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The 16th World Pultrusion Conference Program is now available

The 16th 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 16th World Pultrusion Conference which takes place on 3-4 March 2022 in Paris, France. This conference takes place every two years and is the meeting point… Continue reading The 16th World Pultrusion Conference Program is now available

PIE Polymer Price Reports – October 2021

PIE Polymer Price Reports- October 2021 Monthly report published by Plastics Information Europe: Ortho resins cost even more No relief up to year-end despite weaker demand Surging glass fibre prices the latest hurdle Scarce imports and limited availability along the styrenics chain pushed average prices for medium reactive ortho resins even higher. The extent of… Continue reading PIE Polymer Price Reports – October 2021

WPC 2022 – Save the date

WPC 2022 16th World Pultrusion Conference The EPTA – European Pultrusion Technology Association organizes in cooperation with the ACMA – American Composites Manufacturers Association – the 16th World Pultrusion Conference on 03 – 04 March 2022 in Paris, France (as a “hybrid event”, this conference will also have the option of online access). The conference… Continue reading WPC 2022 – Save the date

EPTA Industry Briefing: Pultruded composites in energy efficient buildings

Opportunities for pultruded composites in energy efficient buildings The building sector’s need for higher performing, more sustainable and cost-effective construction technologies has led to much greater awareness of the advantages composites offer over conventional building materials. Strength, lightweight, corrosion resistance and design freedom are established drivers for the increasing adoption of composite materials in the… Continue reading EPTA Industry Briefing: Pultruded composites in energy efficient buildings

Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) elects a new board

Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) elects a new board During its members meeting of June 2nd, 2021, the Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) elected a new board. Pultrusion is an important and continuously growing segment in the composites industry. It is a continuous manufacturing process of linear composite profiles made of polymeric resins such as polyesters and fiber reinforcement… Continue reading Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) elects a new board

EPTA Industry Briefing: Pultruded composites in infrastructure

Opportunities for pultruded composites in infrastructure Corrosion presents an immense challenge in the infrastructure sector. Maintaining, rehabilitating, replacing and upgrading ageing, deteriorating structures is a growing burden worldwide, with significant economic and environmental impacts. Governments, infrastructure owners, designers and users need new construction technologies which deliver more durable, more sustainable and more economic solutions. Lightweight,… Continue reading EPTA Industry Briefing: Pultruded composites in infrastructure