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Even in 2025, the underlying trend cannot be halted. The challenges facing the European composites industry remain. Against the backdrop of ongoing macroeconomic weakness in many regions—and particularly given the state of industrial production in key application areas—a slight decline in European composite production volume must also be reported for the current year.
However, this decline is significantly smaller than was forecast as recently as mid-2025.

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As a fundamental reference work, the AVK Navigator provides a comprehensive overview of companies and institutions along the value chain for fiber-reinforced plastics and engineering thermosets.
The online version includes search functions that allow decision-makers from around the world to quickly gain an overview of the structure and range of services along the entire value chain in the field of reinforced plastics.
The AVK Composites Navigator has been published since 2019 in collaboration with lightweight.design and Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH.

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Thermoplastic Pipes & Profiles

Materials 03 | 2026
The European Composites Market – Thermoplastics as a Potential Growth Driver

Materials 01 | 2026
Growth Potential for Thermoplastic Composites

The new market study by EATC and AVK provides a comprehensive overview of the European market for thermoplastic composites. The study analyzes material properties, current market volumes, key application areas, and future growth potential. It focuses in particular on LFT, GMT, and CFRTP as key materials for sustainable and high-performance lightweight construction solutions.

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For the first time, the study provides a systematic and comprehensive overview of the quantities of waste produced and the solutions for high-quality recycling that are currently available and can be implemented in the future. The advantages and disadvantages of the various methods are also evaluated and relevant legal requirements and standards are considered.

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The information brochure deals with the composition, advantages and requirements of glass fiber reinforced plastic pools (GRP).
FRP is a composite material consisting of a polymer matrix and glass fibers. It is durable, resistant to corrosion and weathering, and has high mechanical strength. In swimming pool construction, FRP enables a robust design that withstands extreme conditions.
FRP pools are low-maintenance, repairable, and feature a high-quality surface finish. They offer a wide range of design options and a long service life. Thanks to their low coefficient of thermal expansion, they are particularly stable and dimensionally stable.