American Composites Manufacturers Association

We are seeing a remarkable trend of a 56% increase in attendance for this year's 10th Anniversary CAMX, taking place on September 9-12, 2024, in San Diego! If you haven't yet, now is the time to explore exhibit and sponsorship opportunities and secure your space. Over 122,000 square feet have been sold, and less than 15% of the exhibit hall remains. Learn more. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dHKxViTz Don’t miss out on what is set to be a record-breaking event. Contact us today to secure your spot: Efren Pavon Vice President of Sales West Coast & International #SAMPE 📞 626.521.9450 📧 efren@sampe.org John S. Catapano Director, Business Development East Coast & International #ACMA 📞 571.645.5265 📧 jcatapano@acmanet.org #CAMX2024 #Composites #AdvancedMaterials #Celebrating10Years

Explore how GFRP brings Isamu Noguchi's iconic Octetras to life at Hong Kong's M+ Museum. These lightweight recreations, part of the M+ Playscape, invite visitors to touch and interact, connecting body and imagination. 🎨 https://hubs.la/Q02F_rNL0 #Art #Sculpture #FRP #Composites #MplusMuseum #CMmagazine #IsamuNoguchi #ContemporaryArt

🏗️ The EPA is launching a new program to rate construction materials by their climate impacts. This initiative aims to label products with low embodied carbon, directing federally funded projects to use these sustainable materials. The outcome for composite manufacturers depends on how the EPA implements the program. Read the latest CM magazine article to see how this could benefit the composites industry by promoting lifecycle impact comparisons of materials like composite rebar: https://hubs.la/Q02FHnT80 #Sustainability #Construction #Composites #EPALabel #ClimateImpact #CMmagazine

Happy Independence Day from all of us at the American Composites Manufacturers Association! The ACMA office is closed today. We will reopen tomorrow, Friday, July 5.

We are excited to announce the Call for Abstracts for the 2025 Pultrusion Conference, scheduled to take place May 6-8, 2025, in Chicago. This is your opportunity to share your expertise, innovations, and insights with senior industry leaders, decision-makers, production managers, engineers, and end-users. The deadline for submissions is October 18, 2024. Why Submit an Abstract? Our educational program is designed to deliver the most compelling information through a balanced mix of business- and technology-focused sessions. We invite presentations covering all parts of the pultrusion supply chain, from raw materials to manufacturing and end-use applications. This is a fantastic platform to highlight your work, share case studies, and contribute to the advancement of the industry. View the full list of presentation requirements, pultrusion-related topics, and target market segments at the link below. Full Details and Submission Form >> https://lnkd.in/giY3mVTB #ACMA #Pultrusion2025 #CallForAbstracts 

🛥️ Learn about ECO Yachts in Monfalcone, Italy, and their groundbreaking carbon-neutral sailboat, the ecoracer30. This 30-foot sailboat, featuring a recyclable #thermoplastic hull and deck along with other green technologies, marks the end of a four-year journey by three longtime friends and sailing teammates committed to solving the boat industry’s recycling problem. https://hubs.la/Q02Dpv7V0 #Sustainability #EcoYachts #Composites #Recycling #CMmagazine #BoatIndustry

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Let's honor the resilience, culture, and contributions of the African-American community while continuing the journey towards justice and unity for all. The ACMA office is closed today in recognition of the holiday. We will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, June 20. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

82 days until CAMX and less than 15% of the exhibit hall space remains available. The time to decide on exhibit space and sponsorship is now! Join us in San Diego from September 9-12, 2024, for the 10th Anniversary of #CAMX. Your competition will be there—make sure you are too! Contact us today to secure your booth and sponsorship: East Coast & International: John Catapano | #ACMA | jcatapano@acmanet.org West Coast & International: Efren Pavon, CEM | #SAMPE | efren@sampe.org #CAMX2024 #Composites #AdvancedMaterials 

Less than one week left! Submit your nominations for the 2024 ACMA Membership Awards by June 24. We particularly want to emphasize the significance of two prestigious awards: 🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award 🏆 Recognizes a business owner who has been in the composites industry for at least 20 years and has made a significant and lasting contribution to the industry. Submit Nomination >> https://lnkd.in/e9_PPpg5 🌟 Pioneer Award 🌟 Created to recognize individuals who have developed, enhanced, or created processes and/or materials that have advanced the composites industry. Submit Nomination >> https://lnkd.in/eMwX5yyQ New for 2024! Nominators of winning submissions will be recognized for their contributions at the Awards Ceremony. Submit your nominations at the links below. Lifetime Achievement Award >> https://lnkd.in/e9_PPpg5 Hall of Fame Award >> https://lnkd.in/ebgPURiA Pioneer Award >> https://lnkd.in/eMwX5yyQ Academic Pioneer Award >> https://lnkd.in/eDCxqwtB Outstanding Volunteer Award >> https://lnkd.in/e8j84__n 👉 View past winners & criteria here. >> https://lnkd.in/eRpqFgtY

During ACMA’s Composites 2024 Washington Fly-In, industry leaders lobbied for legislation to make worker training more affordable. Highlights include advocating for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act and meeting with over 60 congressional offices, including senior staff of Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Get the full story here: https://hubs.la/Q02C68lG0 #WorkforceDevelopment #Composites #ACMA #Legislation #CMmagazine #FlyIn