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Sep 24, 2020

Slab or double tee? If you are considering replacing your deteriorated rail platform or constructing a new one with fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) rail platforms, it’s a good question. Composite Advantage FRP rail platforms are...

Sep 17, 2020

Last week, we introduced you to Annadale Rail Station in Staten Island, New York and took you on a short walk through its storied history. Marrying advanced technology with history to preserve a site’s heritage while ensuring its...

Sep 11, 2020

Staten Islanders have always had a bone to pick with New York City. It is the only borough not connected to the New York City Subway system. Nor did it have a bridge connecting it to the rest of city until 1960. Dubbed the...

Sep 3, 2020

Fast installation has become the catchphrase that captures people’s attention when we talk to customers about choosing a FiberSPAN rail platform. But I have to back up for a minute and tell you that it also takes time for new...

Aug 27, 2020

Here at Creative Composites Group, we’ve made it our business to serve your business with lightweight, corrosion-resistant fiber-reinforced polymer composite solutions. We have some of the most advanced companies in the industry,...

Aug 26, 2020

When the U.S. Navy launched its’ search in 2009 for a “one-size-fits-all” high-strength camel product that would reduce maintenance, save costs and improve operational efficiency—it was a tall order to fill. For conventional...

Aug 21, 2020

Building an FRP tank in a factory is relatively straightforward with every possible tool and material at hand, not to mention protection from the elements. But when the work happens onsite where the finished product is in use,...

Aug 19, 2020

Last week we talked about the elements of a good design and what it takes to transform a concept into a product. For end users, structural performance is always at the top of the list, but good designs can specify functional...

Aug 12, 2020

If you ask someone what makes a good design, you are liable to get a variety of answers. According to Interaction-Design, “a good design emphasizes the usefulness of a product while disregarding anything that could detract from...

Aug 7, 2020

So many industries use fiberglass tanks for storing chemicals and for processing: wastewater, marine, manufacturing, transportation, military applications, and more. It’s easy to customize FRP materials for different applications...