Author: KatharinaWagner

In September 2024 the EPTA-Board took the decision to start a project on “Shredding on Pultruded Parts”. Pultruded components are already successfully used in many application areas and their use is expected to increase in the future. As with the use of all other construction materials, sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor in this… Continue reading New EPTA-Project on „Shredding of pultruded parts”

Abstract submission for the North American Pultrusion Conference 2025 is open now! Back by popular demand after numerous sold-out events, the American Composites Manufacturers Association’s North American Pultrusion Conference, in collaboration with the European Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) and World Pultrusion Conference (WPC), will bring together 200+ industry leaders, customers, OEMs, and suppliers from around… Continue reading Call for Papers – North American Pultrusion Conference 2025

Composites/GRP July 2024: Last reductions before summer break / Styrene increase not set to have any immediate impact / Glass fibre producers able to push through slight rises The reductions for the medium-reactive ortho resins reported on continued in July 2024, with the main feedstock of styrene now having fallen by almost EUR 280/t since… Continue reading PIE Report Polymer Price Reports – July 2024

Composites/GRP May 2024: Drop in feedstock costs can only slow uptrend for resin prices / Glass fibre imports arrive with delay Despite a clearly liquid market for resins and a further fall in demand due to the public holidays, producers were still able to push through considerable hikes. Sufficient imports and the fact that European… Continue reading PIE Report Polymer Price Reports – June 2024