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Formax opens composite fiber recycling facility


May 9, 2013 11:33 am ET

LEICESTER, ENGLAND — Composites specialist Formax UK Ltd. has opened a recycling scheme at its Leicester production facility. The operation includes two bespoke machines, which enable the company to reprocess the majority of its glass and carbon fiber waste.

Facing competition from Europe, US composites groups partner on 2014 trade show


May 6, 2013 9:29 pm ET

LONG BEACH, CALIF. -- A partnership between two U.S.-based polymer-matrix-composite groups will sponsor a 2014 Orlando trade show seeking to neutralize inroads of competitor JEC Americas.

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Solar-powered Impulse aircraft: something new under the sun


April 30, 2013 9:48 am ET

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. — Creators of a plane powered only by solar energy plan to fly it around the world, with help from Solvay SA and Bayer MaterialScience AG.

Core Molding investing $12.5 million for Volvo work


March 21, 2013 1:19 pm ET

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Core Molding Technologies Inc. plans to invest $12.5 million in capital equipment at its North American facilities to allow it to meet a new contract with a commercial truck maker.

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Higher-volume cars get carbon fiber


March 18, 2013 12:45 pm ET

DETROIT — Carbon fiber has finally broken out of its European supercar niche. The 2013 SRT Viper and the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette have carbon fiber hoods and other parts, and the Corvette's production is likely to top 20,000 units...

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