Seven companies from the Czech Republic will be exhibiting at JEC World 2023

JEC World 2023 is part of the NOVUMM KET project managed by the CzechTrade agency and co-financed by the European Union through the Operational Programme Enterprise and Innovations for Competitiveness (OP PIK).

In the area of development and production of composite materials and constructions, the favourable trend of the previous years continues, though the sector has been adversely affected by the global economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In the Czech Republic, ten large companies and fifty other small and medium-sized companies are engaged in the production of composites, currently in the volume of approximately 26 kt per year, of which approximately 80% is intended for export either as finished parts or as part of larger construction units for EU countries and other territories.

In the field of binders, innovative types of polyester, vinylester and epoxy resins continue to be used in 94% of cases, and the share of manual and open technologies is decreasing towards more environmentally friendly closed processing methods, including the use of mechanization and robotization. The use of new carbon fibre-based materials and nano-reinforcements is increasing.

Current trends in the development of composites in the Czech Republic, in addition to closed technologies, are focused on reducing the flammability of both basic materials and sandwiches and structures, especially for the transport industry and construction, in accordance with the stricter safety, environmental and fire regulations.

Manufacturing companies cooperate with the scientific research both in the field of basic (Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences) and in applied research especially at universities, e.g., CVUT Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Prague, University of West Bohemia Faculty of Applied Sciences, Technical University of Liberec, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague and other development workplaces.  

The CzechTrade Agency assists Czech companies in their expansion to foreign markets and therefore has included Czech participation in JEC World 2023 among its supported activities. The proposal was initiated by the Association for Technical Support and Promotion of Polymer Composites and the Association of Composites Manufacturers.

Czech companies exhibiting at JEC World 2023

5M s.r.o. is one of the biggest European producers of composite profiles and sandwich panels based in the heart of Europe in Kunovice, Czech Republic. During more than 30 years of its history, it has become a strong partner for almost every customer which is focused on production of trains, trams, buses, and airplanes but also of satellites and very special aerospace production. 5M is currently producing on 17 000 sq. m of net area of production halls, special laboratories with 10 pultrusion lines, heat ovens, autoclave and other equipment with annual turnover over 25 million Euro.  
Meet the company at JEC World 2023, Hall 6, booth P6.
More information: www.5m.cz

Compo Tech PLUS, spol. s r.o. is a creative composite engineering company providing design, analysis, and manufacturing services. Its CFRP production uses in-house, automated, robot-assisted fibre laying and winding technology with true, zero-degree, axial fibre placement. They work with customers across all sectors to provide innovative composite parts and technology solutions.  However, the company is specialised in solutions for industrial automation and machine tool applications offering a complete solution to design, develop, test, and optimise composite structures to replace metal components resulting in increased efficiency, productivity, and lifetime cost.  
Meet the company at JEC World 2023, Hall 6, booth G71.
More information: www.compotech.com

GF Machinery, s.r.o. is focussed on development and production of machinery and equipment for the processing of technical fibres and fabrics:  TECHNICAL FIBER (glass and/or basalt fiber) and fabric processing machines and lines Online/Offline Chopper, Roving lines (Braking tension system, Creels, Driers), Printing lines for logo printing onto glass mesh, Finishing equipment: Slitting & Formatting lines, Chemical Treatment lines, costomized production lines and equipment for automotive industry, Headliners production lines (Fiberglass chopping line for adding of chopped yarn to car roofs-headliners production), Coating lines for car interior foils processing (by “hotmelt” method), Electric presses (up to 200kN), Working Stations, customized fabric processing, processing production lines and equipment for medical/hygienic industry, Laminating lines, Slitting Lines.
Meet the company at JEC World 2023, Hall 5, booth E90.
More information: http://www.gfm.cz

HAVEL COMPOSITES s.r.o. is composite materials and attachment producer and wholesaler for professional and industrial use.  The company offers: epoxy and polyester resins, hardeners, peroxides, pigments, basic chemicals and thinners, polishes, putties, gelcoats, glass, aramid, carbon and other fibres, prepregs, fabrics, tapes, stockings, mats, separators, fillers, microballs, milled or cutted fibres, sandwich materials, honeycombs marks, such as Coremat, Airex, Rohacell… delivery of technologies, counselling service and professional schooling, pipes, round timber, boards and other profiles from glass or carbon fibers, boats, paddles, oars, running sticks.  
Meet the company at JEC World 2023, Hall 5, booth E90.
More information: www.havel-composites.com

Radalytica a.s. was the first in the world to introduce mobile robotic 3D computed tomography (CT) into commercial operation. This unique robotic imaging system, referred to as RadalyX brings important innovation to 2D and 3D non-destructive quality control. Combining cutting-edge imaging technologies such as photon-counting X-ray imaging detectors, X-ray backscattering, and laser-induced ultrasound-testing with a pair of six-axis robots, RadalyX creates a robust platform that provides new imaging possibilities. RadalyX is a dual-cobot portable computed tomography machine that can inspect regions of interest in large structures and airplanes.  
Meet the company at JEC World 2023, Hall , booth E90.
More information: www.radalytica.com

UNIQUE TEXTILES s.r.o. is a purely Czech company engaged in the manufacture of technical fabrics and fibreglass reinforcements that are used in composite materials. The company was established in 1998 and has 25 years of experience in the glass fibre fabrics production. Their current products include a full range of fibreglass fabrics, woven roving fabrics and a wide range of combined materials. They also specialise in weaving glass filament, roving and hybrid tapes and fabrics with specific fibre structures. As a customer-oriented company, they work closely with their customers on their requirements for the production of non-standard designs and widths of glass fabrics, including tapes and various combinations.  
Meet the company at JEC World 2023, Hall 6, booth P6.
More information: www.unique.cz

VUTS, a.s. focuses on research, development and manufacture of machinery and equipment for the manufacturing industry. They are also involved in automation, development, design and manufacture of special purpose machines. The activities of VÚTS are based on offering a full range of services, from research and development, through design development to the implementation of a complete technological unit. In the field of composites, they offer a comprehensive solution for projects from design, through analysis to production technology and prototyping. They design and analyse composite structures, provide structural analysis of laminates, offer solutions in laminate optimization (layers, reinforcement, matrix) and provide non-destructive testing etc.  
Meet the company at JEC World 2023, Hall 5, booth E90.
More information: www.vuts.cz

About CzechTrade:
The CzechTrade Agency is a national pro-export organisation established by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The main objective of the agency is to develop international trade and cooperation between Czech and foreign entities.  Foreign offices of the Czech Trade agency provide services in 64 countries on five continents. These assist foreign entities in exploring business opportunities, identifying business partners, and finding qualified suppliers specifically from the Czech Republic.