Construction
Q&A: Michael Del Pero, managing director, FocalPoint Partners
Editor’s note: The highly dynamic nature of the composites industry makes it a strong target for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity from a variety of companies and investors eager to be a part of the industry’s growth.
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Graphene goes industrial without a bang
SWNT-based filler prevents tank explosions without limiting product performance.
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Composites Index trends lower yet still in growth mode
The GBI: Composites Fabricating Index registered 56.6 in July, indicating that he US composites industry was experiencing modestly slower growth as compared to the first quarter of 2018.
Read MoreNew composite SIP and steel hybrid house system
A Composite SIP (Structural Insulated Panel) with CFS (Cold Form Steel) hybrid building system has been developed by Axia.
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University of Miami recognized for bridge reinforced with composite materials
The Innovation Bridge is the first concrete bridge on the UM campus entirely reinforced/prestressed with composite materials instead of steel.
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SABIC launches composite panel for building and construction
Made from glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin, STADECK panels are lightweight and offer advantages across a range of construction applications.
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Covestro establishes CFRTP as "a material class of its own"
Trademarked as Maezio, Covestro claims continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites “outperform metals,” offering advantages in aesthetics, lightweight and robust process flexibility.
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Finally: Proposed legislation promotes composites for infrastructure
ACMA has announced that Congress has introduced new legislation to encourage research and deployment of innovative construction techniques and materials in infrastructure.
Read MoreU.S. styrene-reduction mandates: Go or no-go?
Legislative changes are slow in coming, but technology forges ahead.
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