News & Press Releases

COBRA International’s Composite Drone Division Showcases its Design Re-engineering Expertise for High Volume Drone production at XPONENTIAL 2024

COBRA International’s Composite Drone Division Showcases its Design Re-engineering Expertise for High Volume Drone production at XPONENTIAL 2024

4th April 2024

Cobra will showcase how their broad experience in re-engineering a drone airframe or component can improve production cycles and reduce cost.

Cobra International Presents Olympic Windsurfing iQFOiL Board at JEC World 2024

Cobra International Presents Olympic Windsurfing iQFOiL Board at JEC World 2024

13th February 2024

Cobra International will showcase the accuracy and consistency requirements for Olympic sporting equipment as it presents the iQFOiL windsurf board at JEC World 2024.

Aurelio Verdi – Shaper of World’s Fastest Windsurf Board – Joins Cobra International

Aurelio Verdi – Shaper of World’s Fastest Windsurf Board – Joins Cobra International

7th July 2023

Cobra announces that renowned watersports board shaper Aurelio Verdi has joined its team. Verdi, a 25 year industry veteran, and shaper of current world speed record holder Antoine Albeau’s 53.27 knot windsurf board, will join as Technical Specialist for Composite Boards (Windsurf, Wingboard, Kiteboard and SUP) with immediate effect, optimising Cobra’s production operations and coordinating with the global brands and OEMs it manufactures for in Thailand.

COBRA International Presents Unique Composite Process and Finishing Capabilities at JEC World 2023

COBRA International Presents Unique Composite Process and Finishing Capabilities at JEC World 2023

19th April 2023

Cobra will highlight the full scope of composite possibilities enabled by its unique manufacturing process and finishing capabilities at JEC World 2023.

COBRA WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL CANOE FEDERATION (ICF) DELEGATES WITH PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS AND A FACTORY TOUR

COBRA WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL CANOE FEDERATION (ICF) DELEGATES WITH PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS AND A FACTORY TOUR

2nd November 2022

Earlier in November, the ICF – the world governing body for canoe and stand up paddling (SUP) sports - held its 39th Ordinary Congress in Pattaya, Thailand.

REST IN PEACE KYM

REST IN PEACE KYM

1st November 2022

With great shock and very heavy hearts, the Cobra family has recently been informed of the tragic passing of the surfboard industry legend Kym Thompson.

CAC LAUNCHES SUSTAINABLE FLAX FIBRE VISUAL FINISH COMPONENTS FOR AUTOMOTIVE OEMS

CAC LAUNCHES SUSTAINABLE FLAX FIBRE VISUAL FINISH COMPONENTS FOR AUTOMOTIVE OEMS

6th October 2022

In response to strong demand from leading OEM customers, Cobra Advanced Composites (CAC), the automotive business of composite products manufacturer Cobra International, has launched a range of production-ready, flax fibre based, visual finish components.

In Pursuit of Windsurfing Excellence New Report by COBRA Details Key Manufacturing Innovations in Windsurfing

In Pursuit of Windsurfing Excellence New Report by COBRA Details Key Manufacturing Innovations in Windsurfing

24th May 2022

Cobra International has launched an innovation report highlighting its key composite manufacturing innovations that have reshaped the Windsurfing industry.

COBRA International Highlights Diversification into New Market Sectors at JEC World 2022

COBRA International Highlights Diversification into New Market Sectors at JEC World 2022

25th April 2022

Cobra will highlight recent diversification into new composite markets at JEC World 2022, with exhibits ranging from VTOL drones to carbon fibre prosthetics. As the drive for more sustainable manufacturing and products continues, Cobra will also demonstrate how it is working alongside automotive and water sports customers to further enhance the sustainability of products in these sectors.

COBRA International to Showcase 5.5m Swiftlet UAV Developed for the Royal Thai Air Force at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022

COBRA International to Showcase 5.5m Swiftlet UAV Developed for the Royal Thai Air Force at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022

8th April 2022

Cobra International will showcase its portfolio of design and manufacturing solutions for the unmanned vehicle systems sector when the company exhibits alongside long-term partner HiveGround at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022 conference.

COBRA to Sponsor and Manufacture JEC Trophies

COBRA to Sponsor and Manufacture JEC Trophies

5th April 2022

Cobra is proud to reinforce its long collaboration with the JEC Group by designing and manufacturing this year’s JEC Composites Innovation trophies. Cobra has designed and manufactured 35 composite material trophies for the JEC Composites Innovation and Start Up Booster competitions which will be presented during the 2022 awards ceremonies and throughout other JEC Group events in 2022.

COBRA Pay It Forward

COBRA Pay It Forward

4th November 2021

COBRA Pay It Forward is an exciting new initiative that focuses on nurturing the next generation of water sport talent in Thailand and provides them with an opportunity to showcase their skills on the global water sports stage.

COBRA supports HG Robotics with New Production Concept  for the VETAL Tail Sitter VTOL Drone

COBRA supports HG Robotics with New Production Concept for the VETAL Tail Sitter VTOL Drone

2nd August 2021

Cobra International is pleased to announce the expansion of its development and manufacturing partnership with leading Thai UAV producer HG Robotics.

Cobra has secured more than 3000 doses of the “Sinopharm” COVID-19 vaccine for its employees and the wider COBRA community

Cobra has secured more than 3000 doses of the “Sinopharm” COVID-19 vaccine for its employees and the wider COBRA community

2nd August 2021

Danu Chotikapanich, Chief Executive Officer, Cobra International Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that the company has secured more than 3000 doses of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine.

Fliteboard Series 2

Fliteboard Series 2

21st June 2021

COBRA Supports the Evolution of the World’s Most Advanced Electric Hydrofoil Board

COBRA INTERNATIONAL TO SHOWCASE LATEST COMPOSITE SUCCESS STORIES AND PROCESS TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS AT JEC CONNECT 2021

COBRA INTERNATIONAL TO SHOWCASE LATEST COMPOSITE SUCCESS STORIES AND PROCESS TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS AT JEC CONNECT 2021

24th May 2021

Cobra will present some of the company’s most recent composite application collaborations and process technology developments at the upcoming JEC Connect 2021 online event.

COBRA INTERNATIONAL PROVIDE RADINN ELECTRIC JETBOARDS WITH  LARGE-SCALE MANUFACTURING PLATFORM

COBRA INTERNATIONAL PROVIDE RADINN ELECTRIC JETBOARDS WITH LARGE-SCALE MANUFACTURING PLATFORM

29th April 2021

Cobra International has announced its latest collaboration with Radinn to mass produce its new range of electric powered surfboards.

COBRA INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION NEW PREPREG COMPRESSION MOULDING LINE

COBRA INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION NEW PREPREG COMPRESSION MOULDING LINE

5th April 2021

Cobra International is pleased to announce the commissioning of a new prepreg compression moulding production line.

COBRA INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES “SHADOW” A ONE-DESIGN RACE SUP FOR THE THAI SURFING FEDERATION

COBRA INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES “SHADOW” A ONE-DESIGN RACE SUP FOR THE THAI SURFING FEDERATION

1st April 2021

Cobra is proud to announce its latest water sports collaboration, with the launch of the new Shadow one-design racing stand up paddleboard (SUP) for the Thailand Surfing Federation (TSF).

COBRA PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY MASS PRODUCTION FOR ARE TAHITI’S NEW COMPOSITE CANOES

COBRA PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY MASS PRODUCTION FOR ARE TAHITI’S NEW COMPOSITE CANOES

23rd November 2020

COBRA International, one of the world’s largest OEM manufacturers of composite goods for Water Sports, Automotive, Marine and Civil Engineering, is pleased to confirm the shipment of its first 36 composite canoes to ARE Tahiti.

COBRA INTERNATIONAL AND ADITYA BIRLA CHEMICALS’ CLOSED LOOP RECYCLING OF EPOXY PARTS TECHNOLOGY WINS JEC INNOVATIONS AWARD

COBRA INTERNATIONAL AND ADITYA BIRLA CHEMICALS’ CLOSED LOOP RECYCLING OF EPOXY PARTS TECHNOLOGY WINS JEC INNOVATIONS AWARD

14th May 2020

COBRA International are proud to announce that their latest sustainability project has won a 2020 JEC Innovation Award.

COBRA INTERNATIONAL RESPONDS TO COVID-19

COBRA INTERNATIONAL RESPONDS TO COVID-19

3rd April 2020

COBRA International has announced an update on the actions that the group is taking in response to the developing COVID-19 situation.

COBRA INTERNATIONAL AND ADITYA BIRLA CHEMICALS’ CLOSED LOOP RECYCLING OF EPOXY PARTS SELECTED AS FINALIST IN JEC INNOVATIONS AWARDS 2020

COBRA INTERNATIONAL AND ADITYA BIRLA CHEMICALS’ CLOSED LOOP RECYCLING OF EPOXY PARTS SELECTED AS FINALIST IN JEC INNOVATIONS AWARDS 2020

3rd February 2020

COBRA International are proud to announce that their latest sustainability project has been recognized by the JEC Innovations Awards committee and selected as a finalist for the 2020 JEC Innovation awards.

COBRA INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIP WITH SKEETA FOILING CRAFT

COBRA INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIP WITH SKEETA FOILING CRAFT

11th November 2019

COBRA International is proud to announce its partnership with Skeeta Foiling Craft to build the new range of hydro foiling dinghies.

COBRA TO DELIVER COMPOSITE PARTS FOR BODY SHELL CLADDING OF SECURITY ROBOT

COBRA TO DELIVER COMPOSITE PARTS FOR BODY SHELL CLADDING OF SECURITY ROBOT

15th October 2019

COBRA International is collaborating with Obodroid, a leading Thai robotics provider to help bring their novel new building security robot concept to life.

COBRA DELIVERS FIRST 100 COMPOSITE FUSELAGE COVERS FOR CUTTING-EDGE DRONES

COBRA DELIVERS FIRST 100 COMPOSITE FUSELAGE COVERS FOR CUTTING-EDGE DRONES

19th September 2019

COBRA International is collaborating with HG Robotics, a leading drone manufacturer that specializes in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the agricultural market, on a composite fuselage cover for the cutting-edge Tiger Drones.

COBRA RELEASES SUSTAINABILITY PROGRESS REPORT

COBRA RELEASES SUSTAINABILITY PROGRESS REPORT

13th August 2019

COBRA International has released its latest Sustainability Development Report: ‘Positive Impact’ and as a result has demonstrated its commitment to creating positive changes for society and the environment. This is the 5th annual report of its kind for COBRA and is in line with its 2007 Code of Conduct which states that the company will strive to do business in a socially and globally responsible manner.

COBRA INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATES WITH FLITE

COBRA INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATES WITH FLITE

12th June 2019

COBRA is collaborating with Flite, the Australian-based electric foiling surfboard manufacturer, on Fliteboard and Fliteboard PRO – two state of the art, electric foiling composite surfboards that reach speeds of up to 45kmh.

AIRCRAFT TRACTOR CAB

AIRCRAFT TRACTOR CAB

28th March 2019

The first composite cab for a ground support vehicle is a robust and low maintenance solution, with precision-moulded parts to speed up production and standardize the build process.

COBRA INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASES ITS DIVERSIFIED RANGE AND CAPABILITIES AT JEC WORLD AND ANNOUNCES EXPANSION IN TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTOMOTIVE AND AEROSPACE

COBRA INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASES ITS DIVERSIFIED RANGE AND CAPABILITIES AT JEC WORLD AND ANNOUNCES EXPANSION IN TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTOMOTIVE AND AEROSPACE

28th February 2019

COBRA is excited to conclude it’s fortieth anniversary celebrations by sharing news of further investment in new technology to bring its composites leadership to an even wider global customer base, specifically Automotive and Aerospace.

THE LATEST EXTRACT FROM OUR 40 YEAR BOOK INTERVIEWS BRUCE WYLIE, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER OF COBRA

THE LATEST EXTRACT FROM OUR 40 YEAR BOOK INTERVIEWS BRUCE WYLIE, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER OF COBRA

28th January 2019

Bruce Wylie is a wind surfer through and through. From his formative early days on the water with his parents, to competing in the 1984 Olympics and World Championships, to his current role as Chief Commercial Officer, Windsurfing has always been an integral part of his life. Today he can be found spearheading the Windsurfer LT, a new type of board that was launched just last year and is already being rapidly adopted by associations around the world.

COBRA INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTS MISSION TO CLEAN UP THAILAND’S CHAO PHRAYA RIVER WITH DONATION OF 10 LIGHTWEIGHT KAYAKS

COBRA INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTS MISSION TO CLEAN UP THAILAND’S CHAO PHRAYA RIVER WITH DONATION OF 10 LIGHTWEIGHT KAYAKS

16th January 2019

COBRA International was delighted to support the recent 14-day Kayaking for Chao Phraya River clean up mission late last month with the donation of 10 light-weight kayaks for the team.

AN OVERVIEW ON COMPOSITES IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR

AN OVERVIEW ON COMPOSITES IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR

20th November 2018

Danu Chotikapanich, CEO presented at last weeks JEC Asia 2018 conference in Korea. Danu spoke about COBRA's capabilities within Automotive and gave an overview of its technology and ground breaking facilities. For the full presentation, please click the link below.

COMPOSITE PRODUCTS FOR THE ENTIRE SPECTRUM BY COBRA INTERNATIONAL AT CAMX 2018

COMPOSITE PRODUCTS FOR THE ENTIRE SPECTRUM BY COBRA INTERNATIONAL AT CAMX 2018

9th October 2018

The entire composites spectrum is COBRA Internationals’ focus at CAMX this year with the company showcasing a range of composite products that span its full offering including carbon fibre components for the Automotive, Transportation, Marine, Water Sports and Luxury sectors.

COBRA TO SPONSOR COMPOSITES IN ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE AT COMPOSITES ASIA 2018

COBRA TO SPONSOR COMPOSITES IN ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE AT COMPOSITES ASIA 2018

11th July 2018

COBRA International Co. Ltd. (COBRA) will be sponsoring Composites Asia 2018 in Bangkok next week. The event is co-­organized by the Thai Composites Association (TCA) and the JEC Group.

THE KING COBRA

THE KING COBRA

9th June 2018

The King COBRA was a breakthrough product for COBRA, establishing their presence as a manufacturer of high performance windsurf boards and creating global visibility for the COBRA brand.

COBRA WINDSURFER LT PRESS RELEASE

COBRA WINDSURFER LT PRESS RELEASE

5th April 2018

COBRA International continues celebration of 40 years with the launch of new Composite Windsurfer LT designed by Former Race Champion Bruce Wylie.

ECOBOARD PROJECT MANUFACTURER AUDIT SUMMARY - 2017

ECOBOARD PROJECT MANUFACTURER AUDIT SUMMARY - 2017

5th March 2018

The audit confirmed, and further reinforced, that COBRA International has comprehensive systems in place to ensure that boards ‘carrying’ the ECOBOARD logo meet the ECOBOARD Project requirements.

PRESS RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE

5th February 2018

COBRA International announces 40 years anniversary with celebrations being held at JEC World 2018.

JEC ASIA 2017-SEOUL

JEC ASIA 2017-SEOUL

1st November 2017

The 10th edition of JEC Asia, the annual event 100% dedicated to Composites in Asia-Pacific and focusing on End-User markets, will be held for the first time in Seoul.

JEC INNOVATION AWARD

JEC INNOVATION AWARD

27th October 2017

In partnership with COBRA and Neilpryde, CHOMARAT receives a JEC Innovation Award in Seoul with C-PLY, for a windfoil board with a new carbon look

NEW COBRA COMPOSITE STRUCTURES BUSINESS UNIT

NEW COBRA COMPOSITE STRUCTURES BUSINESS UNIT

23rd October 2017

Today we have announced the launch of our new Cobra Composite Structures (CCS) business unit dedicated to the efficient manufacturing of large composite structures for the architectural and mass transport markets.

โรงงานต้นแบบที่ใช้หัวเผาเชื้อเพลิงชีวมวล (WOOD PELLET)

โรงงานต้นแบบที่ใช้หัวเผาเชื้อเพลิงชีวมวล (WOOD PELLET)

20th September 2017

ศูนย์อนุรักษ์พลังงานแห่งประเทศไทย นำสมาชิกและผู้สนใจ เข้าเยี่ยมชมบริษัท คอบร้า อินเตอร์เนชันแนล จำกัด เมื่อวันที่ 20 ก.ย. 2560 ซึ่งเป็นสถานประกอบการที่ประสบผลสำเร็จอย่างดียิ่งในการดำเนินงานด้านพลังงานทดแทนในการ "ปรับปรุงและติดตั้งระบบหม้อไอน้ำ และระบบที่เกี่ยวข้อง จากการใช้เชื้อเพลิงฟอสซิลเป็นการใช้เชื้อเพลิงขีวมวลอัดเม็ด (Wood Pellet) นับเป็น "ต้นแบบโรงงาน" ภายใต้การสนับสนุนนเพื่อเปลี่ยนหัวเผาหม้อไอน้ำไปเป็นหัวเผาที่ใช้เชื้อเพลิงชีวมวลของสำนักวิจัย ค้นคว้าพลังงาน กรมพัฒนาพลังงานทดแทนและอนุรักษ์พลังงาน (พพ.)