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Nouryon to invest in new U.S. plant for expandable microspheres
The new facility, said to strengthen Nouryon’s leadership position in expandable microspheres, is scheduled for completion in late 2020.
Read MoreArmacell to reach landmark of 1 billion recycled PET bottles this year
The landmark has been achieved through the growth of the company’s patented recycled PET foam core technology and product portfolio.
Read MoreJEC World 2019 preview: Sicomin
Sicomin (Châteauneuf les Martigues, France) is launching MaxCore, a new sandwich core designed for infusion processes, at JEC World 2019.
Read MoreJEC World 2019 preview: Hexcel
Hexcel (Stamford, Conn., U.S.) is featuring range of composite innovations for customer applications in aerospace, automotive, energy and marine markets.
Read MoreJEC World 2019 preview: 3A Composites
3A Composites Core Materials (Sins, Switzerland) is launching its reformulated AIREX T92 core, as well as its BALTEK SealX and Adaptive ContourKore balsa cores.
Read MoreKordsa continues to expand into aerospace industry
The reinforcement leader has signed an agreement to invest in U.S.-based Axiom Materials, supplier of advanced composites for aerospace and industrial applications.
Read MoreFACC receives STC approval for its Passenger Luggage Space Upgrade program
The glass fiber-reinforced composite overhead stowage bins are said to increase space while reducing weight by up to 67 percent.
Read MoreComposites recycling — no more excuses
Columnist Dale Brosius outlines six actionable levels of composites recycling that fabricators should follow.
Read MoreWithstanding fire without the weight
New composites meet stringent fire requirements while lightweighting ships, rail cars and battery boxes for electric cars and planes.
Read MoreCovestro and EconCore collaborate on FST-optimized honeycomb core and panels
The collaboration aims to optimize the FST performance of honeycomb panels for public transportation applications, including railway and aerospace.
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