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China begins mass production of T1000-grade carbon fiber in Datong, Shanxi.
Chris King teams with Reserve to offer carbon-fiber wheelsets built in Portland.
CompositesWorld Carbon-Fiber 2025 conference: supply, demand and sector outlook.
Market intelligence / reports highlight continuing demand in space, composites markets (recent market briefings).
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1) China starts mass production of high-performance T1000 carbon fiber (Datong, Shanxi)
Date reported: Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2025 — (multiple outlets)
Summary: A demonstration production line for 12K small-tow T1000-grade carbon fiber began operation in Datong, Shanxi Province. Reports describe the first-phase capacity as a demonstration line (≈200 t/yr) and emphasize the product’s high tensile strength and potential uses in aerospace, defence, rail and other advanced fields. Chinese state and state-affiliated outlets frame the project as reducing import dependence for high-end carbon fiber. 环球时报+2中国日报国际版+2
Implication: If commercial scale-up follows demonstrations, this may affect premium-grade carbon fiber supply dynamics and sourcing for OEMs in aerospace and defence. (Source coverage is primarily local/state media; independent confirmation of long-term commercial capacity and export plans will be needed.) 中国日报国际版
2) Chris King / Reserve partnership — new carbon-fiber wheelsets built in Portland (U.S.)
Date reported: Dec 1, 2025 (various cycling trade outlets)
Summary: Portland-based component maker Chris King announced a partnership with Reserve (carbon rims) to offer three factory-built carbon wheelsets (road, gravel, mountain) using King hubs and Reserve rims. Units are built to order at Chris King’s Portland facility; retail prices and availability dates were provided by vendors. This follows supply disruptions earlier in the year from another rim supplier’s closure. Bikerumor+2pinkbike.com+2
Implication: Signals continued demand for carbon-rim performance products in the bicycle consumer market and shows reshuffling of supply partnerships for carbon composite rims. Bikerumor
3) Industry event recap — Carbon Fiber 2025 (conference coverage / market takeaways)
Date reported: Nov 24, 2025 (conference coverage)
Summary: Coverage from the CompositesWorld Carbon-Fiber 2025 conference summarized speaker remarks on supply/demand shifts, high-value applications (aerospace, wind, EVs), and innovation in precursor and processing technology. Analysts at the event discussed near-term constraints in specific segments and opportunities where recycled and lower-cost fibers could expand applications. 复合材料世界+1
Implication: Conferences highlight that while long-term demand drivers remain strong, short-term supply and sector-specific constraints still shape OEM sourcing choices. 复合材料世界
4) Market reports / niche coverage: space & composites demand briefs (recent releases)
Date reported: within the last 24 hours (market briefs and press releases)
Summary: Recent market intelligence press pieces and briefs point to expanding demand for carbon-fiber composites in space and satellite applications and reiterate growth forecasts for various end-use markets. These are typically commercial research or PR summaries rather than primary reporting. Treat as market commentary rather than independent news. uk.finance.yahoo.com+1
Implication: Commercial market reports can be useful for trend signals but verify methodology and avoid treating forecast figures as hard facts without checking primary data. uk.finance.yahoo.com
