Positive mood despite difficult market environment The 17th World Pultrusion Conference (WPC) took place from February 29 to March 1, 2024 with a record number of participants. This year, almost 150 participants took the opportunity to network in an impressive setting and learn about the latest developments and innovations in 25 specialist presentations. The conference… Continue reading POST-REPORT – World Pultrusion Conference 2024
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PIE Polymer Price Reports – February 2024
Downward trend for resins has ended / Ongoing weak demand expected to keep hikes in check Hardly any demand was registered in the composites sector at the start of the month. Order activity only picked up noticeably during the last week of February. With an increase of EUR 40/t, resins thus only reacted to the… Continue reading PIE Polymer Price Reports – February 2024
PIE Polymer Price Reports – January 2024
PIE Polymer Price Reports-January 2024 Western European resin prices either rolled over or fell slightly, depending on the volumes purchased. The recent styrene reduction still had an impact on a significant number of transactions. Maleic and phthalic acid anhydride remained largely stable. However, the rising tensions in the Red Sea from mid-January onwards suggest that… Continue reading PIE Polymer Price Reports – January 2024
The 17th World Pultrusion Conference
The 17th World Pultrusion Conference Program is now available The EPTA – European Pultrusion Technology Association in cooperation with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) invites you to the 17th World Pultrusion Conference which takes place on 29 February – 1 March 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. Visit the most important event in Europe in the market for pultruded fiber reinforced materials … Continue reading The 17th World Pultrusion Conference
EPTA at Shows
One of the central aims of the EPTA is to support the growth of the composites industry by maximizing external communication efforts. In line with this overarching goal, the EPTA has had its own stand at various trade fairs for a number of years. Recently, EPTA had its own stand at the International Trade Fair… Continue reading EPTA at Shows
PIE Polymer Price Reports – September 2023
PIE Polymer Price Reports-September 2023 Bucking the sometimes steep, persistently upward trend for principal feedstock styrene seen since August, resin prices continued pointing downward in September.On average, the decline was modest, but for larger orders rebates could easily reach triple-digit dimensions. Once again, the divergent directions reflected the soft demand. Prices for glass fibre products… Continue reading PIE Polymer Price Reports – September 2023
EPTA Industry Briefing: Pultruded composites contribute to a more sustainable future for construction
Pultruded composites contribute to a more sustainable future for construction Increasing energy and resource efficiency in the construction sector will be key to the EU’s ambition of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. By enabling the manufacture of strong, durable and lightweight products, composite materials can help the construction sector improve its environmental sustainability, as well… Continue reading EPTA Industry Briefing: Pultruded composites contribute to a more sustainable future for construction
The 17th World Pultrusion Conference 2024 – Call for Papers
17th World Pultrusion Conference – Call for Papers The EPTA – European Pultrusion Technology Association organizes in cooperation with the ACMA – American Composites Manufacturers Association – the 17th World Pultrusion Conference on 29th February – 1st March 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. The conference is one of the leading pultrusion events in the world. The… Continue reading The 17th World Pultrusion Conference 2024 – Call for Papers
New EPTA brochure available
New EPTA brochure available EPTA presents itself with the updated brochure. Compact and handy, it also provides information on pultrusion. Take a look at our new flyer or download it.
The Eurocode for Composites
The Eurocode for Composites Presentation by Eric Moussiaux, EPTA Board Member Here you can download the presentation given at WPC 2022.