Vision &
Mission
Vision
By 2025 we will develop into an internationally recognized association for the sustainable use of multi-material lightweight construction and position the group of hybrid high-performance lightweight construction composites in global competition as ecological and economic added value.
Mission
We promote the industrial use of hybrid high-performance lightweight construction composites and support their sustainable use.
In order to achieve this goal, we support our members in the targeted acquisition of national and international projects, the presentation of their skills at national and international events/trade fairs and through specific educational offers.
Services
Expansion of services for the members of the association
Conferences
Implementation of regional and national conferences
Networking
Networking of the members connected by the clusters and networks
Advice
Advice to politicians on questions concerning fibre-reinforced high-performance materials
Support
Support of members in R&D activities
Access
Creating access to international markets and knowledge
Cluster &
Networks
The clusters, networks and members of Composites United e.V. are constantly developing new approaches and solutions for fiber-based, multi-material lightweight construction.
Advantages of a
Membership
Innovations
Support in the implementation of innovations
Participations
Participation in research and development projects
Funding
Research promotion via Carbon Composites Leichtbau gGmbH as a member of the German Federation of Industrial Research Associations "Otto von Guericke" e.V. (AiF).
Cooperations
Mediation of cooperations and business initiations with companies and research institutions of the latest composite technology
Strategies
Involvement in new strategic development directions, e.g. in the field of digitisation and AI
Support
Constructively critical support of the legislative authorities in the field of sustainability and recycling of CFRP.
Experts
Possibility of a targeted search for skilled workers
New Markets
Access to new national and international markets
Information
Information and participation in national and international funding initiatives
Events
Reduced or free participation in theme days and specialist events
Groups & Circles
Free participation in numerous meetings of the working groups and circles as well as the possibility to create your own groups
Presentations
High-profile presentation at the CU joint stand at national and international trade fairs
Publications
Publication of the latest information from your company in the CU reports
Groups & Circles
Reduced or free attendance of further education seminars
Partner
People with a passion for innovation and new technologies
Networking
National and international networking
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Erfolge
Erfolge
- Seit der Gründung des Vereins ist ein enormes Mitgliederwachstum zu verzeichnen, sodass aktuell ca. 400 Unternehmen und Institutionen Teil des CU-Netzwerkes sind
- Etabliertes Mitgliedermagazin „CU reports“, welches zweimal im Jahr in großer Auflage sowohl auf Deutsch als auch Englisch erscheint
- Langjährige öffentlichkeitswirksame Präsentation des Vereins und seiner Mitglieder auf dem CU-Gemeinschaftsstand im Rahmen nationaler und internationaler Messen. Größter Gemeinschaftstand auf der JEC World 2020.
- Gründung der Carbon Composites Leichtbau gGmbH als Mitglied der Arbeitsgemeinschaft industrieller Forschungsvereinigungen „Otto von Guericke“ e.V. (AiF)
- 38 technische Arbeitsgruppen zu relevanten Themen der Branche. Ihre Schwerpunkte reichen von Einzelaspekten in Entwicklung und Produktion über Smart Structures, Biocomposites und Nachhaltigkeit bis zu Normung und Standardisierung
- Deutschlandweite sowie regionale politische Positionierung und Etablierung des Netzwerkes Â
- Etablierung des Spitzenclusters MAI Carbon als regionalen, nationalen und internationalen Leuchtturm im Bereich Faserverbund
- Entwicklung und Umsetzung einer geschlossenen Bildungskette von der frühkindlichen Bildung bis hin zur Promotion
Historie
Successes
Since the foundation of the association, there has been an enormous growth in membership, so that currently about 400 companies and institutions are part of the CU network
Established member magazine "CU reports", which is published twice a year in large print runs in both German and English
Long-standing public presentation of the association and its members at the CU joint stand at national and international trade fairs. Largest joint stand at the JEC World 2020.
Foundation of Carbon Composites Leichtbau gGmbH as a member of the German Federation of Industrial Research Associations "Otto von Guericke" e.V. (AiF)
38 technical working groups on relevant industry issues. Their focal points range from individual aspects of development and production, smart structures, biocomposites and sustainability to standardization
Germany-wide and regional political positioning and establishment of the network
International establishment of the network beyond Europe (Austria, Switzerland, Belgium) with a focus on Asia (Japan, Korea, India and China)
Establishment of the Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon as a regional, national and international beacon in the field of fibre composites
Development and implementation of a closed educational chain from early childhood education to doctoral studies
First industrial CFRP recycling plant inaugurated in 2010 after pilot testing by member companies
Several settlements and creation of jobs in the composite sector
Establishment of the first university of applied sciences with an exclusive international course of studies in composites technology with Bachelor and Master degrees
Promotion of numerous lighthouse projects for the development of composites technology in new application areas (automotive, transportation, construction, etc.)
Our
Contact person

CEO Composites United e.V.
Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg
Telefon: +49 (0) 821 268411-01
Mobil: +49 (0) 175 753 8661
alexander.gundling@carbon-composites.eu

CEO Composites United e.V.
Ottenbecker Damm 12
21684 Stade
Telefon: +49 (0) 30 9599888-0
gunnar.merz@composites-united.com

Deputy Managing Director Composites United e.V.
Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg
Mobil: +49 157 76811182
tjark.v.reden@composites-united.com

Head of Marketing & Communications
Composites United e.V.
Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg
Telefon: +49 (0) 821 268411-10
Mobil: +49 151 15406891
anna-lea.glocker@composites-united.com

Carbon and Organizational Consulting, IT & Infrastructure
Composites United e.V.
Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg
Tel: +49 (0) 821 268411-06
Mobil: +49 171 4726226
werner.haible@composites-united.com

Office Management
Composites United e.V.
Ottenbecker Damm 12
21684 Stade
Telefon: +49 (0) 4141 40740-11
rolf.heusing@composites-united.com

Project and Network Management
Composites United e.V
Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg
Tel.: +49 (0) 821 268411-03
Mobil: +49 151 15100172
bernhard.jahn@composites-united.com

Public Relations
Marketing
Composites United e.V.
Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg
Tel.: +49 (0) 821 268411-04
Mobil: +49 151 27596905
doris.karl@composites-united.com

Education and Professional Training
Composites United e.V.
Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg
Tel.: +49 (0) 821 268411-05
Mobil: +49 170 3833586
katharina.lechler@composites-united.com

Management Assistance
Member & Project Management
Composites United e.V.
Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg
Telefon: +49 (0) 821 268411-02
lydia.raab@composites-united.com

Head of Exhibition & Conference Management
Composites United e.V.
Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg
Telefon: +49 (0) 821 268411-13
Mobil: +49 160 97394230
stefan.steinacker@composites-united.com
Our
Executive Committee

Spokesman of the Executive Committee
Technische Universität Dresden, Institut für Leichtbau und Kunststofftechnik (ILK)

Spokesman of the Executive Committee
TU Clausthal, Institut für Polymerwerkstoffe und Kunststofftechnik

Blue Cube Germany Productions GmbH & Co. KG

Fraunhofer-Einrichtung für Gießerei-, Composite- und Verarbeitungstechnik IGCV

Voith Composites SE & Co. KG

Faserinstitut Bremen

Hufschmied Zerspanungssysteme GmbH

Premium Aerotec GmbH