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Norplex-Micarta is the leading manufacturer of high performance thermoset composite materials. We work directly with customers to manufacture the highest quality specialty sheet products, pre-pregs, rods and molded shapes, and tubes to meet demanding composite applications for our OEMs and fabricators around the world.

For the latest news on Norplex-Micarta products, applications, and upcoming events, click to the right on "Customer Newsletter," our quarterly newsletter. To sign up to receive future newsletters, please email us at info@norplex-micarta.com

Recent Norplex-Micarta announcements include:

IDI Composites International/Norplex-Micarta Webinar: Custom Composites For High Performance Applications
This webinar will comprehensively explain the differences between the many different options of high performance composites and illustrate the benefits they offer to numerous markets. Norplex-Micarta speakers Denny Ford and Alan Johnson will provide a primer on the design and manufacture of high performance pre-pregs, laminated sheets, convolute tubing, and compression molded shapes along with customizations to tailor performance to specific customer needs. Chris McClure and Larry Landis of IDI Composites International will expand upon resins and discuss reinforcement materials, the manufacturing processes of traditional SMC and BMC, and the benefits of their new line of Structural Thermoset Compounds, citing specific examples of successful market applications. Click Here to view webinar.

Norplex-Micarta Exhibiting at CWIEME Conference in Berlin Germany
Norplex-Micarta will be attending the World's largest International Coil Winding, Insulation and Electrical Manufacturing Exhibition and Conference June 4-6 in Berlin, Germany.  Please stop by booth 3433 and visit us.

Norplex-Micarta Quality Assurance Laboratory Equipped with Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS10 FT-IR Spectrometer
Norplex-Micarta is pleased to announce the addition of a Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS10 FT-IR spectrometer to its quality assurance laboratory, at their Postville, IA headquarters.  The iS10 is a complete infrared spectroscopy system for routine analytical needs, delivering the highest confidence in the verification and identification of materials.  Click here to read full press release.

Norplex-Micarta Appoints Manufacturing Engineer
Norplex-Micarta is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Janda to Manufacturing Engineer at the company's Postville, IA headquarters.  Mr. Janda's responsibilities will include proposing and implementing changes to materials and processes to meet customer needs, providing technical manufacturing support for new product development, and writing new equipment specifications and proving equipment capabilities.  Click here to read full press release. 

Norplex-Micarta Announces RT130X Tubing

Norplex-Micarta has introduced RT130X, high strength tubing composed of a glass fabric with an epoxy resin system.  RT130X is designed for high electrical and mechanical strength as well as flame resistance.  Because  of the extra fine weave glass substrate used, RT130X has excellent machining characteristics, allowing for cleaner machining.  Click here to read full press release.



Norplex-Micarta Appoints Customer Service Representative
Norplex-Micarta is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Kohrs to Customer Service Representative at the company's Postville, IA headquarters.  Mr. Kohrs responsibilities will now include order entry and review, customer inquiries, and price quotes.  Click here to read full press release.

Norplex-Micarta Announces Contract Manufacturing Capabilities
Norplex-Micarta is pleased to announce contract manufacturing at the company's Postville, IA headquarters.  This service can be used to enhance a customer's manufacturing capabilities, or to augment their existing capacity for high-volume production.  Norplex-Micarta has already provided contract manufacturing services for numerous material manufacturers.  Click here to read full press release.

Norplex-Micarta Announces RT571 Tubing For Thick Wall Applications
Norplex-Micarta has introduced RT571, high strength tubing composed of a heavy weave glass fabric with an epoxy resin system.  RT571 has excellent strength at elevated temperatures but has also been formulated to facilitate the production of thick walled tubes.  This formulation allows for walls to be up to 2 times the ID without checks and cracks.  Click here to read full press release.

For additional Norplex-Micarta news and information, please browse the links to the right.
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