JEC Composites

29/05/2026

[WOMEN IN COMPOSITES] As a sustainability expert at Rina, Ioana Muntean supports clients in developing resilient and sustainable projects that deliver positive environmental impact. Among other tasks, she is responsible for validating the sustainability of the EU-funded REFRESH project's circular approach for end-of-service wind turbine blades, reflecting her commitment to advancing solutions that create tangible value.

Learn more about Ioana!

https://urls.fr/OTFMEO

29/05/2026

[NEWS] Additive manufacturing company Stratasys has announced that it is to acquire Markforged, another firm specialising in 3D printing. The acquisition enables Stratasys to incorporate advanced composite solutions into its product portfolio thanks to Markforged’s continuous carbon fibre technology. The acquisition also strengthens Stratasys’ capabilities in the aerospace, defence and automotive sectors.

Find out more about this acquisition project!

https://urls.fr/afRAwn

28/05/2026

[NEWS] Indian composites specialist Kineco has announced two major developments: the appointment of Vivek Srivastava as Group CEO & Executive Director and the achievement of a consolidated order book exceeding INR 3,000 crore (approximately USD 300 million). The growth is being driven in particular by Indian Railways' Vande Bharat Sleeper train programmes, for which Kineco will supply large-scale rail interior systems.

Read more about these two news!

https://urls.fr/cqYXrd

27/05/2026

Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) remains one of the true backbones of the composites industry, and innovation in the space continues to accelerate.

In this interview, JEC’s Global Content Advisor & Editor Jeff Sloan sits down with Lucy Houchin, Executive Vice President at IDI Composites International, to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and market perspectives shaping the future of SMC.

👉Discover how SMC continues to evolve across industries through performance, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing capabilities on the JEC WEB TV! https://www.jeccomposites.tv/events/interview-with-lucy-houchin-executive-vice-president-idi-composites

Discover trends and innovations within SMC in this interview with JEC's Jeff Sloan interviewing IDI Composites EVP Lucy Houchin

26/05/2026

Ukraine & the challenges facing the local and global composites value chain 🌍

In this insightful panel discussion, Yevgen Rokytskyi, Co-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Association of Innovation and Space Clusters in Ukraine, and Oleksandr Yurchack, CEO of the Ukrainian Cluster Alliance, share how the war in Ukraine has deeply disrupted the country’s composites value chain, while also creating new opportunities for innovation, resilience, and international collaboration.

Interviewed by JEC’s Global Content Advisor & Editor Jeff Sloan, the conversation explores the broader implications for the global composites supply chain and what the industry can learn from Ukraine’s experience.

👉Watch the discussion on the JEC WEB TV: https://www.jeccomposites.tv/events/ukraine-challenges-for-the-local-and-global-composites-value-chain

Panel discussion with Yevgen Rokytskyi, co-chair of the Supervisory Board of the Association of Innovation and Space Clusters in Ukraine and Oleksandr Yurchack, CEO of the Ukrainian Cluster Alliance. Interviewer: JEC's Jeff Sloan

22/05/2026

[NEWS] Swancor and Times New Materials have developed a 110-metre recyclable wind turbine blade using EzCiclo resin in China. The project marks a new advance in circular offshore wind technology.

Read more about this blade!

https://www.jeccomposites.com/news/by-jec/a-110-metre-blade-produced-from-recyclable-ezciclo-resin/?news_type=announcement,applications&end_use_application=railway-vehicles-infrastructure,renewable-energy&process=hand-lay-up,infusion,pultrusion&tax_product=adhesives-glues-putties,carbon-fiber,fibres,glass-fiber,thermosetting-resins&exceptionaltags=sustainability

22/05/2026

⏰ 1 Month Left Before JEC Forum Southeast Asia 2026

In just a few weeks, decision-makers, innovators, suppliers, and buyers from across the composites industry will gather in Taipei for two days dedicated to business, innovation, and strategic connections.

📅 June 23–24, 2026
📍 Grand Hilai Taipei, Taiwan

JEC Forum Southeast Asia is more than an event, it is a business-driven platform designed to create concrete opportunities through:
✔ Targeted one-to-one business meetings
✔ Insightful conferences focused on regional market developments
✔ High-level networking with leading industry players in Asia
✔ Exposure to emerging technologies, startups, and sustainable solutions

If Asia is part of your growth strategy, this forum should already be on your agenda.

Meeting schedules are filling up fast, and participants are actively preparing their business agendas. Now is the right time to join the conversation and maximize your visibility before the event begins.

🔗 Event details & registration: https://www.jec-southeast-asia.events/
🔗 Buyers participating:https://www.jec-southeast-asia.events/JFSEA-buyers-list.pdf
🔗 Suppliers participating:https://www.jec-southeast-asia.events/JFSEA-suppliers-list.pdf

Official Partner: Taiwan Composites Association
In partnership with: SAMPE TAIWAN & TCLCCA
Main sponsors: SWANCOR HOLDING CO., LTD. & Taiwan Glass

21/05/2026

Asia’s composites leaders are preparing to meet in Taipei. There is now only 1 month left to join them!

🗓️ June 23–24, 2026
📍 Taipei, Taiwan
🔗 https://www.jec-southeast-asia.events/

JEC Forum Southeast Asia 2026 is designed for one objective: creating real business opportunities for the composites industry.

Over two intensive days, participants will:
• Connect through pre-qualified business meetings
• Exchange directly with major buyers and suppliers from across Asia
• Explore the latest innovations and sustainable technologies
• Gain strategic insights into fast-growing regional markets

Industry leaders, startups, researchers, and key decision-makers are already confirming their participation. Meeting schedules are filling quickly, and visibility opportunities are becoming limited.

If your company wants to strengthen its presence in Asia’s composites market, now is the moment to act.

👉 Register today, few spots left! https://www.jec-southeast-asia.events/accreditation-request/



Official Partner: Taiwan Composites Association
In partnership with: SAMPE TAIWAN & TCLCCA
Main sponsors: SWANCOR HOLDING CO., LTD. & Taiwan Glass

18/05/2026

🚀 LIVE DEMO SERIES | JEC World 2026

Discover how innovation is reshaping composite manufacturing through our 6 live demo sessions from the Live Demonstration Area at of Roctool.

🔹Roctool : Introducing production-ready in-mold thermoplastic fusion with Roctool technology.

This live demonstration showcases the in-tool bonding of thermoplastic composite parts to create a single 3D structural component with high mechanical performance and significantly reduced cycle times. By integrating assembly directly into the molding process, Roctool is redefining thermoplastic composite manufacturing.

🎤 Speakers:
Mr Mathieu BOULANGER, CEO – Roctool
Mr Edouard PHILIPPE, Composite Business Development Manager – Roctool

🔗Watch the first session here: https://www.jeccomposites.tv/live-demo-area-2026/live-demo-day-1-roctool-roctool-thermal-fusion-rtftm-introducing-production-ready-in-mold-thermoplastic-fusion-with-roctool-tech

A demonstration by Roctool in JEC World 2026 Live Demonstration Area

15/05/2026

From the U.S. to China, from Europe to Asia, JEC is on the move 🌍

In 2026, we’re bringing the composites community together across the globe, connecting industries, fostering innovation, and creating new business opportunities at every stop by participating in international events worldwide.

📍 Where to meet us by the end of September!
🔹SAMPE China: June 10–12 (Beijing, China)
🔹Farnborough: July 20–24 (Farnborough, UK)
🔹CCE Shanghai: September 1–3 (Shanghai, China)
🔹CAMX: September 21–24 (Atlanta, USA)
🔹Wind Energy Hamburg: September 22–25 (Hamburg, Germany)

Each event is a new opportunity to exchange ideas, discover cutting-edge solutions, and strengthen partnerships across the global composites value chain.

🌐 One industry. One global community.

Where will we see you next?