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NEWS 21 CompositesWorld.com European GRP Market Report Trends differ from country to country, however. The largest markets for GRP continue to be transport/mobility and construction sectors, which each represent one-third of total production. The report says that although these applications are important, Europe lags behind the global growth trend in composites, so its share of global produc- tion continues to fall, despite a positive growth trend in absolute terms. Sheet molding compound (SMC) and bulk molding compound (BMC) account for approximately 25% of total European composites production and are the largest market segment in the GRP industry; total 2017 produc- tion volume is estimated to reach 280,000 MT (two-thirds of which will be SMC). These will be followed by open mold processes, resin transfer molding (RTM, growing at 3.5%), continuous processing (including pultrusion), and pipes and tanks. Thermoplastics, glass mat thermoplastics (GMT) and LFT continue to show above-average growth of 3.6%, but slightly lower than that recorded in 2016. The report points out that the market share of GMT/LFT products in relation to the total GRP market has risen from 5% in 2000 to 13% today, mainly in the automotive sector. The report also points out that many decisionmak- ers are still unfamiliar with composites, which presents a significant challenge to the composites industry as a whole. Read the entire report on the AVK Web site | www.avk-tv.de/news.php?id=341. Authorized Distributor for 3M and Hexcel Inquire for other material specifications ISO 9001:2008, AS9100C, and AS9120A Certified P: 206.575.1333 | F: 206.575.0856 | info@heatcon.com | www.heatcon.com Heatcon Composite Systems has been supporting the advancement of composite repairs for over 35 years. Carbon Fiber Prepreg • Fiberglass Prepreg • Kevlar ® Prepreg • Resin • Adhesive Film • Epoxy Adhesive • Foam Adhesive • Surface Pre-Treatment • Primers • Fillers • Carbon Fiber Dry Fabric • Fiberglass Dry Fabric • Kevlar ® Dry Fabric • Release Peel Ply • Release Film • Breather Cloth • Nylon Bagging Film • Flash Tape • Sealant Tape • Honeycomb • Aluminum Foil • Carbon Fiber Prepreg • Fiberglass Prepreg • Kevlar ® Prepreg • Resin • Adhesive Film • Epoxy Adhesive • Foam Adhesive • Surface Pre-Treatment • Primers • Fillers • Carbon Fiber Dry Fabric • Fiberglass Dry Fabric • Kevlar ® Dry Fabric • Release Peel Ply • Release Film • Epoxy Adhesive • Carbon Fiber Prepreg • Fiberglass Prepreg • Kevlar ® Prepreg • Adhesive Film Material ServiceS Premium Packaging Cutting and Kitting Services Material Recertification Small Quantities AOG Services large aSSortMent Prepreg Adhesives Dry Fabric Bagging Consumables Surface Pre-Treatment Innovative Solutions for Composite Repairs cutting ServiceS Full Rolls Cuts by the Yard Custom Shapes and Packaging 866-825-1378 www.generalplastics.com Visit us at CAMX 2017 Booth R46 General Plastics' LAST-A-FOAM ® materials are renowned for their strength, stability and unique physical characteristics. Product lines include dielectric materials for radome and antenna applications, lightweight FST/OSU compliant rigid foam core, ready-to-use and fully-cured tooling boards, and custom molded parts. RF DIELECTRIC MATERIALS • TOOLING BOARDS • FST/OSU MATERIALS