CPIC

Fibreglass expansion project in Brazil now complete

BASF

Next generation weight-saving auto parts requires new concepts / Plastics players team up on continuous fibre-reinforced composites / Partnership with Ten Cate and Owens Corning

OWENS CORNING

Strategic alliance established with Taishan Fiberglass

OWENS CORNING

Automotive alliance with BASF, TenCate / Cost reduction

POLYMER PRICES

Composites/GRP October 2012: Last rock-bottom ortho resins prices banished / Demand trends farther downward / Glass fibre mostly unchanged / New capacities in Europe

AZELIS

Thermoplastic Polymers business divested to French distributor Gazechim

OWENS CORNING

Fourth glass fibre plant opens its doors in China / Direct rovings output earmarked for Asian market

PEOPLE

Arnaud Genis is the new man in charge for composites at Owens Corning

3B FIBREGLASS

Striving to double sales / Wind power is strongest growth driver / Distribution of "Tycor" core materials / Cooperation with Euroresins

OWENS CORNING

Fabrics Excellence Centre opened in Belgium / Glass fibre knitting capacities expanded in Brazil

GLASS FIBRE PRODUCTS

European Commission launches investigation into Chinese imports / APFE accusations of dumping / EuCIA warns that import duties could drive prices up, production elsewhere