Carbon fibers

Toray Celebrates the Commissioning of Expanded TORAYCA™ T1100 Production Capacity at its Decatur, Alabama Carbon Fiber Plant

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 29, 2024

The $15 million upgrade doubles the production capacity of the TORAYCA™ T1100 carbon fiber and adds critical redundancy to support the rising demand for defense applications.

Key Points: 
  • The $15 million upgrade doubles the production capacity of the TORAYCA™ T1100 carbon fiber and adds critical redundancy to support the rising demand for defense applications.
  • Toray's T1100 carbon fiber is vital to several United States Department of Defense (DoD) weapons systems and the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program.
  • Toray Composite Materials America expands TORAYCA™ T1100 carbon fiber production, boosting defense market support.
  • The Decatur Plant has operation lines from precursor to carbon fiber and is one of three Toray manufacturing facilities.

Aerospace Drives $1.2 Billion Boom in Tow Prepregs: Market Set for 12.8% CAGR by 2034

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 29, 2024

NEWARK, Del., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The tow prepreg market is poised to reach a substantial valuation, projected to reach US$ 365.2 million by 2024. The trend is projected to soar at a CAGR of 12.8% from 2024 to 2034, and by 2034, the market is estimated to achieve a total valuation of around US$ 1,220 million. The global market is experiencing substantial growth, fueled by increasing demand across diverse industries. Tow prepreg is a composite material comprising reinforcement fibers pre-impregnated with a resin matrix, offer heightened strength, durability, and enhanced performance.

Key Points: 
  • Future Market Insights, Inc. (FMI) predicts a skyrocketing future for the tow prepreg market, propelled by soaring demand in aerospace and automotive industries seeking lightweight, high-strength materials.
  • NEWARK, Del., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The tow prepreg market is poised to reach a substantial valuation, projected to reach US$ 365.2 million by 2024.
  • The trend is projected to soar at a CAGR of 12.8% from 2024 to 2034, and by 2034, the market is estimated to achieve a total valuation of around US$ 1,220 million.
  • The unique properties of tow prepreg make them integral in the aerospace sector, contributing to aircraft design and performance advancements.

Aerospace Drives $1.2 Billion Boom in Tow Prepregs: Market Set for 12.8% CAGR by 2034

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 29, 2024

NEWARK, Del., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The tow prepreg market is poised to reach a substantial valuation, projected to reach US$ 365.2 million by 2024. The trend is projected to soar at a CAGR of 12.8% from 2024 to 2034, and by 2034, the market is estimated to achieve a total valuation of around US$ 1,220 million. The global market is experiencing substantial growth, fueled by increasing demand across diverse industries. Tow prepreg is a composite material comprising reinforcement fibers pre-impregnated with a resin matrix, offer heightened strength, durability, and enhanced performance.

Key Points: 
  • Future Market Insights, Inc. (FMI) predicts a skyrocketing future for the tow prepreg market, propelled by soaring demand in aerospace and automotive industries seeking lightweight, high-strength materials.
  • NEWARK, Del., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The tow prepreg market is poised to reach a substantial valuation, projected to reach US$ 365.2 million by 2024.
  • The trend is projected to soar at a CAGR of 12.8% from 2024 to 2034, and by 2034, the market is estimated to achieve a total valuation of around US$ 1,220 million.
  • The unique properties of tow prepreg make them integral in the aerospace sector, contributing to aircraft design and performance advancements.

BLACK SWAN GRAPHENE EXPANDS GLOBAL REACH THROUGH DISTRIBUTION AND SALES AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS SWAN

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Black Swan Graphene Inc. ("Black Swan") (or the "Company") (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) (Frankfurt: R96) is pleased to announce the establishment of a Distribution and Sales Agreement (the "Agreement") with Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. ("Thomas Swan"), effective as of January 23, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Black Swan Graphene Inc. ("Black Swan") (or the "Company") (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) (Frankfurt: R96) is pleased to announce the establishment of a Distribution and Sales Agreement (the "Agreement") with Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. ("Thomas Swan"), effective as of January 23, 2024.
  • This Agreement leverages the existing strategic partnership and positions Thomas Swan as a value-added non-exclusive distributor and reseller of Black Swan's innovative Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch ("GEM") products in the polymer additive market.
  • Harry Swan, Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Swan and Chairman of Black Swan, commented: "Our journey in graphene commenced over a decade ago.
  • Thomas Swan is appointed as non-exclusive distributor and reseller of Black Swan's GEM Products within the polymer additive market, leveraging its extensive global network.

BLACK SWAN GRAPHENE ACHIEVES GROUNDBREAKING ADVANCEMENT IN POLYMER COMPOSITES USING GRAPHENE ENHANCED MASTERBATCH

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Black Swan Graphene Inc. ("Black Swan") (or the "Company") (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) (Frankfurt: R96) is pleased to announce a range of Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch ("GEM") products.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Black Swan Graphene Inc. ("Black Swan") (or the "Company") (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) (Frankfurt: R96) is pleased to announce a range of Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch ("GEM") products.
  • This announcement follows a recent commercial agreement ratified with Hubron International Ltd. ("Hubron"), a global leader in black masterbatch manufacturing.
  • Graphene enhanced products, with the addition of Black Swan's product, demonstrate multiple performance benefits, including enhanced processability and therefore cost-effectiveness.
  • Simon Marcotte, President and Chief Executive Officer of Black Swan, commented: "This development marks a substantial leap in advancing the performance of polymer materials.

Carbon Fiber Market worth $23.2 billion by 2033 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Virgin carbon fiber type segment accounted for the largest market share of carbon fiber market in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Virgin carbon fiber type segment accounted for the largest market share of carbon fiber market in 2022.
  • The carbon fiber market is segmented based on the fiber types into virgin carbon fiber and recycled carbon fiber.
  • Recycled carbon fiber enables cost savings and energy savings as compared to virgin carbon fiber.
  • Continuous carbon fiber is a type of carbon fiber that is produced in a form that allows for the creation of continuous strands or fibers.

Carbon Fiber Market worth $23.2 billion by 2033 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Virgin carbon fiber type segment accounted for the largest market share of carbon fiber market in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Virgin carbon fiber type segment accounted for the largest market share of carbon fiber market in 2022.
  • The carbon fiber market is segmented based on the fiber types into virgin carbon fiber and recycled carbon fiber.
  • Recycled carbon fiber enables cost savings and energy savings as compared to virgin carbon fiber.
  • Continuous carbon fiber is a type of carbon fiber that is produced in a form that allows for the creation of continuous strands or fibers.

BLACK SWAN GRAPHENE AND HUBRON INTERNATIONAL ENTER COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Black Swan Graphene Inc. ("Black Swan") (or the "Company") (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) (Frankfurt: R96) is pleased to announce a commercial agreement (the "Agreement"), with Hubron International Ltd. ("Hubron"), specializing in customised solutions in plastic masterbatch and conductive compound manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Black Swan Graphene Inc. ("Black Swan") (or the "Company") (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) (Frankfurt: R96) is pleased to announce a commercial agreement (the "Agreement"), with Hubron International Ltd. ("Hubron"), specializing in customised solutions in plastic masterbatch and conductive compound manufacturing.
  • Hubron and Black Swan will explore the opportunities to incorporate the use of graphene-enhanced masterbatch for improved functionality where commercially and technically possible.
  • Hubron will also play a crucial role in the manufacturing of graphene enhanced black masterbatch for commercial applications.
  • Fergus McKendrick, Managing Director at Hubron, added: "Hubron is excited to embark on this groundbreaking journey with Black Swan.

BLACK SWAN GRAPHENE ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN NERD AND ROGER BULLIVANT, A VINCI GROUP COMPANY

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Black Swan Graphene Inc. ("Black Swan") (or the "Company") (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) (Frankfurt: R96) is pleased to announce that its partner, Nationwide Engineering Research and Development or "NERD", the maker of Concretene, a graphene-enhanced concrete admixture ("Concretene"), has executed a development agreement with Roger Bullivant Limited ("Roger Bullivant").

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Black Swan Graphene Inc. ("Black Swan") (or the "Company") (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) (Frankfurt: R96) is pleased to announce that its partner, Nationwide Engineering Research and Development or "NERD", the maker of Concretene, a graphene-enhanced concrete admixture ("Concretene"), has executed a development agreement with Roger Bullivant Limited ("Roger Bullivant").
  • Roger Bullivant is part of Soletanche Bachy, a foundations company and part of VINCI, the French construction, infrastructure and energy group of companies with €60 billion in annual revenue.
  • In March 2023, Black Swan, NERD and ARUP Group announced strategic partnerships, part of an integrated supply chain, to accelerate the adoption of graphene-enhanced concrete globally.
  • Black Swan and NERD also formalized an equity swap and a supply agreement.

Will South Korea Take a Leading Role in the Graphene Market, Asks IDTechEx

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 4, 2024

In this article, IDTechEx assesses the current and future outlook for graphene in the South Korean market.

Key Points: 
  • In this article, IDTechEx assesses the current and future outlook for graphene in the South Korean market.
  • IDTechEx has more than a decade of experience assessing the graphene market, providing a detailed independent analysis of the technological and commercial progress of graphene and other 2D materials.
  • South Korea has traditionally been seen as a leading global technology hub, home to multinational giants such as Samsung and LG.
  • For more details on the graphene market, including segmentation by application area, see the IDTechEx market report " Graphene Market & 2D Materials Assessment 2024-2034: Technologies, Markets, Players ".