An Olympic buzz has helped more than Canadian tourism; it has boosted composites sales from sports equipment to aviation. And in preparation for the 2014 Olympics in Russia, composite walls will be used to strengthen the company’s rail zones. In other recreational news, several carbon fiber-enhanced models will be on display at the North... »

When it comes to renewable energy, America seems to be the kid dragging his feet during an intense game of football. President Obama has stated his desire for the U.S. to be ranked at least number two in the world for renewable energy. So far, it’s not even close to that. Small countries such... »

We’re not beaming this news from space, but Advanced Composites Group Ltd. (ACG) has continued the development of HTM 143, a cyanate ester system which has been specified on a number of large satellite projects. The company says the low moisture pick-up resin matrix, which has a 0.55 percent weight gain on neat resin,... »

Composites have a unique ability to customize content to meet varying needs said Bonnie Webster, vice president of Monroe Industries. Her company makes and sells custom showers, counter tops and other products for consumer use. She said the mistake most manufacturers and distributors make is not advertising the green components of their... »

Winchester, Va.-based Trex is a $350 million, publicly-held company that manufactures wood-plastic composite decking, railing, fencing and trim. It started as a division of Mobil Oil in 1992, went public in 1999, and currently has two operating facilities in Virginia and Nevada. The products are made from a wood-plastic composite blend between recycled polyethylene... »

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... »