Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Kordsa strengthens position in composites industry with reported record growth

The first half of 2022 saw a 47% increase in sales, a turnover of $599 million and $61 in net profit, guided by a recent acquisition and facility investment.  

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IBEX 2022 highlights composites-focused content at September event

IBEX organizers present the Composites Pavilion Exhibit Hall for attendees, in addition to Pre-Conference Sessions, seminars on construction materials and methods and a range of Tech-Talk workshops.

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Engineering hub in Montreal extends Wisk's global reach

The new Wisk hub adds to its headquarters and facilities around the San Francisco Bay Area, in Atlanta, Georgia, New Zealand and Australia.

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Sustainability

ChemQuest Technology Institute supports sustainable, scalable graphene development

Current initiative will focus on developing knowledge of Universal Matter’s graphene technology for a broader range of applications in paints and coatings.  

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CAMX

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Leesona

Leesona showcases high-quality, precision, automatic and manual winding solutions that are capable of working with a range of composite materials and fiber thicknesses.

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CAMX

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Nabaltec AG

Visitors at Nabaltec’s booth will learn more about its specialized products based on aluminum hydroxide and aluminum oxide for composite formulations or applications.

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Archer receives pre-delivery payment from United Airlines for 100 eVTOL aircraft

The $10 million pre-delivery payment emphasizes financial commitment to the composite eVTOL, Maker, following recent completion of the aircraft’s Preliminary Design Review.  

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Vertical Aerospace completes VX4 eVTOL build, begins flight test program

Over the summer the composite VX4 prototype is to undergo an intensive flight program, including a series of ground tests, for its targeted 2025 entry into service.

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CAMX

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Schott & Meissner Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH

Schott & Meissner sets its sights on economic, energy-saving solutions, offering machinery ranging from thermal bonding ovens, dryers, laminators, double-belt presses and other periphery equipment.  

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Aerospace

Northrop Grumman, Firefly Aerospace to develop Antares upgrade, new medium launch vehicle

The Antares 330 rocket, leveraging Firefly’s composites technologies and Northrop’s avionics and software, will be developed alongside a medium launch vehicle to serve various space launch markets.  

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J.M. Huber Corp. signs agreement to acquire the Biolchim Group

All companies in the Biolchim Group will now become a part of Huber Engineered Materials division and a key foundation for the Huber AgroSolutions business unit.  

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GRP Solutions appointed Miracle Gloss mold release distributor

Fiberglass supplier acts as Stoner Molding’s exclusive U.K. and Ireland distributor for the semi-permanent mold releases system product.  

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