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Meggitt shareholders reach agreement with Parker-Hannifin after TransDigm withdraws acquisition proposal
Meggitt shareholders close deal on recommended cash acquisition terms made by Parker, with transaction expected to close by Q3 2022.
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Hexcel, Fairmat partnership aims to recycle carbon fiber prepregs
Cuttoffs generated by Hexcel’s European plants will be repurposed by the end of 2022 into high value-added products.
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LM Wind Power reports it will produce zero waste blades by 2030
Blade manufacturing waste prevention and recycling becomes the GE Renewable Energy business’ primary focus as it seeks to reduce its carbon footprint.
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Optris, Fraunhofer IOSB online workshop provides insights into noncontact temperature measurement
Two free online workshop sessions occurring Dec. 1 and 2 will provide a comprehensive overview of noncontact temperature measurement technology using infrared and application examples.
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Plastic Omnium signs strategic hydrogen partnership with AVL
Automotive supplier and key hydrogen player to accelerate commercial rollout of high-performance hydrogen systems for use in all vehicle categories by 2022.
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Westlake Chemical to acquire Hexion's epoxy business for $1.2 billion
Global supplier of coatings and composites used in wind turbine blades and automotive structural components to expand Westlake’s chemicals portfolio.
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Michelman expands surface modification solutions for technical textiles
Water-based technologies, Unyte, aim to advance form and function in woven and nonwoven materials used in the design of technical textiles and prepreg fabrics.
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Hexagon Purus signs long-term supply agreement for fuel cell buses
Hydrogen storage systems, including the company’s Type IV cylinders, will be delivered to a European bus OEM between 2021 and 2024 for its 12-meter and 8-meter fuel cell buses.
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SPE reveals keynote speaker for Thermoset TopCon 2022
Professor Tim A. Osswald, director of the Polymer Engineering Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will be presenting “Thermosets — A Historical and Future Perspective.”
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People in Composites: November 2021
CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry this month includes Montalvo, Arris Composites and Vestas, which announced new promotions and retirements.
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