October 13, 2021
A lot of companies are quick to talk about their capabilities. The word is routinely used to describe a company’s products and procedures. But there’s another way to look at it. The word “capabilities” can also mean a collection...
October 13, 2021
A lot of companies are quick to talk about their capabilities. The word is routinely used to describe a company’s products and procedures. But there’s another way to look at it. The word “capabilities” can also mean a collection...
Topics: FRP, design capabilities, engineering capabilities
October 06, 2021
Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite material is poised to build better infrastructure and put cash back in the pockets of state agencies and private owners as soon as Congress passes the bipartisan infrastructure bill. On...
Topics: infrastructure report card, infrastructure bill, FRP
September 30, 2021
At more than 1.4 million square feet, the Utility Expo is one of the largest trade shows to feature the latest utility technology and products. On this enormous stage, composites continue to show visitors and experts alike that...
Topics: FRP, utilities, utility poles, fire sleeve
September 24, 2021
CNBC recently reported that grid operators in the Western U.S. are struggling to keep operations running smoothly in the face of wildfires and drought. On August 31, 2021, the U.S. Drought Monitor recorded moderate to severe...
Topics: FRP, utilities, utility poles, fire sleeve
September 16, 2021
Pedestrian bridges play an important role in helping those who walk across them reach their destination – including children on their way to school in Narragansett, Rhode Island. So when a company reached out to us looking for a...
Topics: bridges, composite bridge, bridge design, frp bridge, FRP, access structures
September 09, 2021
Like most of the country, those of us who have dedicated ourselves to improving our nation’s infrastructure were pleased to see the bipartisan infrastructure bill [Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act] pass the Senate last...
Topics: Infrastructure, FRP Composites, FRP
September 02, 2021
During hurricane season, cooling towers for HVAC are at risk. Hurricanes and tropical storms can cause major damage to facilities. This type of damage can be costly to the cooling towers and related equipment and the potential...
Topics: FRP Composites, FRP, Cooling Towers
August 13, 2021
Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) cantilevered sidewalks featuring pultruded or vacuum infused deck panels offer a great lightweight solution when it comes to adding or expanding pedestrian access alongside an existing vehicle...
Topics: cantilever sidewalks, FRP
August 05, 2021
In the 2005 film “Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire,” Arthur Weasley borrowed a tent from a co-worker to spend the weekend with his family at campgrounds located near the 1994 Quidditch World Cup games. Little more than fabric...
Topics: FRP Composites, FRP, RV, RV Slides
July 29, 2021
Unscathed FRP utility pole after a hurricane
Resiliency is one of the most used words these days. This is due to many reasons, including recognition that we need longer-lasting infrastructure and the extreme weather pushing...
Topics: FRP Composites, FRP, Resiliency