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New EPTA-Project on „Shredding of pultruded parts”
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”
Call for Papers – North American Pultrusion Conference 2025
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
PIE Report Polymer Price Reports – July 2024
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
PIE Report Polymer Price Reports – June 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
POST-REPORT – World Pultrusion Conference 2024
Positive mood despite difficult market environment The 17th World Pultrusion Conference (WPC) took place from February 29 to March 1, 2024 with a record number of participants. This year, almost 150 participants took the opportunity to network in an impressive setting and learn about the latest developments and innovations in 25 specialist presentations. The conference… Continue reading POST-REPORT – World Pultrusion Conference 2024
PIE Polymer Price Reports – February 2024
Downward trend for resins has ended / Ongoing weak demand expected to keep hikes in check Hardly any demand was registered in the composites sector at the start of the month. Order activity only picked up noticeably during the last week of February. With an increase of EUR 40/t, resins thus only reacted to the… Continue reading PIE Polymer Price Reports – February 2024
PIE Polymer Price Reports – January 2024
PIE Polymer Price Reports-January 2024 Western European resin prices either rolled over or fell slightly, depending on the volumes purchased. The recent styrene reduction still had an impact on a significant number of transactions. Maleic and phthalic acid anhydride remained largely stable. However, the rising tensions in the Red Sea from mid-January onwards suggest that… Continue reading PIE Polymer Price Reports – January 2024
The 17th World Pultrusion Conference
The 17th World Pultrusion Conference Program is now available The EPTA – European Pultrusion Technology Association in cooperation with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) invites you to the 17th World Pultrusion Conference which takes place on 29 February – 1 March 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. Visit the most important event in Europe in the market for pultruded fiber reinforced materials … Continue reading The 17th World Pultrusion Conference
EPTA at Shows
One of the central aims of the EPTA is to support the growth of the composites industry by maximizing external communication efforts. In line with this overarching goal, the EPTA has had its own stand at various trade fairs for a number of years. Recently, EPTA had its own stand at the International Trade Fair… Continue reading EPTA at Shows