Industries Served Industries Served

  • Aerospace

    Composites are increasingly used in the automotive industry to enhance vehicle performance, efficiency, and safety. Lightweight materials like carbon fiber, KEVLAR®, and fiberglass reduce vehicle weight, leading to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. Composites are commonly used in body panels, chassis components, and interiors due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. In performance and electric vehicles, carbon fiber composites are particularly favored for their ability to enhance speed, acceleration, and battery range.

  • Amusement

    Composites play a significant role in the amusements industry due to their durability, lightweight properties, and design versatility. Materials like fiberglass are commonly used to create ride structures, roller coaster components, and water slides, as they can withstand heavy loads, harsh weather conditions, and continuous wear while requiring minimal maintenance. Their ability to be molded into complex shapes allows for the creation of imaginative and intricate designs, enhancing the visual appeal of theme park attractions. Additionally, composites contribute to improved safety and performance by reducing the weight of moving parts, enabling faster rides and smoother operation without compromising structural integrity.

  • Arts / Modeling

    Composites are widely used in the arts and modeling industry, particularly for creating lifelike displays, sculptures, and museum exhibits. Materials like fiberglass and resin-based composites allow artists and model makers to craft highly detailed, durable, and lightweight structures. In museums, composites are used to create realistic replicas of artifacts, animals, and even humans for educational displays, dioramas, and immersive exhibits. Their versatility enables intricate detailing and texturing while providing structural integrity and resistance to environmental conditions, ensuring long-lasting installations. Composites also allow for cost-effective and efficient production of large-scale models and art pieces, bringing creativity and realism to life.

  • Automotive

    Composites are increasingly used in the automotive industry to enhance vehicle performance, efficiency, and safety. Lightweight materials like carbon fiber, KEVLAR®, and fiberglass reduce vehicle weight, leading to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. Composites are commonly used in body panels, chassis components, and interiors due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. In performance and electric vehicles, carbon fiber composites are particularly favored for their ability to enhance speed, acceleration, and battery range.

  • Aviation

    Composites are essential in the aviation industry due to their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, which helps reduce aircraft weight while maintaining structural performance and safety. Carbon fiber and fiberglass are widely used in manufacturing components such as fuselages, wings, tail sections, and interior cabin parts. Their resistance to fatigue, corrosion, and environmental stress makes them ideal for enduring the demanding conditions of flight. Additionally, the design flexibility of composites allows for complex aerodynamic shapes, improving the overall performance and efficiency of modern aircraft.

  • Construction

    Composites are widely used in the construction industry, particularly for pipe repair, due to their strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion. Carbon fiber and fiberglass are employed to repair and reinforce aging or damaged pipelines without requiring extensive excavation or replacement. These composite materials can be applied as wraps or liners, providing a lightweight yet strong solution that restores structural integrity and extends the service life of pipes. Their resistance to chemicals, moisture, and environmental stress makes them ideal for repairing water, sewage, and oil pipelines, especially in harsh or inaccessible locations. Composites also allow for quick, cost-effective repairs, minimizing downtime and disruption to infrastructure systems.

  • Education

    Composites play an important role in education, particularly in teaching students about material science, engineering, and manufacturing processes. Educational programs often incorporate hands-on learning experiences where students work with materials like fiberglass, carbon fiber, and resins to understand their properties, such as strength-to-weight ratio, flexibility, and durability. Through practical projects, such as fabricating simple composite panels, repairing structures, or creating prototypes, students gain insight into how composites are designed, manufactured, and applied in industries like aerospace, automotive, and construction. These activities not only enhance technical skills but also encourage innovation, preparing students for careers in engineering and advanced manufacturing where composites are increasingly essential.

  • Energy

    Composites play a crucial role in the energy industry, particularly in the construction and maintenance of wind turbines, including blade repair. Wind turbine blades are primarily made from fiberglass and carbon fiber with resin due to their lightweight, high-strength, and fatigue-resistant properties. Over time, blades can suffer from wear, erosion, or damage due to environmental factors like wind, rain, and UV exposure. Composite materials are used to repair and reinforce these blades, restoring their aerodynamic performance and structural integrity. The repair process often involves applying composite patches or resin-based coatings, which seamlessly bond to the damaged areas, ensuring durability and extending the operational lifespan of the turbine. This approach is cost-effective and supports the continuous, reliable generation of renewable energy.

  • Fabrication

    Composites are widely used in the fabrication industry due to their versatility, strength, and lightweight properties. Materials like carbon fiber, fiberglass, and KEVLAR® allow for the production of durable and complex components across various sectors. In fabrication, composites are used to create structures such as custom panels, molds, tooling, and prototypes that require precision, high performance, and resistance to wear and environmental conditions. Their ease of molding and ability to form intricate shapes make them ideal for specialized applications, while their strength-to-weight ratio enhances performance in end products. Additionally, composites offer cost-efficiency in large-scale manufacturing, making them increasingly important for industries such as aerospace, automotive, marine, and construction.

  • Manufacturing

    Composites are widely used in the marine industry for boat repair due to their strength, lightweight properties, and resistance to corrosion in marine environments. Damaged boat hulls, decks, and structural components are often repaired using materials like fiberglass and carbon fiber composites. These materials are applied as patches or layers with resin systems to restore structural integrity, ensuring durability and water resistance. Composites seamlessly bond to existing surfaces, providing a strong and long-lasting repair while adding minimal weight. Their versatility and ease of application make them ideal for quick, cost-effective repairs, extending the lifespan of boats and minimizing downtime for recreational, commercial, and industrial vessels.

  • Marine

    Composites are widely used in the marine industry for boat repair due to their strength, lightweight properties, and resistance to corrosion in marine environments. Damaged boat hulls, decks, and structural components are often repaired using materials like fiberglass-reinforced polymers (FRP) and carbon fiber composites. These materials are applied as patches or layers with resin systems to restore structural integrity, ensuring durability and water resistance. Composites seamlessly bond to existing surfaces, providing a strong and long-lasting repair while adding minimal weight. Their versatility and ease of application make them ideal for quick, cost-effective repairs, extending the lifespan of boats and minimizing downtime for recreational, commercial, and industrial vessels.

  • Sports

    Composites are widely used in the sports industry to enhance performance, durability, and design of equipment. Materials like carbon fiber, KEVLAR®, and glass fiberglass are used to manufacture lightweight yet strong equipment such as tennis rackets, golf clubs, bicycles, hockey sticks, and skis. Their high strength-to-weight ratio allows athletes to achieve greater speed, precision, and control, while their impact resistance ensures durability during intense use. Additionally, composites enable the creation of ergonomic and aerodynamic designs that improve performance. In competitive sports, the use of advanced composites gives athletes a critical edge, helping them perform at their best while reducing fatigue and injury risks.