Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

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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Marine

Dura Composites GRP grating installed at Shepperton Marina

Middlesex-based marina’s novel 26-berth concept now comprises the anti-slip mini-mesh composite grating, with a complete pontoon decking replacement program in the works.  

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Covestro sells additive manufacturing materials business to Stratasys

New ownership by Stratasys is expected to achieve faster growth, includes Covestro’s R&D facilities, offices and employees in Europe, U.S. and China in the agreement.  

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Kordsa completes majority shares acquisition of Microtex Composites

Textile reinforcement company reinforces its Composite Business in Europe with Microtex Composites’ woven carbon fiber and prepreg portfolios.  

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CAMX named one of the top North American trade shows in the nation

Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Awards & Summit recognized the composites-focused event with a Gold Standard award.  

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German industrial gas company orders hydrogen transport systems

Wystrach’s hydrogen transport systems with Hexagon Purus’ Type IV composite pressure vessels will be used to deliver hydrogen for industrial applications in Germany.

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STRUCTeam presentation explores advances in multi-material battery enclosures

Roman Hillermeier, transportation market sector lead, addressed latest battery enclosure developments, identified key design enablers at the Battery Systems in Car Body Engineering Conference in June.  

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SGL Carbon remains on track with first half 2022 results

Despite uncertain general conditions, SGL Carbon experienced a 10.7% sales increase in the first half of 2022, with continued upward growth in Carbon Fiber, Composite Solutions business units.  

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Natural Fibers

Furniture designer incorporates Bcomp natural fibers into luxury REI chair

Tras, a Japanese design and manufacturing studio, draws from decades of composites work in motorsport to develop the sustainable ampliTEX-based chair.  

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