DECADES IN THE MAKING
The History of
Composites One
As the composites industry grows and evolves, Composites One remains committed to serving as a single source for the widest range of products, services, and expertise for composites manufacturers.
DECADES IN THE MAKING
The History of
Composites One
As the composites industry grows and evolves, Composites One remains committed to serving as a single source for the widest range of products, services, and expertise for composites manufacturers.
Our Heritage Dates Back to 1940
Composites manufacturers have trusted Composites One as their composite material and
supply partner for decades. With a rich history in sourcing, storing, and transporting the widest
range of high-quality composite and advanced materials, Composites One is focused on
providing unmatched technical support and customer service. Our customers trust us to assist in
their success by serving as their complete composite material, technical, and service resource.
We remain driven to be the most dynamic, innovative, and dependable supplier of composites
materials, providing personalized service and building strong relationships with our customers.
1940
Founded as Great Lakes Solvents (GLS) to distribute chemicals in Chicago
1950s
Became one of the original Owens Corning fiberglass distributors
1995
Green-fielded five Distribution Centers from Minnesota to Arkansas to create the Central Region in the United States.
1999
Composites One formed as a joint venture by GLS Composites Distribution Corp. and Cook Composites and Polymers (now Polynt), owned at the time by Total Oil, bringing together GLS, and two Total/CCP owned regional composites distributors, CMI and RP Associates.
2000-2007
Five acquisitions completed:
Lake Erie Fiber Glass Supply Inc. - 2000
Plas-Tex Incorporated - 2001
Seemann Fiberglass (Mobile) - 2003
Fib-Chem Industries - 2004
PolyGard Incorporated - 2007
Lake Erie Fiber Glass Supply Inc. - 2000
Plas-Tex Incorporated - 2001
Seemann Fiberglass (Mobile) - 2003
Fib-Chem Industries - 2004
PolyGard Incorporated - 2007
2014
Nexeo Solutions Composites Distribution acquired
2017
Canadian-based BMB Solutions Composites Distribution acquired
2019
Canadian-based Polynt Composites Distribution acquired
2021
Solvay’s Process Materials business acquired to create Aerovac
Today
Composites One continues to expand and build capability to better serve customers as the leader in composites distribution, living the same Core Values that have driven our success since day one.