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NidaFlow R is the next generation of composite reinforcements designed for use in various closed molding techniques including resin transfer (RTM), vacuumassist (VARTM) and press molding. NidaFlow R is comprised of a non-woven synthetic core, stitch-bonded between two layers of binder free chopped fiberglass.The highly conformable needled polypropylene synthetic core provides for superior resin flow, while the fiberglass provides strong mechanical properties. This new product reduces lamination time by minimizing cutting and handling during tool loading. NidaFlow R offers fast part injection times and significantly improved cosmetic surface finish due to the products unique
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combination of core materials and chopped glass outer layers. NidaFlow R is compatible with Polyester, Vinyl Ester, Epoxy, and Polyurethane resin systems. NidaFlow R will compliment our NidaCore Plastech full line of quality purpose built RTM and LRTM pumps,seals, mold building supplies, mold calibration materials, mold heating and cooling, ancillaries. Along with our NidaFusion STO and STF closed molding cores, Nida-Core Corp. is your source for closed molding materials and equipment. Featuring Exclusive PV Sensor Technology, Plastech is the world leader and innovator in RTM technology for over 26 years.Now available in North America with full tech support,stocked spare parts.
Steve Colas Operations Manager Nida-Core Corp. April 2006. Nida-Core Corp. is pleased to welcome Steve Colas as Operations Manager for our Port St. Lucie FL based head office. Steve brings with him 30 years of experience in composites fabrication that will undoubtedly enhance our ability to relate to the issues facing our customers. Steve joins us from Stratos/Champion Boats where he held the position of Lamination Manager. Before Stratos, Steve was Chief Composites Engineer at Fountain Powerboats, where he also held other responsibilities such as Cruisers Yachts Lamination Manager and Supervisor of the mold making department. Steve has also held the positions of Lamination Manager at Predator Custom Yachts, consultant to a composites manufacturing plant aimed at producing an automobile built of composites materials, Plant Manager at Sun Fiberglass Products, manufacturer of fiberglass pools, and Production Manager at Beartech Industries which manufactured composites parts for the bus, truck and marine industry. Finally, Steve’s extensive resume includes the start up of his own company building boats from 8 to 26 feet, fiberglass parts and molds. Steve can be reached at 772-343 7300. Welcome Steve!
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BURLAP AND TRADING COMPANY established 1926 serving the fiberglass industry and marine trades
Founded by Benjamin Popkin, Eastern Burlap and Trading Company was established to manufacture burlap and other textile bags for the produce grown in the rich soil of Virginia and North Carolina. Through the remainder of the twenties, the depression years of the thirties, the war years of the forties and into the fifties, the company continued to serve the agricultural markets of the region, adding such containers as baskets, boxes and crates.With the onset of the fifties, returning veterans from World War II and the Korean Conflict had returned to civilian life and begun to prosper. The farmland of Tidewater, Virginia and North Carolina was giving way to suburbs and agriculture was diminishing. At the same time, transportation innovations created changes in agricultural packaging. The need for traditional packages diminished; paper and plastic containers and bulk shipping became the rule. In order to survive, Eastern Burlap had to reinvent itself.Sidney Popkin, then at the helm of the company, made forays into a number of diverse fields. He tested the waters for the construction markets and a variety of consumer commodities. In 1957, he and a group of men became involved with the fabrication of fiberglass reinforced plastic products. Fiberglass, then in its commercial infancy, became a mainstay in the manufacture of boats. The marine industry was the largest consumer of fiberglass for about two decades. Located at the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Eastern Burlap was at the perfect place to develop this market.Today, under the third generation of family ownership, Eastern Burlap distributes and markets a vast array of fiberglass materials and supplies. The company serves a wide variety of industries, from the world famous builders of sport fishing boats in North Carolina to the shipyards who build our nation's super carriers and nuclear submarines, the transportation industry, the aviation industry, the commercial fishing industry, the corrosion control industry and a host of others. Eastern Burlap can be reached at 800-477 7376 or 757 622 5914. Special thanks go out to Mr.Bill Wagner for his outstanding efforts in promoting Nida-Core Corp. products.
Seaway Boats is a custom boat builder located in Maine. They specialize in classic Maine designs ranging in sizes from 13' to 27' in length.Their boats are well suited for commercial usage or are easily adapted for pleasure, and are made to hold up to the every day use demanded by the commercial fisherman. The materials they use are the finest in fiberglass composites and wood available. In addition to building boats, they offer quality repair services or custom fabrication, built to your specifications. The family team of Harry, Greg and Scott Farmer build Seaway Boats. Combined they have 60 + years experience in the boat business. As builders of the original Seaway, they have taken the Seaway 21 to a new level
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of development. The new Seaway 21 is a more refined boat with new interior liners, better finish, as well as additional options suited for individual tastes. Seaway Boats classic Maine design combines with the new 4 stroke outboards offer their customers a boating package that is very fuel efficient. Seaway 21' models can be powered from 70 to 140 h.p. to attain cruising speeds of mid 20's mph to mid 30 mph range and a range of 200 + miles! To find out more about Seaway Boats, call Harry at 207-5398116 or visit their website at www. seawayboats.com
www.nida-core.com Check out our NEW, much improved website at www.nidacore.com.An enhanced product application guide, how to work with Nida-Core and Nida-Core Panels section, mechanical properties section, comparison guide to alternative materials, soon to be available customer order tracking ; all part of the effort to enable the customer to save valuable time and bring essential information just a few mouse-clicks away, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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* 12 Balsalite chemical sloped bottom kits, 12’ diameter, slope 4”-1” , 10 available at 50% off regular price $900 EA *Nida-Core H8PP 45 mm 48X84 in our Montreal, QC Warehouse 50 sheets at $2.65 sq.ft USD Call 571 332 9903 *4' x 8' x 1/2" sheet of A500 corecell foam ($60 or b.o.) Steve Leighton (301)585-3127 *Nida-Core H8PP 20mm+ 18oz WR panels 36”X144” , can be cut in half, $50 discount per panel.
FOR SALE or TRADE - cleanroom (1990) for composites, electronics,pharmaceutical industries. Port St.Lucie FL location, size2X92, 9’6” ceiling height. Used for magnetic card stripe manufacture in the past. Price: $30,000 or best offer, (represents fraction of original replacement cost) 480VAC 3Ph 600A Honeywell controls,Trane AC, 40HP Blower.
Visit us June 6-7 RTM VIP conference at NCC Center, Kettering(Dayton), Ohio USA
541 NW Interpark Pl.Port St.Lucie FL 34986 USA
•A full off-spec/discounted core list available upon request.