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Polynt Composites announces price increase for Europe
Reinforced Plastics Volume 61, Number 2 March/April 2017
crucial for this decision because North Rhine-Westphalia is by far the most important German land and at the heart of Europe for both the production of primary alumin-
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ium and for semi-finished products. Almost 60% of the German industry turnover is generated between the rivers Rhine and Weser.’
The next Composites Europe will be held in Stuttgart from 19 to 21 September 2017. www.composites-europe.com
aerospace, water, ski and board sports, marine, UAV, and drone technology. Sicomin’s entire range of advanced epoxy systems will be available to purchase through their new partner. ‘This is an exciting assimilation,’ said Philippe Marcovich, president of Sicomin. ‘Suter Kunststoffe AG is a privately owned company, as is Sicomin, so our
business objectives are closely aligned. We look forward to offering our Swiss customers increased flexibility and reactivity in the purchase and receipt of our products.’
Sicomin, a formulator of epoxy resin systems, has appointed Suter Kunststoffe AG as its distributor in Switzerland. This collaboration will provide Sicomin with an increased presence and market share in a region of significant composite innovation, the company says. Suter Kunststoffe AG has strong supply links with manufacturing sectors including
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Sicomin appoints Swiss distributor
Sicomin; www.sicomin.com
Polynt Composites announces price increase for Europe Following the extraordinary escalation of crude oil and gas, Polynt Composites says that it has been forced to announce a first price increase of 100 s/ton effective January 10th 2017. Further price increases might be announced, according
to the raw materials trend, the company says. Polynt Composites will continue to commit to limit the impact of rising costs and short raw materials availability upon product pricing and supply.
‘We very much appreciate the understanding from our customers and we assure that we will continue to work to help the growth of our industry,’ Polynt said in a press release. Polynt Composites; www.polynt.com
Lloyd’s Register approval for NTPT prepreg North Thin Ply Technology (NTPT) says that its ThinPreg 736LT prepreg system has now been approved by Lloyd’s Register. NTPT’s composite technology is suitable for the marine market and this latest certification confirms the company’s continued commitment to development in this sector, the company says.
The prepreg system has been formulated to offer long out life (up to 8 weeks at 18– 22 8C) and has improved mechanical performance. The system can be used in the production of large structures and can be cured at temperatures as low as 80 8C. ThinPreg 736LT UD prepregs can be supplied in a full range of weights from 30 gsm
upwards and in plotted multiaxial formats such as a 400 g 458 available in widths up to 4 m. NTPT also offers a compatible set of 736LT products such as prepreg peel ply, woven fabrics and adhesive films for core bonding. NTPT; www.thinplytechnology.com
Magnum Venus Products builds new manufacturing plant Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a manufacturer of composite application equipment, plans to expand its operations and build a new US$12 million facility that will create approximately 70 jobs over the next five years. Currently, MVP operates a headquarters in Knoxville and a 75,000 ft2 manufacturing plant in Kent, Washington, USA that employs approximately 100 people. The Kent manufacturing operation will continue to operate after the expansion in Knoxville. Construction of the new US$12 million facility will take place in two separate phases. Phase I will be completed next year and is approximately 40,000 ft2. Phase II will provide an additional 40,000 ft2 to the facility.
Currently, MVP operates a 75,000 ft2 manufacturing plant in Kent, Washington, USA that employs approximately 100 people. 69
crucial for this decision because North Rhine-Westphalia is by far the most important German land and at the heart of Europe for both the production of primary alumin-
BUSINESS
ium and for semi-finished products. Almost 60% of the German industry turnover is generated between the rivers Rhine and Weser.’
The next Composites Europe will be held in Stuttgart from 19 to 21 September 2017. www.composites-europe.com
aerospace, water, ski and board sports, marine, UAV, and drone technology. Sicomin’s entire range of advanced epoxy systems will be available to purchase through their new partner. ‘This is an exciting assimilation,’ said Philippe Marcovich, president of Sicomin. ‘Suter Kunststoffe AG is a privately owned company, as is Sicomin, so our
business objectives are closely aligned. We look forward to offering our Swiss customers increased flexibility and reactivity in the purchase and receipt of our products.’
Sicomin, a formulator of epoxy resin systems, has appointed Suter Kunststoffe AG as its distributor in Switzerland. This collaboration will provide Sicomin with an increased presence and market share in a region of significant composite innovation, the company says. Suter Kunststoffe AG has strong supply links with manufacturing sectors including
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Sicomin appoints Swiss distributor
Sicomin; www.sicomin.com
Polynt Composites announces price increase for Europe Following the extraordinary escalation of crude oil and gas, Polynt Composites says that it has been forced to announce a first price increase of 100 s/ton effective January 10th 2017. Further price increases might be announced, according
to the raw materials trend, the company says. Polynt Composites will continue to commit to limit the impact of rising costs and short raw materials availability upon product pricing and supply.
‘We very much appreciate the understanding from our customers and we assure that we will continue to work to help the growth of our industry,’ Polynt said in a press release. Polynt Composites; www.polynt.com
Lloyd’s Register approval for NTPT prepreg North Thin Ply Technology (NTPT) says that its ThinPreg 736LT prepreg system has now been approved by Lloyd’s Register. NTPT’s composite technology is suitable for the marine market and this latest certification confirms the company’s continued commitment to development in this sector, the company says.
The prepreg system has been formulated to offer long out life (up to 8 weeks at 18– 22 8C) and has improved mechanical performance. The system can be used in the production of large structures and can be cured at temperatures as low as 80 8C. ThinPreg 736LT UD prepregs can be supplied in a full range of weights from 30 gsm
upwards and in plotted multiaxial formats such as a 400 g 458 available in widths up to 4 m. NTPT also offers a compatible set of 736LT products such as prepreg peel ply, woven fabrics and adhesive films for core bonding. NTPT; www.thinplytechnology.com
Magnum Venus Products builds new manufacturing plant Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a manufacturer of composite application equipment, plans to expand its operations and build a new US$12 million facility that will create approximately 70 jobs over the next five years. Currently, MVP operates a headquarters in Knoxville and a 75,000 ft2 manufacturing plant in Kent, Washington, USA that employs approximately 100 people. The Kent manufacturing operation will continue to operate after the expansion in Knoxville. Construction of the new US$12 million facility will take place in two separate phases. Phase I will be completed next year and is approximately 40,000 ft2. Phase II will provide an additional 40,000 ft2 to the facility.
Currently, MVP operates a 75,000 ft2 manufacturing plant in Kent, Washington, USA that employs approximately 100 people. 69