Hi-Temp Resins

Hexion completes Shanghai-based Application Development Center

New Application Development Center will support new product development and customer collaboration to accelerate growth in waterborne coatings and composite applications.

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Hi-Temp Resins

Composite pole and fire shield successfully endure forest fire tests

The test was part of an initiative by RS Technologies Inc. to develop new test methods for fiber-reinforced utility poles.

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Consumer

Toray structural resin system developed for high-end motorsports

The Toray TC346 prepreg resin system is said to have the highest combined Tg and high-temperature mechanical property retention available for the market.

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Hi-Temp Resins

Foam materials for injection or compression molding

Hexion Inc.’s Bakelite FoamSet materials offer flame retardance for lightweight construction applications.

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Glass Fibers

Composites One to present advanced composites workshop

In partnership with the Closed Mold Alliance and IACMI, Composites One will present an advanced composites workshop on Nov. 6 in Clearfield, Utah, U.S.

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Out of Autoclave

Solvay introduces high-temperature PEEK polymer

KetaSpire PEEK XT promises the chemical resistance of standard PEEK plus significantly higher strength and stiffness at elevated temperatures.

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Hi-Temp Resins

Hennecke Group announces company reorganization plans

Under the Hennecke 2.0 name and new CEO Thomas Wildt, the polyurethane group has reorganized its companies into four “centers of excellence.”

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Carbon Fibers

Composites UK launches fire performance practical guide

The guide, produced with support from the National Composites Centre, addresses key issues related to fire performance for reinforced composites.

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Thermoplastics

Carbon fiber/polypropylene UD tape offers manufacturing flexibility

Mitsui Chemicals’ TAFNEX PP-CF UD carbon fiber/polypropylene tape has been demonstrated on automotive applications and to build reshapable thermoplastic pipes.

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Hi-Temp Resins

DUNA-USA adds production line, expands facility

The company says the expansion to its polyurethane and polyisocyanurate systems manufacturing facility will increase efficiency and further growth.

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