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Henkel invests in Innovation Center in Shanghai and reinforces global footprint in China
Henkel today announced the construction of a new Adhesive Technologies Innovation Center in Shanghai. With an investment of more than 60 million Euro (RMB 500 million), the state-of-the-art facility will transform Henkel’s current Zhangjiang site into an Innovation Center for China and Asia-Pacific.
[2021-05-28]Source:Henkel
Fraurecia Awarded by SAIC for Its Hydrogen Tanks
Faurecia, one of the world’s leading automotive technology companies, has been awarded a contract by SAIC to provide hydrogen tanks for a large fleet of commercial vehicles.
[2021-05-25]Source:Faurecia
Fibreglass pressure vessels supplier UAC enters JV with China’s Yield Capital
Norway-based supplier of fibreglass pressure vessels and transportation modules for hydrogen, biogas and CNG, Umoe Advanced Composites AS (UAC), has entered into a joint venture (JV) to build up a large-scale production facility in China.
[2021-05-13]Source:JEC
Sinochem Holdings Corporation Ltd. Established
On May 8, 2021, Sinochem Holdings Corporation Ltd. (Sinochem Holdings) was established, forming through the joint restructuring of Sinochem Group Co., Ltd. and China National Chemical Corporation Ltd. (ChemChina).
[2021-05-10]Source:sinochem
DuPont announced its ambition to establish a new adhesive facility in China
On April 20th, DuPont announced that it will invest 30 million dollars to establish a new facility in Zhang Jianggang, China. The new facility will be used for production of adhesives that target at auto industry, catering for the developmental trend of auto electrification and lightweight. The construction of the facility will begin i...
[2021-04-25]Source:CCExpo
100,000th NIO Vehicle Rolls off the Production Line
On April 7, 2021, NIO's 100,000th mass-produced vehicle rolled off the JAC-NIO Hefei Advanced Manufacturing Centre's production line. From May 27, 2018, when the first mass-produced ES8 rolled off the line, to April 7, 2021, it took NIO just 1,046 days to complete the production of 100,000 smart electric vehicles, with an average p...
[2021-04-22]Source:NIO
NIO and Sinopec Sign a Strategic Partnership Agreement
April 15, 2021, Beijing, CHINA, Today, NIO and Sinopec unveiled the NIO Power Swap Station 2.0 at Sinopec's Chaoying Station in Beijing. This is NIO's inaugural second-generation battery swap station and also the first under the NIO-Sinopec partnership, representing the rollout of NIO Power Swap Station 2.0.   The partnership ...
[2021-04-22]Source:NIO
Sinomatech Invests for New High Modulus, High Strength Glass Fiber Production Line
April 22th, 2021, Beijing----Sinomatech announced its plan to build a new production line in Tai'an, Shandong Province for next generation high-modulus, high strength glass fiber. The overall investment was expected to reach 965 million RMB.
[2021-04-22]Source:China Composites Expo
HRC and Nippon Paint Agreed for Joint Development of CRFP Painting Technology
HRC Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Nippon Paint (China) Co., Ltd at 2021 Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, aiming at joint development of innovative CRFP Painting solutions.
[2021-04-21]Source:China Composites Expo
Retrofitted EHang facility for commercial AAV production close to completion
 EHang (Guangzhou, China) has recently reported that the retrofitting process of its existing autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) production facility in Yunfu, China, is being completed, with production of its passage-grade AAVs expected to start Q2 2021. With a total planned gross floor area covering 24,000 square meters, the facility w...
[2021-04-12]Source:EHang
Victrex Makes Strategic Investment to Upgrade Asia Innovation & Technology Centre (AITC) in Shanghai
With an absolute commitment to its customers in China and Asia, Victrex is determined to extend the impressive record of collaborative innovation achieved at its AITC (Asia Innovation & Technology Centre) in Shanghai, and the company is now investing US$1 million in a significant expansion of the Centre. This important financial injection...
[2021-04-07]Source:Victrex
Hexion Inaugurates Application R&D Center in Shanghai
Although the opening ceremony has been postponed due to the epidemic, the newly upgraded application R&D center will accelerate the progress of Hexion’s global localization strategy and inject new momentum into sustainable development, according to Hexion.
[2021-04-06]Source:JEC
Wells Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony for Its New R&D Headquarter
(March 31st, 2021----Shanghai, China) Cornerstone was laid for Wells' new R&D headquarter amid applause from attendees invited to the groundbreaking ceremony. Located at Shanghai Hongqiao Central Business District, the new R&D headquarter is designated to implement Wells’ localization strategy, and boost the vitality of a sustained innov...
[2021-04-02]Source:China Composites Expo
Covestro advises Guangzhou Automobile on CMF design and material solutions
Covestro is strengthening its CMF (color, material, finish) capabilities to meet the growing design needs of various industries and move from being a material supplier to an innovative partner. Recently, the company successfully completed the first consulting project on CMF trends and material design for the Advanced Design Department at ...
[2021-04-01]Source:PUdaily
Sail Making of Phase II Project Under Construction With Two Pairs of CFRP Wings
On March 9, the commencement ceremony of sail making for the "Engineering Application Research of Airfoil Sail Boost System" (Sail Phase II Project) of the National High-tech Ship Scientific Research Program was held in Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd. (DSIC) affiliated to China State Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. The implementatio...
[2021-03-30]Source:DSIC
Faurecia accelerates its hydrogen strategy in China
Faurecia and CLD will develop and manufacture homologated type III and IV hydrogen storage tanks for the Chinese market. Headquartered in ShenYang, CLD has around 200 employees and 2 plants in Liaoning with a capacity of 30,000 tanks per year. The company is already an established and recognized player providing homologated hydrogen tanks...
[2021-03-29]Source:Faurecia
Rosti installs Roctool technology in China
Roctool, specialists in molding technologies, was selected by Rosti, the European headquartered technology led plastic moulding company and contract manufacturer, to offer major CO2 reductions with the installation of Roctool technology in their manufacturing processes.
[2021-03-23]Source:Roctool
Hexagon Purus signs Joint Venture agreements with CIMC Enric for China and Southeast Asia
Hexagon Purus AS (Hexagon Purus) signed two joint venture agreements on March 2, with CIMC Enric Holdings Limited (hereafter “CIMC Enric”), a leading global supplier of cryogenic and compressed gas storage and transportation solutions and manufacturer of clean energy equipment, headquartered in Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China. CIM...
[2021-03-04]Source:Hexagon Group
International Standard IEC-61400-5 Wind energy generation system- Part 5: Wind turbuine blades officially released
[2021-03-02]Source:China Composites Expo
BYD & DiDi’s ride-hailing EV D1 sees daily outputs of nearly 400 units
 Shanghai (Gasgoo)- The daily outputs of the D1, the world's first purpose-built EV model co-developed by Didi Chuxing (DiDi) and BYD for ride-hailing service, currently reaches nearly 400 units, according to a local news report, posted by the WeChat account of Changasha Yuhua Economic Development Zone. At BYD's manufacturing plan...
[2021-02-25]Source:Gasgoo
Geely, Volvo announce combination of powertrain businesses
HANGZHOU, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Volvo Cars and Geely Automobile Holdings Limited on Wednesday announced wide-ranging collaborations and the combination of their powertrain businesses.   Retaining independent corporate structures, the two auto companies plan to combine their powertrain operations into one new company focused on ne...
[2021-02-25]Source:Xinhua
New high voltage battery housing for lightweight e-mobility developed by Evonik and partners
Novel SMC materials reduce battery housing weight by ~10% while maintaining strength and high voltage performance
[2021-02-05]Source:Evonik
COMAC: Construction of CR929 wide-body aircraft to start this year
Construction of the CR929, a wide-body commercial jet being developed by Russia and China, is expected to start this year, while the C919, a narrow-body aircraft, will be ready for deliveries, according to officials from Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, which is making both the planes.
[2021-02-03]Source:China Daily
China successfully developed a prototype of a 3.35m diameter composite material rocket fuel tank
On January 22, the first principle prototype of 3.35-meter-diameter composite fuel tank was born at China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology. Compared with the metal fuel tank, the composite fuel tank can reduce the weight by 30% and has higher strength, which can significantly improve the structural efficiency and transportation capaci...
[2021-01-28]Source:China Composites Expo
Zhongfu Shenying Locates Aviation-Targeted New Facility in Shanghai with Breathtaking Investment
January 6th, Shanghai—Chinese leading carbon fiber specialist Zhongfu Shenying signed a definitive agreement with Shanghai local government, to set up a new subsidiary in Yangshan Special Comprehensive Bonded Area, dedicated to the development and production of aero-use resins, prepregs and processes with a breathtaking investment toppin...
[2021-01-28]Source:China Composites Expo
Dow Zhangjiagang 12,000 Tons of Silicone Resin Plant Completed
On January 15, 2021, the inauguration ceremony of Dow's Zhangjiagang silicone resin factory was held.     The new plant completed this time with a total investment of 69 million US dollars is located in Dow's integrated silicone production base in Zhangjiagang. After it is put into operation, it is expected to produce 12...
[2021-01-25]Source:Dow