Marine
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
The week was full of exciting announcements from universities. Researchers at Imperial College London are developing a new nanoscale material, a mix of carbon fiber and polymer resin, which could eventually act as both the battery and body of electric cars. Meanwhile, another U.K.-based university is teaming up with Airbus and GKN to research... »
Composites in the News Last Week
Some U.S. operations took a hit this week. Construction parts manufacturer Martin Marietta Composites shut down its Sparta plant, eliminating 40 jobs. The company cited decreased product demand as a key factor in the decision. Meanwhile, truck parts maker Core Molding Technologies Inc. is moving 90 jobs from its headquarters in Columbus, Ohio to... »
Composites in the News Last Week
Some companies are defying the winter weather blanketing much of the Northern Hemisphere by gearing up for summer recreation. Zipp Speed Weaponry, which manufactures high-end bicycle components, invested $12.4 million in a new manufacturing center in Indianapolis, which will create 105 jobs by 2013. Hermes Sport is now distributing carbon fiber bicycle components. The... »
Composites in the News Last Week
A look at the news this week: The Danish National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy announced a breakthrough in efficient energy generation—lasers. A laser-based anemometer built into the spinner will predict how the wind blows. Hyundai is showcasing its first plug-in hybrid, Blue-Will. Composite experts at NASA Langley are testing the new all-composite space capsule... »
Racing Yachts Lack Composites Experts
It comes as no shock to anyone in the composites industry that the marine industry has been hit hard by the economic conditions of this past year. But there are other forces that limit certain aspects of the marine industry from growing. “Not only did the economy hurt the racing yacht industry,” says Jason Carrington,... »
Composites Pioneer Sees Potential in Pipes, Bridges, and More
George Epstein is known for his pioneering work in a wide variety of composites and structural adhesives materials and applications. He received commendations for his work with the U.S. Navy, NASA and other programs. At the age of 83, he is now retired but continues to consult with the Aerospace Corp., the Air Force... »
The Next Generation in Composite Training
Manatee Technical Institute (MTI) is a vocational and adult education school located at the mouth of Tampa Bay in southwestern Florida. For years the school has specialized in programs ranging from law enforcement to nursing and web design. Its fundamental skills are well known, since they regularly participate in an organization called SkillsUSA, described... »
Small Composite Company Makes Room for Growth
Doug Caudle is president of Piedmont Fiberglass, located in Taylorsville, N.C. The company began in 1972 and focused primarily on composite boat repair. Now, focused mostly on architectural products, the company relocated from a small shop in Mooresville, N.C. to a 170,000 sq. ft. facility in Taylorsville, located approximately an hour away. »
Q&A: Composites CEO on Working with Military to Silence Submarines
Dallas-based Globe Composites began as a sheet rubber products company in the 1890s. One hundred years later, it entered the composites industry and has since focused almost exclusively on making components for military and industrial applications. Read what Carl Forsythe, president and CEO of Globe Composites Solutions has to say about the growing composites... »
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