Katharina Wagner 
Strong. Lightweight. Durable. Fiber-reinforced thermoplastic pipes are a relatively new class of materials that have only been increasingly used in mass production since the 2000s. However, due to their outstanding … Read more
Thermoplastic composites are increasingly regarded as a key material for lightweight, high-performance, and more sustainable applications.But how is the European market evolving, which application areas are driving demand, and where … Read more
Pultruded profiles are increasingly being used in a variety of applications, including bridges and bridge decks, train platforms, stairs, fences, street furniture, facades, window frames, and utility poles. Their advantages … Read more
Address: Palatijn 11, 7521 PN, Enschede, The NetherlandsPhone: +31 6 12977067Web: https://spiralrtc.com/Contact: Hans Luinge Company description: SPIRAL Recycled Thermoplastic Composites BV is an independent company specializing in the collection, processing, … Read more
Fiber-reinforced plastics/composites are extremely heterogeneous, both in terms of their composition and their range of applications. In recent decades, these materials have been used in a large number of very … Read more
No end in sight to the price rally for resins / Favorable imports keep fiberglass prices partly unchanged / No impetus from the application markets Despite the only slightly more … Read more
The increasing fusion of biological principles with technical applications opens up new perspectives for additive manufacturing with polymers. Under the guiding theme “Biologization of Technology”, the “Additive Manufacturing with Polymers” … Read more
The European composites market is in a state of flux. Thermoplastic composites in particular are becoming increasingly important due to their processability, recyclability and potential for industrial series applications. This … Read more
Innovative lightweight construction materials for the sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine From October 6 to October 9, 2026, the German-Polish Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Poland) is conducting a market … Read more
In this issue: Rent an AVK meeting room AVK Our seminars/events AVK About us Cooperation FRP Unlimited Cooperation Symposium Pultrusion Portal Procurement by the Bundeswehr GKV factsheet microplastics & plastic … Read more