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In This IssueStone Mountain 16+ Years Later, Still "Tops" Expectations 
FRP Wins Against High Commodity Price
Strength to Weight Ratio Leads to Savings on Installation, Maintenance and Operation Costs
Pultruded FRP Offers a Low Maintenance Alternative to Metals in Pool Environments
FRP Inserted into Award Winning Art Deco Museum Entrance
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Case Study: EXTREN® and DURASHIELD®
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Over sixteen years ago EXTREN® fiberglass structural shapes, DURASHIELD® building panels and FIBREBOLT® fiberglass studs and nuts were installed as part of a 53' square roof atop the Aerial Tram Station on Stone Mountain, Georgia. The structure also houses and conceals twenty antennae. Today, the structure continues to show the excellent return on investment for its current owners. It continues to meet structural requirements, remains invisible to radio frequencies and maintains its aesthetic beauty to complement the park atmosphere. 
In 2011, a national retailer became a theft target due to the high commodity scrap prices for steel. The issue was theft of steel grating from the drainage systems in the loading zones of the large retail chain. The long fabrication times and high steel prices led to expensive replacement costs and aesthetic deterioration due to water runoff and the varying age of the steel grating. Wood was used as a temporary measure; however the nature of wood eventually led to rot. The retailer's goal was to use as much non-metallic structural products as possible in the drainage system to prevent water and trash buildup while thwarting thieves. 
Fiberglass ladders, handrails, beams and walkways were used in the solids separator platform at the North Putnam Wastewater Treatment Facility. The wastewater treatment facility is located in the city of Hometown, West Virginia and services over 11,000 business and residential customers. The fiberglass materials were cost effective and require little maintenance compared to traditional materials.
The Family YMCA in Bristol, Tennessee needed a pool ramp to provide handicap access in their outdoor pool center. Specifically, they needed a lightweight, high-strength product able to withstand constant exposure to UV light, chlorinated water, and constant use.
In 2011, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia needed to install a low-maintenance, non-conductive walking surface at a water feature at the new James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Wing entrance. The walking surface was necessary for maintenance and safety reasons. The 500,000+ square foot museum houses over 22,000 pieces of art ranging from ancient to modern contemporary. This state of the art museum was the recipient of the 2011 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) award. 
Strongwell is in the process of integrating tooling to convert all SAFRAIL™ components to reinforced fiberglass composite material from an Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) product. 
David Gibbs |
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David Gibbs has been named Vice President, Sales and Engineering. David's areas of responsibility will include corporate domestic and international sales, structural engineering, quality and R&D. David has been in the composites industry over 17 years and possesses a broad range of experience in chemical engineering, process engineering, manufacturing, operations management, strategic planning, market development and product development. |
Mike Carr |
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Mike Carr has been named Director of Sales reporting to the Vice President, Sales and Engineering. In his new position, Mike will have direct responsibility for Strongwell corporate domestic and international sales, providing leadership and guidance for all regional sales managers. Mike has been with Strongwell since 1998 when he began his career as a Regional Sales Manager. |
Tracy Wright |
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Tracy Wright recently came to Strongwell as Director, Virginia Manufacturing Operations. Tracy will be responsible for leading all manufacturing and shipping operations in Bristol and Highlands. Tracy comes to Strongwell with over 23 years of experience in manufacturing operations, including production processes and planning, quality, manufacturing and industrial engineering, strategic planning, and all facets of operations management. |
Carrie White |
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Carrie White joined the Strongwell team as Manager, Quality Assurance. Carrie will have direct responsibility for Bristol and Highlands quality assurance and inspection functions. Carrie is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. She has extensive experience with ISO 9001 and automotive quality system in addition to the unique perspective of also having production management experience. |
Joe Spanovich |
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Joe Spanovich has been named Manager, Research and Development as part of Strongwell’s 2012 strategic reorganization initiative providing a more dedicated focus to research and development. Jane Taylor has been named Research and Development Materials Engineer and will report to Joe Spanovich. |
Barry Myers |
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Barry Myers has joined Strongwell as Marketing Manager. His responsibilities focus on advertising, technical literature, mass media production, press releases and maintenance of the company's website, and will report to the Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. He earned a master's in business from Milligan College and an undergraduate degree in business and accounting from Lee University. |
Aaron Ragan |
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Aaron Ragan recently joined Strongwell as Customer Service Manager. Aaron's responsibility is to oversee all Customer Service functions, including Account Managers. Aaron received his M.B.A. from East Tennessee State University. He received his undergraduate degree with a B.A. in Business Administration and Economics from King College. He has over 19 years of customer service, purchasing and lean discipline experience. |
Te-Kai Shu |
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Te-kai Shu has been named Social and Print Media Specialist. In addition to his oversight of the Media Center and trade show logistics, Te-kai will hold responsibilities for promoting Strongwell and the composites industry through social media. Te-kai will also provide content for newsletters, flyers and other marketing literature. Te-kai is a graduate of Emory & Henry College where he earned a B.S. in Political Science. |
Meghan Carty |
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Meghan Carty will coordinate all CRM (Customer Relationship Management) leads and all incoming requests for quotation and pricing for standard domestic products not related to fab sales, custom sales, or international sales. |
Alice Zhang |
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Alice Zhang has joined the Bristol Information Technology department as Business Process Analyst reporting to Dave Manahan. Alice is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a master's degree in Computer Science. |
Jenni Ernster |
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Jenni Ernster has joined Strongwell in the position of Customer Service Account Manager in March, 2012. Jenni has been with Strongwell since June 2011 in a temporary position. |
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