SGL CARBON

Drastic austerity measures, job cuts planned for Carbon Fibers division / “Expectations in car production have not been fulfilled”

SGL CARBON

Revenues decline sharply / Global market for carbon fibres dominated by overcapacity

SGL CARBON

Carbon fibre division to be sold / Lack of funds for necessary investments

RÖHM

Bohnen named CEO of Plexiglas manufacturer

SGL CARBON

50k carbon fibres for hydrogen pressure tanks

MONTEFIBRE CARBON

Precursor producer plans to begin manufacturing carbon fibre

SGL CARBON

Carbon fibre producer revises forecast / CEO to resign and restructuring expected

SGL

Carbon fibre producer takes sole ownership of Benteler-SGL / Deal expands serial production capabilities and gains sites in Austria

FOAMPARTNER

Michael Riedel appointed CEO of Swiss PU foam specialist

HEXCEL

Investing USD 250m in European carbon fibre production / New plant to be located near Lyon / Key customer Airbus

AUTOMOTIVE MARKETS

How severely will the Japanese catastrophe hit the international automotive industry? / Supply problems reach Europe / Regional shifts in polymer demand possible / Plastixx automotive price indices continue to rise unabated

SGL CARBON

Volkswagen acquires 8% of shares in carbon manufacturer

ZOLTEK

Automotive subsidiary established / Negative EBIT in H1 2010 / New carbon fibre plants not operating

DAIMLER / TORAY

Agreement to jointly develop carbon fibre reinforced plastics components / Serial production to be launched in three years' time

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