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Latest News

Epoxy Boards - Next Day Delivery
John Burn has stock of Trelleborg and CML epoxy boards for Pre-Preg composite tooling ready for next day delivery.

Latest Snapshot Newsletter for the Project Torpedalo Team
The boat shell has now been completed and painted by Norco GRP and is ready to be fitted out. The boat itself will be at the London Boatshow from 6-15 Jan.

It's a 'Happy New Year' for 3D Systems
3D Systems announce the completion of the aquisition of Z Corp and Vidar Systems.

Seasons Greetings from John Burn
Happy Christmas from us all at John Burn

3D Systems announce new ProJet 1000 at Euromold Exhibition 2011
3D System joins the recently released ProJet 1500 to provide a family of ProJet Personal 3D Printers that provide high resolution 3D printing at affordable price levels.

It's arrived - The NEW 3D Systems Projet 1500 colour 3D printer
John Burn is pleased to announce it has taken delivery of a NEW 3D Systems ProJet 1500 personal colour printer and cannot wait to show it off.

John Burn Ltd welcomes a delegation of colleagues from Sika GmBH
This week John Burn will be hosting a group of visitors from Sika Tooling & Composites at it's HQ in Birmingham.

Bits from Bytes 3D printers now available at www.resin-online.com
The BFB 3D printers are now avialable to buy online along with the printing materials.

Another successful Composites Engineering Show
John Burn enjoyed 2 busy days exhibiting at The Composites Engineering Show at the NEC last week.

Introducing Sprayomer a Bio-based resuable vacuum bag for infusion
John Burn has been appointed distributor for the new Sprayomer reusable vacuum bag technology in the UK.

Bentley Project Torpedalo - Latest news
This amazing project is now picking up pace. The boat has now been built. Read more about their progress.

New Sika Composites Case Study
Sika Tooling & Composites has been working closely with European company, The Team Composites AG (TTT), on a development project to produce a light weight HGV trailer.

It's here - the all New 3D Touch 3D printer from Bits from Bytes
The all new 3D printer from Bits From Bytes, powered by 3D Systems, is here and will enhance the user experience making personal 3D printing much easier. Read more...

TCT Live 2011 has finished, but that doesn't mean you can't contact us to discuss 3D Printing
With such interest in our latest 3D printing range the show really proved to be a succes. The fact that the show is over doesn't mean you can't come and see the printers for yourselves.

TCT Live 2011 - Day Three
It's the last day at TCT Live 2011. Yesterday saw continued interest in the materials and printers on offer from John Burn. There is still time to attend and parking is free.

Cambridge University Eco Racing Team - success with the ALWA casting system
The CUER Eco Racing team who are currently in Australia preparing for their solar challenge describe the canopy build process. Read more...

Trelleborg - High temperature epoxy tooling boards for advanced composites
Product Feature - EP678 - TB650 - TB400 High temperature epoxy tooling board range available from John Burn.

John Burn to distribute 3D Systems V-Flash and the Bits from Bytes 3D printers in UK
This reseller agreement represents a significant move for John Burn in the 3D printing market in the UK market and is another positive addition to the John Burn range of products. Read more..

John Burn sponsored talented artist Konrad Wyrebek
Konrad Wyrebek is young independent artist based in London.Works primarily in painting,installation and also prints, mixed media and photography. Read more...

Project Torpedalo at Chomondeley Pageant of Power
This weekend the Bentley Torpedalo team will be exhibiting at the Pageant of Power. Read more...

Project Torpedalo On display at the PSP Southampton Boat Show
Torpedalo, the self-sufficient carbon fibre pedal-powered boat will be on display afloat and doing demo run at this year's PSP Southampton Boat Show

Sika Tooling & Composites will be exhibiting at GIFA 2011
SIka will be exhibiting at the 12th International foundry trade fair and they would like you to join them. Read more...

Long term stability - SikaBlock M980 Tooling Board
Introducing the new polyurethane tooling board M980. Read more...

Annual Sika Tooling Export Conference
John Burn attended the annual confernce for Sika export partners in Stuttgart. Read more...

A useful guide to the optimum SikaBlock milling parameters
Sika Tooling have produced a comprehensive guide for the best cutting parameters for modelling and tooling board. Read more...

New Range - Synthene Vaccum Casting Polyurethanes now available in the UK
Synthene appoint John Burn as sole UK distributor of its vacuum casting polyurethanes. Read more

CLEARANCE STOCK - ALL ATLAS RESIN PRODUCT MUST GO!
We are having a Spring clear out and all of our Atlas Polymer polyurethane and epoxy resins are now on special offer. Read more..

For Sika products in Switzerland go to Global Tool Trading
For all your Sika Epoxy and Polyurethane Tooling & Composite products in Switzerland read more.

What's your choice?
The Sika® Biresin® fastcast range is one of the market leaders in terms of material quality and consistency. Read More..

Composites in Manufacturing magazine feature Project Torpedalo
Nice feature about how the project is developing with the creation of the manufacturing consortium. Read more...

Sika® JEC 2011 29-31 March
Sika® Tooling & Composites will once again be exhibiting at JEC in Paris and John Burn will be joining them. Read more...

New video uploaded to YouTube
Check out our latest video about our composite courses on YouTube

New 2011 Product Catalogue now available
Our latest catalogue is now available online for you to download

More composite training days completed
Last week we held a two advanced composite course and this week there was another introductory course

Project Torpedalo Team Exhibiting at London Boat Show
The intrepid adventurers will be at the London Boat Show to attract even more attention for their fantastic project. Go along and find out more

U.S. based IPS Structural Adhesives merges with Holdtite Adhesives
This powerful merger of two leading, adhesive manufacturers results in a global company focused on providing a superior, broader offering of structural adhesive solutions to industrial and commercial markets.

John Burn working with local community
We were pleased to welcome James Gibson to John Burn in December for two weeks work experience with the company

Bentley Project Torpedalo making waves using new SikaBlock PU modelling board
Concept Group International (CGI), John Burn and Sika join forces to produce first concept model of the Torpedalo

Cross & Sansam Ltd purchase Solido 3D Printer
The well established general engineering and pattern making company Cross & Sansam aim to make the most of 3D printing

Sika Tooling & Composites at Euromold, Frankfurt this week
Sika will be exhibiting at Euromold this week. Visit the stand to check out the latest in material developments

John Burn joins the Made in the Midlands campaign
Made in the Midlands is a Business Report campaign designed to support the region's manufacturing community.

Veck bonded fasteners now available from John Burn
Veck is a leading manufacturer of high quality, low cost bonding fasteners and associated products, supplied in small or large quantities, for a variety of applications and environments.

Solido 3D to exhibit at Euromold 2010
Solido3D Ltd, manufacturer of desktop 3D printing solutions, will exhibit the SD300 Pro desktop 3D printer at Euromold 2010, held on December 1 - 4, 2010 in Frankfurt

Composite training courses available now
The recent weeks have seen John Burn hold a number of Introductory courses for composite materials

Soldio 3D Printer at D&T with ICT Education Show
John Burn are working with the DTEP to showcase the latest in 3D printing for schools

Solido SD300 3D printer makes a real impact at TCT Live 2010
The SD300 Pro makes a great impression at TCT and John Burn announce recent agreement to distribute Huntsman SL photopolymer systems

Latest composite news from Sika
CH122-1 hardener for CR122 range introduce for small components and repairs

Solido SD300 Pro ranked No.2 in 3D printer benchmarking excercise!
A recently published benchmarking excercise to determine how fast, inexpensive and easy it is to use a range of 3D printers from different manufacturers.

Next stop TCT Live 2010 at the Ricoh Arena
John Burn to show case the Solido SD300 3D printer at the TCT Live show in 19-20 Oct

Composites Engineering Show a real success!
John Burn enjoy a successful show at NEC

Huntsman RenShape SL 7810
Accurate and durable ABS-like SL resin - now available from John Burn

Huntsman RenShape SL 7820
Accurate and durable black coloured SL resin - now available from John Burn

Huntsman RenShape SL 7840
The SL resin you envision: white, accurate, durable and PP-like and now available from John Burn

New - Huntsman RenShape SL 7870
New - Tough, durable and ultra clear SL resin - now available from John Burn

John Burn appointed as UK distributor for Huntsman RenShape SL Resins
Another high profile summer signing for John Burn - Huntsman RenShape SL resins now part of the our fanastic RP range of materials

John Burn announce distribution agreement with Holdtite
We are pleased to announce that we will be distributing the Macroplexx adhesives

Registration for TCT Live 2010 is now open
Click here to go directly to the registration page

Solido 3D Printing - Success stories
Check out the latest success stories from Solido users.

Carbon Fibre Composite Kit feature in July issue of Kit Car Magazine
The UK's top selling kit car magazine visit John Burn to try out the Carbon Fibre Composite Kit

Customer Service Survey
At John Burn we value your opinion. Please take a couple of minutes to answer our customer service survey.

Biresin CR84 ideal for intuitive artistic design
The new CR84 perfect for the 'Mae West' sculpture in Munich

New Biresin for filament winding
Sika introduce the new CR84 epoxy composite system.

Limited Period Offer for Solido SD300 Pro 3D Printer!
For a limited period we are offering the SD300 Pro 3D printer at £6,950*. Find out more.

Solido SD300 Pro debut at MACH 2010 a success!
Rapid results - SD300 3D printer stimulates a great reaction from the hundreds of visitors to our stand.

MACH 2010 - Showcasing the Solido SD300 Pro
Live Solido 3D printing demos on the John Burn stand

Land Rover LRX
Land Rover intends to introduce 2WD as an additional powertrain option for the new compact Range Rover.

John Burn to exhibit at MACH 2010
Join us at MACH 2010 7-11 June at the NEC, halls 4 & 5.

Bentley - Project Torpedalo Stage 1 Hull Test Results
SikaBlock M80 helps to improve model manufacturing process

TCT Live 2010
Once again John Burn will be exhibiting at TCT. We will be showcasing the new Solido SD300 3D Printer

Join us at JEC Composites, Paris 13-15th March - Hall 1, stand W65
Come and visit the our stand where will be showcasing the SIKA Composites range in the company of Composites UK

Bentley - Project Torpedalo
John Burn are proud to sponsor Project Torpedalo and their World Record attempt to cross the Atlantic in a pedalo!

Solido SD300 Pro - Affordable 3D Printing
John Burn enter the Additive Layer Manufacturing market with Solido 3D Printer.

Solido SD300 Pro - 3D Printer Gold Package
Gold Package

Solido SD300 Pro - 3D Printer Premium Package Details
Premium Package

Solido SD300 Pro - 3D Printer Platinum Package Details
Platinum Package

Training Courses available at John Burn
We are now able to offer a comprehensive range of composite training courses for all ability levels at John Burn

John Burn announce events for 2010
We are please to annouce our participation in three prestigious events in the forthcoming year.

Sika introduce two new lightweight boards
Sika introduce SikaBlock M330 & SikaBlock M440 - lighter boards with superior quality!!

Sika Biresin CR122
High Performance EP System for High Flyers.

New how to video for Composite Infusion Kit!
Our new video is a basic overview of how to set up a vacuum infusion mould for carbon fibre.

SikaBlock M970
Introducing the latest SikaBlock for core boxes, foundry models & match plates

Christmas & New Year Opening Times
We will be closed from 12 noon on 23rd Dec until the 4th Jan 2010. Last orders should be with us by Monday 21st Dec to ensure delivery by Wednesday 23rd Dec.

Vacuum Infusion Kit for Carbon Fibre
Check out our kit for vacuum infusion using carbon fibre.

New 'how to' video for composite kit on YouTube
Check out our latest instructional video on YouTube. Straight forward advice for vacuum bagging an epoxy laminate.

John Burn take their Composite Kit to Exeter!
We are going to be at the Great Western Kit & Car Builders Show in Exeter this weekend. Come and see us on stand T32.

TCT Live 2009
Show debut proves to be a great success!

SikaFast ADP Adhesive now available at John Burn
We are now stocking the SikaFast ADP range from Sika Industry

SikaBlock M650 - Top of the class!
John Burn proud to sponsor the next generation of architects at The Bartlett School of Architecture

NEW - Composite Kits!
Now available from John Burn the complete composite kit. All you need in one box to produce a high quality carbon fibre composite part.

Helitech 2009 Sept 22-24
John Burn will be exhibiting at Helitech 2009.

BAE Engineering Trade Show Sept 22-23
John Burn invited to attend the BAE Engineering Trade Show to showcase new composite range.

High temperature epoxy resin systems from Sika
Introducing two new high temp epoxy systems from Sika.

Sika has the solution!
Single source solution from Sika Tooling & Composites for wind energy rotor blade manufacture and production.

Atlas Polymers appoint John Burn as distribution partner for their Vacuum Grade Casting Resins
John Burn is pleased to announce their new strategic partnership with Atals Polymers.

JBB400 - Introducing a medium density, high performance epoxy tooling board.
John Burn are now offering a cost effective medium density epoxy tooling board.

New Sika Board Brochure for 2009
The new SIKA board brochure is now available online.

New board sizes now available at www.resins-online.com for next day delivery!
John Burn are now offering a selection of high quality model & tooling boards in a convenient new size.

Introducing the M650 polyurethane modelling board - for all your model making & prototyping needs!
John Burn are pleased to announce the launch of the M650 PU model board for all applications. A medium density board, with the exceptional quality that you have come to expect from John Burn & Sika.

www.resins-online.com
John Burn launch online ordering website making it even easy to order your resin materials whenever you want to!

New distribution partnership with one of Europes largest resin formulators
An improved structural adhesives product range which includes Epoxy, & Polyurethane adhesives manufactured in the UK and now available from John Burn.

John Burn announce launch of 'NEW' high quality M700 Polyurethane model board.
Sika introduce a new high quality 0.7 density model board with an excellent combination of mechanical strength, temperature resistance and surface quality.

Are you delivering quality and reducing costs with SikaBlock® M940?
SikaBlock® M940. Excellent dimensional stability and good machining characteristics at competitive prices. Ideal for Vacuum forming tools.

The latest tooling & composite news from SIKA
John Burn's collaboration with Land Rover features in the Sika Tooling News along with news of the new M700 PU model board.

The New M150 lightweight PU board
The New M150 is now available from John Burn. Excellent machining characteristics, sup

German Lloyd Approved Biresin® Composite resins for production parts and moulds
Sika's new comprehensive range of Epoxy composite materials with German Lloyd Approval. Ideal for infusion, vacuum bagging, traditional wet layup techniques and high temperature tooling.

The Midas team achieve their goal!
Congratulations to the Midas team who completed the 'Three Peak Challenge' well within the magic 24hrs!

Polydur laminating system now available from John Burn
Polydur is a unique tooling system that provides lightweight, accurate laminates in a very short working time. Polydur has no health and safety aspects, is non toxic, has no smell and all its components are water soluble.

CGI offer seamless model paste application service
John Burn is pleased to announce that in association with Concept Group International we can now offer unrivalled expertise in the design and production of large scale models and tooling.

Land Rover LRX - M72® PU Paste Case Study
John Burn joins forces with Concept Group International (CGI) to produce Land Rover's LRX show car for the Detroit Motor Show.

John Burn joins forces with Concept Group International (CGI) to produce Land Rover's LRX show car
The LRX concept demonstrates Land Rover's seriousness about sustainability with new technologies, lightweight design and environmentally-responsible materials, making it an ideal project for Biresin® M72 polyurethane (PU) modelling paste

John Burn introduce new styrofoam board material
Now available from John Burn - JBB30, a lightweight foam ideal for all industries. Large scale models, interior styling models, and architectural modelmaking.

Biresin® M72 PU paste system - Sustainable Concept Production
John Burn joins forces with Concept Group International (CGI) to produce Land Rover's LRX show car for Detroit Motor Show in January 2008.

Ideas take shape
The new SikaBlock® M80 provides a low cost solution without having to compromise on quality. A lightweight solution with high temperature resistance.

Made to measure durability!
SikaBlock® M912 - Abrasion resistant tooling block available in sizes to suit you. Reduce waste and eliminate bonding lines by using our bespoke casting service.

Proven millions of times
Achieve excellent results with Biresin® U1320. Just one of the hugely successful resilient Polyurethane's available in the Elastomeric and casting range.

The magnificent three from Sika - SikaBlock® M80, M160 and M300
Profit from the outstanding features of our light-weight model boards. Ideal for producing high quality styling and lightweight masters.

Sika Tooling News
Industry related articles about Sika's comprehensive range of tooling and composite materials.

Biresin® M72 Polyurethane Paste
The fastest model paste on the market. Ideal for large scale models such as boats, wind turbine rotor blades and automotive styling models. Biresin® M72 polyurethane modelling paste the sustainable production solution with excellent results.

Sika Biresin® Composites - The Winning Formula
When the Two Rivers School Race team set out to build their most advanced vehicle to date, they sought advice from John Burn when it came to producing their first carbon body shell.

New website for 2008
Welcome to our new and improved website for 2008

Biresin® - Vacuum Casting Systems
Material solutions for Vacuum Cast product development. Production quality polyurethanes ideal for prototyping, field testing and actual product manufacture.

Biresin® Low Pressure RIM-Systems
Sika's fantastic range of Polyurethane systems that simulate production materials such as rubber, polypropylene, ABS, PVC and many others. For use with low pressure dispensing technology and low cost PU & epoxy tooling.

SikaBlock® M80: Take a load off! - Lightweight block delivers a Heavyweight punch
Low cost solutions with superior quality results. Sika introduces a new improved quality of lightweight PU board that has endless possibilities.

Join the winning team!
Premier Kayak manufacturer outlines key to their success. Using Sika Biresin® composite epoxy range Vaida were able to deliver world beating performance.

Ideas take Shape - SikaBlock® and Biresin®
Ideas take Shape - SikaBlock® and Biresin®

Cutting edge
Danish company Dencam think big!

Smooth up to the last corner
Biresin® L89 laminating paste provides a low cost rapid tooling solution.

Grey or white - always right
SikaBlock® M1050 and M1000 form a formidable partnership in the Vacuum Forming market. Low cost tooling with fantastic results.

Biresin® Foam Adhesive
Sika's new Foam Adhesive is ideal for bonding low density modelling boards such as M80, M160 and M300.

Biresin® Composite resins for parts and moulds
Sika's new comprehensive range of Epoxy composite materials. Ideal for infusion, vacuum bagging as well as traditional wet lay up techniques.

Concept Group International - Thinking Big
CGI's latest newsletter highlights the increasing demand for large scale modelling.