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CCG acquires composite pole manufacturer Trident Industries

Third acquisition in under two years marks CCG’s ambitious growth for composites manufacturer, boosts grid hardening for utilities.

CCG meets customer demand with StormStrong utility pole lineup

Additional diameters build on the portfolio of resilient FRP pole structures for distribution and light pole customers.

Episode 45: Scott Reeve; Corey Sechler, Creative Composites Group

Experts from FRP composites manufacturer Creative Composites Group discuss the role of composites in infrastructure projects today, including solutions for bridge rehabilitation and protecting waterfront structures.

Composites end markets: Infrastructure and construction (2024)

Composites are increasingly used in applications like building facades, bridges, utility poles, wastewater treatment pipes, repair solutions and more.

Creative Composites Group acquires United Fiberglass of America

The acquisition helps support critical infrastructure applications, expanding CCG’s product capabilities.

CCG marks 10-year anniversary for six-span FRP Massachusetts bridge

Inspection on the state’s oldest moveable steel truss bridge since its renovation project in 2013 reveals CCG’s prefabricated FRP decking — said to be the largest composite vehicle span in the U.S. — is in optimal condition.

Creative Composites Group achieves EPD for StormStrong utility poles

The environmental product declaration (EPD) marks the composite group’s efforts to measure and reduce environmental impact through verified data.

CCG FRP panels rehabilitate historic Northamption Street Bridge

High-strength, composite molded, prefabricated panels solve weight problems for the heavily-trafficked bridge, providing cantilever sidewalks for wider shared use paths.

Creative Composites Group acquires Enduro Composites, expands product portfolio

Enduro to add to Creative Composite Group’s suite of composites manufacturing capabilities and geographic reach.

Creative Composites Group introduces H-5 rated FRP bridge decking

High-strength pultruded SuperDeck Lite gives ambulances and maintenance vehicles access to trails, bridges, boardwalks and sidewalks

Cleveland pedestrian drawbridge features FRP decking from Creative Composites Group

Lightweight molded panels with hybrid non-skid technology system make up the new double dutch-style bascule bridge completing Cleveland’s harbor loop.

CW Tech Days webinar addresses emerging composites opportunities in infrastructure, construction

Attend this Dec. 1st interactive webinar sponsored by Composites One, where experts will review and evaluate the composite materials, processes and applications that should and will be considered for use in these markets.

Creative Composites Group introduces product upgrades to combat extreme weather, climate change

New StormStrong FRP technologies are engineered for key infrastructure projects that need to exceed standard resiliency specifications.

Creative Composites Group integrates Ohio, Maine molding manufacturing capabilities

Flexible approach will provide added capacity to speed up project delivery, meet increased customer demands.

FRP cantilever sidewalks help fill demand for wider sidewalks

According to Composite Advantage, physical distancing requirements have boosted demand for 15-foot sidewalks, presenting an opportunity for FRP panels.

Composite Advantage rehabilitates Atlanta pedestrian bridges

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FPR) is applied to pedestrian bridge infrastructure in Atlanta. The corrosion-resistant composite minimizes maintenance and provides a more durable surface.

Composite Advantage ships FRP camels to U.S. Naval base in Guam

Low-maintenance, corrosion-resistant fiber-reinforced polymer flotation structures solve infrastructure maintenance issues for a U.S. Navy base.

FRP chosen for New York pedestrian bridge as part of 9/11 rebuild project

The West Thames pedestrian bridge comprises FiberSPAN fiber-reinforced polymer decking from Composite Advantage.

The growing role of composites in infrastructure

From bridges to rebar and pilings, composites provide installation and life cycle cost savings over steel and concrete.

Keeping things moving with FRP

Two recent projects using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bridge decking material from Composite Advantage (Dayton, Ohio, U.S.) demonstrate the increasing role of composites in infrastructure.

FRP system used in Nevada shared-use path project

Composite Advantage’s FiberSPAN fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) system was used to build five prefabricated bridge sections for the recently-opened trail.

FRP piling system used to update Virginia-based ferry terminal

A total of 296 wooden pilings were reportedly replaced by FRP monopile dolphins at one-third the lifecycle cost of wood.

ACMA, composites experts testify for more resilient infrastructure

Industry leaders testified to the U.S. Congress for research and use of advanced materials to combat climate change-related infrastructure damage.

FRP composite piles offer strength, corrosion resistance

Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies tasked with replacing aging marine fender systems are opting for corrosion-resistant fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) pilings with increasing frequency.

Plant Tour: Composite Advantage

Composite Advantage supplies engineered fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) products including bridge decks, trail bridges, cantilever sidewalks, rail platforms, as well as waterfront structures such as fender protection systems, pilings and naval ship separators.

FRP composite piles chosen for bridge rehab at New Jersey seaside resort

Composite Advantage’s fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pipe pilings will replace aging timber fenders on bridges at New Jersey’s Cape May resort.

FRP panels used in two bridge renovations

Composite Advantage announced the completion of two new FRP bridge projects employing the its FiberSPAN fiber reinforced plastic composite deck material.

Finally: Proposed legislation promotes composites for infrastructure

ACMA has announced that Congress has introduced new legislation to encourage research and deployment of innovative construction techniques and materials in infrastructure.

FRP used to update historic 80-year-old bridge

Originally built in 1938, Rugg Bridge in Sandisfield, MA, US has been rehabilitated using a fiber reinforced polymer deck from Composite Advantage.

Composite Advantage FRP sidewalk system used to replace aging pedestrian walkway

The company’s FiberSPAN-C panels are reportedly 80% lighter than reinforced concrete panels, and because the cantilevered sidewalk is prefabricated, construction is quicker.

Composite Advantage unveils line of zero maintenance FRP trail bridges

Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) trail bridges offer parks and recreation agencies a long lasting trail bridge alternative that lasts up to 100 years.

Composites enable handicap-accessible train platforms

MBTA needed a high-performance, corrosion-resistant replacement for the previous concrete structures. The agency found an attractive alternative with Composite Advantage LLC’s (CA, Dayton, OH, US) fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) deck panels.

Composites used to update century-old bridge

FRP composites gives British Columbia City a lightweight pedestrian bridge deck solution.

How have composite bridges measured up?

The latest US highway bill includes a provision to assess performance of composite bridges built years ago, bridges that CW wrote about.

Faster...is better

Ten months….that’s a lot of time, in my book. Why do public works agencies tolerate such drawn-out projects using traditional materials, when composites are faster, more efficient and more durable?

Is it possible to change the infrastructure paradigm?

CT columnist, industry consultant and president of Dayton, Ohio-based Quickstep Composites, the U.S. subsidiary of Australia-based Quickstep Technologies (Bankstown Airport, New South Wales), comments on the continued reluctance of budget-conscious U.S. state Departments of Transportation to see past the upfront cost of composites to their long-term fiscal benefits.

Composite submarine camels win with long-term durability

U.S. Navy wisely opts for more expensive submarine moorings that maximize lifecycle cost efficiency.

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