Glass Fibers

FRP Rebar

GFRP Tech launches EnviraBar rebar

GFRP rebar product range is produced in South Africa, offering an alternative solution to steel rebar.  

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Trends

Premier Composite Technologies, Sicomin support Holy Mosque Mataf extension project

The Grand Mosque’s 216,800-square-meter Mataf ceiling demonstrates the architectural possibilities when using composites.

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Glass Fibers

Owens Corning to sell glass fiber business to Praana Group

Transaction with India-based holding group completes Owens Corning’s previously announced strategic review of the business, strengthens its focus on residential and commercial building products.

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Trends

Michelin Wisamo wingsail to equip French offshore patrol vessel

Carbon and glass fiber plug-and-play wind propulsion system will support DGAMPA’s maritime decarbonization goals.

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Glass Fibers

Composites housing improves organ transport to save lives

Vabo Composites collaborates on novel design, supplies lighter, higher volume production housing.

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Wind/Energy

DecomBlades project lays groundwork for wind recycling commercialization efforts

The three-year project, led by composites industry partners and research institutes, announced breakthrough progress in finding cost-effective recycling paths for decommissioned blades.

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Glass Fibers

ACMA calls for participation in crossarms standards-related groups

Interested individuals may participate on the Crossarms Relevant Committee as well as the Consensus Body for development of a new standard addressing key attributes, use of fiberglass crossarm materials.

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Recycling

MC4 project to address European composites value chains

MC4 is tackling the improvement of Europe’s carbon and glass fiber process chain, establishing a process that will improve the materials’ recyclability and Europe’s supply independence.

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Glass Fibers

Röchling and partners iterate thermoplastic composite convertible roof beam

Röchling Automotive, Mercedes-Benz, Envalior and Valmet replaced traditional magnesium with composites, achieving a more seamless, lightweight structural design that opens opportunities for other vehicle applications.

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Thermoplastics

Trinseo demonstrates DLFT, PC for electric vehicle battery packs

The DLFT production process enhances polycarbonate’s performance qualities through high thermal stability that next-gen battery packs demand.

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