#Composites

2024-05-16

JEC and Lucintel join forces to elevate Composites Industry Insights

JEC is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Lucintel, a premier market research and management consulting firm, to introduce Lucintel’s Analytics Dashboard.

This collaboration aims to provide industry professionals with insights into market and competitive intelligence, growth opportunities, monthly pricing intelligence on various materials and end markets and more.

Lucintel’s analytics dashboard is designed to empower businesses with real-time data and comprehensive analytics, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning. Lucintel’s Analytics Dashboard aims to enhance companies market research capabilities by giving them full access to Lucintel’s analytics dashboard platform, which has hundreds of syndicated market reports, thousands of market and competitive data on various industries, monthly pricing trends on various materials such as glass fiber, carbon fiber, UPR, epoxy, etc.

In reference to the partnership, Éric PIERREJEAN, CEO of JEC stated, “We are happy to partner with Lucintel to bring this Analytics Dashboard to JEC World’s exhibitors to provide them timely insights on hundreds of composites related markets. In an industry that thrives on innovation, having access to market and competitive intelligence on various markets is crucial for success. Lucintel’s Analytics Dashboard aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing valuable resources and opportunities.”

Dr. Sanjay Mazumdar, CEO of Lucintel, added, “Our collaboration with JEC marks a significant step in our mission to empower businesses with actionable insights. The combination of JEC’s global reach and Lucintel’s market research expertise will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and success of the composites industry. In this challenging and globally competitive market, having access to timely market data on various industries can help clients connect the dots and identify new opportunities for growth for their businesses.”

JEC World 2026 reveals the list of finalists for the Innovation Awards

Each year, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards recognize collaborative, innovative, and ambitious projects that illustrate the potential of composite materials. Created in 1998, this benchmark program aims to identify, promote, and reward the most innovative composite solutions worldwide. In 28 years, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards have attracted more than 2,200 participating companies from around the world. A total of 269 companies and 811 associated partners have been recognized for the excellence of their innovations.

Launch of the first JEC Forum Middle East

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JEC World 2025: a record-breaking 60th edition driven by innovation and circularity

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Engineering depth and diversity for composites

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Modern testing methods for raw cotton

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen will take place from 25 to 27 March 2026 at the Bremen Parliament. This conference has traditionally stood for in-depth expertise and international exchange. The program will focus on technical innovations, market trends, and regulatory frameworks across the entire value chain – from agriculture to the circular economy. With high-profile speakers, the conference is regarded as the key meeting point for the global cotton industry. Today’s focus: Cotton quality and testing methods.

Rieter responds to higher raw material prices

Global political and economic developments have been leading to rising raw material and energy costs for some time. The textile machinery industry is also affected by this trend. Rieter machines and components consist to a large extent of steel, copper, aluminum and electronics. These materials in particular have seen higher demand and higher prices in recent months.