SGL KÜMPERS

JEG Innovation Award for automated carbon fibre preform technology / Project with EADS and Airbus

SGL / MITSUBISHI RAYON

Joint venture for the production of carbon fibre precursors

AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY

German consortium cooperating with manufacturers on reaching an agreement about authoritative purchases / Improved financing

SGL CARBON

Joint venture with BMW to manufacture carbon fibres in US / Plans to produce CFK parts for BMW's “Megacity Vehicle”

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

China is driving the global market for automotive engineering / Trend towards small, compact vehicles / Industry propelled by alternative engine systems / Suppliers fear wave of insolvencies

FAURECIA

Significant improvement in H2 2009 / Plastal acquisition will broaden bumpers portfolio

PLASTICS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Plastic structural inserts replace metal reinforcements / After the engine compartment, substitution now in the bodywork