IIFC and the European Society for Composite Materials (ESCM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The ESCM is a European, non-profit, non-governmental, scientific and engineering association of individuals from all nations in Europe, with established interests and contributions in the field of composite materials, who share the objectives of the ESCM (http://www.escm.eu.org). Considering their mission and common objectives, IIFC and ESCM agreed on disseminating (i) initiatives of common interest, such as conferences and webinars they promote, (ii) relevant technical content among their members, such as newsletters, practical notes and reports, and (iii) encouraging their members to collaborate in joint initiatives, such as working groups, workshops and technical publications.