#Composites

2017-08-31

3A Composites AIREXBALTEKBANOVA at Composites Europe

3A Composites AIREXBALTEKBANOVA will showcase its advanced lightweighting composite solutions and innovations, AIREX® T10.60 and BALTEK® VBC QX, based on PET foam and balsa wood materials at this year Composites Europe – the European trade fair and forum for composites, technology and applications.

“At 3A Composites we are always looking into ways to improve our existing portfolio and develop new solutions together with our partners and customers. AIREX® T10.60 and BALTEK® VBC QX are the result of our collaborative approach to innovation, and we are very proud to continue delivering solutions that create value to our customers,” said Roman Thomassin, CEO of 3A Composites Core Materials division, producer and manufacturer of the AIREXBALTEKBANOVA branded products.

“The European market is a key market for 3A Composites AIREXBALTEKBANOVA products. We are delighted to showcase our extensive product range, cutting-edge capabilities, and strong industrial partnerships every year at this important platform”, said Eric Gauthier, President of Global Key Accounts of 3A Composites Core Materials.

Pic: AIREX T10.60 (c) 2017 3A Composites

Pic: BALTEK VBC QX (c) 2017 3A Composites

About AIREX® T10.60

AIREX® T10.60 is a new light-weight version of the successful and innovative AIREX® T10 product family. AIREX® T10.60 is a very low-density foam core that excels with its homogeneous cell structure and its highly-oriented properties. The cells are oriented to maximize the vertical compression properties that are important in sandwich application. Furthermore, the shear properties in the sheets’ length direction by far exceed the values of all comparable products.

AIREX® T10.60 can be used in countless sandwich applications where lightweight and cost-efficiency are prerequisites for a successful product design. Target segments are trucks, nacelles, building and construction, among others.

For more information visit:

http://www.airexbaltekbanova.com/en/airex-t10-pet-foam.html

JEC Forum Southeast Asia 2026 highlights Taiwan as a strategic hub for the global composites industry

The third edition of JEC Forum organized in Southeast Asia brought together 350+ participants from 22 countries for three active days of high-level Business Meetings, conferences, and networking, emphasizing Southeast Asia’s growing role in the global composites market. Held for the first time in Taipei from 23 to 24 June 2026, following the successful first editions in Bangkok, JEC Forum Southeast Asia 2026 confirmed its position as the region’s leading business platform dedicated to the composites industry.

MEL Composites supports ELA Aviation with advanced composite materials

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DYNEEMA® and NP Aerospace advance personal protection for military servicewomen

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JEC World 2026 confirms its standing as the unmissable event for composites and their applications

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ALADIN paves the way for circular and demand-driven textile production in Europe

Textile production can be organized sustainably by utilizing short supply chains and preventing overproduction. This can already be achieved today by intelligently connecting and efficiently utilizing existing infrastructure. At the same time, production becomes circular when innovative technologies and materials are used that enable high-quality recycling. The ALADIN research project, launched in May 2026 and co-funded with five million euros under the EU Horizon Europe program, is creating the conditions for this.

Katharina Obergruber appointed to the Management Board of Sandler AG

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Ence and ShareTex begin initial testing of the ATENEA innovation project to promote textile recycling in Spain

Ence and ShareTex are making progress on the Atenea R&D project, which aims to develop a complete value chain for textile recycling in Spain. Specifically, the goal of the ATENEA project—which is funded by the Center for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI)—is to connect all the necessary stages for the recovery of textile waste, from collection and management, through recycling and transformation into new raw materials, to their incorporation into new textile products.

DePoly Inaugurates its Showcase Plant in Monthey Switzerland

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