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News Release from: Composite Advantage LLC | Subject: Composite materials
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 November 2005
The advantages of polymer composite
materials
Composite Advantage helps customers harness the advantages of polymer composite materials.
Composite Advantage LLC, a comprehensive source for composite manufacturing using closed molding technology, is helping customers in the that do not traditionally use composites to harness the unique features of polymer composite materials and advanced manufacturing techniques With its ability to deliver added value to customer products and solve unique problems, Composite Advantage's capabilities are especially suited to the architectural, building and construction industries
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 30 May 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Composite Advantage is a comprehensive source for composite manufacturing using closed molding technology that includes Vacuum Infusion, Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), RTM Light and prepreg vacuum bag processes.
The company's technical expertise in composites and efficient manufacturing processes allow Composite Advantage to provide high quality, low to medium volume, custom manufacturing from concept to production.
"We serve customers that do not traditionally use composite material," said Scott Reeve, President of Composite Advantage.
"Our expertise allows us to help customers take their innovative products to a new level by providing custom components that integrate the unique advantages of polymer composites".
Composite Advantage provides a range of services and products for the industrial parts market, medical, oil, energy, architectural, building, construction and chemical industries.
The composite manufacturer leader's specialized composite material solutions provide the competitive edge companies need to thrive in today's marketplace.
As an advanced materials company, Composite Advantage is helping customers who do not traditionally use composites, take their innovative products to a new level by providing custom enabling components that harness the unique advantages of polymer composites.
Composite Advantage's strength is its ability to listen to customers, understand their needs and deliver high quality, cost effective parts in the volumes customers require.
Composite Advantage is a comprehensive source for composite manufacturing using closed molding technology that includes Vacuum Infusion, Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), RTM Light and prepreg vacuum bag processes.
The company's technical expertise in composites and efficient manufacturing processes allow Composite Advantage to maintain a strong presence in the global marketplace while filling industry demands for high quality, low to medium volume, custom manufacturing.
Housed in the National Composite Center (NCC), Composite Advantage's quick response time is complimented by its access to a wide range of support technologies.
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