The JEC Composites Show 2002 was held April 9-11 2002 at the Paris Expo fairgrounds, and it was a success, despite a difficult economic context for several segments of the composites industry. JEC show is world’s leading composites exhibition, where the end market meets new technologies and innovations.

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JEC SA took the right decision when moving to Paris Expo fairgrounds. Participants were attracted by the unique working atmospere at hall no. 1. In particular the Automotive Forum was one of the highlights of the show.

Next JEC show at Paris Expo: April 1-3, 2003

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JEC show at Paris Expo Hall no. 1

For the first time ever, JEC organized a composites design forum with statements from raw material suppliers/moulders as well as case histories from OEMs. This was done in a serious but relaxed, non-academic atmosphere. The presentations were followed by a fruitful discussion, and an informal get-together, with cocktail.

Three of the five speakers were members of the European Alliance for SMC (DSM, OC and Menzolit-Fibron).

Dick McKechnie, OC, opened up the forum by giving an overview on composites in automotive applications.

Fons Harbers, DSM Composite Resins, gave an overview on composite solutions of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Why use SMC? Drivers for using SMC. More info - please read a pdf file of his paper.

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Thomas Schuh, Manager Body Polymer Components DaimlerChrysler, emphazised the importance of co-operation of all partners involved, in order to reach the goal: premium SMC for quality exterior body panels, the “triple C approach”. Read his statement, and learn more about further requirements.

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Karlheinz Hoersting, Manager R&D/Design of Menzolit-Fibron, reported on innovative plastics applications with the Mercedes SportsCoupe tailgate, were a hybrid structure comprises SMC-, Polycarbonate, steel- and glass components. Full story

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Jean-Francois Hordonneau, project leader of Vel Satis, Renault, informed the audience about Renault’s new highend sedan, were important components are made of SMC (Tailgate, front fenders).

Part of the forum was a special exhibition with automotive parts made of composites. The majority of the parts was made of SMC (tailgates, spoilers, doors). Entire cars were on display, including the virtual SMC car from the European Alliance for SMC.

Concept car of the European Alliance for SMC

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update

15 november 2007