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Mirka Acquires Bonded Abrasives Business of Hermes Schleifmittel GmbH

Mirka Ltd has completed the acquisition of all bonded conventional abrasive wheels assets from Hermes Schleifmittel GmbH, strengthening its position in precision grinding used across aerospace and industrial manufacturing.

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Verretex and Ryse Energy Prove Feasibility of Recycled Glass-Fiber Textiles

Verretex SA, an EPFL spin-off specializing in regenerated glass-fiber textiles, and Ryse Energy, a global leader in small wind turbines and hybrid off-grid systems, have successfully completed a pilot study proving that Verretex's 100% recycled glass-fiber textile can directly replace virgin glass-fiber fabrics in wind turbine blade production.

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Kineco Group Acquires UK-Based TRB Lightweight Structures

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Embraer Debuts at MSPO 2025 in Poland, Showcasing KC-390 Millennium

Embraer, a global aerospace leader, is making its debut at MSPO, Poland's premier international defense industry exhibition, held September 2-5. The company will spotlight its KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, reinforcing its growing footprint in Europe and commitment to collaboration with NATO allies.

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AM Group Acquires UBC Composites

AM Group today announced the acquisition of UBC Composites, a leading European specialist in high-end carbon fibre components for both aesthetic and structural applications.

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Gurit Secures Multi-Year Corecell Supply Contract in Subsea Industry

Gurit (SIX Swiss Exchange: GURN) has signed a multi-year contract to supply its Corecell structural foam core to the subsea industry, reinforcing its global footprint and expanding operations in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Hexagon Digital Wave Signs Long-Term Agreement for Virtual Pipeline Trailer Requalification Services

Hexagon Digital Wave, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites, has entered into a long-term agreement (LTA) with a leading U.S. oilfield services company to provide exclusive requalification services for its fleet of virtual pipeline trailers.

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Strohm and Petrobras Complete First Offshore Field Trials of Thermoplastic Composite Pipe

Strohm and Petrobras complete offshore trials of thermoplastic composite pipe at about 1,500 metres in Brazil's Campos Basin.

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Northrop Grumman, Governor Reeves and NEMCC Announce Aerospace Lab to Boost Composite Training

Northrop Grumman Corporation, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, and Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) have announced the future site of the Northrop Grumman Aerospace Lab at NEMCC's Corinth campus.

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Swansea Investment Holdings, Siemens Gamesa, and RWE Pioneer Recyclable Blade Technology

Swansea Investment Holdings has joined forces with Siemens Gamesa and RWE to deploy recyclable epoxy resin (EzCiclo) in turbine blades for the UK's Sofia offshore wind farm, enabling a recyclability rate of more than 90% and making it the world's first large-scale offshore wind farm to integrate recyclable blade technology.

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Envalior Strengthens Sustainability Roadmap with “Envalior CARES” Strategy

Envalior has unveiled an enhanced sustainability framework under its 'Envalior CARES' strategy, structured around Low Carbon, Sustainable Resources, and Social Responsibility pillars.

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Brunel Solar Team Wins 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

The Brunel Solar Team from Delft University of Technology has won the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, securing its eighth victory in the grueling 3,000-kilometer race from Darwin to Adelaide. The team's solar car, Nuna 13, showcased cutting-edge engineering supported by advanced materials from Teijin Aramid.