General Interest
Why Are Composites Behind the Green Curve?
The composites industry is behind the curve in developing the data needed to demonstrate product benefits to the emerging environmentally conscious market said Cheryl Richards, business development manager of PPG Industries, Inc. in her convention session titled It Takes Big Shoes to Make a Small Footprint. She said there is a new and growing market... »
Building Up Housing Abroad
While North American and European markets have suffered in the current economic crisis, the future looks bright for the composites industry in Asia and the rest of the world in the next decade and beyond according to Norman Timmins, director of consulting for Lucintel. In China especially, the impact of the recession has been muted... »
USDA Gives a Big (Green) Thumbs Up
Many papers and sessions at COMPOSITES 2010 focused on green products and technologies, and a Thursday morning session titled Bio-Based Composites of the Federal BioPreferred Program was no exception. But as you might have gleamed from the name, this session was unique due to a federal program directly reaching out to the composites industry. The... »
A WINDow of Opportunity
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... »
Inside the Colorful Side of Composites
If you tend to regard the color of a product as a non-influential part of the manufacturing process, you’d be mistaken, says Kip Howard, technical service representative for Plasticolors, Inc. He explained in a Thursday morning session titled Color Science and Pigment Dispersions for Thermoset Composites that it’s a factor manufacturers must consider when... »
“Hot Buttons” Session Gives Attendees Safety Insight
Just a few hours before Bill Rudersdorf spoke to COMPOSITES 2010 attendees about preparing for unexpected visits from OSHA officials, OSHA regulators showed up at his company, Composites One LLC in Arlington Heights, Ill. "The good news is they were only there for three hours," he says. The story underscored the point of Rudersdorf's... »
A Cultured Discussion on Cast Polymer Issues
Many educational sessions concern the composites industry as a whole, and others focus on serving specific industries. A Wednesday afternoon session called Ask the Cast Polymer and Solid Surface Efforts gathered a panel of experts to address issues related to manufacturing problems and industry trends. »
Company Matchmaking on a Global Level
Much of the Emerging Market Panel session concerned growing business in general, but Michael Masserman, director of the office advisory committee for the Department of Commerce, concluded the gathering by outlining the Commerce’s efforts to encourage businesses to grow their exporting operations via a new campaign, the National Export Initiative (NEI). »
Customized, Energized Start
At the keyed up opening day of COMPOSITES 2010, focused attendees sought specific solutions. They didn't come to Las Vegas to simply "kick tires." They're here to find answers—ideas and solutions they can apply once they return to their facilities. »
COMPOSITES 2010: And the Winners Are…
COMPOSITES is more than a huge networking event and a showcase of the latest technologies. It’s also a chance for individuals and companies to honor those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, and Wednesday’s Awards Luncheon recognized some of those efforts. Cheryl Richards, Global Market Development Manager of Wind Energy... »
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