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Gurit 2021 net sales impacted by reduced wind blade, balsa demand
Preliminary, unaudited net sales of approximately $507.9 million indicate a -19.8% decline at constant exchange rates. A single-share structure and share-split are also proposed to the AGM.
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FITS Air thermoplastic sandwich panels enable low-cost, low-weight, sustainable aircraft interiors
FITS Air and FITS Base sandwich panels provide alternative material avenues for aerospace and other industries, including low weight, low part production cost, thermoformability and recyclability.
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Re-Wind Network successfully installs repurposed wind blade pedestrian bridge
The Ireland-based, five-meter-long BladeBridge solution has undergone extensive materials and mechanical testing to ensure application suitability.
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HRC manufactures CFRP parts for XPeng HT Aero’s X2 eVTOL aircraft
HRC has successfully developed, delivered and assembled more than 100 types of carbon fiber parts for this futuristic eVTOL.
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Harper International received order for pitch carbon fiber oxidation oven system
The oven is critical for the University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research procurement of coal-derived carbon fiber precursor material.
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Toray develops novel analysis technology for multi-material structures incorporating UD tape
More precise prediction of properties for multi-material structures, particularly UD tape and injection molding materials, enables swifter part development.
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CFRTP E-bike frames enable repair and end-of-life repurposing
Under its Novel Composites E-Bike project, the NCC, with Starling Cycles and Composite Braiding, proved the use of thermoplastics for the production of electric mountain bicycle frames.
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People in Composites: January 2022
New hires, appointments and promotions have been announced by KraussMaffei, Markforged, GRP Solutions, IPS Adhesives, Loparex, Exel Composites and others.
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Fibrolux supports Polish bridge with custom pultruded deck beams
More than 16 kilometers of fiberglass-pultruded profiles double Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Bridge capacity and upgrade its durability.
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Boeing Q4 2021 results demonstrate 737 MAX recovery, 787 rework, record freighter aircraft sales
Q4 reports $14.8 billion in total revenue, reflecting progress in returning the 737 MAX to service and discussions with the FAA to resume 787 deliveries.
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