In 2020, the severe downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic negatively affected the underlying industries of composites (aviation, automotive, construction…). After that, the composites industry has been recovering in 2021 and 2022. According to the JEC Observer 2022-2027 recently published and established by Estin & Co for the JEC Group, the global market is estimated at 12.7Mt (composite materials​ used to produce composite parts) by the end of 2022. It represents a $41 billion market for composites, corresponding to a $105 billion market for assemblies made of composite parts.

Wide variety of fiberglass products Glass fiber is an extremely fine inorganic non-metallic material. Glass fiber is a kind of natural inorganic non-metallic ore such as leucolite, pyrophyllite, kaolin, quartz sand, limestone, etc. High-grade inorganic fibers have a single filament diameter of a few

Non-metallic materials used in automobiles include plastics, rubber, adhesive sealants, friction materials, fabrics, glass and other materials, involving petrochemical, light industry, textile, building materials and other related industrial sectors, so non-metallic materials are used in automobiles

Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites Fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites are an important part of composite materials. Various thermoplastic resins are reinforced with glass fibers (GF), carbon fibers (CF), aramid fibers (AF) and other fiber materials, which are called FRTP ( Fiber Reinforced ThermoPlastics).

Traditionally, bus and coach manufacturers have tended to use traditional materials, such as extruded aluminium profiles, rather than composite profiles, due to the lower upfront cost of the former and out of habit. However, with global fuel prices soaring in recent months, composites could offer bus operators considerable savings due to higher integrated design possibilities and lower lifetime maintenance costs. Patrick Loock, head of the Specialty Composites Manufacturers practice, discusses the key advantages of using composite profiles over aluminium profiles in the manufacture of buses and coaches.

Modern high-strength composite materials offer ample opportunities for energy-efficient solutions, reducing environmental impact and reducing the life-cycle cost of rail infrastructure. Growing populations and expanding urbanization worldwide require more sustainable mobility solutions to address global resource scarcity and climate change. Network Rail, owner of the UK rail network, has partnered with the National Composites Centre (NCC) in Bristol, UK, to develop state-of-the-art materials and technologies and explore new design concepts for the use of composite materials in the rail industry.