New research from Rencol Components has revealed the West Midlands as a hotbed of opportunity for those looking for a job in manufacturing. The region has just under three times more vacancies compared to the national average. Ahead of National...
Burnley-headquartered Velocity Composites plc has strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointment of experienced listed company finance leader Matthew Fowler as Group Chief Financial Officer, as the aerospace technology specialist prepares for its next phase of international growth. Matthew...
The plastics industry is facing ever-greater challenges due to rising quality requirements, new material combinations, the growing use of recycled plastics, and ongoing cost pressures. Often, a material’s surface properties determine the quality and reliability of subsequent processes. At Fakuma...
Industry leaders to examine the talent, technology and supply chain capabilities needed to unlock future growth What will the UK composites industry need to look like in 2035 to take advantage of the opportunities ahead? That question will be at...
On July 6, 2026, James Hines rejoined the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK & Ireland team. The new Business Development Manager brings with him over three decades of processing and technical knowledge that he will use to put customers first and...
Composites UK is proud to return as a headline industry partner at Advanced Engineering 2026. As the UK’s trade association for the composites industry, Composites UK is dedicated to promoting the strength, innovation, and capability of the UK composites supply...
Got Something Worth Talking About at ICS 2026? The composites industry doesn’t need more safe presentations; it needs ideas that challenge thinking, technologies that change industries, and conversations that matter. The International Composites Summit 2026 is now looking for speakers....
Hampshire’s BEC Group leverages over 40 years of local expertise, driving the UK reshoring movement through fully integrated tooling and moulding. Founded in 1978 by three visionary engineers, Hampshire-based BEC Group has evolved into a leading, independent toolmaking and plastic...
The demands placed on composite manufacturers continue to increase. Higher quality standards, more complex component geometries and growing pressure to improve efficiency require manufacturing processes that combine precision with productivity. This is where SL Laser’s laser projection systems and the...
Belzona has showcased the strength restoration capabilities of its Belzona SuperWrap II composite repair system through a live load test involving a seven-tonne monster truck. As part of its countdown to its 75th anniversary in 2027, the Company reinforced a...
