The first ACMA Green Composites Workshop

Companies in the steel and concrete industries have already developed life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle inventory (LCI) data collections to respond to the growing demand in all market sectors to produce proof that their companies are “green.” Where does this leave the composites industry? The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) – the leader in green composites issues – will address critical issues like this at the first Green Composites Workshop, June 21-22, 2011, in Rosemont, Ill.

Azimut Yachts and Atlantis at the Boat Show in Düsseldorf 2011

The Azimut Benetti Group will be exhibiting two innovative and important boats at Boot in Düsseldorf. Azimut Magellano 50 yacht launched only a few months ago is a boat that fully meets the environmental compatibility, safety and comfort requirements of the northern European market. Atlantis 44 is a step ahead in style and functionality in the sector of open habitable yachts.

Azimut Eco-Yacht Magellano 50 Praised at The Catalan Boat Show, Barcelona

Barcelona welcomed the Azimut Magellano 50 enthusiastically. The Magellano which has become a benchmark for sustainable boating throughout the world is constructed in line with eco-standards and materials and capable of providing a 13% saving in fuel costs thanks to a hybrid engine and the particular shape of its hull.