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the proposed large-scale expansion, the Group’s overall production capacity will rise to 27,100 tons by March 2015, which would ensure a stable supply structure to deliver high performance, high quality carbon fibers to customers around the world.
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Boeing to open aerospace research and technology center in Brazil Boeing announced that it will establish Boeing Research & Technology-Brazil, a research and technology center in Sao Paulo that will work with the country’s leading researchers and scientists to develop aerospace technologies. The center, which will open later this year, will serve as a hub for collaboration between Boeing and Brazilian R&D organizations, including government agencies, privatesector companies and universities. Areas of research focus for the new center will include sustainable aviation biofuels, advanced air traffic management, advanced metals and bio-materials, and support and services technologies.
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tions, merger and acquisition strategies, and business development. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He joined the company in 2005 and is a member of the AGY Board of Directors.
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Axson group: Accelerating growth Andre Genton appointed new chief operating officer Axson announces the appointment of André GENTON, as COO (Chief Operating Officer). After 25 years in industrial management experience gained within prominent European and American Corporations, he will bring a significant additional experience and expertise to lead the implementation of Axson’s strategy
www.axson.com

Airbus to invest €2bn in R&D in 2012 At the Airbus Day 2012 in Brussels, Christian Scherer, Head of Airbus Strategy and Future Programmes said: “Airbus is a truly European company, and one that highlights how successful Europe can be if we work together. Despite the tough economic environment, we will invest nearly two billion Euros in environmental research and development this year. We will also recruit 4,000 new high-skilled employees in 2012, and many more in the supply chain.”

Coriolis Composites Technologies sign a contract with Astrium SAS Coriolis Composites Technologies has been awarded a contract by Astrium SAS through its Business Unit « Astrium Space Transportation » to supply automated fiber placement robot for the manufacturing of composite parts for space projects. Coriolis Composites has already developed innovative automated fiber placement systems based on robotics for aircraft programs with other Original Equipment Manufacturers and is proud to be part of space programs with this first contract.
www.coriolis-composites.com

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Lennart Hagelqvist : the new CEO of DIAB Lennart Hagelqvist has been appointed as the new CEO of Ratos’s subsidiary DIAB. He is 53 and has broad experience of both production- and market-oriented international operations, including Kemira, ABB, Stora Enso and Aker. Lennart Hagelqvist is currently at Perstorp where he is Executive Vice President, Coating Additives, and Managing Director of Perstorp’s subsidiary in France. He will take up his position on 3 May and succeed Anders Paulsson who has been CEO of DIAB since 2003. Anders Paulsson will continue to be committed to DIAB as an advisor.
www.diabgroup.com

Airbus’ R&D efforts are focused on reducing gaseous and noise emissions. Airbus is fully committed to meet the global aviation industry targets: improving fuel efficiency by 1.5 % on average per year to 2020, to cap net carbon emissions from 2020, and work towards the ambitious goal of a 50 % reduction by 2050 – compared to 2005 levels.
www.airbus.com

Drew Walker promoted to president of AGY AGY has announced the promotion of Drew Walker to the position of President. In his expanded role, Mr. Walker will oversee all aspects of the company’s opera-

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