AOC Crosslink, Volume 18
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Quality Boats Begin With AOC SMC Helps Automakers Meet Fuel Efficiency Goals AOC Expands Global Manufacturing Capabilities AND MORE CROSSLINK @AOCresins

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE AOC is bringing composite solutions to a more diverse group of industries than ever before. From guitars to boats to infrastructure, composites are changing the markets they serve. And we continue to develop revolutionary composite technologies with the expertise, innovation and quality that have always defined our company. Quality Boats Begin With AOC Volunteers Play Peavey Carbon Guitars in Haiti Composites made with AOC resins, gel coats and colorants meet the growing needs of these diverse markets. This issue of Crosslink showcases how AOC is managing the resulting...

Quality Boats Begin with Next time you stop to admire a sleek cabin cruiser or head out to open water on a bow rider, consider that there’s a good chance an AOC product was used to make it. Our quality products and dedicated technical support team have made AOC a leader in the marine industry for more than five decades. With unparalleled innovation, we plan to continue leading this industry for decades to come. A resurging industry The boating industry is growing. And, as sales increase and boat manufacturing operations expand, boat buyers continue to raise their expectations for...

PREMIUM RESINS AOC’s high performance resins surpass mechanical, water absorption and finish requirements of major boat builders worldwide. These resins contribute to intense composite strength and toughness that stand out for their processability in the shop and performance in the water. GENERAL PURPOSE RESINS AOC’s marine resins are proven to resist blistering, cracking and corrosion while delivering strength and toughness. Providing an invulnerable layer of protection for boats, AOC resins are top of their class. RTM/INFUSION RESINS For intermediate closed mold processes, AOC offers a...

Volunteers Play Peavey Carbon Guitars in Haiti Volunteers helping a Haitian community build rainwater collection systems, wanted to teach local residents how to play the guitar during their downtime. However, they quickly discovered that playing an over-humidified guitar in Haiti’s wet, tropical climate is difficult. Composite Acoustics provided a solution with premium, carbon fiber acoustic guitars that remain tonally consistent in any climate, ranging from the tropics of Haiti to arid, desert locations. Composite Acoustics guitars are made from carbon fiber and vinyl ester resins from...

Mexico Installs Steam-Cured CIPP System In early 2015, a culvert under the surface of the Mexico-Tuxpan Highway near Puebla, Mexico, was nearing collapse. Corrosion from frequent storms led to exposed steel and falling pieces, which posed a risk to the 10,500 vehicles that travel on the highway daily. Tubepol, a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) provider based in Mexico City, rehabilitated the deteriorating culvert using AOC’s Vipel® L704-AAP, an isophthalic-based resin. This resin provides the corrosion resistance, durability and toughness required for CIPP applications. An engineer inspects the...

SMC Helps Automakers Meet Fuel Efficiency Goals Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) has played an important role in automotive manufacturing for several decades. With today’s race to meet rapidly increasing CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards, automakers are once again turning to SMC as an economical alternative to high speed (HS) steel and aluminum. SMC formulated with AOC’s comprehensive line of SMC resins and additives meets the need for lighter, more fuel efficient vehicles while offering additional benefits in design, production, and operation. AOC offers materials for standard,...

AOC Expands Global Manufacturing Capabilities Gelcoat Mixer Due to increasing demand for gelcoat products, AOC installed a new 2,200-gallon mixer at its manufacturing plant in Collierville, TN. AOC gelcoats are used in a variety of products such as bathware, electrical applications, wind energy, boats, recreational vehicles, and heavy trucks. This expansion in Tennessee, coupled with the additional manufacturing resources at AOC’s plant in Guelph, Ontario, increases distribution capacity to meet customer’s growing needs. Emulsion Mixer AOC expanded manufacturing capabilities at its Mexico...

AOC Mexicana Named BRP Gold Supplier AOC Mexicana was recently named the Gold Supplier of the Year by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), global leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of motorized recreational vehicles. The award is the premier recognition for supply chain partners who demonstrate distinguished performance in quality, service and costs. AOC Mexicana supplies BRP’s SEA-DOO division in Mexico where they produce up to 175 SEA-DOO hulls a day. BRP uses a stringent list of criteria to evaluate suppliers for its award program, including no field warranty issues...

New Hires Position AOC for Expanded Growth AOC recently welcomed several new team members who will strengthen our presence as a leader in the global composites industry. “Our people are our strongest assets, bringing the benefits of AOC’s innovation and service to customers around the world. Our newest team members bring the proven experience needed to drive our continued growth.” Fred Norman, AOC President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Chang has joined AOC as the Plant Manager of the facility in Guelph, Ontario. He has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of...

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