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May 13, 2020

Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) is a highly versatile material which benefits a wide range of different industries. Finding the right manufacturer is a vital step in ensuring a project's success, particularly because FRP is...

May 6, 2020

In 1883 Mark Twain wrote about his days on the Mississippi River as a steamboat pilot before the American Civil War. In 1884 he published Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The novels made Twain’s name synomous with life on the...

Apr 30, 2020

The impact of infrastructure construction on the public is a very emotional topic. What is the trade-off between nighttime construction costs with the cost of the public's time? Then add in the safety of construction workers and...

Apr 22, 2020

When designing an infrastructure project, there’s a limited range of suitable materials. Finding the optimum material that is sturdy, wear-resistant, and safe for everyday use can be a challenge, which is why most projects settle...

Apr 16, 2020

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between an overpass and a bridge? Don’t they mean the same thing? While the term “overpass” can refer to a bridge, it can also be used to describe a road or railway that crosses over...

Mar 25, 2020

In my business I talk a lot about selecting the right surface for people to walk and run on. And not because my favorite sport, American football, is so dependent on the playing surface, whether it’s grass, ice, mud or artificial...

Mar 18, 2020

Despite its introduction to the building industry in the 1960s, fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites is still considered a rookie material in an infrastructure dominated by steel and concrete. But aging structures, the need...

Mar 11, 2020

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites offers five major benefits for any infrastructure project:

• Faster installation time
• Lightweight material
• Resistance to corrosion & very little maintenance
• Cost savings
• Design flexibility

Feb 19, 2020

Last week was the fifth annual “Composite Infrastructure Day” on Capitol Hill sponsored by the American Composite Manufacturer’s Association (ACMA.) Like other repetitive February prognosticators, we pop up in Washington, DC to...

Feb 12, 2020

We have worked with projects across North America, but our newest job—two fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) submarine camels—is travelling 7,600 miles from Ohio to Guam to ‘join the Navy!’ The island of Guam is 3,300 miles west of...