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Composites One Acquires Process Materials Business from Solvay Schaumburg, IL, March 2, 2021…Composites One, the leading North American supplier of composites materials and value added services, has completed its purchase of the Process Materials business from the Solvay Composites Materials Global Business. The acquisition is a unique opportunity for the company to add international manufacturing and sales capabilities in specialized materials used in a variety of vacuum-assisted composite manufacturing processes. The acquired business has been rebranded as Aerovac and is a major manufacturer, developer and supplier of process materials, tooling and services used in prepreg processing, vacuum infusion, glass lamination, and other industrial applications.
WEBINAR Aerocomposites Optimization and Assembly Through Integrated Protection and Bonding Thu, Feb 18, 2021, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST About Manufacture of future composite aerostructures demands more efficient and robust fabrication and assembly processes. This includes integration of next-generation lightning strike protection systems and reduced use of mechanical fasteners. In this webinar, Composites One, along with its partner 3M, will evaluate solutions for the manufacture, bonding, and protection of composite parts. This includes integrated composite fabrication, bonding and protection options with matrix resins, co-cure structural adhesive films, composite laminate edge sealers, and lightweight structural surfacing films with or without conductive mesh for lightning strike protection. The presentation will review paste adhesives, core splice adhesives, and more, all formulated for robust shop handling and efficient application. Presented by: Jason Gibson, Ph.D Chief Applications Engineer, Composites One
WEBINAR Leading Edge Protection for Wind Turbine Blades: Factors that Impact Performance Thursday, January 21, at 1:00 PM CST About this webinar Environmental exposure can cause damage to wind turbine blades. New product innovations for the Wind Industry are available to protect and expand the life of the wind turbine components. This webinar will focus on the challenges resulting from damage caused by minor impacts and erosion that affect the Wind Industry. Highlights will include innovative products and applications, such as Wind Blade Protection Tape 2.1, a product solution from 3M. Primary Topics Erosive Categorization: Understanding the differences in erosive environments and their impact on leading edge erosion. Wind Protection Tape 2.1: A higher performing’ lower cost LEP solution. Application Basics for Long Term Performance: Ensuring the best possible application for long term performance of Leading Edge Protection.
WEBINAR: Careers in Composites: Building Today for the Future of Manufacturing Tue, Nov 10, 2020 1 PM – 2 PM CST Whether you’ve been working with composites and are looking for a new opportunity, or know someone who is, this webinar could be the next step you’ve been waiting for. This webinar is open to all individuals interested in learning more about the composites industry. We will look at the products made of composites, and how employment opportunities are connected to their design, manufacturing, engineering and use worldwide. Included will be examples of career paths individuals have taken while pursuing composites careers. Presented by: James Jones, Lead Technical Support Manager, Composites One Wes Hobbs, M. Ed., National Director for Composites Pathways, Davis Technical College Andrew Pokelwaldt, Director of Certifications, ACMA Joannie Hartman, Workforce Director, IACMI REGISTER NOW!
Composites One presents a short webinar on the benefits of closed mold processes as part of National Composites Week. Expand your industry knowledge during our upcoming Knowledge Byte: The Benefits of the Closed Mold Process, a short webinar presented this Thursday, August 27 at 1:00 PM CDT. This segment will be presented by Composites One Lead Technical Support Manager James Jones, and discuss the benefits closed mold processes offer composites manufacturers. Register Now!
