In February 2026, Hennecke announced its participation in JEC World 2026 in Paris, where the company will present advanced technologies designed to support scalable and globally deployable composite manufacturing solutions. Exhibiting in Hall 5, Booth G103, Hennecke is using the international composites trade fair as a platform to highlight its long-term industrial strategy and clearly defined technological priorities.
JEC World serves as a key meeting point for composite material manufacturers, OEMs, and technology providers worldwide, making it a strategic venue for presenting next-generation overmolding systems, automation platforms, and high-pressure composite processing technologies.
Strengthening Global Positioning Within the Brückner Group
Since early 2026, Hennecke has become part of the Brückner Group, a globally active industrial group with a long-term strategic focus. For customers in composite manufacturing, this development ensures continuity, operational stability, and long-term investment security. The existing product portfolio for polyurethane and composite applications remains fully intact, while the integration into a larger group structure opens opportunities for cross-technology collaboration and international expansion.
At JEC World, the company emphasizes continuity in its composite solutions while signaling an expanded global outlook under the new corporate structure.
Modular Overmolding Technology for Global Markets
A central theme of Hennecke’s 2026 exhibition is the evolution of its established STREAMLINE flooding and overmolding technology into a modular, scalable system architecture.
The modular concept is designed to support regional manufacturing strategies under a local-for-local approach. By producing standardized modules directly in target markets, Hennecke aims to shorten supply chains, enhance local responsiveness, and improve overall cost competitiveness.
Unlike conventional auxiliary overmolding units, these modules are engineered for direct integration into injection molding machines. This integration capability simplifies installation, reduces footprint, and enables smoother synchronization between injection molding and polyurethane surface finishing processes.
Hennecke continues to expand strategic partnerships with international machinery manufacturers, building on established collaborations and exploring new integration opportunities across multiple injection molding platforms.
VOC-Free Surface Functionalization Through Overmolding
Compared with traditional coating technologies, polyurethane overmolding offers distinct environmental and functional advantages. The process eliminates solvent-based coating workflows and operates entirely VOC-free, supporting sustainable composite production and regulatory compliance.
Beyond environmental benefits, overmolding technology enables advanced functional integration directly into the molded surface. Components can incorporate embedded heating elements, capacitive touch controls, decorative lighting features, or other smart functionalities within a single processing step. This integration reduces downstream assembly complexity while enhancing product performance and design flexibility.
Such capabilities are increasingly relevant in automotive interiors, consumer electronics, and industrial equipment applications where surface functionality and aesthetic integration are key differentiators.
Automated HP-RTM Solutions for Aerospace and Drone Manufacturing
Another strategic focus at JEC World 2026 is Hennecke’s automation expertise for aerospace composites and unmanned aerial system (UAS) production.
High-Pressure RTM (HP-RTM) and Wet Compression Molding technologies form the backbone of Hennecke’s offering for high-volume lightweight structural components. These processes enable rapid cycle times, repeatable fiber impregnation quality, and consistent mechanical performance—critical requirements in aerospace manufacturing.
The rapidly expanding drone sector represents a particularly dynamic growth area. Applications range from load-bearing wing structures to chassis and structural elements for unmanned systems. Manufacturers in this segment require scalable, industrialized production concepts capable of supporting both performance and cost targets.
By combining automated resin metering systems, closed-mold composite processing, and integrated quality control solutions, Hennecke positions itself to serve global markets where lightweight composite components are transitioning from niche to industrial-scale production.
Comprehensive Composite Process Expertise
Beyond overmolding and aerospace automation, Hennecke’s presence at JEC World 2026 also highlights its broader expertise across polyurethane processing and composite manufacturing technologies. Visitors to the booth can engage directly with technical specialists to discuss customized production concepts tailored to specific product geometries, material systems, and throughput requirements.
The exhibition provides a forum for in-depth discussions on current trends in scalable composite production, sustainable manufacturing, and automation-driven efficiency improvements.
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