With this issue of the Composites Report, we have a double anniversary to celebrate. Firstly, the tenth issue of this biannual magazine, which usually contains editorial contributions from our AVK member institutes on current issues relating to the manufacture of composites components. It also marks the 100th anniversary of the AVK, making it the oldest association in the plastics industry. This anniversary issue therefore takes a journey through the history of the composites industry, but also highlights the current challenges, opportunities and trends for our materials.