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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 boosts S-2 Glass capacity
GE Aviation wins wing package for A350
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 completes testing on 787 wing box
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
ATL panel system debuts on catamaran 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 opens newest blade facility in Arkansas
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
Bridge with hybrid-composite beams complete
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 body 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, Azdell announce thermoplastic composite for automoitve
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 reports job losses if ITC 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
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