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A new Mafic plant became the first of its kind in USA and the largest producer of basalt fibers in the world
Mafic USA has commenced operations at the world's largest basalt fiber production facility in Shelby, North Carolina. It is also the first such facility in North America.
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Global basalt fibers market projected to exceed $62,5 by the late 2018
The analysts consider basalt fibers market to be relatively niche market as compared to other fibers. In the present scenario, there are only a few number of manufacturers for basalt fibers predominantly-based in Russia, Ukraine, China and North America amongst others.
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Biobased basalt composite bridge built in the Netherlands
Sustainable technologies and closed-cycle production are increasingly going beyond the bounds of theoretical possibilities and are getting into the sphere of actual use. Recyclable materials, zero waste technologies and low-energy processes are turning into real-life projects. The illustration is a bridge constructed with the use of sustainable materials
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Composites Innovation 2018 to take place in Nottingham late June
Composites Innovation 2018 to be held in Nottingham, UK, in June 20-21, will be focusing on emerging technologies and new innovations in the expansion of composites manufacturing, highlighting more efficient processes and automation solutions whilst exploring the challenges faced.
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JEC World 2018: basalt debuts and not just that
Paris saw another huge composite event: the 53rd JEC World 2018 which featured basalt composites and fiber in a broader range than the last year’s show.
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Mafic and Michelman to develop innovative basalt fiber composites
Two market leaders in solutions for composite materials Mafic SA and Michelman, inc. have announced a partnership focused on contemporary innovative basalt fiber composites.
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Basalt fiber used to develop snow sled prototypes in US
Owing to the government programme, students at the University of Tennessee were able to hands-on study of the methods for composite manufacture, including those based on basalt fiber.
Read More » Michelman and Mafic partner to develop innovative solutions for basalt fibers and high performance composites
The companies have announced an innovation and product development partnership that will focus on increasing the performance and surface characteristics of basalt fibers and their use in high performance composites.
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Kamenny Vek and Galen are in top list of global continuous basalt fiber manufacturers
Kamenny Vek and Galen are included in the list of key players in the global continuous basalt fiber market, which is forecasted to grow at a CAGR about 11% up to 2021.
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Mafic plans to launch U.S. basalt fiber facility in 2018
Mafic purchased an existing facility in Shelby (USA) and started a renovation process to convert basalt into continuous fiber.
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