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Top Composites News in August
During summer we understand it's always hard to stay abreast with breaking news,. After all, it requires taking off those sunglasses, turning of the bbq and going back indoors to turn on a computer (or phone). But that's okay, we've got you covered! It doesn't mean you have to miss what everyone else in... »
Composite Utility Pole Committee Woos Electric Co-ops
The newly formed Utility and Communications Structures Working Group (UCS-WG), part of the American Composites Manufacturers Association’s Composites Growth Initiative (CGI), met with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). »
Finding the Right Composite Retrofit
Fiberglass siding has two primary applications. It is used in situations where there is a highly-corrosive environment (such as a fertilizer facility or salt shed) and when building owners want natural light to shine in their facilities. Though there hasn’t been much of a change in general fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) use, one area where... »
Composites in the News Last Week
This week in composites industry news: A federal grant to Missouri’s DOT will build three bridges with hybric composite beams (HCB). Start-up New Wind Solutions plans to manufacture carbon fiber blades in Walla Walla, Wash. Chem-Trend celebrates 50 years in business this year. Boral Composites is building a plant in North Carolina to produce a new green... »
Q&A:Sporting Goods Industry Adopts Multi-Walled Nanotubes
Applied Nanotech Holdings is a research and commercialization that has developed a process involving multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) which it says could help products increase their mechanical properties even while weighing less. »
Q&A: Technical Knowledge Sells Composites, says Award-Winning Manufacturer
John Hillman developed the hybrid-composite beam (HCB), a bridge beam using a combination of fiberglass, steel and concrete. Eventually, he formed the HC Bridge Company with the purpose of commercializing this new technology. He was recently named 2010 Innovator of the Year by Engineering News-Record. »
Composites in the News Last Week
The infrastructure industry was looking a little green this week, as New Polymer Systems Inc. announced it plans to commercialize a bio-based additive from lignocellulose fiber for use in landscaping, roofing and drainage pipes applications. Meanwhile, fiberglass siding may soon become a more widespread option for residential homeowners. The National Association of Home Builders... »
A Hospitable Venture into Retail
Mar-Bal Inc. has developed Iron-Safe, a set of wall mounts which holds a clothing iron and ironing board. This iron organizer is made with thermoset composites, and while the product is currently being used in the hospitality sector, the company plans to sell the product into the retail market. »
Tap Into Industry Knowledge
Summer has finally arrived and CM Interviews has decided to take a little R&R in its honor. Well, that and the small fact that it’s the 4th of July weekend. So, while there’s no new Q&A this week, the good news is it gives you time to catch up on interviews you may have... »
Composites in the News
Staying offshore with renewable energy, the Department of Energy confirmed it is committing $20 million to further the development of deepwater offshore wind energy development. Michigan-based Energetx Composites was awarded $3.5 million to manufacture large scale composite turbines as part of the state’s overall Clean Energy Advanced Manufacturing program grants. The University of Houston... »
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