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Armacell rebrands all PET-based foam products under ArmaPET name
The ArmaPET family brand encompasses all of Armacell’s sustainable PET-based foam product solutions for faster and easier customer orientation.
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Sicomin GreenPoxy resins contribute to first NFC wind turbine nacelle
Sicomin’s bio-based resins, intumescent FR gelcoats and UV-resistant clear coatings meet stringent requirements for Greenboats’ 7.3-meter natural fiber composite nacelle.
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SABIC LNP COLORCOMP compound enhances PET foam cores for wind turbine blades
Unfilled resin compounds decrease foam cell size and reduce resin uptake by the foam during manufacture for the creation of lighter, longer wind blades.
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Hexcel releases Q4 2020 financial results
Hexcel’s 2020 revenue was down 36.3% compared to 2019, but the company expects demand to stabilize throughout 2021 as the pandemic wanes and vaccine rollout progresses.
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ThermHex honeycomb core insulates 2,000 camper van elevated roofs
Polypropylene honeycomb panels improve the camper vans’ fuel efficiency with 80% less weight, full functionality when wet and a stable foundation.
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Two major automotive OEM contracts secured for EconCore honeycomb core technology
Mexican manufacturer Fynotej will supply OEMs with the lightweight and sustainable Fynocore — licensed under EconCore — for automotive application.
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Gurit Kitting extends major wind core kit supply contract
The three-year contract will generate net sales of around $140 million USD with an expected revenue increase of approx $11-17 million USD per year.
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3A Composites promotes sustainability initiatives
The company passed its annual FSC review, ensuring responsible balsa wood management, and confirmed Baltek SBC as a carbon-neutral core material.
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CoreLite signs agreement for balsa wood supply
Balsa wood plantations will be planted and harvested throughout the Los Rios Province over a five-year period, bringing technological development, jobs and restoration of the ecosystem.
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Hexcel, Safran expand contract for composite materials in commercial aerospace programs
Long-term supplier contract amended to include Hexcel’s HexTow IM7 for the GE9X engine, as well as core, adhesives, prepregs and fabrics for additional aerospace applications.
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