| Happy New Year |
The last year has been crucial for EuCIA from many points of view: organisation, new – and old – initiatives, communication and interactions with sister organisations all over the world. All this has been part of a long-term strategy that we like to summarise with our motto: we know, we show, we grow.
The three major challenges that we have been facing – sustainability, standards and lobbying – have been addressed in so many activities that I can only mention a few: expanding the Ecotool calculator database, organizing the second edition of the sustainability seminar launching a new initiative on recycling/reuse of composites, supporting the CEN initiative to bring composite material into the next upgrade of the Eurocodes, working with the European Commission on circular economy and, last but not least, exchanging information and sharing initiatives with ACMA.
But our expectations for the next year should not solely be about opportunities and challenges. Focusing on achievements only, I believe, may not actually be the best approach. EuCIA's history has shown us that people – perhaps with a little help in direction – are the driving force of our activities. Working with our team has been a wonderful experience in the past years, and I wish to thank them all deeply for their expertise and commitment. Meeting all of our expectations may be largely outside of our control, but having such motivated people working together enormously increases our chances of success.
I hope that we can keep this attitude for a long time ahead. This is, in conclusion, my greatest wish for 2018.
Roberto Frassine
President EuCIA
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| New processes and data for our Eco Calculator |
We are pleased to announce the addition of new thermoplastics data to its Eco Calculator, the online tool which enables composites companies to calculate the environmental impact associated with the production of their products. The Eco Calculator is constantly evolving to meet industry needs and this latest development follows the recent addition of data for core materials for RTM and vacuum infusion processes. Further additions will be announced next year.
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Press Release: EuCIA seminar highlights sustainability as key driver for use of composites
Sustainability as a key driver for the use of composites, and the need for life cycle assessment (LCA) methods that provide reliable, reproducible results, were highlighted during last week's Lightweight, Durable and Sustainable Composites seminar organised by the European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA). A video of the event is now available to view online.
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| Composites and sustainability, the big picture |
Sustainability is becoming an ever more compelling argument in the materials selection process. Fibre reinforced polymer composites are strong, lightweight and durable materials which are seeing increasing adoption in the transportation, construction, renewable energy and many other markets. Sustainability in their use phase is often a key driver for the selection of composites over traditional materials.
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| New project for the working sustainability : Recycling |
EuCIA is launching a new project on recycling, the working group sustainability will gather on 8th of February 2018 in order define the priorities of this project.
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FiberEUse - New Project on Composites Recycling on an European Level
The goal of this project is the large scale demonstration of new circular economy value-chains based on the reuse of end-of-life fiber reinforced composites. Our members AVK – The German Federation of Reinforced Plastics and Assocomposit are part of the consortium.
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Winners of the Assocompositi Graduation Thesis Award 2017
The prize-giving ceremony of the six winners of the Assocompositi Graduation Thesis Awards 2017 took place on November 29th at Politecnico di Milano, hosted by the prestigious Italian Yacht Design Conference. More than 150 participants attended the ceremony. The awards have been given to the most interesting Italian graduation theses about composite materials for structural applications.
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TURKISH COMPOSITE 2017 COMPOSITE SUMMIT organized by Turkish Composites Manufacturers Association for the 3rd time in the Turkish Composite Sector was held at Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Congress and Exhibition Center on 5-6-7 October 2017.
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Polin brings home 4 brass rings (Turkish Composites Manufacturers Association)
Polin Waterparks was honoured with awards for innovative products, exceptional booth design, the image and the branding.
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| AGENDA |
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| 08 FEB 2018 | Brussels |
| Working Group Sustainability - EuCIA |
Launch of the recycling project
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| 31 JAN- 01 FEB | Las Vegas USA |
| Global Composites |
Exploring the Future of the Global Composites Industry
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| 24 - 27 APR 2918 | Hannover |
| Hannover Messe |
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| 06- 08 NOV 2018 | Stuttgart, Germany |
| COMPOSITES EUROPE |
The 13th edition of the European Trade Fair & Forum for Composites.
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