Q&A: Car Salesman Tactics Could Benefit Composites

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Q&A: Car Salesman Tactics Could Benefit Composites

Jason Carrington, president of Carrington Yachts Limited, is sought after to create new sleeker, lighter yachts. In his experience as a project manager and an avid racer (he has competed in the Volvo Ocean Race four times), he helps designers and manufacturers find the right balance between speed and sleek sturdiness. Here are his... »

Composites in the News Last Week

Monday, March 8, 2010

There were several military-related agreements announced this week. Naxcer Composites completed its merger with Invictus Armor Solutions, Plasan North America and its partner Oshkosh Corp. finalized a $170 million contract renewal with the U.S. military, and TenCate secured $25 million in vehicle and personal... »

Industry Leaders Join Forces to Protect Composites Industry

Friday, March 5, 2010

With the stroke of a pen, Congress and government regulators can destroy a business that has taken years to build said Tom Dobbins, chief staff executive of the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) , during a COMPOSITES 2010 session entitled Selling Your Products to... »


Composite Products Worth Seeing

Thursday, March 4, 2010
Composite Products Worth Seeing

According to weather experts, even though spring doesn’t officially begin for a few weeks, sunnier days are ahead not only for Joe Citizen, but for companies introducing new products... »

Composites Need White Knights

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

“I don’t care what application it is, but someone in a company has to be the white knight and say they want composites to work.” So says Brian Spencer,... »

Q&A: Next Gen NASA Explores Composites

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Q&A: Next Gen NASA Explores Composites

John Vickers has been with NASA for over 20 years and worked within the aerospace industry for almost 30 years. As manager of NASA’s National Center for Advanced Manufacturing,... »

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