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). »

In April, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jointly established new federal rules that set the first-ever national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States. The rules, which will significantly increase the fuel economy of the... »

BYK makes additives for composite applications in the construction, transportation, automotive, recreation, and wind energy markets. Applications include wind blades, fiberglass tubs, boat hulls, automotive body panels, and duroskins for fiberglass doors. The additives are designed to improve the processing or air release in spray-up and lay-up manufacturing as well as the casting process... »

This week in composites industry news: The Seattle Boat Show took place last week, giving attendees a chance to shop around with 90-minute sailboat rides, free stand up paddleboard lessons and other demos. Seawind Catamarans was named the Australian Marine Exporter of the Year during the Sydney International Boat Show. Florida-based Catalina Yachts launched its new Catalina... »

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... »

The Formula One (F1) industry is one of the more extensive users of composite materials, as the lightweight nature of composites aids greatly in race teams looking to clock the quickest time. But can F1’s unique composite techniques trickle down to the mainstream automotive industry? »