All Materials Suppliers articles – Page 3
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AkzoNobel posts strong Q1 2021
The paint and coatings specialist is the market leader in Marine and Yacht Coatings, providing further detail on performance of the sector in the latest results
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Supply chain series | IBI reviews key disruptions impacting the boating industry
IBI reports on key supply chain issues which are causing shortages, delaying production and deliveries, and increasing costs – all-in-all a significant spoiler for the boating industry’s new-found optimism in the wake of surging consumer interest
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Semiconductor shortage could have broad implications for boat industry
A perfect storm of tight supply and growing demand has left marine equipment manufacturers struggling to secure supplies of an increasingly critical component. IBI speaks to Navico CEO Knut Frostad and Raymarine General Manager Gregoire Outters for additional insight.
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Resin: “An unprecedented supply-demand imbalance”
In a year full of ’unprecedented’ scenarios, yet another has emerged in the market for resins – a key component for boatbuilding and many other industries
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US boatbuilders facing shortages “on just about everything”
Covid-19 impacts and rapid surge in demand for boats forcing multiple challenges to global supply chains
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Scott Bader reports full 2019 results
The global materials specialist announced a 12% increase in profits for 2019, while reporting a 3% dip in turnover
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Latest in boatbuilding materials & machinery
The annual gathering of the international composites industry did not take place at the JEC show in Paris this year but the roll-out of lighter and stronger composites continues apace with boatbuilders and their suppliers moving towards more exotic carbon reinforcements, more versatile 3D printing and greater use of bio-based ...
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Scott Bader on Material Trends
Scott Bader outlines the trends they are seeing in the world of boatbuilding materials and resin
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Gurit restructures Composite Materials unit
Swiss composites specialist Gurit Holding has divided its Composite Materials business into two units: one focused on Marine & Industrial Materials and the other on its extensive Wind Materials business
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Paris JEC materials and composites show postponed
The organisers of JEC World, the international composites show held each year in Paris, today announced that the 2020 event has been postponed until May
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Coronavirus leads to ailing global economy
If the coronavirus doesn’t make you physically ill, it could be affecting your financial health as more reports begin to surface on the economic impact of the outbreak. The Wall Street Journal reports on the array of companies outside of China that are having to slow production or rapidly seek ...
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Coronavirus tests stability of global supply chains
With large parts of China still subject to lockdowns and travel restrictions, manufacturers face continuing uncertainty over delivery schedules for parts and components As China struggles to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak that has infected more than 73,000 people worldwide and killed nearly 2,000, marine equipment manufacturers ...
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Better Way opens new US plant
Composite manufacturer refurbishes former Robalo Boats facility in Georgia to better serve east coast boat builders
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Flexiteek completes Wilks acquisition
Global dealer meeting in Southampton to mark the occasion
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Decking manufacturer LIGNIA aims for ambitious growth after raising £5m funding
Equity investment brings LIGNIA’s total fundraising to £17 million over the past three years
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RESINS OVERVIEW
Advances in resin technology are aimed at reducing styrene, providing greater endurance and quicker cure times while perfecting surface finishes
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REINFORCEMENTS & RIGGING
Carbon fibre, natural materials and recycled plastics are prevalent in the drive for light, strong and sustainable reinforcements
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Blue Gee Supplies appoints UK distributor
EP Barrus has been made an exclusive distributor for Blue Gee Supplies in the UK. The move comes not long after the British engine importer and distributor entered the marine chandlery market.