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date: 26 November 2009

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TUC welcomes boost for composites

Commenting on the launch today (Thursday) of the UK's composites strategy by Business Secretary Lord Mandelson, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:

'Composites are becoming increasingly important, especially in the UK's crucial new green industries, such as wind and wave energy, and in the production of lower emission aircraft and environmentally friendly cars.

'Today's announcement is an important milestone in the development of an active industrial strategy for the UK. Industrial activism will help ensure that that our manufacturing base remains every bit as competitive as that of other world players.'

NOTES TO EDITORS:

- Advanced composites are lightweight, higher performance materials. Their use to reduce weight in automotive, aerospace and other transport applications can deliver savings in running costs and carbon emissions.

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Press release (300 words) issued 26 Nov 2009