Core

Core 26 Jan 2021

ThermHex honeycomb core insulates 2,000 camper van elevated roofs

Polypropylene honeycomb panels improve the camper vans’ fuel efficiency with 80% less weight, full functionality when wet and a stable foundation.

Core 14 Jan 2021

Two major automotive OEM contracts secured for EconCore honeycomb core technology

Mexican manufacturer Fynotej will supply OEMs with the lightweight and sustainable Fynocore — licensed under EconCore — for automotive application.

Wind/Energy 31 Dec 2020

Gurit Kitting extends major wind core kit supply contract

The three-year contract will generate net sales of around $140 million USD with an expected revenue increase of approx $11-17 million USD per year.

Core 22 Dec 2020

3A Composites promotes sustainability initiatives

The company passed its annual FSC review, ensuring responsible balsa wood management, and confirmed Baltek SBC as a carbon-neutral core material.

Core 18 Dec 2020

CoreLite signs agreement for balsa wood supply

Balsa wood plantations will be planted and harvested throughout the Los Rios Province over a five-year period, bringing technological development, jobs and restoration of the ecosystem.

Aerospace 16 Dec 2020

Hexcel, Safran expand contract for composite materials in commercial aerospace programs

Long-term supplier contract amended to include Hexcel’s HexTow IM7 for the GE9X engine, as well as core, adhesives, prepregs and fabrics for additional aerospace applications.

Electric Vehicles 26 Nov 2020

AZL, EconCore, Audi partner to develop composite battery casings

A new project aims to identify potential opportunities and challenges for composite materials within the electric vehicle battery enclosure market.

Core 13 Nov 2020

ThermHex launches new honeycomb core, aims for carbon neutrality

Retaining a Class A surface, the newest core product was produced via electricity from renewable energy sources. With several notable achievements, ThermHex is also looking for distributors.

Carbon Fibers 23 Oct 2020

Hexcel third quarter financials reflect industry headwinds

Slowdown in commercial aerospace and the wind energy market has decreased Hexcel’s year-to-date sales by 32.6%. The company will close its wind energy glass fiber prepreg line in Windsor, Colo., U.S., in early November.

Sustainability 22 Sep 2020

Armacell expands PET foams production

Armacell has begun construction on expansion of its Thimister-Clermont PET Foam plant. This expansion will increase the site’s capacity to 180,000 cubic meters of eco-friendly engineered foam.

Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials