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On The News Beat
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CCS & Stratagem to set up composites repair centre |
Pic courtesy: Composite Cluster Singapore
Composite Cluster Singapore Pte Ltd has joined hands with Stratagem Group to set up a Composite Repair, Inspection and Training( CRIT) section, within the framework of a composite application centre in Singapore. Stratagem specialises in break-through technology in the global Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul( MRO) community.
The composite application centre, within which CRIT section is operating as independent entity, will provide additional composite design and manufacturing capabilities besides the CRIT section’ s focus on repair and inspection to provide the full range of industrial composite solutions to customers. The centre will address the needs for advanced composites training, capability building for regional companies, equipment and machinery trials as well as strong local support from experienced experts to support the growth of composite related activities.
Exel Composites to buy Diversified Structural Composites
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Pic courtesy: Exel Composites
Exel Composites Plc has signed an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in Diversified Structural Composites, Inc.( DSC), a composites company, from Teijin Carbon America, Inc. a subsidiary of Teijin, a global carbon fibre manufacturer.
DSC has one manufacturing facility using mainly pultrusion technology located in Erlanger, Kentucky. DSC has a high level of technological know-how in pultrusion related technologies, which
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complements well Exel Composites’ existing expertise and growth strategy. DSC’ s product portfolio consists of carbon fibre and glass fibre reinforced composites that are produced particularly for the wind energy industry.
The acquisition of DSC will make Exel Composites the only pultrusion company with significant presence on all three major continents. This way Exel Composites aims to improve its global supply position to the markets.
The Mandela Bay Composites Cluster & Entsa join hands
The Mandela Bay Composites Cluster and Entsa, an engagement institute within the Nelson Mandela University, have signed a cooperation agreement which is set to boost the development and use of composites in South Africa. The Composites Cluster represents and advances the interests of commercial opportunities in the composites sector in South Africa.
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Pic courtesy: Mandela Bay Composites
As per the memorandum of understanding( MoU), the two entities will work together to unlock value for local manufacturers by optimising access to the world class Composites Innovation Centre( CIC) housed on campus. The CIC, containing cuttingedge research and testing technology, would be managed by Entsa.
LDI acquires composites company Polygon
LDI Limited has acquired Polygon, a leading manufacturer of composite components based in Walkerton, Indiana, US. Polygon’ s patented products are designed to replace steel and other metal components across a diverse set of domestic and international end markets. LDI seeks investments in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics businesses.
Polygon was founded in 1949 by Sam Shobert, a chemist working on advanced composite materials during World War II at the US Wright-Patterson Air Force base. It was owned and managed by the
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sons of the founder, Tim and Jim Shobert, until the purchase by LDI.
MACHINERY
Staubli offers latest weaving machines for technical fabrics
Pic courtesy: Staubli
Staubli, one of the world’ s leading manufacturers of high-speed textile machinery, has launched its latest innovative weaving machines for technical fabrics.
The new Magma T12 warp tying machine ties monofilaments, coarse multi-filaments, PP ribbons, bast fibres, coarse staple fibres, and many other fibre types. It has been developed for universal application ranging from coarse technical yarns to the medium yarn-count range. Its rigid design includes an optical doubleend detection system.
The company has also unveiled the TF weaving system for sophisticated reinforced fabrics. The TF weaving system allows high-volume production of up to very thick and / or dense fabrics and efficient processing of a wide variety of technical and highly sensitive yarns, such as glass fibre, carbon, Kevlar, or similar.
RAW MATERIAL
India’ s MCPI to invest `1,000 crore in Odisha textile park
India’ s Materials Chemicals and Performance Intermediaries Private Limited( MCPI) has submitted a ₹ 1,000- crore proposal to set up a polyester continuous polymerisation and allied yarn project in a textile park in Odisha’ s Bhadrak district.
At the state’ s investors meet held last January, officials had urged MCPI representatives to invest in the park. Executives of the Kolkataheadquartered company then visited the park site, held discussions with the state government and have now submitted the proposal about the project, which can potentially employ around 200.
The project will help in supplying raw material to the downstream technical textile industries that will come up in the park.
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