composites - 4/1/2008
Biz Brief: Aptimise acquires PCC
TechFab Changes Name, Forms Alliance With Denso North America
Biz Brief: Graco buys Glascraft
COMPOSITESWORLD Expo and Conference Update
Tesla <i>Roadster</i> Heads to Production
SPE Sets Dates For ACCE - 4/1/2008
Biz Brief: SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC, Hyundai Win Design Award for <i>QarmaQ</i> Car Concept
ACA Study Demonstrates Composites' Benefits in Hybrid EVs
Biz Brief: CRP Technology Srl - 4/1/2008
Reinforced Nylon Replaces Metal in VW Platform - 4/1/2008
Biz Brief: LM Glasfiber
Auto Show News: From Supercars to Super Green
Biz Brief: Knight Carver Wind Group Inc.
Paprec-Virbac Wins Barcelona World Race
DeepFlex Composite Deepwater FFRP Pipe Begins Commercialization
Vestas Opens Colorado Plant, Announces Big Order - 4/1/2008
ACCIONA Opens Wind Turbine Plant in U.S.
AWEA: U.S. Wind Power Capacity Surged 45 Percent In 2007 - 4/1/2008
Rigicom to focus on self-reinforced composites
COMPOSITESWORLD to exhibit at MoldMaking Expo
Park subsidiary buys Nova Composites
News briefs - 4/8/2008
Airbus reports progress on A400M
Vestas announces two big orders
Wind energy rankings largely unchanged
Northrop Grumman begins assembly of first F-35 production jet
SPE sets dates for ACCE
Roctool goes public
Vought to build Osprey tail structures through 2013
High Performance Fibers, Carbon Fiber conferences begin to take shape
News briefs - 4/1/2008
Sale of Airbus sites in Germany on hold
PAMA, SAE begin composites repair certification
Bac2 announces new polymer electrolyte membrane for fuel cells
MISTRAS acquires CVI, delivers NDT system
SGL Kümpers begins large-width carbon fiber fabric production
Teijin has eyes on A350 carbon fiber supply
Strongwell adds pultrusion capacity
Sigmatex wins fabric contract for next-gen battleship
Flow wins supply contract with MHI - 4/1/2008
Global Technologies installs second wet-blast machine
Bell Boeing sells 167 Osprey to U.S. DoD
MHI announces regional jet program
Boeing buys Vought interest in Global Aeronautica
Industry Jobs: AAR Composites - 3/24/2008
Racing yacht to use Advanced Composites Group prepregs
SAMPE Tech 2009 in Wichita
Exel Composites wins design award for telescoping pole
Reichhold announces price increase on polyesters and vinyl esters
Diaphorm Technologies to double helmet capacity
Integran announces new Nanovate - NS coating
Epoxy/thermoplastic relay module helps automotive aftermarket
Alenia completes ultimate load tests on 787 horizontal stabilizer, Boeing issues statement on wing box
DSM launches new resin system for SMC/BMC auto apps
Renegade Materials facility tour highlights new prepreg
Sartomer Introduces SMA resins to thermoplastic formulators
IDI forms metals conversion project team
Eastman Machine acquires Saber Industries
SpeedNews Conference report
Earthrace powerboat seeks world record
First commercial A380 flight at Heathrow
Industry Jobs: AAR Composites
DOPAG opens U.S. headquarters in Newport Beach
CGTech announces Super-User contest
DIAB announces infusion training courses
F-35 passes first aerial refueling test
Inaugural launch of Atlas V vehicle boosted by Aerojet
100th V-22 Osprey completed
New tougheners for cyanate esters introduced by nanoresins AG
DeWind commissions first D8.2 turbine in U.S.
Nim-Cor produces lightweight roller shafts for paper producer
BCC Products launches redesigned Web site
Agenda taking shape for conferences at COMPOSITESWORLD Expo 2008, Sept. 2-5
Light-diffusing plastic compounds enable new LED technology
Starfire Systems develops repair solution for NASA Space Shuttle
ACMA promotes incorporation of FRP composites in IBC
WSU ranked third in aero-engineering research
Lincoln Composites expands manufacturing capacity
Construction of world's largest composite motoryacht underway
Biz Brief: Zyvax Inc.
Composites Industry Investment Forum assesses future of composites
Quickstep Holdings enters the composite aircraft parts market
Biz Brief: CRP Technology Srl
TenCate Advanced Composites acquires YLA and CCS Composites
Composite armor developments: AGY and Plasan Sasa
COMPOSITESWORLD Expo exhibit sales begin - 3/1/2008
GKN Aerospace delivers first 737 blended winglet
Boeing 787 aft pressure bulkhead passes fatigue test for certification
First SAMPE Asia draws diverse crowd
Boeing shifts 787 schedule, announces agreement with Indian firm Tata
People Brief: Fiberforge
Innovative general aviation aircraft manufacturers suspend operations
New Launch System for Space Tourism Bid
Airbus, Boeing commercial aircraft demand predictions revised upward
METYX looks to expand
News briefs - 3/11/2008
BASF, ContiTech develop fiber-reinforced engine rod
SABIC, Hyundai win design award for QarmaQ car
New injection molding screw improves LFRT part properties
Teknor Apex expands in Europe
Sigmatex relocates headquarters, adds new machinery
Cyclone to supply parts to AeroSystems
Aptimise Composites acquires Plastic Composites Co.
KC-45 award to Northrop Grumman/EADS stirs debate
Signs of life at ATG
Vestas opens Colorado plant, announces big order
Saint-Gobain Vetrotex America to close
Reinforced nylon replaces metal in VW platform
News briefs - 3/4/2008
HondaJet sales expanded to Mexico, Canada
Teijin/Mitsubishi aim carbon fiber toward auto parts
SABIC begins LGF composites manufacture in Korea
Integrated Technologies acquires NDT system
LM Glasfiber makes first wind blade in Arkansas
Graco completes GlasCraft acquisition
GKN unveils plans for Airbus facility in England
Dreamliner fuselage barrel test called a success
AGY expands glass fiber lineup for armor applications
Tesla all-electric Roadster heads to production
Toyota 1/X concept car features carbon, natural fibers
SPE sets dates for Automotive Composites Conference Exhibition
AAR expands composites manufacturing operations
Northrop Grumman, EADS win coveted tanker contract
Nanocomp Technologies produces 3-ft by 6-ft sheets of carbon nanotube material
NCAM certified by NASA as operation ready
ACG prepreg used on Koenigsegg supercars
AgustaWestland opens assembly line in Philadelphia
Boeing delivers first KC-767 Tanker to Japan
Orbital Sciences picked to demonstrate a new space transportation system
Park Electrochemical Corp. opens Singapore plant
New report on U.K. composite components and materials market
X Prize offered for first private craft to the Moon
Sikorsky unveils helicopter demonstrator, new S-434 at Heli-Expo 2008
Australian filament winder CST expands capability
Kuraray expands Vectran fiber production
MAG Cincinnati named one of fastest growing businesses
Strongwell introduces new fiberglass handrail
Kemrock to acquire Top Glass SpA
Call for papers for Composites on the Move conference and Expo
WSU ranks third among all U.S. universities in aerospace engineering
New report available on the advanced materials market in China
FormaShape launches low-cost reimaging product
AOC announces price increase for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
Inventors win award for nondestructive inspection method for composites
NDT Automation releases ultrasonic inspection system for metallic billets
Boeing/Tata deal includes $500 million in defense-related aerospace components
SPE conference on thermosets set for Chicago March 6-7
Paprec-Virbac 2 wins Barcelona World Race
Composites in Fire conference to examine new developments in fire resistance
Coast Guard reportedly suspends payments for Eagle Eye unmanned tiltrotor
Air-powered car to get backing from Tata
Final assembly begins on second 787 flight test airplane
Microposite to Launch Line of Composite Siding Products
Market Report Projects Growth of LFT
ACC Study Documents Benfits of Composites in Automotive Applications
Solvay to Sell Engineered Polymers Business to Basell - 2/1/2008
People Briefs:
Cohesant to Sell GlasCraft Subsidiary - 2/1/2008
Dow Epoxy Completes Acquisitions of Three Epoxy Formulators
ACMA Schedules COMPOSITES POLYCON 2009
COMPOSITESWORLD Expo Exhibit Sales Begin
Marine Brief: Ashland Distribution
High Modulus to Design Massive, All-Composite Yacht
Wind Energy Industry Suppliers Invest in U.S. Market
People Briefs: TPI Composites
New Reinforced Thermoplastic Laminate Enables Build of All-Composite RV Trailer
Biz Briefs: Lincoln Composites
Bio-Based Composite Materials Supplier Wins $775,000 Grant
Biz Briefs: Thermwood Inc.
Hanwha Buys Azdel from Sabic, PPG - 2/1/2008
U.S. Energy Bill Raises Bar for Auto Fuel Efficiency
Sabic, Ford Join Forces on Eco-Car
IPS contributes to Honduran water project - 2/12/2008
22nd SpeedNews Conference set for March 17-19
News briefs - 2/12/2008
Report assesses composites use in structural applications
Tecton to market home trim for Pulte Homes
Sioux agrees to settlement after Kevlar error
AP: Composites help Iran start uranium enrichment
GKN delivers first 737 winglet
Composites investment agenda finalized
Bell Helicopter deliveries increased in 2007
AWEA predicts job losses if renewable energy tax credits falters
ArmorWorks to feature armored military vehicles
Airbus predicts 24,300 new aircraft by 2026
Legislation aims at nano safety strategy
Emerald acquires CVC Specialty Chemicals
EADS Augsburg facility passes 787 test
IPS contributes to Honduran water project
European recreational boat market soared in 2007
News briefs - 2/5/2008
EuPC creates European diploma for the plastics industry
EuCIA wants a composite UFO
Nominees accepted for pultrusion innovation award
VISTAGY renews ING Renault partnership
Startup Microposite will focus on siding market
Hexion extends termination date on Huntsman merger
HPF 2008, CF 2008 dates, location set
Three weeks to register for CIIF
China Airlines orders 20 A350 XWBs
Industry Job: AGY
FRP Green inks agreement with Indian manufacturer
New firm to focus on low-cost, high-performance composites
Norplex-Micarta announces manufacturing engineer appointment
Zyvax receives ISO certification
Discounted hotel rates for COMPOSITESWORLD&'s investment forum expire soon
AGY announces new composite armor
ITT completes acquisition of EDO Corp.
V System Composites signs contract with U.S. Army for rotorcraft drive system composite components
Owens Corning to sell composites manufacturing plants in Belgium and Norway
TenCate acquires YLA and CCS Composites
ACCIONA opens wind turbine plant in the U.S.
FRP piping standard published in Brazil
ACI Composites to build huge fiberglass sculpture
Virgin Atlantic unveils SpaceShipTwo
AVK issues call for papers for its upcoming Conference
Quickstep making aircraft parts
Composite beam passes load test
HITCO orders another major machine as part of capital expenditure plan
Airbus announces plans for Mobile, Ala. facility
High Modulus to engineer the largest all-composite motor yacht
Reichhold increases prices on all products in Europe
Knight Carver partners with investment firm
AWEA: U.S. wind power capacity surged 45 percent in 2007
Cirrus Design taking orders for new SRS model
ACA study shows composites&' benefits in hybrids
CRP Technology opens U.S. office
Composites Industry Investment Forum registration deadline extended
QinetiQ to purchase Australian defense consulting company
TechFab changes name, forms alliance with Denso North America, expands C-GRID product line
Lincoln Composites adds capacity
News briefs - 1/15/2008
Aviation training center gets green light for expansion
GreenCore Composites wins BioAuto Council grant
COMPOSITESWORLD Expo exhibit space available
Speaker added to investment conference
New Ford Lincoln features SABIC materials
LORD wins Bell supplier award
GA Telesis concludes AM Trading/Repair acquisition
Cambria to open new facility in North Carolina
DSM announces new high-performance nylon
Plasan wins MRAP armor contract
Reports suggest slippage in 787 schedule
Three firms in line for Airbus Laupheim plant
Biz Brief: Quatro Composites
Biz Brief: Hardwire LLC
Biz Brief: Formax UK Ltd.
Biz Brief: Vestas Wind Systems
Biz Brief: Nuon Solar Team
Biz Brief: HITCO Carbon Composites Inc.
Biz Brief: Bell Helicopter
GE Energy announces two new U.S. wind turbine blade facilities
Biz Brief: Cyclone Aviation
SAMPE Tech conference a forum for in-demand topics
Biz Brief: Norplex-Micarta
Volvo Aero acquires composite company to develop lighter aircraft engines
Quickstep opens Munich site
Mitsubishi Rayon debuts new large-tow carbon fiber
People Brief
Composites Working Group seeks volunteers - 1/1/2008
Big changes in the general aviation market
Saint-Gobain to supply radomes for Boeing 787 - 1/1/2008
Boeing, Toray in talks to expand 787 carbon fiber agreement
ATK composites technology supports <i>Atlas V</i> launch
CORRECTION - 1/1/2008
Boeing: 787's power-on, first flight will keep to new schedule
F-35 Readied for Full Flight Testing: Lockheed Martin trials <i>Lightning II</i> engines, handling and avionics
Airbus considers production plants in the U.S.
News briefs - 1/8/2008
Lubrizol completes TPU expansion
Vehicle recycling partnership to be featured at Detroit auto show
CACRC, CMH-17 hold joint meeting
Ashland product helps boatbuilder win EPA award
Vestas announces Inner Mongolia turbine order
Boeing, Northrop Grumman submit final KC-X tanker proposal
Report: A400M facing another possible delay
Boeing sets record for commercial orders in 2007
Happy New Year from everyone at CompositesWorld
EADS and Airbus select preferred bidders for site divestments
STATOMIX static mixers available from Sulzer Mixpac
Vestas snags two big turbine orders
British Airways contracts for 24 787s
Mark your calendars now for COMPOSITESWORLD Expo
Orbital Sciences satellite successfully launched
Airbus delivers 5,000th aircraft, steps up inspections of composite rudders
Boeing signs agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics
TPI announces new senior management
Alliance Spacesystems acquired
Aviation Technology Group halts work
BAE Systems expands North Carolina production facility
Eldib Engineering Research report predicts growth of recycled carbon fiber
Vitro Minerals increases production of green fillers
Industry Jobs: SpaceX
Resin price increases - 12/18/2007
Airbus Military reports on A400M progress
Lucintel report assesses carbon fiber market
JELD-WEN to supply fiberglass doors for BROSCO
South Korea picks Elbit UAV
COMPOSITES POLYCON 2009 announced
Agenda set for Composites Industry Investment Forum
Vestas sells turbines into Canada
Volvo Aero acquires Applied Composites
Composites Working Group seeks volunteers
Norplex-Micarta offering contract services
Bell sells helicopters to Chile
ULA launches Atlas V rocket
F-35 testing gets more rigorous
Report: Airbus might sell facilities to Spirit
Boeing: 787 power-on, first flight scheduled for early 2008
News briefs
Material pricing reports
Townsend report projects LFT growth
CUG installs new CNC router
SME publishes new composites book
Quatro to supply CF panels for drill qualification and training
Physical Acoustics supplies wind blade monitoring systems
Michigan State start-up wins nano award
Goodrich facility signs MRO deal with Boeing
FORMAX expands in U.K.
Cyclone to build F-18 fuel tanks
Airbus considers expansion of U.S. manufacturing
Boeing tests UAV aerial refueling
Specialty fibers report published
People Briefs
Quickstep Opens Munich Site, Gets U.S. #X91;Melding#X92; Patent
DSM Expands Dyneema Production
AGY Acquires Owens Corning Cfm Business, Expands Fiber Capacity
Hardwire, Fidia Enter Supply Agreement
ACMA Cancels 2008 Show, Moves Event to Early 2009
Vientek Opens Second Wind Blade Plant in Mexico
LM Glasfiber Opens Second Facilities in China, India
Biz Brief: Celanese Corp.
AWEA 2007 Wind Installations Estimate Revised Upward
Knight Carver Teams With AES Wind Generation
Biz Brief: AOC LLC
<i>Nuna4</i> Wins Solar Race
Paint Film Selected for Jeep Wrangler Program
LA Auto Show: New Concepts and Hybrids
Biz Brief: Ticona Engineering Polymers
SPE Names Top Automotive Innovations at 37th Annual Event
Indusry Jobs: ALTERFORM cFA Additives
VSC quality certification verified
U.S. Congress crafts deal on auto fuel efficiency
SPARTA begins shipping all up round containers
Solvay to sell engineered polymers business to Basell
Vestas to establish a new research center in U.S.
Cohesant to sell GlasCraft subsidiary
Saint-Gobain to supply radomes for Boeing 787
Euroresins sells Hexion distribution business in U.K.
Mitsubishi introduces new PAN-based carbon fiber
CST guides Kimberly Clark to composites conversion
HITCO wins 747 contracts
Flow wins supply contract with MHI
Dow Epoxy buys three epoxy formulators
Airbus committed to sale of six European facilities
Advanced Composites Group Inc (Tulsa, Oklahoma, US) Regional Sales Manager - SouthWest USA
TPI Composites to open blade facility in Iowa
People news
Resin price increases
Bayer awards $1.5 million in grants
Quickstep secures investment
NIAR expands research space
Boeing, Toray in talks to expand 787 supply agreement
Boats using Hexcel composites take first, second
MFG will build facility to support wind energy demands
Hanwha buys AZDEL from SABIC, PPG
China buys 160 jets from Airbus
Teijin Aramid gearing up for increased fiber demand
Azdel recognized by Frost Sullivan
TRFA calls for Technical Papers
HITCO selects SEER software from Galorath
V-22 wins Popular Science award
All-composite, zero-wood recreational vehicle introduced
SPE composites conference seeks papers
ITAR regs may get revamped, could help composites
Adept receives $5 million order for robots
Airbus inks major orders at Dubai Airshow
787 first flight may take place February 2008
Quickstep awarded key patent
YLA and CCS Composites receive AS9100B, ISO9001/2000 certifications
Firm to help composites companies get RD tax credits
Lion Air selects Goodrich wheels and brakes for 737NG fleet additions
30 Dreamliners on order for Qatar Airways
Chilean airline completes deal for 32 787s, 4 freighters
GKN Aerospace wins three-year repair contract for Delta radomes
Correction
AWEA raises estimate for 2007 wind installations
Mine Safety Appliances uses Surface Generation tooling for armor parts
New corporate sales manager at Jet Edge
Elbit Systems receives UAV order worth $30 million
SPE announces finalists, winners for annual automotive innovations awards competition
MVP conducted live light RTM demos at ACMA
Speaker change for Carbon Fiber 2007 Conference in Washington, D.C.
PlastiComp offers new composite LFRT pellets
Amitech to supply FRP pipes for another small hydroelectric plant
BMCI&'s Brausendorf retires
AMT II&'s Pendorf addresses American Chemical Society
Fortron doubles PPS plant capacity
Hollingsworth Vose announce management appointments
ACMA awards for innovations and achievements
SAMPE Fall Technical Conference 2007 a success
Epic Aircraft partners with Kingfisher Airlines owner
Blunt words from Bair
Fiberforge reveals new, improved manufacturing cell for thermoplastic parts
Composites One demonstrated fully operational closed mold shop at IBEX
Discounted hotel rates expire soon for Carbon Fiber 2007 Conference

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