All Materials Suppliers articles – Page 3
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NewsUS boatbuilders facing shortages “on just about everything”
Covid-19 impacts and rapid surge in demand for boats forcing multiple challenges to global supply chains
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NewsScott Bader reports full 2019 results
The global materials specialist announced a 12% increase in profits for 2019, while reporting a 3% dip in turnover
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FeatureLatest in boatbuilding materials & machinery
The annual gathering of the international composites industry did not take place at the JEC show in Paris this year but the roll-out of lighter and stronger composites continues apace with boatbuilders and their suppliers moving towards more exotic carbon reinforcements, more versatile 3D printing and greater use of bio-based ...
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ArticleScott Bader on Material Trends
Scott Bader outlines the trends they are seeing in the world of boatbuilding materials and resin
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NewsGurit restructures Composite Materials unit
Swiss composites specialist Gurit Holding has divided its Composite Materials business into two units: one focused on Marine & Industrial Materials and the other on its extensive Wind Materials business
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NewsParis JEC materials and composites show postponed
The organisers of JEC World, the international composites show held each year in Paris, today announced that the 2020 event has been postponed until May
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NewsCoronavirus leads to ailing global economy
If the coronavirus doesn’t make you physically ill, it could be affecting your financial health as more reports begin to surface on the economic impact of the outbreak. The Wall Street Journal reports on the array of companies outside of China that are having to slow production or rapidly seek ...
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NewsCoronavirus tests stability of global supply chains
With large parts of China still subject to lockdowns and travel restrictions, manufacturers face continuing uncertainty over delivery schedules for parts and components As China struggles to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak that has infected more than 73,000 people worldwide and killed nearly 2,000, marine equipment manufacturers ...
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Better Way opens new US plant
Composite manufacturer refurbishes former Robalo Boats facility in Georgia to better serve east coast boat builders
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NewsFlexiteek completes Wilks acquisition
Global dealer meeting in Southampton to mark the occasion
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NewsDecking manufacturer LIGNIA aims for ambitious growth after raising £5m funding
Equity investment brings LIGNIA’s total fundraising to £17 million over the past three years
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FeatureRESINS OVERVIEW
Advances in resin technology are aimed at reducing styrene, providing greater endurance and quicker cure times while perfecting surface finishes
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FeatureREINFORCEMENTS & RIGGING
Carbon fibre, natural materials and recycled plastics are prevalent in the drive for light, strong and sustainable reinforcements
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NewsBlue Gee Supplies appoints UK distributor
EP Barrus has been made an exclusive distributor for Blue Gee Supplies in the UK. The move comes not long after the British engine importer and distributor entered the marine chandlery market.
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Eastman Machine Co appoints UK representative
Eastman Machine Company, a US manufacturer of cutting room equipment, has appointed iSpecc Ltd of the UK to represent its line of automated cutting systems and material handling equipment for the composites market.
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First major distributor for UK timber firm
LIGNIA Wood Company, a British timber modification business, has signed its first major distribution agreement with US-based Teakdecking Systems (TDS) for its LIGNIA Yacht product in North America and the Caribbean. The deal was signed at the METSTRADE Show in November.
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NewsHempel inaugurates new Centre of Excellence
Marine coatings manufacturer Hempel has officially opened its new Centre of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain. The centre is part of a €6m investment into the research and development of coating products within the field of passive fire protection (PFP), in which Hempel is determined to gain market share during the ...
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Plastics sector strike hits SA builder
A strike in South Africa’s plastics sector threatens to negatively impact local boatbuilding yards, with one prominent builder already affected in Durban.
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