May 12, 2023
Two of the most popular tropical hardwoods are now on the CITES Appendix II of the endangered species act. This is good news for Cumaru and Ipe trees, but it presents major pricing and availability challenges to the markets that...
May 12, 2023
Two of the most popular tropical hardwoods are now on the CITES Appendix II of the endangered species act. This is good news for Cumaru and Ipe trees, but it presents major pricing and availability challenges to the markets that...
Topics: FRP bridge deck, FRP Composites, utility
Apr 28, 2023
Hill & Smith PLC observes an annual ESG Week. Creative Composites Group is proud to contribute to overarching sustainability goals. This blog post is adapted from this Enduro case study.
Topics: FRP Composites
Apr 20, 2023
Shortly after the American Revolution ended, in 1794, the first bridge at Swett’s Ferry across the Merrimack River was built. The wooden bridge allowed Bay Staters a simpler alternative to a ferry crossing and its 30-foot draw...
Topics: FRP bridge deck, FRP Composites, vehicle bridges
Apr 6, 2023
Speaking with line workers, I’ve heard concerns that Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) utility poles present more health hazards than wood poles. The presumption is that the fibrous glass dust produced when cutting a synthetic pole...
Topics: FRP Composites, utility
Mar 30, 2023
In February, Creative Composites Group had the unique opportunity to tell Members of Congress and agency leadership a compelling story about the flexibility, sustainability and resiliency of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP)...
Topics: FRP Composites
Mar 2, 2023
Posted by Scott Reeve
Leave a CommentCreative Composites Group (CCG) has helped to spearhead the adoption of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) for applications across the board. These pioneering inroads have established CCG as an innovation leader in infrastructure...
Topics: FRP Composites
Feb 23, 2023
Animals in remote areas do more harm to wood poles than people realize, and they can do a lot of damage very fast. Woodpeckers bore holes in poles to get at the termites within, and bees can make homes in the holes left behind....
Topics: FRP Composites, utility
Feb 17, 2023
It’s no secret that bridges freeze faster than roads. It’s primarily because bridges are open underneath, causing them to lose heat from all sides. Salt and chemicals like chloride and acetate-based de-icers are routinely used to...
Topics: FRP Composites
Jan 11, 2023
Creative marks its 50th anniversary today. The skill sets of its engineers have built the company’s foundation with more than a century of combined experience in pultrusion manufacturing and large molded Fiber Reinforced Polymer...
Topics: FRP Composites
Dec 22, 2022
With Christmas right around the corner, most of us are caught up in plans and preparations for celebrating the holidays with friends and family. As this year comes to a close, a new one is poised to unfold. Everywhere you look,...
Topics: FRP Composites
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