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Composites

Composites

We are the leading North American distributor of thermoset resins, reinforcements and associated materials to the reinforced composites and cast polymer industries. Our customer-focused sales staff has tenured industry experience and offers regional support and service. We have local ISO 9002 warehouse capabilities and own and operate our own delivery fleet.

»	Green Connection
	Composites manufacturers now have additional options that can improve their environmental performance thanks to a program from Ashland Distribution. In alliance with JHM Technologies, Inc., New Boston RTM and SR Composites, LLC, Ashland Distribution is introducing The Green Connection to offer customers a program for closed molding processes focused on improving productivity and environmental performance. Through The Green Connection, Ashland customers, interested in transitioning production to Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) and Lite RTM, have access to the broad capabilities of JHM Technologies and New Boston RTM. Additionally, the SR Composites’ sprayable vacuum bag technology provides a powerful, production-proven solution to the Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) process.

»	Adhesives
	We are a leading distributor of adhesives for use in both structural and non-structural applications. Our modified urethanes and methyl methacrylate provide you with a variety of adhesive options.

»	Catalysts, Promoters and Additives
	We distribute catalysts, promoters and additives for the composites and cast polymer industries. Our broad product line helps you manage shelf-life and cure-time in your manufacturing process.

»	Core Materials
	We offer a complete line of core materials for use in sandwich construction including balsa, foam and honeycombs, enabling you to add strength and stiffness in the structure of your products.

»	Fillers
	We distribute fillers for composites and cast polymer industries and for specialty applications. Our calcium carbonate, ceramic and silica fillers reduce costs, extend resins and enhance end products.

»	Gelcoats
	Our clear and pigmented gelcoats for composite and cast polymer applications let you make parts with added resistance and smooth outer surfaces. We also sell general purpose, MACT-compliant gelcoats.

»	Fiberglass Reinforcements
	We distribute specialized reinforcements to the composites and cast polymer industries, including veils, tapes, fabrics, knits, carbon fiber, cloths, knitted fabrics, S2-glass and Aramid fiber.

»	Resins
	We distribute polyester, vinyl ester, epoxy and phenolic, premium marine, general purpose and fire retardant resins for use in hand lay-up, spray-up, RTM and closed mold applications.

»	Other Specialty Products
	We offer specialty chemicals, solvents, parts and equipment for composites and cast polymer fabrication, including US Polychemical's semi-aqueous, low hazard, Acrastrip 600 Composite Resin Remover.