KOMPOZYT-EXPO Trade Fairs Bulletin #1 by Targi w Krakowie / Trade Fairs in Krakow Ltd.

BULLETIN kompozyt-expo

22-23 november 2013, Krakow, Poland

1/2013

Publisher: Targi w Krakowie Sp. z o.o.

The most important event in the Ladies composites sector is approaching and Gentlemen,

Photo: Targi w Krakowie Sp. z o.o.

The versatile formula of KOMPOZYT-EXPO® (seminars, conferences, technical presentations), adapted year on year to adjust to industry trends, has been recognised by the Ministry of Economy. Moreover, for its undoubted contribution to the promotion of Polish entrepreneurs in the international environment, our innovative event has also been distinguished by the Marshall’s Office of Małopolskie Voivodeship. These patrons confirm the growing importance of our Fair. The holiday season has started! But before you depart for your well-deserved vacation, take a look at the first issue of our Fair’s bulletin where we discuss the interesting topic of composite recycling, provide Exhibitor previews, present current information on our investment – EXPO Krakow, set out important organisational details concerning the Fair and much more.

Over the last decades we have witnessed enormous technological advancement of our region. Not only has Małopolska become a great place to live and spend your free time, but also to successfully run and develop a business. This is facilitated by considerable scientific potential, openness of business to innovation, presence of high technology sector, including specialisations of key importance for the region, such as – ICT, lifescience, sustainable energy and chemistry. To a considerable degree they set the directions for building the competitive advantage of Małopolska.

Photo: UMWM

21-22 November 2013 – don’t forget to save these dates if you are a specialist working in the automotive, aviation, transportation, industrial chemistry, furniture-making or medical industry. The 4th edition of the Krakow KOMPOZYT-EXPO® Fair, considered a leading event in the composites sector in this part of Europe, will be taking place on exactly these days. The Fair’s participants are the largest and most important companies from the composites sector; enterprises that have a recognised, stable market position, as well as entities that have just commenced operations. Every year in November Kraków hosts businessmen from the Czech Republic, France, Germany and even countries as distant as Brazil or China, who want to establish the greatest number of valued business contacts and distribution channels possible.

I am very happy that our Region is the venue for the most important trade fairs in the Eastern Europe - KOMPOZYT-EXPO®. It is a perfect opportunity for worldwide presentation of the potential of the Małopolska chemical sector which for several years has been among the European leaders, due to its strong infrastructural and HR potential. It should be noted that the fairs help to make new contacts, find business partners and establish new distribution channels. It is also an opportunity to share experience and meet the best specialists, designers and engineers from various industry sectors. After all, the composite sector has tight links with other branches of technology, including medicine, construction or power generation, which also develop rapidly in Małopolska. I am sure that the participation in the fairs will create new opportunities and development perspectives for your enterprises and institutions. You are most welcome to join us.

Marek Sowa Marshal of the Malopolska Region

ACC SILICONES LTD.

OBO-WERKE GMBH

OBO-Werke GmbH & Co. KG company from the 80’es of the last century manufactures polyurethane and epoxy boards Obomodulan. OBO success story spans more than 140 years. The product range includes modeling and tooling boards with a density of from 80 to 1,600 kg/ m3 in a wide range of standard sizes and thicknesses. In addition to standard range OBO also offers casting blocks with non-standard dimensions, cutting to size boards, bonded blocks as well as cast blocks. The exclusive distributor on the Polish market is company Milar Sp. z o.o.

Photo: ACC Silicones Ltd.

POLYURETHANE BOARDS AND CASTED BLOCKS THE MODELS, TOOLS, MOULD AND PROTOTYPES.

Moulding silicones. International company ACC Silicones (Amber Chemical Company) is the biggest formulator of silicone systems. It creates materials, which applied for mold and tool construction fulfill the highest possible requirements of industry. Among their molding portfolio there are two-component additive and condensation silicones as well as special products. They are used for molds in, among others, processing of epoxy, polyester and polyurethane resins; for PU foams processing, for production of printing pads, for antiquities’ renovation, for casting of parts made from low melting alloys, also in ceramics and so on. POLYADDITIVE SILICONES RTV-2 - MM200/QMK SERIES We are offering wide range of two-component silicones of different parameters: of hardness from 0 up to 70 Shore A, of zero shrinkage and stable elasticity and of high tension and tear resistance. Novelty: silicones for production of elastic vacuum bags. POLYCONDENSATION SILICONES RTV-2 – MM900/MM800 SERIES They are two-component silicones of hardness from 3 up to 60 Shore, with high tension and tear strength and high chemical resistance. On the Polish market their exclusive distributor is Milar Sp. z o.o.

MILAR Sp. z o.o.

Photo: Milar Sp. z o.o.

Photo: OBO-WERKE GmbH

Milar Sp. z o. o was established 22 years ago. Since 2008 is a member of the German group Biesterfeld AG. The company offers the highest quality materials and technical advice. Milar is the exclusive distributor on the Polish market of resins, modelling boards and pastes as well as adhesives from company Huntsman, fabrics and prepregs from company Hexcel, multiaxial fabrics from company Saertex, core materials from company Airex, materials for vacuum bagging and resin infusion from company Airtech, polypropylene honeycombs from company ThermHex and roving from company Toho Tenax. The offer includes also acrylic decorative materials from company Acrystal, silicone moulding rubbers from company ACC Silicones, tooling resins and gelcoats from company Polyprocess, silicone adhesives from company Dow Corning, UV-cured adhesives from company Dymax, cyanoacrylate and anaerobic adhesives from company Permabond and release agents from company Jost Chemicals.

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AIRTECH EUROPE SARL

HUNTSMAN

American company Airtech was founded in 1973 as a supplier of specialized products for the aerospace industry. Airtech offers a full range of materials for composites production in vacuum bagging and resin infusion technology. Airtech products helped to revolutionize the production of airplanes, yachts, motor boats, canoes, etc. The offer includes a wide range of materials necessary for the production of laminates, such as: vacuum foils, peel plies, films, sealing tapes, etc. The exclusive distributor on the Polish market is Milar Sp. z o.o.

Huntsman Advanced Materials is a leading supplier of synthetic and formulated polymer systems. In the offer customer will find epoxy resins for composites manufacturing using traditional method - hand laminating, as well as for the infusion and RTM process. Manufacturer proposes also wide range of tooling materials: modeling and tooling boards and pastes, laminating and casting resins, and other products for models, tools and prototypes. Huntsman also manufacture structural adhesives, which are registered in the Guinness World Book of Records as one of the strongest in the world.

Our company was founded in 1989 by a former representative of Czechoslovakia in high-speed canoeing, Mr. Miroslav Havel. Originally, it was a private company with a small number of employees. Today, we have a lot of domestic market customers doing business in aircraft, automotive, boat, rail, leisure&sports, medical and public health engineering industry. In our offer you can find carbon, kevlar, glass fabrics, epoxy, polyester resins and different composites material. We are producer of glass fabric AEROGLASS. To provide the best services our branch offices were founded in Poland, Slovakia and Hungary. On KOMPOZYT - EXPO® Trade Fair we will show carbon, Kevlar, glass fabrics.

Photo: Havel Composites PL

HAVEL COMPOSITES PL

Photo: Huntsman

AIREX BALTEK Company Airex is a Swiss leading manufacturer of materials used for sandwich panels production such as: PVC foam, balsa and PET foam. The latest materials include foam T92.100 - PET-based foam with high mechanical properties impregnation closing pores – SealX.

HEXCEL

CORE MATERIALS The Airex’s offer includes following products: • PVC foam C70.55, 75.90 and higher densities • PVC foam C71.55, 75.90 and higher densities • Foam R82 Series • PET foams of Series T 90 and T 92 • BALSA wood The exclusive distributor on the Polish market is the company Milar Sp. z o.o.

Photo: Airex Baltek

MANUFACTURER OF WOVEN AND DIRECTIONAL FABRICS. Hexcel is a well known manufacturer of roving fabric. Offers glass, carbon and aramide textiles. The company Hexcel is also the world leader in the production of prepregs and many other materials used in aerospace, railway, automobile industry, yacht, etc. The exclusive distributor on the Polish market, Ukrainian and Belarusian is Milar Sp. z o.o.

Photo: Hexcel

The company Krosglass S.A. [stock company] has been producing the fiberglass from the glass type E (boro-alumino-silicate glass) for 40 years. It is the only producer of this glass in Poland. Thanks to the highest quality which is confirmed by the certificates which we have obtained (Lloyd’s Register, Germanischer Lloyd, Det Norske Veritas and Polish Register of Shipping), we are known not only in Poland but also around the world. Our products i.e. glass mats (emulsion and powder ones), roving, cut roving, roving fabric and glass polyester profiles are widely used in many branches and in particular in: the motorization, building and shipbuilding branches.

Photo: Krosglass S.A.

KROSGLASS S.A.

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT With a constantly growing global population and increasing demand for water, food, shelter, energy, healthcare services and economic safety, products made of composite materials help us to improve quality of life while at the same time contributing to the protection of natural resources and the environment for future generations. Every day the composites sector, aware of the importance of sustainable development, searches for solutions to problems as important as waste management. It is estimated that the EU states generate more than 2 million tons of waste in the form of thermal and chemically cured plastics. Polish enterprises specialising in polyester products reinforced with glass fibre produce approx. 2 tons of waste per annum. The issue of recycling of composite materials and products is very complex. High recycling costs and low quality recycling products are major obstacles faced by entrepreneurs from the composites sector. However, thanks to joint efforts ranging from design and production to end-product management, new technologies of composite materials’ recycling will be more accessible in the future. How is the sector tackling this problem now? What are the recycling options offered by the current state of science and research? We encourage you to read studies from the Kraków University of Technology and the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, which deal with this hotly debated issue.

RECYCLING OF THERMOSETTING MATERIALS AND COMPOSITE PRODUCTS

Photo: West Pomeranian University of Technology

In 2011 production of fibre glass reinforced polymeric materials reached in Europe 1,049 mln tons. Composite contribution in particular industrial branches has not been changed in years. The biggest contribution has transport – 35% followed by electronics and electro-technic – 14%, sport goods – 14% and other – 2%. Besides fibre glass reinforced composites for the past several years there are also used composites reinforced with carbon fibres. Recycling problem of such materials is waiting to be resolved because the range of application is increasing, also in automotive industry. Composites based on epoxy resins and phenolic ones are mainly applied in aviation industry (29 %) and in windmill rotors (19 %) whereas polyester composites with carbon fibres are mainly used for making boats (18 %) due to good price to performance ratio and also applied in aviation (15 %) and automotive industries, in windmill rotors (17 %), as well as building materials and sport goods.

Composite recycling – current state After a period of large interests in polymer composite recycling (in 90’s of the twentieth century) for over a decade there was very limited research conducted in this area and papers were published rarely. Composite recycling can be divided into mechanical, chemical and thermal, however current approach has been changed. After mechanical recycling introduced by ERCOM Company in Germany has failed, contribution of composite thermal recycling increases gradually. In 2010 the world’s first system for collection and recycling of polymer composites under the name of “CompoCycle” (Zajons Zerkleinerungs, Germany) was created. Companies participated in this system guarantee 100 % thermal recycling. Crushed composites are used as a substitute of raw materials in cement company Holcim. Utilization cost is about 114 EUR/t. After system is going to be spread throughout Europe, 20,000 tons/year of composites is planned to be recycled until 2014. There are, however, small quantities compared to the amount of waste. It is estimated that demand for recycling of reinforced thermosets (Fig. 2) only from windmill blades is up to 60,000 tons/year. Magdalena Urbaniak, Krzysztof Gorący, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecinie

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RECYCLING OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Research project entitled OPTIMIZATION OF THE SHELL-WALL CONSTRUCTION OF AN INDUSTRIAL FAN BLADE MANUFACTURED BY VACUUM INFUSION METHOD Founder: National Center for Research and Development, Poland - LIDER program, II edition. Project leader: dr inz. Mateusz Koziol (Silesian University of Technology). Realization place: Central Mining Institute, Department of Materials Engineering, Poland. Fundings: 774,600 zl. Completion date: 31.03.2014. The main scope: development of optimal composite structure enabling an efficient manufacturing of the blade within “one-shot” VARI process, without gluing.

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Photo: Tadeusz Kościuszko University of Technology

Composite materials are usually based on thermosets as well as thermoplastic polymers, rarely on elastomers. Overwhelming majority of composite materials are based on thermosetting polymers, mainly on polyesters and polyepoxides (approximately 70% of tonnage and 72% of value of world’s composite material production [3]). Recently, trend to develop composites on the base of thermoplastic materials emerged. Thermoplastics are cheaper to mass produce than thermosets while implementation of reinforcement may give them characteristics desired in construction materials. The Variety of produced and used thermoplastic polymers is very wide. In contrast to thermosets, their advantages include low material costs, low humidify absorption, high toughness, high impact resistance and easy of proceeding, hence their use leads to decrease mitigation of unit cost. Composites based on thermosets causes significant problems with their future utilization or recycling.

CENTRAL MINING INSTITUTE

Picture 1. Hierarchy of waste management in accordance with recommendations (directives and decrees) of European Union Recycling - in accordance with Act regarding waste from 27 April 2001, is recovery which consists on renewed proceeding of substances or materials contained in waste, in production process in order to obtain material of original or other use. Recently, in the EU legislation, a tendency to promote recycling rather than other means of recovery such as energy recovery by combustion (in EU directive notion of ‘recycling’ does not include combustion) has emerged. However, matter of classification of different methods (their classification as ‘recycling’ or as different mean of recovery, or as proceeding process leading to recovery) is still a matter of discussion, and each recovery method is analyzed individually. In case of composites filled with glass fibers, every method of recycling or utilization is hindered and usually the only alternative is storing them on landfill sites (planes on deserts, sunken fishing vessels, constituent of chimneys or tanks from industrial water treatment sites). In near future, the problem of disposal of worn out wind farm fragments will appear.

MAHR METERING SYSTEMS The Mahr group founded in 1861 is a global leader of precision technology. Mahr Metering Systems product range consists of Feinpruef Melt Spinning-, Extrusion-, Vacuum Discharge- & Pressure Increase Pumps. Metering-, Spin Finish Metering-, Dosing-, Blending & Mixing Systems, Test Stands as well as Drive & Control Systems are available. Mahr Metering Systems is represented in Poland by the company Chem-Tech Distribution. For the more details please visit www.mahr.com or www.chem-tech.com.pl

Stanisław KUCIEL Tadeusz Kościuszko University of Technology Institute of Materials Engineering

Photo: Mahr Metering Systems

Production of polymer composites reinforced with glass fiber in Europe reached 1049 tones in 2011, reaching the one of the highest tonnages in its branch of industry.

[Complete article here]

JOST CHEMICALS

MAGNUM VENUS POLSKA

RELEASE AGENTS. The German company JOST Chemicals is a leading manufacturer of release agents and sealants, which are mainly used in aviation, yachting, rail industry and in the production of industrial laminates and polymer concrete. The offer includes wax-based, water or semipermanent agents and agents for cleaning and conservation of moulds. The exclusive representative on the Polish market is the company Milar Sp. z o.o.

Photo: Jost Chemicals

MAGNUM VENUS POLSKA is a leader in implementing the newest technologies in composites industry that specializes in polyester/glass laminates. We offer units for resin/gelcoat spraying up or injection (Light RTM, RTM, FLEX-MOLDING) as well as for vacuum- based methods (vacuum bagging, vacuum infusion). Basing on our rich experience we can advise the best solution for individual production needs. On the KOMPOZYT-EXPO® exhibition we’ll present several units with the PATRIOT unit from the newest unit range. PATRIOT SYSTEM The PATRIOT System offered by MVP gives power, versatility and high precision to the polyester-glass laminate making process. The secret of unprecedented precision is in the unique dosing system. If you have any questions please call +48 509-898-104. We’ll be happy to answer your questions.

The French company Polyprocess manufactures the highest quality vinylester and polyester gelcoats and topcoats. Gelcoats can be supplied as standard orthophtalic, isophthalic and vinylester compositions or modified for specific customer requirements (color, properties, reactivity, chemical resistance, etc.). Polyprocess also manufactures adhesives and pastes with cut fibers or filled with fillers for bonding composites. The offer includes also a putty, paste fillers, resins for casting and coloring pastes. Fast and low-shrinkage moulding system Polymold has gained great appreciation of the market. The exclusive distributor on the Polish market is Milar Sp. z o.o.

FLEX-MOLDING PROCESS Making an infusion using silicone, polyurethane or latex membranes that can be reused many times becomes more and more popular in comparison to the traditional closed molds methods. The cost of accessories and training for flex molding process is much lower than in the traditional option with double sets of hard molds for Light RTM.

Photo: Polyprocess

POLYPROCESS

Photo: Saertex

SAERTEX WAGENER GMBH & CO. KG MANUFACTURER OF STITCHED FABRICS (DIRECTIONAL FABRICS). The German company Saertex produces a variety of glass, carbon, aramid fabrics, and various complexes (fiber glass-mat) or glass-carbon hybrids. SAERTEX fabrics, also known as NCF (non-crimp fabric), are distinguished by their stretched fibres inside the individual layers, which optimally absorb mechanical forces such as pressure and tension.Fabrics are available as: unidirectional, bidirectional and multiaxial stitch bonded constructions. This construction provides around 20% higher mechanical properties than conventional fabric. The offer also includes “new generation” materials, for example SAERflow – fabric with flowing medium or SAERfoam - foam with glass bridges. The exclusive distributor on the Polish, Ukrainian and Belarusian market is Milar Sp. z o.o.

TENAX® FILAMENT YARN Since 1983, Toho Tenax Group has been producing Tenax® carbon fibers. Thanks to close cooperation with customers and end users, new carbon fiber types are steadily developped. It ensures that products are always adjusted to the market demand. Tenax® roving is characterized by both high tensile strength and high tensile modulus. Our product range includes range from 67TEX up to 1600TEX or 1K up to 24K. The offer includes yarns: HTA/HTS, STS, UTS, IMS and UMS.Exclusive representative in the Polish market is the company Milar Sp. z o.o.

Photo: Toho Tenax

Photo: Magnum Venus

TOHO TENAX

POLYPROPYLENE HONEYCOMB. The German manufacturer ThermHex Waben GmbH from Halle on the Saale in Germany manufactures a new generation of polypropylene core. This latest innovation in technology of honeycomb is available in various configurations that are adapted to the needs of manufacturers of composite laminates. The typical density of the core is 80 kg / m³ and thickness range starts from 3 mm. The product offers a wide range of possibilities in the production of lightweight, durable and economical high-quality components. ThermHex polypropylene honeycomb are used to manufacture truck bodies, furniture components of boats or swimming pools, sauna equipment and bathroom booths. There are much more general applications and the number is growing from year to year, due to the development of new composites technology.The exclusive distributor on the Polish market is the company Milar Sp. z o.o.

Photo: Thermhex Waben Gmbh

THERMHEX WABEN GMBH

EXHIBITION OF INDUSTRIAL SUBCONTRACTING - MOVE YOUR PRODUCTION TO POLAND

Photo: Targi w Krakowie Sp. z o.o.

Three years ago as a first exhibition centre in Poland we have introduced into our calendar a special event, accompanying EUROTOOL® Trade Fairs, dedicated strictly to service providing subcontractors from material processing industry. The form of our Exhibition of Industrial Subcontracting, with simple, modular stands was greatly adopted by both service providing exhibitors and visitors looking for new business partners. With each edition the event almost doubles its volume and this year our guests will have a unique opportunity to familiarize with dozens of reliable, economic and experienced subcontractors from Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia, looking for new clients. The scope of services they are providing includes almost all types of material processing: machining, cutting, joining, surface treatment, plastic processing and many others. While there is virtually no better way to choose a perfect business partner than a face to face meeting, during our Exhibition one gets a chance to meet and talk with representatives of all the leading subcontractors in one place at one time – it doesn’t get any better than that! If you are interested in our cooperation offer visit us on 15-17 October 2013 at Exhibition of Industrial Subcontracting during EUROTOOL® Trade Fairs.

Scope of Exhibition • metal processing (machining, abrasive, electric-discharge, surface, plastic, cutting, joining) • processing, joining and coating of sheet metals • plastics processing (machining, thermoplastic, moulding, tool making) • wood processing (gluing, lacquering, cutting, milling, grinding, seasoning, impregnation) • service and regeneration of machines • control and measurements services, training, consultation and implementation • design and production services, serial and custom production