Renewable Energy Generation, the UK renewable energy developer and operator, apprised that its subsidiary REG Biopower (“REG Bio”) has won two contracts with National Grid (NG) to provide Short Term Operating Reserve (STOR) using its innovative plant powered by waste cooking oil.
STOR allows NG to source reserve power in pre specified seasonal time periods to meet actual demand when greater than forecasted or during unexpected plant breakdowns. Under the contracts REG Bio will receive an availability payment for standing by during STOR periods and a utilization payment for any power generated. In addition REG Bio will be allowed to run its plant opportunistically outside STOR hours.
REG Bio’s existing 6MW plant in Suffolk and a new 2MW Leeds facility, which is expected to be operational from August 2011, will operate the STOR contracts.
Andrew Whalley, REG Chief Executive Officer, said: “These contract awards firmly underpin REG Bio’s existing plant and technology and potentially provide a solid foundation from which to grow our bioliquid business in the future. We are delighted to be partnering with NG and the provision of flexible capacity ideally complements our existing wind business.”
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
Cobham Receives Five-Year, US $45M Long-Term Agreement from Pratt & Whitney for Advanced Composite Products
Cobham has received a five-year, US $45 million long term agreement from Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. company, to manufacture advanced composite products for multiple military aircraft engine applications.
Cobham will produce advanced, medium and high temperature composite structures for both the F135 and F119 engines at the company’s state-of-the-art production facilities in San Diego, California and Suffolk, Virginia. “We are proud to have this opportunity to grow our excellent working relationship with Pratt & Whitney, and have worked closely with Pratt & Whitney to provide assured manufacturing capabilities for their F135 engine,” said Jeremy Wensinger, president of Cobham Defence Systems division. “This long term agreement represents an important step in realizing our growth plans, and will be establishing dual manufacturing lines in both San Diego and Suffolk to preclude any natural or man-made disasters from taking down the production line.”
Pratt & Whitney’s F135 propulsion system is the engine of choice for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, a fifth generation, advanced, single-engine tactical fighter. The F135 is the derivative of the proven F119 engine, the technologically advanced turbofan engine exclusively powering the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor. Cobham has been a key supplier to Pratt & Whitney for more than five years for a variety of composite applications for both military and commercial aircraft engines.
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Cobham will produce advanced, medium and high temperature composite structures for both the F135 and F119 engines at the company’s state-of-the-art production facilities in San Diego, California and Suffolk, Virginia. “We are proud to have this opportunity to grow our excellent working relationship with Pratt & Whitney, and have worked closely with Pratt & Whitney to provide assured manufacturing capabilities for their F135 engine,” said Jeremy Wensinger, president of Cobham Defence Systems division. “This long term agreement represents an important step in realizing our growth plans, and will be establishing dual manufacturing lines in both San Diego and Suffolk to preclude any natural or man-made disasters from taking down the production line.”
Pratt & Whitney’s F135 propulsion system is the engine of choice for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, a fifth generation, advanced, single-engine tactical fighter. The F135 is the derivative of the proven F119 engine, the technologically advanced turbofan engine exclusively powering the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor. Cobham has been a key supplier to Pratt & Whitney for more than five years for a variety of composite applications for both military and commercial aircraft engines.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Lucintel’s Report Outlines Robust Growth for Global Battery Market: Market Growth to approach $86 Billion by 2016
The global battery market is driven by the increased demand for electrical energy augmented by the requirement for greater levels of power density; thereby the battery market is witnessing robust growth and the market is expected to reach $85.76 billion by 2016. Technological development, the increase in disposable income of customers, the development of new applications for batteries, and the decrease in the price of raw materials further aided the battery market.
Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm, has analyzed the global battery market to develop a comprehensive research report entitled "Growth Opportunities in the Global Battery Market 2011-2016: Trends, Forecast and Market Share Analysis".
As per the study, Li-ion batteries are expected to witness double digit growth rate, in terms of units produced, while alkaline batteries will show minimum growth over the next five years. The use of alkaline will be replaced by Ni-MH and Li-ion in consumer durables, while lead acid will still be used as SLI in automobiles. The use of Li-ion and Ni-MH will increase in automobiles and Electrical Vehicles. In the case of other applications, Li-ion will have strong penetration in medical and defense applications, while lead acid and Ni-MH will continue to be the preferred source of renewable (rechargeable) energy storage.
Lucintel’s analysis finds that Asia Pacific (APAC) and North America (NA) will witness a rise in battery volumes, with APAC growth rate outpacing that of NA. Europe and the Rest of the World (ROW) will grow at a lower rate. APAC is expected to witness the majority of its growth as a result of increases in production rates of automobiles and consumer electronics.
This Lucintel research report provides insights regarding growth opportunities in the battery market, its various segments, its background and characteristics, manufacturing process, regulatory framework and environmental concerns, leading manufacturers and their relative market share. The report also provides the reader with Lucintel’s forecast for the market, supported by an analysis of the industry’s trends, key drivers and challenges.
For a detailed table of contents and pricing information on this timely and insightful report, please contact Lucintel at 972-636-5056 or via email at helpdesk@lucintel.com. To find out more, please visit http://www.lucintel.com.
Contact:
Roy Almaguer, +1-972-636-5056 or via email at helpdesk@lucintel.com.
Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm, has analyzed the global battery market to develop a comprehensive research report entitled "Growth Opportunities in the Global Battery Market 2011-2016: Trends, Forecast and Market Share Analysis".
As per the study, Li-ion batteries are expected to witness double digit growth rate, in terms of units produced, while alkaline batteries will show minimum growth over the next five years. The use of alkaline will be replaced by Ni-MH and Li-ion in consumer durables, while lead acid will still be used as SLI in automobiles. The use of Li-ion and Ni-MH will increase in automobiles and Electrical Vehicles. In the case of other applications, Li-ion will have strong penetration in medical and defense applications, while lead acid and Ni-MH will continue to be the preferred source of renewable (rechargeable) energy storage.
Lucintel’s analysis finds that Asia Pacific (APAC) and North America (NA) will witness a rise in battery volumes, with APAC growth rate outpacing that of NA. Europe and the Rest of the World (ROW) will grow at a lower rate. APAC is expected to witness the majority of its growth as a result of increases in production rates of automobiles and consumer electronics.
This Lucintel research report provides insights regarding growth opportunities in the battery market, its various segments, its background and characteristics, manufacturing process, regulatory framework and environmental concerns, leading manufacturers and their relative market share. The report also provides the reader with Lucintel’s forecast for the market, supported by an analysis of the industry’s trends, key drivers and challenges.
For a detailed table of contents and pricing information on this timely and insightful report, please contact Lucintel at 972-636-5056 or via email at helpdesk@lucintel.com. To find out more, please visit http://www.lucintel.com.
Contact:
Roy Almaguer, +1-972-636-5056 or via email at helpdesk@lucintel.com.
Owens Corning Opens New Glass Fiber Manufacturing Facility in Hangzhou, China
Owens Corning inaugurated its new production facility in the Yuhang Economic and Development Zone, Hangzhou, China the other day. The plant significantly expands the company’s capacity in China and represents a major milestone in the 73-year history of Owens Corning.
“Building a new facility in China is part of our global business strategy to supply our customer’s locally in growing regions of the world,” said Owens Corning Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Thaman. “The new Yuhang plant represents Owens Corning’s commitment to serve our customers and the fast-growing China market.”
Capacity from the new Yuhang plant, currently in its first phase of operation, will augment output from an existing facility nearby, and will supply rovings to the Asia Pacific market which are currently being imported from Europe and the Americas. The new facility employs approximately 280 people and brings the number of composite production sites in Asia to eight.
The new plant is designed for world-class energy efficiency, combining Owens Corning’s patented Advantex glass formulation together with its advanced glass melting technology. A proven product introduced to the global market in the late 1990’s, Owens Corning’s proprietary Advantex glass is both an E-glass and a boron-free corrosion resistant E-CR glass and possesses superior corrosion resistance in acidic, water and alkaline environments. Advantex glass also offers high mechanical properties, high fatigue resistance and strength-to-weight ratio ideal for a wide variety of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) applications such as wind turbine blades, pipe and pressured vessels.
“Building a new facility in China is part of our global business strategy to supply our customer’s locally in growing regions of the world,” said Owens Corning Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Thaman. “The new Yuhang plant represents Owens Corning’s commitment to serve our customers and the fast-growing China market.”
Capacity from the new Yuhang plant, currently in its first phase of operation, will augment output from an existing facility nearby, and will supply rovings to the Asia Pacific market which are currently being imported from Europe and the Americas. The new facility employs approximately 280 people and brings the number of composite production sites in Asia to eight.
The new plant is designed for world-class energy efficiency, combining Owens Corning’s patented Advantex glass formulation together with its advanced glass melting technology. A proven product introduced to the global market in the late 1990’s, Owens Corning’s proprietary Advantex glass is both an E-glass and a boron-free corrosion resistant E-CR glass and possesses superior corrosion resistance in acidic, water and alkaline environments. Advantex glass also offers high mechanical properties, high fatigue resistance and strength-to-weight ratio ideal for a wide variety of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) applications such as wind turbine blades, pipe and pressured vessels.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Evonik to Expand its PEEK Polymer Capacity
Essen, Germany-based Evonik Industries is significantly expanding its polyether ether ketone (PEEK) capacity in response to growing global demand. Along with a number of optimization measures, the company is modernizing an existing plant. The project at the Changchun site in China is scheduled to be completed by 3rd quarter 2011.
"The capacity expansion not only reflects the continuous growth in all relevant industries, but is also the result of the successful commercialization of numerous new projects. This expansion testifies to the on-going commitment we are making to support our customer’s continued growth", says Sanjeev Taneja, Evonik’s global business VESTAKEEP manager. Evonik has more than forty years of expertise in high-performance polymers and enjoys an excellent reputation as a reliable partner in all relevant PEEK segments. VESTAKEEP PEEK polymers are used in demanding applications in medical as well as in the automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and entertainment electronics industry and in the oil and natural gas sectors. Furthermore, thanks to the unique combination of mechanical, thermal and tribological properties VESTAKEEP PEEK allows the replacement of metal in these and several other applications.
VESTAKEEP 5000G is the latest PEEK polymer addition to Evonik’s product range. The material offers significantly higher impact resistance and a better fatigue profile under dynamic stress as compared to commercial available grades.
"The capacity expansion not only reflects the continuous growth in all relevant industries, but is also the result of the successful commercialization of numerous new projects. This expansion testifies to the on-going commitment we are making to support our customer’s continued growth", says Sanjeev Taneja, Evonik’s global business VESTAKEEP manager. Evonik has more than forty years of expertise in high-performance polymers and enjoys an excellent reputation as a reliable partner in all relevant PEEK segments. VESTAKEEP PEEK polymers are used in demanding applications in medical as well as in the automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and entertainment electronics industry and in the oil and natural gas sectors. Furthermore, thanks to the unique combination of mechanical, thermal and tribological properties VESTAKEEP PEEK allows the replacement of metal in these and several other applications.
VESTAKEEP 5000G is the latest PEEK polymer addition to Evonik’s product range. The material offers significantly higher impact resistance and a better fatigue profile under dynamic stress as compared to commercial available grades.
Bayer MaterialScience Inaugurates New Polyisocyanates Unit in India
Bayer MaterialScience has inaugurated a manufacturing facility for polyisocyanates at Ankleshwar, in the state of Gujarat, India. Polyisocyanates are used as raw materials for the production of polyurethane coatings and adhesives. With the investment of approximately EUR 20 million, the company wants to expand its business in India and to participate in the strong growth of this local market for coatings and adhesives.
The plant will produce Desmodur N grades based on aliphatic hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). These raw materials are used for automotive, industrial and plastics coatings. Furthermore, Desmodur L grades will be manufactured from aromatic toluylene diisocyanate (TDI). These are used as raw materials for wood and furniture coatings as well as for the formulation of adhesives for flexible packaging.
The initial capacity amounts to 15,000 tons per year. It will be increased in stages in the coming years in accordance with the predicted growth for polyurethane coatings and adhesives. The plant employs 35 people and adheres to state-of-the-art standards in terms of production processes, quality and safety. Ankleshwar was selected as the location because it is one of the biggest chemical manufacturing centers in India.
“This unit is the first of its kind in India and also a further indication of the confidence that Bayer MaterialScience places in this country and its economic future,” said Dr. Tony Van Osselaer, Member of the Executive Committee of Bayer MaterialScience, at the inauguration ceremony.
The plant will produce Desmodur N grades based on aliphatic hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). These raw materials are used for automotive, industrial and plastics coatings. Furthermore, Desmodur L grades will be manufactured from aromatic toluylene diisocyanate (TDI). These are used as raw materials for wood and furniture coatings as well as for the formulation of adhesives for flexible packaging.
The initial capacity amounts to 15,000 tons per year. It will be increased in stages in the coming years in accordance with the predicted growth for polyurethane coatings and adhesives. The plant employs 35 people and adheres to state-of-the-art standards in terms of production processes, quality and safety. Ankleshwar was selected as the location because it is one of the biggest chemical manufacturing centers in India.
“This unit is the first of its kind in India and also a further indication of the confidence that Bayer MaterialScience places in this country and its economic future,” said Dr. Tony Van Osselaer, Member of the Executive Committee of Bayer MaterialScience, at the inauguration ceremony.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Boeing to Cooperate with India in Composite Cryogenic Tanks
Boeing is keen to partner with India on manned space missions, including on the significant "composite cryogenic tanks" for the launch and propulsion control of rockets. According to Vivek Lall, Boeing's Defence, Space and Security vice president in India, the company had an established and leading role in US space missions, including in the space shuttle programme, and that with the experience built over decades, "we believe we can provide value-added assistance to India's space programme".
He apprised that “At the moment, we have indicated the intent to cooperate. It is up to ISRO now to tell us what it wants, and we will do our best. He added "Boeing has submitted a formal request to the US Department of State to enable us to proceed down this path should our services be accepted. Our initial discussions focus on ISROs requirements for the future."
Composite cryogenic tanks, which are made of high-strength fibers embedded in a resin matrix-like epoxy, are up to 30 percent lighter than aluminum containers and suffer less wear and tear. Boeing is using these space-age composites on new aircraft like its 787 Dreamliner passenger jet and the tilt-rotor V 22 aircraft, satellites, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.
He apprised that “At the moment, we have indicated the intent to cooperate. It is up to ISRO now to tell us what it wants, and we will do our best. He added "Boeing has submitted a formal request to the US Department of State to enable us to proceed down this path should our services be accepted. Our initial discussions focus on ISROs requirements for the future."
Composite cryogenic tanks, which are made of high-strength fibers embedded in a resin matrix-like epoxy, are up to 30 percent lighter than aluminum containers and suffer less wear and tear. Boeing is using these space-age composites on new aircraft like its 787 Dreamliner passenger jet and the tilt-rotor V 22 aircraft, satellites, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.
DSM Joint Venture to Build World Class Composite Resins Facility in China
Royal DSM, apprised that its joint venture Jinling DSM Resins Co., Ltd. (JDR) will invest approximately 50 million euro in a new production facility for composite resins in Nanjing, China. The new facility, which will replace the current facility, will be among the largest manufacturing plants for composite resins in the world. DSM’s share in the investment is 75%.
The new facility will substantially strengthen the local position of the joint venture in the markets for composite materials in China. DSM holds 75% of the shares in JDR whereas Sinopec Assets Management Co. Ltd. holds 25% in the joint venture. The expansion follows on the continued strong demand for high-end resins in all the application segments in the region. The new unit is expected to come on stream early 2012.
Nico Gerardu, Member of the DSM Managing Board and responsible for the Performance Materials cluster, said: “This investment perfectly fits in our strategy DSM in motion: driving focused growth. For several years in a row demand for composite resins in China has been larger than the capacity to produce. With this large investment in local manufacturing capacity DSM is preparing itself to take our growth in China in composite resins to the next level. It will also contribute to our 2015 target of doubling DSM’s sales in China compared to 2010 to over USD 3 billion.”
Dimitri de Vreeze, President DSM Resins, added: “With this new factory, in combination with the new R&D Center for composite materials in Shanghai which we announced in October 2010, we, together with our JV partner Sinopec look with confidence to a bright future ahead for our composite resins business in China.”
The new facility will substantially strengthen the local position of the joint venture in the markets for composite materials in China. DSM holds 75% of the shares in JDR whereas Sinopec Assets Management Co. Ltd. holds 25% in the joint venture. The expansion follows on the continued strong demand for high-end resins in all the application segments in the region. The new unit is expected to come on stream early 2012.
Nico Gerardu, Member of the DSM Managing Board and responsible for the Performance Materials cluster, said: “This investment perfectly fits in our strategy DSM in motion: driving focused growth. For several years in a row demand for composite resins in China has been larger than the capacity to produce. With this large investment in local manufacturing capacity DSM is preparing itself to take our growth in China in composite resins to the next level. It will also contribute to our 2015 target of doubling DSM’s sales in China compared to 2010 to over USD 3 billion.”
Dimitri de Vreeze, President DSM Resins, added: “With this new factory, in combination with the new R&D Center for composite materials in Shanghai which we announced in October 2010, we, together with our JV partner Sinopec look with confidence to a bright future ahead for our composite resins business in China.”
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructure to Make Aerostructures for the C-130
Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin Corporation have formed a new joint venture company called Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures to manufacture aerostructures for the C-130 aircraft produced by Lockheed Martin.
The new Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures facility is export-oriented and the products manufactured will form a key aircraft structure that Lockheed Martin will integrate and complete for its global C-130 aircraft customers.
Tata group Chairman, Ratan Tata, said "we are very proud of our association with Lockheed Martin and believe it will raise the capability of the aerospace industry in India as also complement the efforts of our defence public sector undertakings."
Lockheed Martin's Executive Vice-President Aeronautics, Ralph D Heath, said that "this partnership is established as a strategic element of our global supply-chain and solidifies our presence in India. We are confident it will enhance long-term competitiveness of the C-130 and assure its production for decades to come."
The new Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures facility is export-oriented and the products manufactured will form a key aircraft structure that Lockheed Martin will integrate and complete for its global C-130 aircraft customers.
Tata group Chairman, Ratan Tata, said "we are very proud of our association with Lockheed Martin and believe it will raise the capability of the aerospace industry in India as also complement the efforts of our defence public sector undertakings."
Lockheed Martin's Executive Vice-President Aeronautics, Ralph D Heath, said that "this partnership is established as a strategic element of our global supply-chain and solidifies our presence in India. We are confident it will enhance long-term competitiveness of the C-130 and assure its production for decades to come."
Owens Corning Reaches Definitive Agreement to Divest Glass Reinforcements Plant in Capivari, Brazil
Owens Corning, the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composites, informed that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its glass fiber reinforcement’s plant in Capivari, Brazil, to Chongqing Polycomp International Corporation (CPIC). Owens Corning originally announced its intention to divest the facility in September, 2010.
The transaction, which is expected to close during the second quarter of 2011, is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions.
Following its acquisition of Saint-Gobain's reinforcements and technical fabrics businesses in 2007, Owens Corning anticipated that it might be required to divest the Capivari facility, one of more than 30 in its global network. CPIC was one of a number of potential buyers who participated in the bidding process. Owens Corning retains full ownership of its glass fiber reinforcements and fabrics facilities in Rio Claro, Brazil.
The transaction, which is expected to close during the second quarter of 2011, is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions.
Following its acquisition of Saint-Gobain's reinforcements and technical fabrics businesses in 2007, Owens Corning anticipated that it might be required to divest the Capivari facility, one of more than 30 in its global network. CPIC was one of a number of potential buyers who participated in the bidding process. Owens Corning retains full ownership of its glass fiber reinforcements and fabrics facilities in Rio Claro, Brazil.
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