DSM COMPOSITE RESINS INCREASES PRICES FOR ITS ENTIRE RANGE OF RESINS

Schaffhausen, 14-08-2009 - Today, DSM Composite Resins announces a price increase for its entire range of resins in the magnitude of 115 €/mt. This increase is valid for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and will come into effect by 1 September 2009, or at the earliest time possible, depending on existing individual contracts.

CHINA AND WIND TURBINE BLADES

Wind energy is a booming industry in China as the country searches for cost-efficient solutions to meet the almost insatiable demand for energy of its fast growing economy. “In fact, China has one of the world’s largest potentials for wind energy with the wind turbine business growing at 40% per year between 2000 and 2006, and with 105% growth in 2006 compared to a global increase of 25% per year”, explains Rob van de Laarschot, New Business Development Manager, at DSM Composite Resins.Wind energy is a booming industry in China as the country searches for cost-efficient solutions to meet the almost insatiable demand for energy of its fast growing economy. “In fact, China has one of the world’s largest potentials for wind energy with the wind turbine business growing at 40% per year between 2000 and 2006, and with 105% growth in 2006 compared to a global increase of 25% per year”, explains Rob van de Laarschot, New Business Development Manager, at DSM Composite Resins.

COMPOSITES INDUSTRY UNDERLINES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

After a difficult period of no growth, composites producers are optimistic about the future. Healthy business in traditional segments like marine has brought new growth in the last two years. After a difficult period of no growth, composites producers are optimistic about the future. Healthy business in traditional segments like marine has brought new growth in the last two years. According to the European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) investment in new applications and a targeted approach to new markets will make this growth sustainable.

VERSO UN'INDUSTRIA DEI COMPOSITI UNITA

Gertjan de Koning è Business Director di DSM Composite Resins e membro attivo del consiglio di amministrazione dell'Associazione Industriale Europea dei Compositi (EuCIA - European Composites Industry Association). Quale uno dei maggiori fautori di un'industria dei compositi forte, egli parla del ruolo di EuCIA nell'industria e di come essa possa fare la differenza.