Marine
Tecnofire adds fire resistance to transportation and infrastructure applications
Intumescent nonwoven veils improve the fire performance of composites in bridge, bus, building, marine and aircraft structures.
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COBRA International supports river clean up campaign in Thailand
The composites manufacturer recently donated 10 lightweight kayaks to the recent Kayaking for Chao Phraya River clean up mission.
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Index expands on supplier deliveries and improved exports
The GBI: Composites Fabricating Index registers a 55.0 reading for November 2018, pulled higher by supplier deliveries and exports.
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Composite radar masts assembled for megayachts
Vabo Composites designs, builds and assembles 10m-tall composite radar masts, improving weight, stability and performance for modern megayachts.
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Gurit to divest composites components business
Gurit has decided to restructure its composite components business and has begun a divestment process for business unit.
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OceanGate CEO pilots carbon fiber submersible in 4,000-m solo dive
4,000-m dive is the culmination of a comprehensive testing program in preparation for the vessel’s planned 2019 Titanic Survey Expedition.
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Lightweight at sea — get on board
Using composites to lightweight ships is gaining momentum. Several groups are available for materials and technology suppliers to join and help develop cost-effective solutions.
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The Netherlands to showcase the country's composites expertise at JEC World 2019
The Netherlands are a leader in thermoplastic composites, automation, sustainability in composites, and applications of composites in a water environment, such as bridges, locks and ships.
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New Zealand-based joint venture to design fully electric, carbon fiber passenger ferry
Stimson Yacht Design and Naval Architecture, Kit Carlier Design and Malcolm Tennant Designs have formed a partnership focusing on designing high efficiency catamaran commercial ferries.
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Composites Index extends strong expansion trend
The GBI: Composites Fabricating Index continued its expansion trend with a 56.6 reading for October.
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