To Circumvent Trade Barriers, China’s WAM Opens a Factory in Hungary
China’s leading epoxy resin maker Wells Advanced Materials (WAM) has launched its Hungarian subsidiary after acquiring 85% of a local firm in December 2025. The new plant serves as a European production hub, offering localized manufacturing, technology transfer, and a regional customer‑service centre. WAM will focus on large‑scale wind‑turbine blade resin, automotive lightweighting, low‑altitude UAV materials, and recyclable epoxy formulations. The move is designed to sidestep trade barriers and position WAM against incumbents such as Hexion and Huntsman.
Natural Fibres Scale Up: Industrialisation, Innovation and Data Driven Flax & Hemp Composites
The Alliance for European Flax‑Linen & Hemp expanded its Bio‑Materials Village by more than 30% since 2025, now uniting 14 members across the value chain. New technical guides released at JEC World 2026 provide environmental data and processing know‑how, signaling...
Plataine Unifies AI Production Scheduling and Maintenance in One Platform
Plataine has upgraded its AI‑driven production scheduler to embed maintenance management directly into the planning process. The new capability monitors equipment usage in real time, automatically triggers maintenance actions, and dynamically adjusts production schedules to avoid disruptions. By treating maintenance...
Trillium Raises $13 Million for Demonstration Plant for Bio-Based Acrylonitrile
Trillium Renewable Chemicals announced the completion of its $13 million Series B financing, led by HS Hyosung Advanced Materials, to fund Project Falcon—the world’s first demonstration plant for 100 % bio‑based acrylonitrile. The plant, built at Ineos Nitriles’ Green Lake facility, is slated for...
A 66 kV Carbon Fibre Emergency Repair Tower Has Been Installed in Northeast China
State Grid Jilin installed China’s first 66 kV carbon‑fibre emergency repair tower at Jilin Chemical Fibre Group’s test site. The tower, which passed rigorous wind, ice and breakage tests, weighs more than half less than traditional steel towers and can be...
US DOW Doubles Down on Domestic Drone Production
On April 27 the U.S. Department of War released the Drone Dominance Program Supply Chain Framework, tightening procurement rules to favor domestic production of small unmanned aerial systems. The initiative earmarks $1.1 billion for 200,000 one‑way attack drones, targeting propellers, airframes...
South Korean Researchers at KIST Develop an Ultrathin Composite Film
South Korean researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology have created an ultrathin (10‑20 µm), stretchable, 3D‑printable composite film that simultaneously shields electromagnetic interference (EMI) and neutron radiation. The film combines single‑walled carbon nanotubes for EMI absorption with boron...
The Sale of Owens Corning’s Glass Fibre Business to Praana Completed, the Entity Becomes OCF
Owens Corning completed the sale of its glass fibre business to India’s Praana Group, creating a new independent entity called Original Composites Company (OCF). The transaction values the business at $645 million, with Owens Corning receiving roughly $280 million in cash and...
Xenia Launches New Carbon-Fibre Reinforced PPA Filament
Xenia announced the launch of Xecarb PPA‑CF, a new 3D‑printing filament that combines a bio‑based polyphthalamide (PPA) matrix with 20 % carbon‑fibre reinforcement. The material delivers a high heat‑deflection temperature of 235 °C, a density of 1.21 g cm⁻³ and reduced shrinkage, providing superior stiffness...
Recreate Project: Repairable Rotor Blades for Wind Turbines
The EU‑funded Recreate project is developing a modular wind‑turbine rotor blade that can be repaired and recycled, addressing the growing composite waste from decommissioned turbines. The demonstrator features detachable adhesive joints for a replaceable leading edge, a pultruded continuous spar...
Eve Air Mobility Builds Flight-Test Momentum with 50 Successful Flights
Since its maiden flight on Dec. 19, 2025, Eve Air Mobility has logged 50 successful test flights of its engineering‑prototype eVTOL, generating high‑fidelity performance data. CEO Johann Bordais says the milestone proves program maturity and readiness to deliver both aircraft...
Brazil’s Composite Rebar Market Moves From Euphoria to Validation
Brazil’s composite rebar sector has shifted from rapid expansion to a validation phase as the 2025 technical standard raises qualification costs and technical demands. The number of manufacturers has contracted to roughly ten, with many firms exiting after assessing the...
End-of-Life Solution for Nonwoven Biocomposite Waste From Automotive Industry
Researchers have mapped industrial recycling routes for polypropylene‑kenaf nonwoven waste generated by automotive manufacturers. The study evaluates converting shredded off‑cuts into injection‑mouldable compounds and into recycled filaments for additive manufacturing. Eco‑Technilin’s Recytal process reintegrates a portion of the waste back...
Albany Engineered Composites Receives Pratt & Whitney Engine Component Contract
Albany Engineered Composites (AEC), a segment of Albany International, secured a long‑term contract from Pratt & Whitney, an RTX subsidiary, to supply composite structural components for the GTF engine. The award marks AEC’s first volume‑production program with Pratt & Whitney and broadens...
Toray Announces Preceramic Resin System at SAMPE
Toray Advanced Composites unveiled TC1810, an ultra‑high‑temperature polysiloxane‑based pre‑ceramic resin system at SAMPE. The resin can cure as low as 225 °C and operate from 260 °C up to 1,000 °C with minimal weight loss. It is co‑curable, compatible with hand lay‑up and...
Balancing Performance, Scale and Circularity to Guarantee Recyclability in the Future
Aditya Birla’s Advanced Materials division derives roughly 35‑40% of its international revenue from composite resins used in automotive, sporting‑goods, electronics and wind‑energy applications. The group commands about 80% of India’s wind‑energy market, supporting roughly 50 GW of capacity that the government aims...
A New PP-GF Combining Reduced Cycle Time with High-Level Mechanical Performance
Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe has launched ThermofilXP, a new polypropylene‑glass‑filled (PP‑GF) grade that cuts injection‑molding cycle times by up to 10% compared with conventional PP‑GF. The material delivers a tensile modulus of 8,700 MPa, tensile strength of 129 MPa, and a Charpy...
Syensqo Strengthens Partnership with Avio Through New Long-Term Space Materials Agreement
Syensqo and Avio have signed a new long‑term supply agreement for ablative materials, RTM resins and adhesives used in space launch systems. The deal expands Syensqo’s role in Avio’s Vega‑C program and other launch‑vehicle projects, ensuring a steady supply of...
“Our Nanofibre Coating Represents a Fundamental Shift”
Soarce, a 2021‑born materials‑innovation startup, won the Grand prize at JEC World 2026’s Startup Booster, highlighting its bio‑based nanofibre coating for composites. Backed by roughly $3.5 million in pre‑seed capital, the company converts biomass into high‑performance nanofibre additives that integrate into existing...
Toray and Convergent Partner to Advance Digital Engineering
Toray Carbon Fiber & Materials (CMA) and Convergent have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate Convergent’s digital engineering platform with Toray’s high‑performance material portfolio. The collaboration introduces Raven Explorer, a tool that provides engineers with verified material cards, cure‑cycle...
“We Are on the Verge of Major Decisions for the Aerospace Industry”
Hexcel’s newly appointed aerospace head, Lilian Brayle, outlined her agenda for the first 100 days, stressing close collaboration with internal teams and key customers. Drawing on her background as a composite user, she aims to cement the company’s ramp‑up capacity...
SHD Composites Introduces MTC575
SHD Composites, a Cambium subsidiary, has launched MTC575, a premium visual carbon‑fibre composite engineered for automotive, motorsport, luxury industrial design, and high‑end consumer products. The material combines a unique resin formulation with extensive customer collaboration to deliver depth, clarity, and...
Harmonising Standards for Composites in Construction and Infrastructure
Fibre‑Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites are gaining traction in construction for their durability, light weight, and resistance to corrosion, especially in marine, bridge and chemical‑plant applications. Their non‑magnetic and non‑conductive traits also suit specialised rail infrastructure. Wider market penetration, however, hinges...
LISI Aerospace Awarded Aero Excellence Bronze Certification
LISI Aerospace announced that its Saint‑Brieuc facility in Brittany has earned the Aero Excellence Bronze certification, the fifth of the group’s sites to do so. The award, administered by GIFAS and SPACE Aero, gauges organizational maturity and operational performance in...
China Unveils a Fixed-Wing Drone Made of Bamboo Fibre Composite Material
China’s International Centre for Bamboo and Rattan, together with Beihang University and Long Bamboo Technology, flew the world’s first fixed‑wing drone built largely from bamboo‑based composite material. The UAV’s fuselage contains over 25% bamboo, achieving a weight reduction of more...
Norplex-Micarta Names Matthew Christensen Vice President of Sales and Business Development
Norplex-Micarta appointed Matthew Christensen as Vice President of Sales and Business Development to lead its commercial operating systems across electrification and industrial markets. Christensen brings over 20 years of experience in advanced composites, previously serving as chief commercial officer at...
ZeroPol: Towards Circular Manufacturing of Aerospace Components
ZeroPol, a Swiss Innosuisse‑backed flagship project, announced the launch of Best Carbon Footprint Materials—a new generation of bio‑derived epoxy resins, vitrimers and debondable adhesives designed for circular aerospace composites. The initiative includes a full‑scale demonstrator of an aircraft sandwich component...
The GWEC 2026 Report Highlights Opportunities for Composites in the Wind Energy Sector
The Global Wind Energy Council’s Global Wind Report 2026 projects a pivotal 2025, with 165 GW of new installations pushing total worldwide capacity beyond 1,299 GW. The report frames wind power as a core infrastructure element, accelerated by fossil‑fuel supply tensions and...
Premier Composite Technologies Appoints Oliver Rohde as Chief Sales Officer
Premier Composite Technologies (PCT) has appointed Oliver Rohde as its new Chief Sales Officer. Rohde brings more than two decades of international façade engineering experience, including 18 years in the Gulf region where he led a major façade construction firm....
Verretex Raises the Equivalent of US$1 Million
Swiss glass‑fibre recycler Verretex announced it has secured CHF 800,000 (about US$1.02 million) from Innosuisse to accelerate circular‑composite technology. The funding supports a collaborative project with EPFL and OST to up‑cycle short, 10 mm recycled glass fibres into reinforcement‑grade thermoplastic composites. The consortium...
Hexcel Named Embraer Best Supplier of the Year for Second Consecutive Year
Hexcel Corporation received Embraer's Best Supplier award in the Standards & Materials category for the second consecutive year, highlighting its superior performance in quality, delivery, collaboration, and operational excellence. The award was presented at Embraer's annual Suppliers Conference in São José...
The Japanese Composites Research Centre Joins the European Rebar Council
The Innovative Composite Materials Research and Development Center (ICC) in Japan has joined the European Rebar Council (ERC) as a partner organization, extending the council’s network into the Asia‑Pacific region. The partnership underscores the growing global acceptance of glass‑fibre‑reinforced polymer...
Norco and Xocean Produce an Uncrewed Surface Survey Vessel
Norco partnered with Xocean to fabricate the composite hull of a next‑generation uncrewed surface survey vessel, which has now been delivered. The vessel’s lightweight resin‑infused structure enhances performance and range, and a second unit is already completed with a third...
Belzona Appoints Bosna Petroleum Company as Exclusive Distributor for Libya
Belzona, a global supplier of repair composites and protective coatings, has appointed Bosna Petroleum Company (BPC) as its exclusive distributor in Libya. BPC, which began using Belzona systems in 2023, now holds stock of the products, enabling faster delivery to...
Boeing Invests CA$36 Million in Aerospace Manufacturing R&D in Winnipeg
Boeing announced a C$36 million (≈US$27 million) R&D investment in Winnipeg to advance composite manufacturing, partnering with the National Research Council and firms like StandardAero, CAE and GE Aviation Canada. The funding supports a ten‑year program to develop automated processes and collaborative...
Lloyd’s Register Verifies GT Wings’ Performance Assessment Methodology for AirWing™ Jet Sail
GT Wings has received Lloyd’s Register verification of its performance assessment methodology for the AirWing™ Jet Sail, following ten months of commercial operation on the MV Vectis Progress. The verification confirms alignment with ISO 19030 and ITTC standards, proving the...
Owens Corning Sells Its Glass Fibre Business to Praana Under a Revised Agreement
Owens Corning finalized a revised sale of its glass reinforcement business to the Praana Group, now valued at $645 million, down from $755 million. The amendment boosts the upfront cash payment and removes promissory notes, simplifying the divestiture. The transaction is slated to...
Lambient Launches Benchtop System for Testing Resins and Composites
Lambient Technologies introduced the LTP-100 NanoPress, a lightweight benchtop system that uses dielectric analysis (DEA) to monitor the cure of pastes and resins in real time. The platform combines a manual press, a dual temperature controller (up to 250 °C/480 °F), and...
Royal Engineered Composites Announces $5M Expansion
Royal Engineered Composites announced a $3 million building expansion and $2 million equipment investment to enable full‑scale, in‑house manufacturing of large composite assemblies. The upgrade includes a large‑format SDI Delta X Gantry C‑Scan system, a high‑capacity CNC machine, a rapid‑cure oven and mobile...
Wassima El Moutaouakil Takes the Helm at Safran Nacelles Morocco
Safran Nacelles announced that Wassima El Moutaouakil will lead its Moroccan subsidiary, succeeding Jean‑François Belliard. El Moutaouakil, a 2010 Safran veteran with deep experience in quality, production, and supply‑chain management, has overseen all industrial operations at the Casablanca site since 2025. The...
SHD Composites to Supply Sustainable Materials for Aircraft Seats
SHD Composites, a Cambium subsidiary, will supply its new FR308 bio‑based prepreg for aircraft seats under the EcoSuite initiative. FR308, made from sugarcane waste, meets full flammability, smoke emission and toxicity (FST) standards and is reinforced with 300 g/m² glass fibre,...
Glass Fibre: EU Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports From Bahrain, Egypt, Thailand
The European Union has imposed anti‑dumping duties on glass‑fibre reinforcements imported from Bahrain, Egypt and Thailand, citing unfair practices by Chinese firms operating in those countries. Duties range from 11% to 25.4%, with Egyptian imports facing a combined rate of...
Innovation Awards: CTC Also Recognised for Its LeiWaCo Lightweight Tank for Liquid Hydrogen in the Pipes, Tanks and Hydrogen Category
The JEC Composites Innovation Awards named CTC GmbH – an Airbus company for its LeiWaCo lightweight liquid‑hydrogen tank in the Pipes, Tanks and Hydrogen category. LeiWaCo tackles the long‑standing cryogenic microcracking problem by using a tough thermoplastic matrix, thinner laminates,...
Coexpair Will Deliver an Advanced Pneumatic Hot Press to Safran’s Lab in France
Belgian composite specialist Coexpair, together with US partner Radius Engineering, will supply an advanced pneumatic hot press to Safran’s new composite development laboratory in Villaroche, France. The equipment supports both thermoset and thermoplastic processes, including RTM, SQRTM, compression molding, and...
A Global Breakthrough in Interventional Imaging Fully Made in France
GE HealthCare’s Allia™ Moveo interventional imaging system received FDA clearance and CE marking in December 2025, marking the first fully French‑made, cable‑free mobile C‑arm platform. The device combines a lightweight composite C‑arm, concealed cabling and AI‑enhanced 3‑D reconstruction to free...
UAC Starts Large-Scale Hydrogen Storage Production in China
UMOE Advanced Composites (UAC) has begun industrial production of large‑capacity Type IV glass‑fibre hydrogen storage cylinders at its new 12,000 m² Jiaxing plant in Zhejiang, China. The facility, which can produce up to 20,000‑24,000 composite cylinders per year, triples the company’s global...
French Company Nova Carbon Helps Safran to Recycle Its Carbon Fibre Scraps
French start‑up Nova Carbon is collaborating with aerospace supplier Safran to recycle carbon‑fibre production offcuts using a proprietary technology that preserves fibre length and structure. The initial joint technical study confirmed the recycled material can meet high‑performance requirements, though further...
Toray Will Supply Carbon Fibres for Syensqo’s Aerospace Composite Materials
Toray and Syensqo have signed a five‑year global agreement, effective January 2026, under which Toray will supply high‑strength, intermediate‑modulus carbon fibres for aerospace composite materials. The deal supports Syensqo’s portfolio of composite solutions across commercial and defence programmes. Executives from...
Aura Aero Scales Up
Aura Aero announced a multi‑partner funding round that will fund its first flight of the hybrid‑electric ERA, ramp up production of the all‑electric Integral, and expand the Enbata drone program. The capital also secures building permits for a new factory...
Demgy Presents Solutions for Next-Generation Aircraft Interiors
Demgy Group, a Tier 1 supplier to Airbus and Boeing, is rolling out next‑generation aircraft interior solutions focused on weight reduction, functional integration, and scalable manufacturing. Its portfolio spans lightweight cabin partitions, modular curtain dividers, additive‑manufactured components, and certified safety signage...