Bayer MaterialScience has inaugurated a regional innovation hub for Asia-Pacific in Shanghai, China.
Teijin Aramid Opens New Tech Centre in China
Teijin Aramid have announced the opening of a new office and the Technical Centre Asia in Shanghai, China
HELM AG to Service Jushi’s European Key Thermoplastics Accounts
HELM AG have announced the appointment of Michael Effing (AMAC) to advise, promote and further develop the introduction and distribution of Jushi Group ́s thermoplastic glass fibre business to the European market.
PPG Joint Venture Starts Fourth Furnace in China
PPG Industries have announced that its joint venture in China with Nan Ya Plastics Corp. has started a fourth furnace to serve the expanding Asian electronics industries. With 38,000 metric tons of annual capacity, the new furnace will feature innovative, state of the art technology advancing the manufacturing operation and maximising process efficiency whilst saving [...]
GKN Aerospace Extends Agreements with SAMC
GKN Aerospace and the Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Company have updated their Memorandum of Understanding and signed further agreements covering manufacturing development and intellectual property rights for structures for the COMAC 919 next generation, twin turbofan, narrow body, 150 seat aircraft. SAMC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Commercial Aircraft Company of China Ltd. In [...]
Owens Corning Opens New Composites Centre in Shanghai
Owens Corning have announced the opening of its new China Composites Centre, featuring a state-of-the-art research and development facility, the 6,000-square-metre centre will provide a full array of technical capabilities to enable the team of scientists and engineers to offer advanced composite material expertise and solutions for the Chinese market. With the opening of the [...]
Momentive Opens New VeoVa Monomer Plant in China
Momentive Specialty Chemicals announced today that it has started production at its VeoVa vinyl ester monomer plant in Shanxi province, China.
Teijin to Bolster R&D Functions in China
Teijin have announced plans to establish Teijin Product Development China this August to conduct fibre and textile product research and development in Nantong
Weichai Group Takes Control of Worlds Largest Yacht Manufacturer
Shandong Heavy Industry Group have announced that it has reached agreements to buy the world’s largest luxury yacht maker, the Italian company Ferretti Group.
Reichhold Opens new Plant in China
The composite resin and gelcoat’s maker launched its new manufacturing facility in Tianjin in northern China in December.
EU investigates anti-dumping duties on glass fibre fabrics
The European Commission has launched an anti-dumping investigation into EU imports of woven and stitched glass fiber fabrics from China.