Composites One Hosts Aerospace-Focused Closed Mold Workshop in Mexico

Composites One recently hosted Transfiriendo Tecnología en Materiales Compuestos, a two-day technical workshop in Querétaro, Mexico, focused on closed mold processes for Aerospace manufacturing. The event brought together more than 80 attendees from leading Aerospace manufacturers across Mexico for technical education, live demonstrations, and collaboration focused on advancing composites manufacturing.

Composites One and Polynt Host Successful Closed Mold Workshop in Kansas City

Composites One recently partnered with Polynt to host another highly successful Closed Mold Workshop in Kansas City, bringing together 40 customers from across North America for two days of interactive training and technical education. The workshop reinforced Composites One’s ongoing commitment to helping manufacturers advance through innovation, technical expertise, and collaborative learning opportunities.

A Partnership Driven by Innovation: Leading Edge Aerospace Testimonial

At Leading Edge Aerospace, innovation and scale go hand in hand. With a commitment to delivering best-in-class tooling solutions, the company continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible - combining advanced carbon-infused and metallic tooling capabilities with some of the largest, most sophisticated equipment in the industry.

Composites One and Aerovac Return to JEC

Both Composites One and Aerovac Team Members recently returned to JEC World, one of the leading global events dedicated to the composites industry. Held annually in Paris, the event brings together manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators from around the world to explore the latest materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes shaping the future of composites.

Composites One Webinar - Leading Edge Repair: From Abrasives to Top-Coat

Leading Edge Repair: From Abrasives to Top-Coat brings together certified technicians and leading product manufacturers for a practical, start‑to‑finish look at wind turbine blade repair - filmed on site at Blade Repair Academy.

Looking Ahead: Connect with Composites One in 2026

Composites One is excited to announce our participation in leading industry events throughout 2026 – each designed to inspire, educate, and connect professionals across Aerospace, Wind Energy, Marine, and the broader composites markets.

Composites One Announces Al Dobbeck as Chief Executive Officer

Composites One announced today that Al Dobbeck has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Leon Garoufalis, who has transitioned to Vice Chair of the Board of Directors.

Composites One and Aerovac Awarded EcoVadis Bronze Medal for Sustainability Excellence

Composites One and Aerovac are proud to announce that parent company GLS Composites Distribution LLC has been awarded an EcoVadis Bronze Medal.

Discover How Nautique is Inspiring Innovation in Boatbuilding

From evolving beyond wooden to all-glass and foam stringers, to integrating advanced infusion processes with carbon fiber, Nautique continues to redefine what’s possible in marine manufacturing.

Composites One and Aerovac Return to IBEX 2025

Composites One and Aerovac are excited to return to IBEX 2025 – The International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference, taking place October 7-9 in Tampa, FL, at the Tampa Convention Center.

Composites One to Present Live Demos at CAMX 2025

The Demo Zone returns to CAMX 2025 with more innovation, more expertise, and more opportunities to see advanced composites manufacturing in action.

Reusable Vacuum Bag Infusion Using Tailored Fiber Placement Preforms

The Composites One Technical Team presents Lightweight Innovation – Net-Shaped Reusable Vacuum Bag Infusion using Tailored Fiber Placement (TFP) Preforms. This process demo showcases how new technologies are reshaping composites manufacturing through greater efficiency and precision.

Composites One and Aerovac Return to CAMX 2025

Composites One and Aerovac are excited to return to CAMX 2025 – The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo, taking place September 9-11 in Orlando, FL, at the Orange County Convention Center.

Composites One and Polynt Host Successful Closed Mold Workshop Reinforcing Industry Leadership in Technical Education

Composites One, in collaboration with Polynt, welcoming 40 customers from across North America for two days of hands-on technical training and industry education.

Composites One and Aerovac Visit Bucci Composites in Italy

Last fall, Team Members from Composites One and Aerovac traveled to Faenza, Italy, to visit Bucci Composites—an industry leader in high-performance composite solutions.

Composites One and Magnum Venus Products (MVP) Announce Strategic Partnership Expansion into Mexico

Composites One and Magnum Venus Products (MVP) are pleased to announce the expansion of their longstanding partnership to include Mexico.

Composites One Hosts Live Webinar on Precision Wind Blade Repair

Composites One was proud to present Precision Repair for Wind Blades, a live webinar designed to equip Wind Energy industry professionals with expert knowledge on the essential materials, tools, and techniques required for high-quality wind turbine blade repair.

2025 1st Half HSE Bulletin

Composites One is committed to assisting manufacturers in obtaining the most up-to-date information on regulatory and compliance issues within the composites industry.

Looking Ahead – Events on the Horizon for 2025

Composites One is pleased to announce participation in leading composites industry events designed to inspire, educate, and connect professionals across the Aerospace, Wind Energy, Marine, and broader composites markets in 2025.

Composites One Closed Mold Workshop Showcases Innovation in Composites Manufacturing

The recent Closed Mold Workshop, hosted in collaboration with Polynt at the Kansas City Application Center, achieved resounding success, drawing attendees from the Industrial, Marine, Recreation, and Transportation markets.

Composites One Announces CEO Transition and Succession Plan, Creation of Chief Commercial Officer Role, and New CFO Appointment

Composites One announced today that effective December 31, 2025, Leon Garoufalis will transition from Composites One’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Vice Chair of its Board of Directors.

Experience Live Process Demonstrations at CAMX 2024

Join Composites One and the Closed Mold Alliance at CAMX 2024 for live process demonstrations highlighting the latest advancements in technologies for Automotive, Aerospace, and Marine manufacturing.

Composites One Brings Hands-On Closed Mold Workshop To Mexico

We are thrilled to announce the success of Composites One’s technical workshop last month held in Queretaro, Mexico.

2024 2nd Half HSE Bulletin

Composites One is committed to assisting manufacturers in obtaining the most up-to-date information on regulatory and compliance issues within the composites industry.

CLEANPOWER and SAMPE 2024

Team Members from Composites One attended CLEANPOWER in Minneapolis, MN and SAMPE in Long Beach, CA.

Composites One: Empowering Aerospace Innovation

Composites One, a leading raw material supplier and distributor in the Aerospace industry, has established itself as an unmatched provider of advanced composite materials and solutions.

Composites One Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary

Twenty-five years ago today, on April 1, 1999, a significant milestone in the composites industry was achieved with the creation of Composites One.

Composites One Joins the TPRC Consortium

The Thermoplastic Composites Research Center (TPRC) extends a warm welcome to Composites One as a new member of its consortium.

The Future of Wind Energy is Now: A Recap of Our Technical Workshop

Composites One, in collaboration with the Closed Mold Alliance, IACMI, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and Aerovac, recently hosted an exciting two-day technical workshop at the NREL Flatirons Campus in Boulder, CO.

2024 1st Half HSE Bulletin

Composites One is committed to assisting manufacturers in obtaining the most up-to-date information on regulatory and compliance issues within the composites industry.

Award Winning Solutions for Aerospace OEMs

Aviation original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are undergoing a transformative shift in their sourcing strategies, driven by the increasing complexities associated with composite materials.

Closed Molding Demos Live at CAMX

Composites One, along with 15 industry partners, will present the latest advancements in Vacuum Infusion, Reusable Bag Molding, and Light RTM …

Efficiencies in Composites Manufacturing Result in Better Working Conditions

The composites industry has evolved in its manufacturing processes and techniques to create composites parts more efficiently while offering higher performance in their end-use industry applications.

Composites Manufacturing Kits from Aerovac Salt Lake City Facility Package Major Efficiencies

For composites manufacturers with limited square footage in their factories, a quick turn rate, and a high labor rate, the opportunity for efficiency gains with custom kitting services from Aerovac is measurable.

Reinforced Thermosets and Thermoplastics: A Process and Material Comparison in Composites Manufacturing

The differences between reinforced thermosets and reinforced thermoplastics matter when it comes to selecting materials for composites manufacturing processes.

Thermoplastic Composites: Growing Uses in Developing Markets and Advanced Engineering

Thermoplastics are increasingly used across growing composites applications and markets due to their many advantageous attributes over thermosets and other materials.

Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics in Aerospace Manufacturing

Aerospace manufacturers have relied on composites for decades to make high-performing, lightweight, and fuel-efficient aircraft.

Composites in Aerospace – How eVTOLs May Change the Future of Transportation

For the 93 million active users of Uber or any ride-sharing service, get ready for the next big paradigm in ride-sharing – eVTOLs.

Corrosion Resistance Propels Composites Use in Offshore Wind Energy Market

Wind Energy is a continually growing market opportunity for composites, with composite materials used to produce nacelles, wind turbine blades, and design functions that offer corrosion resistance which proves critical in demanding offshore environments.

Aerovac and Composites One: True Partners to Composites Manufacturers in North America

Aerovac is a major manufacturer, developer, and supplier of process materials and kitting services used in prepreg processing, vacuum infusion, and glass lamination.

Epoxy Prepreg is a Prime Solution for Composites Tooling

Composites tooling solutions enable manufacturers to produce finished molds with quality surface, dimensional stability, durability to meet demanding manufacturing requirements, and the ability to perform in various field applications.

Closed Mold Processes Significantly Reduce Emissions Impact

The proliferation of the use of closed mold processes in composites manufacturing is contributing to the longstanding efforts to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing emissions.

Composites One Names Leon Garoufalis President and Chief Executive Officer

Composites One announced today that it has named Leon Garoufalis President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately.

Composites One Names Al Dobbeck Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Composites One announced today that it has named Al Dobbeck Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective immediately.