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29 Jul 2026
Position Paper: Epoxy based composites under the EU Advanced Materials Act
As Epoxy Europe we are calling for epoxy-based composites to be recognised as advanced materials under the forthcoming Advanced Materials Act. These composites are used in wind turbine blades, aircraf...
11 Jun 2026
Electrification needs a critical infrastructure materials approach
Europe wants faster grid build-out, but cables and transformers need advanced materials to stay safe and reliable. With regulation moving on a different timetable, mismatched rules could slow electr...
03 Dec 2025
Joint paper: Circular economy act & composites
Circomp_ Join Position Paper CEA - Nov 2025...
02 Dec 2025
Two pager: A composite supply chain for Europe
Understand why composites are vital to Europe’s strategic autonomy and what challenges we need to address today by reading our two-pager here....
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Safety App
The Epoxy Europe Safety App is an online tutorial designed to provide expert information to epoxy users for working with epoxy resins safely.
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HOW IT ALL STARTED
The history of epoxy dates back to Switzerland in 1936, when Dr. Pierre Castan succeeded in synthesising the first epoxy polymer by curing it with phthalic acid anhydride.
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HOW ARE EPOXIES MADE
Epoxy resins are thermosetting polymers with unique mechanical and resistance properties. They are the result of a chemical reaction called ‘curing’, which involves epoxides and other chemicals more commonly known as ‘hardeners’ or curing agents.
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