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Nida-Core Corp.is pleased to introduce structural welded and non-welded quality PET foam core in plain and scored sheetstock. NidaFoam exhibits excellent fatigue and chemical resistance and is noted for its excellent burn characteristics and superior high temperature tolerance. Thermoformability: NidaFoam sheets can be thermoformed. The white color of the NidaFoam is easy to recognize and distinguish from other available foams. The white color transfers less to the composite part surface, resulting in less gelcoat usage. Chemical resistance and corrosive gases: Good resistance against weak bases, weak acids as well as against most current solvents : alcohol – acetone – perchlorethylene. Limited resistance – check in each case – against strong mineral acids. NidaFoam does not emit any corrosive gases, even when burned, unlike PVC foams. NidaFoam does not emit gases that contain halogen such as hydrochloric acid. Water and resin absorption: Excellent closed cell ratio, comparable to PVC, PU and SAN foams. Certifications: NidaFoam has been awarded FST M1 spec burn certificate. Other industry specific certifications are pending and available upon request. Independent laboratory structural testing results available. Check www.nida-core.com for periodic updates.
Scrimming and scoring, including grid pattern for infusion laminar resin transfer is available with NidaFoam. Please note the consistency of perforations and alignment with grid pattern.
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Description: Excellent mechanical properties – high shear and compression strength Especially recommended for application with high temperatures Excellent chemical resistance against dissolvent, benzene, light acids under regular environmental circumstances Closed cell structure indicated a low resin uptake No water absorption Good thermal insulation Thermoformable Available 5-10 mm ( 3/16”-3/8”) thicknesses, cell diameter 26mm(about 1”) Sheet size 11”X47” (depending on precursor material) Multiple layers can be stacked for greater thicknesses Designed for infusion, can be hand laid with NidaBond Core Bedding compound (CBC) with vacuum bagging the core or rolling the core into NidaBond Core Bonding Compound. 10 mm cell side wall length 0.35 mm kerf width Available precursors include NidaFoam PET, Polyurethane and Polyisocyanurate foams
Our Distributor
Greg Pashke Controller
Founded in 1924 as a small eastern Kentucky refinery, Ashland Inc. has grown into a worldwide, multi-industry company. With sales and operating revenues of $7.2billion in fiscal 2006, Ashland ranks among the nation’s top 500 companies based on revenues. Ashland Specialty Chemical Company, a division of Ashland Inc.(NYSE:ASH), is a leading, worldwide supplier of specialty chemicals serving industries including adhesives, automotive, composites, metal casting, merchant marine, paint, paper, plastics, watercraft and water treatment. Ashland, a Fortune 500 company, is a global, diversified chemical company operating through four wholly owned divisions, provides quality products, services and solutions to customers in more than 100 countries. Ashland Performance Materials manufactures thermosetting resins and gelcoats, metal-casting consumables and adhesives. Ashland Distribution buys and resells chemicals, plastics and composite materials in North America and plastics in Europe. Valvoline provides premium-branded lubricants, automotive chemicals, appearance products and quicklube services. Ashland Water Technologies specializes in chemical and non-chemical treatment solutions for water and wastewater streams within industrial, municipal and commercial facilities. It also provides water and fuel management solutions and fire-fighting, safety and rescue products and services to the ocean-going marine market. All Nida-Core Honeycomb, Balsalite and Matline, NidaBond, NidaFoam, Foamline, NidaCore Panels products are available from stock and special order basis throughout North America.
Check out our NEW, much improved website at www.nida-core.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, online ordering, 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.
Nida-Core Corp. GREGORY F. PASHKE, MBA, CPA, CMC, CMA, CFM, CBA, CPCM, ABV
Nida-Core Corp. is pleased to welcome Greg Pashke , who is joining us in the position of controller. He has 30+ years of experience in consulting, financial, managerial and accounting services. He has provided mentoring, business coaching , business valuation, strategic and tactical planning, management information, financial analysis, and organizational development services. Greg is a devout generalist who believes that it’s essential to have an “overall” perspective for the diverse functional aspects of an organization to work in harmony towards overall objectives. He enjoys solving unstructured and illusive problems. He is committed to continuous learning and skill development. Greg’s mantra is “to get a lot done & have a lot of fun”. Greg has earned a degree in Master of Business Administration (MBA) University of Pittsburgh - Concentration in Accounting and Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Business Administration Gannon University - Concentration in Finance and Economics. His accreditations include: a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) ,Certified Business Appraiser (CBA), Certificate in Management Accounting (CMA), Certified in Financial Management (CFM), Certified Professional Consultant to Management (CPCM), Toastmaster’s International: Competent Toastmaster (CTM). Greg’s former and current positions include president of Pashke Consulting, (providing business valuation, financial and managerial consulting services primarily to privately held enterprises), One Page Business Plan Company-Licensed Affiliate Distributor, Free Lance Writer for Professional Marketing Publisher, Lecturer, Penn State Behrend College, Managing Principal in CPA Firm Pashke, Twargowski & Lee; Vice President of Finance of Keystone Aeronautics, audit senior accountant, Ernst & Young.
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Thundermist Powerboats, Inc. of Bristol, Rhode Island builds and distributes a line of high quality, high performance, family orientated powerboats built to exacting standards for quality and value. Thundermist Powerboats, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Marine, Inc., a leading marine composites manufacturer. Thundermist powerboats is operated by brothers David and Michael Packard. Thundermist Powerboats incorporate the latest innovations in composites design and technology, including fully Nida-Core H8PP cored hulls and decks as well as NidaBond Ceramic Pourable Transom Compound (PTC) transoms for unmatched compression strength and longevity. Each Thundermist Boat is fully hand-laid construction with unique one piece liners that eliminate squeaks and rattles and potential leaks. For more information regarding their full line of boats, please contact 401254-6060 The Thundermist 300 Offshore incorporates all the pleasure and convenience of a cruiser with the utility of a commercial service center console. The mid engine Yanmar turbo diesel provides smooth, reliable power whether you are out for a day with the family, or heading out for some blue water fishing. The modified deep vee designed hull give a superior ride in everything from the no wake zone by the docks to the heaviest surf. The 300 Offshore is packed with standard features to make your time on the water all it can be.
Clarion Bathware has been manufacturing fiberglass and acrylic bath products since 1973. With over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, Clarion has learned that the most important aspects of their business are customer satisfaction, quality and service. Our vast network of supply houses, plumbing contractors, builders and remodeling customers have come to appreciate the high level of quality and service that Clarion is noted for and will not accept anything but the best. Clarion units are built using the latest technology available, including Nida-Core Structural Honeycomb or Balsalite coring in most units, with management that is ever mindful to supply bath units that have value, appealing design and that are competitively priced. Clarion delivers its bathing products with its own fleet of air-ride trailers. Company drivers with new tractors guarantee on-time delivery and the safe handling of your new bath product. Clarion offers one of the most complete lines of gel-coated fiberglass and acrylic bathware available. Their fully staffed custom mold and engineering shop has the capability of producing custom molds to your specifications. Clarion offers a wide range of products including Tub/showers, shower modules, and whirlpools and soaker tubs that are available in both gel-coated fiberglass and acrylic. Clarion Bathware manufactures a wide range of both gel-coated fiberglass and acrylic tub/shower combinations. Clarion’s one-piece gel-coat and acrylic models are ideal for new construction, while their gel-coat sectional showers are designed to be the perfect solution for your bathroom remodeling project. Clarion Bathware has the tub/shower that matches up with your building needs. Clarion Bathware’s gel-coated fiberglass units are manufactured using the spray-up method. Each unit receives 16-18 mills of gel-coat, two layers of fiberglass laminate, and extra reinforcing in stress areas. Clarion Bathware’s gel-coated finish tub/showers are available in many colors. Clarion’s acrylic tub/showers are vacuum formed from a solid sheet of acrylic to provide a seamless one-piece unit. Acrylic is strong, resilient, and colorfast. Fiberglass laminate is bonded to the formed acrylic shell, resulting in a strong, durable unit. Clarion Bathware’s acrylic tub/showers come in a variety of colors. To find out more, contact www.clarionbathware.com
Nida-Core Corp. President, Mr. Damien Jacquinet demonstrating the virtues of Rigid Elastic Technology and Structural Honeycomb Materials to Mr Craig Stapleton, US Ambassador to France, together with Robert S Connan, Ministre Conseiller aux Affaires Commerciales during JEC 2007 in Paris, France.
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LAST ONE! 1 Balsalite chemical sloped bottom kit, 12’ diameter, slope 4”-1”, 1 available at 50% off regular price $900 EA Nida-Core H8PP 45 mm 48X84 in our Barrie, ONT Warehouse 50 sheets at $2.65 sq.ft USD Call 647 200 2900 Nida-Core H8PP 20mm+18oz WR panels 36”X144” can be cut in half, $50 discount per panel. Jefferson Yachts has Nida-Core H8PP 13mm+luan (10 sheets) and 25 mm+luan panels (16 sheets) Call Rick Thompson at 812-282-8111 for special pricing information and to arrange delivery. A full off-spec/discounted core list available upon request. Nida-Core HC 20 mm 85 sheets, green colored scrim cloth 60X84 50% off regular price. Nida-Core HC 13 mm 430 sheets 50% off regular price. Both 13 and 20 mm have slight delamination markings that are marked on each sheet. FOR SALE or TRADE - clean room (1990) for composites, electronics, pharmaceutical industries. Port St.Lucie FL location, size 26X92, 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.