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Gurit Announces Major New Long-Term Supply Agreement with a Leading Wind Oem

Gurit has entered into a major long-term supply agreement with a leading global wind OEM to provide advanced composite core material kits for wind turbine blades, representing a five-year deal worth approximately CHF 250 million in net sales.

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Albany Engineered Composites Secures CMMC Level 2 Certification, Strengthening Defense-Grade Composites Supply Chain

Albany International, a leading developer and manufacturer of engineered components... has achieved the U.S. Department of Defense CMMC Level 2 certification for its Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) business segment...

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Michelin Announces Two Acquisition Projects to Reinforce Its Polymer Composite Solutions Business

Michelin, one of the world's leading manufacturers of composites, has agreed to acquire Cooley Group and Tex Tech Industries...

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Joby to Expand Manufacturing Footprint with Acquisition of Second Ohio Facility

Joby Aviation agrees to acquire a 700,000-square-foot Dayton, Ohio facility to expand composite eVTOL aircraft production.

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Toray Announces Price Increase for TORAYCA™ Carbon Fiber Across Global Markets

Toray Industries has confirmed a strategic price adjustment for its TORAYCA carbon fiber product line, with increases ranging from 10% to 20% effective January 2026, citing rising energy costs, a weakened yen, and increased labor costs.

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Arkema Announces Proposed Sale of Plastic Additives Business to Praana Group

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Canada's First Carbon Fibre Production Research Facility Goes Live in Alberta

Alberta Innovates commissioned the first industry-accessible carbon fibre production research facility in Canada...

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Auburn Acquires Next-Generation 3D Carbon Fiber Composites Printer for Hypersonic Research

Auburn University's Applied Research Institute has acquired a CF3D Enterprise Cell, a next-generation 3D carbon fiber composites printer developed by Continuous Composites, positioning Auburn as a hub for large-format continuous-fiber composite manufacturing for hypersonic programs.

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Xenia Presents its Range of Thermoplastic Composites for the Chemical Industry

Xenia introduces conductive HDPE, PP and PVDF thermoplastic composites for ATEX-classified chemical process equipment.

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Mitsubishi Strengthens Carbon Fiber Manufacturing Capacity for High-End Applications in Japan and the United States

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MEL Composites Completes Advanced Hull Infusion for Hydrogen-Powered Hydrofoiling Vessel

MEL Composites completes vacuum infusion of the hull for São Gabriel 01, a hydrogen-powered hydrofoiling boat for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026.

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CIDETEC Accelerates HAIZEEKO project to develop Composite Innovation and advanced technologies for the offshore wind sector

The HAIZEEKO project develops eco-friendly coatings, recyclable composites and smart monitoring to extend offshore wind blade life.