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Composites manufacturers benefiting from wind energy boom in the UK

März 21st, 2010 | By Frank in Wind Energy Industry | 1 Comment »

The significance of wind energy is increasing throughout Europe.

Windkraft

A study carried out by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) shows that capacity increased by just under 20% to almost 65,000 megawatts in 2008. The possibility for growth is Read Full Post

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From lakes to the ocean – Composites conquer the naval industry

Februar 2nd, 2010 | By Frank in Boatbuilders, Marine | No Comments »

2009 was also a difficult year for the processors of fibre composites.  According to the information given by the Federation of Reinforced Plastics (AVK), the demand for and the production of duroplastic SMC and BMC components was determined by market developments in the main automobile and electronic applications. 

HASE 600

The “Envirez” material from Ashland Performance Materials is used in boatbuilding (Photo: Ashland).

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