American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA)

American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) ACMA represents composites manufacturers and suppliers to the industry.

⏰ Last chance to register for the 2026 Fly-In! We’re just days away from heading to Washington, D.C. for the June 9–11 F...
06/02/2026

⏰ Last chance to register for the 2026 Fly-In! We’re just days away from heading to Washington, D.C. for the June 9–11 Fly-In, and registration closes Wednesday.

Join industry leaders for policy discussions, advocacy opportunities, networking, and direct engagement on the issues shaping our industry.

Featured sessions include:

✔ White House briefing on trade & energy policy
✔ Senate and House meetings
✔ Networking and advocacy opportunities
✔ Chairman Sam Graves’ featured defense track session
✔ Discussions on infrastructure, manufacturing, sustainability, and more

Don’t wait to finalize your plans—we’ll see you in D.C. next week.

Learn More: https://acma-org.my.site.com/flyin2026/
Register Now: https://acma-org.my.site.com/flyin2026/registration

One of the biggest gaps we see in composites manufacturing is this:➡️ People understand the theory… but haven’t had enou...
05/29/2026

One of the biggest gaps we see in composites manufacturing is this:
➡️ People understand the theory… but haven’t had enough hands-on experience.

That’s exactly what ACMA’s upcoming CCT–LRTM training is designed to solve.

This is not just a classroom session — participants will:
✔️ Work directly with materials and equipment
✔️ Learn real-world setup and troubleshooting
✔️ Build confidence in LRTM processes

If you're serious about improving your team’s capabilities in closed molding, this is worth a look.

📅 August 24–28
📍 RTM North – Wingham, Ontario (approx. 2 hours from Toronto), Canada

👉 Details + registration:
https://hubs.la/Q04jlQNX0

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. Please note that the ...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor those who served and sacrificed for our freedom.

Please note that the ACMA office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the holiday. We wish everyone a safe holiday weekend.

Curious about ACMA’s Fly-In and the policy priorities shaping the composites industry? Join us on Wednesday, May 27 from...
05/22/2026

Curious about ACMA’s Fly-In and the policy priorities shaping the composites industry? Join us on Wednesday, May 27 from 3:00–4:00 PM ET for a special webinar open to all ACMA members.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at ACMA’s government relations efforts, hear the key legislative priorities being shared with lawmakers, and learn how the Fly-In works — even if you’re not attending in Washington, D.C.

Register for the Webinar >> https://my.acmanet.org/NC__Event?id=a0lPf000002HkdBIAS

Plus, there’s still time to register for the 2026 Fly-In and be part of the conversations driving defense, infrastructure, sustainability, and manufacturing policy forward.

Register for the Fly-In >> https://acma-org.my.site.com/flyin2026/registration

As comes to a close, ACMA’s John Busel delivered closing remarks to cap off an outstanding week of collaboration, inno...
05/21/2026

As comes to a close, ACMA’s John Busel delivered closing remarks to cap off an outstanding week of collaboration, innovation, and industry insight.

Thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, attendees, and the TCC26 Guidance Committee for helping make the 2026 Thermoplastic Composites Conference such a success.

We appreciate everyone who joined us this week and contributed to the conversations, connections, and ideas that made TCC26 such a valuable event.

Today’s final session at , presented by Terry Hines of Toray Advanced Composites, explored how AFP nip temperature and ...
05/21/2026

Today’s final session at , presented by Terry Hines of Toray Advanced Composites, explored how AFP nip temperature and VBO consolidation cycles influence the performance of aerospace-grade thermoplastic laminates.

The session highlighted practical strategies for balancing processing conditions, reducing cycle time, increasing throughput, and maintaining laminate quality — all critical priorities as thermoplastic composites continue gaining momentum across aerospace applications.

This morning’s Day 3 keynote at featured Kimberly Caldwell, Chief Engineer & CTO at Spirit Defense, A Boeing Company, ...
05/21/2026

This morning’s Day 3 keynote at featured Kimberly Caldwell, Chief Engineer & CTO at Spirit Defense, A Boeing Company, presenting A Paradigm Shift to Meet Speed and Scale.

The session explored how thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing, automated fiber placement, and intelligent manufacturing tools are helping reshape production strategies for modern defense applications. From UAS and hypersonics to satellites and other high-performance systems, the discussion highlighted the growing need for scalable manufacturing solutions that can deliver speed, efficiency, and performance.

Thank you to Kimberly Caldwell for sharing insights on the technologies and manufacturing approaches driving the next generation of defense innovation.

The exhibit hall at is filled with innovation, collaboration, and conversations shaping the future of thermoplastic co...
05/21/2026

The exhibit hall at is filled with innovation, collaboration, and conversations shaping the future of thermoplastic composites.

A big thank you to all of our exhibitors for your continued support of TCC and for helping create such a valuable experience for attendees. Your expertise, technologies, and engagement play an important role in making this event a success.

Fire safety, structural performance, and advanced materials innovation all came together in this insightful session at ...
05/20/2026

Fire safety, structural performance, and advanced materials innovation all came together in this insightful session at .

Navraj Heer, R&D Manager with Avient Corporation presented how thermally anisotropic thermoplastic composite sandwich panels are being engineered to improve fire protection in building and construction applications through flame-retardant chemistry, reduced heat transfer, and enhanced structural integrity.

The session also highlighted testing against key industry standards including ASTM E84, ASTM E2768, and NFPA 286 — demonstrating the growing potential for thermoplastic composites in safety-critical environments.

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