Vectorply at CAMX 2024
The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) is happening Tuesday, September 10th– Thursday, September 12th in San Diego, California! Join us at North America’s largest composites and advanced materials exposition. We will showcase innovative solutions for a wide array of industries, with several members of our sales and engineering teams in attendance to answer any […]
Vectorply CEO and President Elected to CSP Board of Directors
The Center for Sportfishing Policy (CSP) recently elected Vectorply’s CEO and President, Trevor Humphrey, as the newest member of their board of directors. CSP advocates for marine boating and recreational fishing while also protecting and preserving our water resources. Their main goal is to enhance opportunities for saltwater recreational anglers by uniting fishing stakeholders to […]
Vectorply Welcomes Newest Composite Materials Engineer Noah Baumann
Vectorply is excited to onboard our newest Composite Materials Engineer, Noah Baumann. Noah joined the team May 6th, 2024, from Carstens Industries, where he held a similar role. He brings prior experience in mechanical design engineering working with a variety of mediums, from windows to boats to vehicles. Noah graduated from North Dakota State University […]
Vectorply Volunteers with Project Greene Light
Over the past year, a team of Vectorply employees have participated in a leadership program led by the East Alabama Chamber of Commerce. Throughout the program, they have toured various businesses within East Alabama, learned how to be strong leaders, and had opportunities to give back to the community. The community service project they chose […]
Auburn Engineers team up with Vectorply for HERC Challenge
Every year engineering students worldwide compete in the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) to design and engineer human-powered rovers. Teams endure a series of challenges from obstacle courses and missions to judges scoring based on design and functionality. The goal of this project is to further interest in scientific exploration and for students to […]
Vectorply Wins EACC Business of the Year Award
Vectorply Corporation was honored to attend the East Alabama Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, held on March 21st at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. The evening was filled with insightful speakers, networking, and an opportunity to reflect on all the growth and developments unfolding within the Chattahoochee Valley. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, serving as […]
Vectorply promotes Nick Haas to South Central Region Sales Manager
Vectorply Corporation is excited to announce the promotion of Nick Haas to our South Central Region Sales Manager. Nick will oversee the management of the following states: New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. This area was previously directed by Doug Lachapelle, who has fully transitioned to northeast region sales manager. Haas began with […]
Vectorply CEO & President Trevor Humphrey Wins ACMA Chairman’s Award
On Monday, October 30th, 2023, at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, Vectorply’s CEO and President Trevor Humphrey was awarded the 2023 ACMA Chairman’s Award. Megan Multanen Chairwoman of the board presented him with the award and attributed Humphrey’s win to his strong leadership and his incessant pursuit of involving Vectorply in […]
Vectorply onboards David Tierney for the West Region Sales Manager Position
Vectorply Corporation recently hired veteran sales manager David Tierney for the role of West Region Sales Manager. In his new position, Tierney will manage our western territory, comprised of Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Western Montana, British Columbia, and Alberta, Canada. Tierney has an extensive work history in sales […]
Future Composites Solutions Discussed at Army Corps Dam Site Visit
On February 22, Vectorply Vice President of Engineering Trevor Gundberg joined many other ACMA members on a visit to the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam site to learn more about United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Lock and Dam Gate Structures. With more than 70% of the inland waterway systems’ steel gates in the […]
Vectorply CEO elected to ACMA Board of Directors
Phenix City, AL – Vectorply Corporation CEO & President Trevor Humphrey was recently tabbed to serve on the American Composites Manufacturer Association’s (ACMA) Board of Directors. As an ACMA Board member, Humphrey will join a team who supervise and direct the affairs of the association as well as determine its policies. The ACMA is the […]
Vectorply wins second consecutive IBBI Supplier of the Year Award
Orlando, FL – On Tuesday, March 4th Vectorply Corporation was presented the Independent Boat Builders Inc. (IBBI) overall Supplier of the Year Award at the organization’s annual conference in Orlando, FL. The selection, made by the group’s member-owners, represents the second consecutive Supplier of the Year Award for Vectorply following two uniquely challenging years for […]
Vectorply hires Toby Jacobson as Advanced Composites Business Development Manager
Phenix City, AL – Vectorply Corporation recently announced the hire of automotive industry expert Toby Jacobson as the company’s Advanced Composite Business Development Manager. In his new position, Jacobson will focus on carbon and other advanced material business development across a multitude of markets including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and others. Jacobson is a long-time proponent […]
Vectorply debuts Digital Innovation Zone at CAMX
Phenix City, AL – On the opening day of the 2021 Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) in Dallas, Vectorply released a new online composite knowledge center in the form of the Digital Innovation Zone hosted at Vectorply.com. Visitors to the new Digital Innovation Zone can browse a diverse library of video resources built to […]
Chill Foundation offers empowerment through boardsports
Since 1995, the Chill Foundation has helped more than 25,000 young people overcome challenges through many types of board-sports. Started by Burton Snowboard founders Jake and Donna Carpenter, the Chill Foundation works with social service agencies, mental health agencies, foster care programs, juvenile justice programs, and schools in local communities to select youth participants who […]
Vectorply hiring for production positions
Vectorply is a dynamic company growing exponentially as a producer of composite reinforced material in a rapidly expanding industry. We are currently seeking entry level machine creeler positions available on 2nd Shift (Monday – Friday 3pm – 11pm) and 3rd Shift (Sunday – Thursday 11pm – 7am). Overtime is currently required to meet production requirements. […]
Vectorply attending, presenting at virtual North American Pultrusion Conference
Phenix City, AL – On April 13-15, more than 200 industry leaders, customers, OEMS, and suppliers from around the world will take part in the ACMA and European Pultrusion Technology Association’s (EPTA) premier North American Pultrusion Conference via a virtual platform. As a leading reinforcement supplier in the pultrusion industry for more than 20 years, […]
CompositesWorld Digital Demo Highlights Vectorply Reinforcements & Technical Services
Phenix City, AL – Vectorply Corporation is an engineering-driven company with a strong focus on helping customers drive innovative ideas from concept to creation. A recent Digital Demo published by CompositesWorld highlights the unique combination of custom reinforcement fabrics and expert technical service that gives customers the ability to meet ambitious goals with confidence in […]
Vectorply receives prestigious IBBI Supplier of the Year Award
Phenix City, AL – On Friday, March 5th Vectorply Corporation was presented the esteemed Independent Boatbuilders Incorporated (IBBI) Supplier of the Year Award in a virtual ceremony for the six finalists. The selection represents the second Supplier of the Year honor in the past three years, an accomplishment that was also achieved in 2019 when […]
Vectorply hires Edison Ospina as Field Engineer
Phenix City, AL – Vectorply Corporation recently announced the hiring of Edison Ospina as Field Engineer. Ospina will fill the vacant position left by Mike Ditzler, who was promoted to Southeast Region Sales Manager. Ospina becomes Vectorply’s second field engineer along with Drew North. The field engineering program provides on-site technical support for customers from […]
Vectorply announces organizational promotions, new roles
Phenix City, AL – Vectorply Corporation, a world leader in the design and production of composite reinforcement fabrics is committed to providing the highest level of support to our valued customer base. Today, to expand upon that commitment, we announce the promotions of Seth Holman and Jordan Haar to new positions, and Mike Ditzler to […]
Virtual CAMX and IBEX trade shows offer new opportunities
Phenix City, AL – Like many other things, in-person trade shows in 2020 look a lot different than usual. Due to the global pandemic, live gatherings have been replaced by virtual events to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19. Two prominent shows in the composites industry, The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) and The […]
Vectorply Bolsters Sales Staff with Addition of Todd Green
Phenix City, AL – Vectorply Corporation is excited to announce the hiring of Todd Green as sales manager for the North American Central North Region. Green comes to Vectorply with more than eight years of experience in composite engineering and sales. Green holds a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering from Iowa State University […]
Carbon Corvette bumper beam featured on CW Magazine cover
Phenix City, AL – Vectorply carbon fabrics earned a prominent feature in the May 2020 edition of CompositesWorld Magazine. The carbon, which is highlighted in the form of Shape Corp’s 2020 Corvette Stingray bumper beam, was also chosen for the cover photo on the leading composites industry publication. In 2014, Vectorply joined forces with Shape […]
Vectorply wins Shape Corp. 2020 Supplier of the Year Award
Spring Lake, MI – On Thursday, February 27, Shape Corp. held their 2020 Supplier of the Year Award ceremony with more than 60 key suppliers in attendance. Vectorply Corporation, who has partnered with Shape since 2014 on development and material selection for Shape’s innovative curved, composite pultrusion process, was recognized at the ceremony with a […]
Vectorply carbon fiber utilized in historic new mid-engine Corvette
Phenix City, AL – In July 2019, General Motors Co. made waves in the automotive industry with the release of the highly anticipated 2020 mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. A dream more than 60 years in the making, the mid-engine Corvette features innovative components that maximize performance and blaze new trails for parts and processes within […]
Vectorply launches new, user-friendly product search database
Phenix City, AL – Finding the perfect composite reinforcement fabric for your laminate has never been easier! On Friday Vectorply released an updated version of the product search database section of www.vectorply.com. The new search feature offers a seamless transition to a more user-friendly platform that allows visitors to locate their ideal product’s technical data […]
Gundberg selected as ACMA High Performance Council Chairman
Phenix City, AL – Vectorply Director of Composites Engineering Trevor Gundberg, P.E. has been selected as the Chairman for the American Composites Manufacturers Association’s (ACMA) High Performance Council (HPC). As Chair of the HPC, Gundberg will be instrumental in the direction and growth of the Council throughout his term, which began July 1, 2019 and […]
Vectorply expands customer service team, announces title changes
Vectorply Corporation is a growing company where employees are introduced with opportunities to learn and grow within their roles. It’s an exciting and challenging environment where no two days are alike. In production, we are establishing new training programs to hone our operators’ skills and promote advancement. Sales and Engineering are collaboratively creating new products […]
Vectorply receives IBBI Supplier of the Year, John Sisson Innovation Awards
St. Charles, MO. – On Tuesday, March 5th Vectorply Corporation received a pair of prestigious awards at the Independent Boat Builders, Inc. (IBBI) Conference in St. Charles, MO. The composite reinforcement supplier was awarded the John “Walkabout” Sisson Memorial Innovation Award, followed by a selection as an IBBI Supplier of the Year. The John “Walkabout” […]
Chamber Junior Leadership Tour visits Vectorply
Phenix City, AL – On Thursday, January 24th a group of students from local high schools visited Vectorply Corporation as part of the East Alabama Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. Students were able to tour Vectorply’s facilities, see examples of customers’ end-use products, and engage in a leadership discussion with Director of Manufacturing Darwin Sears. […]
Vectorply to participate in Goodwill hiring event
Phenix City, AL. – Goodwill Southern Rivers will host a hiring event for Vectorply Corporation on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Goodwill Career Center located at 3605 US Highway 431N in Phenix City, AL. Vectorply is manufacturer of high-performance composite non-crimp fabrics for […]
Vectorply receives ISO 9001:2015 certification
Phenix City, AL – Vectorply Corporation, a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced composite reinforcements, received ISO 9001:2015 certification on Monday, December 10. The 18-month process concluded as accrediting organization ASCB Accreditation Services Worldwide certified Vectorply’s Quality Management System for the manufacture of reinforced fabrics, textiles and fibers. The ISO 9000 family […]
Gundberg wins ACMA Outstanding Volunteer Award
Vectorply Corporation Director of Composites Engineering Trevor Gundberg, P.E. was recently awarded the Outstanding Volunteer Award by the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA). The Outstanding Volunteer Award was one of four awards announced that honor the work of individuals that have helped to develop and grow critical markets, advocate for composites and make the industry successful […]
Vectorply to demonstrate at “Road2Composites: Scaling Up Innovation” automotive workshop
Phenix City, Ala. – On April 17-18, Vectorply Corporation will participate in the “Road2Composites: Scaling Up Innovation” automotive and transportation workshop at the IACMI Scale-up Research Facility (SURF) in Detroit Michigan. “Road2Composites: Scaling Up Innovation” is an automotive and transportation workshop hosted by Composites One, the Closed Mold Alliance, and Magnum Venus Products (MVP), in partnership with […]
Vectorply receives Economic Development Award
PHENIX CITY, Ala. – On Thursday, March 1 Vectorply Corporation was awarded the Economic Development Award at the Phenix City – Russell County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. The award was created to recognize a company that has made a significant impact to the local community in job creation and economic growth. In June, 2017 […]
Holman claims 6th ‘Carbon Cup’ award to conclude National Sales Meeting
PHENIX CITY, Ala. – For the sixth straight year, Northern Region Sales Manager Seth Holman claimed the coveted ‘Carbon Cup’ award for leading Vectorply’s sales team in carbon sales. The presentation of the award ended the company’s National Sales Meeting week on an exciting note. Vectorply’s National Sales Meeting is a yearly gathering of the […]
Vectorply exhibiting at CAMX next week
PHENIX CITY, Ala. – Following postponement due to Hurricane Irma in September, the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) will take place December 12-14 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Vectorply Corporation will be in attendance as one of the anticipated 550 exhibitors, and we invite you to visit us at booth […]
Vectorply hosts Leadership Phenix City class
Vectorply Corporation hosted the Phenix City-Russell County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Phenix City class on Wednesday, October 18. Attendees were able to learn about the company’s history and future, and tour the facilities, including the recently added Donald L. Massey Advanced Composite Reinforcement Center.
Vectorply Corporation exhibiting at CAMX and IBEX next month
PHENIX CITY, Ala. – In September, Vectorply Corporation will be exhibiting at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) and the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). The CAMX 2017 show will take place September 11-14, 2017 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The goal of CAMX is to “connect and advance […]
Vectorply Corporation commissions Advanced Composite Reinforcement Center with Grand Opening Ceremony
Phenix City, AL – Vectorply Corporation, a Phenix City, Ala.-based manufacturer of high performance composite non-crimp fabrics (NCF), officially opened the doors of their new Advanced Composite Reinforcement Center with a Grand Opening Ceremony in front of friends, customers, and suppliers on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. The new 53,000 sq. ft. (5,000 sq.m.) facility features […]
United States Senator Richard Shelby visits Vectorply
Phenix City, Ala. – On Saturday, March 25th, United States Senator Richard Shelby of Alabama visited Vectorply Corporation as part of his tour of Alabama businesses. Senator Shelby discussed several topics with members of Vectorply’s management team including the use of composites in the infrastructure, pipe, and defense markets.
VectorLam Cirrus 2.0 updates released
VectorLam Cirrus 2.0 is a laminate analysis and design tool created by high performance composite reinforcement manufacturer Vectorply Corporation (Phenix City, Ala.). With the most recent software update, VectorLam has added vital alert massages along with new features to improve the user experience. Below are some of the new features: Materials can now be deleted. […]
Advanced Composite Reinforcement Center on track to open this spring
PHENIX CITY, Ala. – Vectorply Corporation’s Advanced Composite Reinforcement Center (ACRC) and corporate offices are scheduled to open this spring. The gallery below highlights the latest pictures of the construction progress. Follow us for more updates on the construction of our new facility and grand opening information.
Vectorply to highlight VectorUltra products at CAMX, IBEX
PHENIX CITY, Ala. – Vectorply Corporation will showcase its full VectorUltra™ line of carbon multiaxial fabrics September 26-29 in Anaheim, CA at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) 2016. Vectorply’s standard VectorUltra products are offered in unidirectional, biaxial, double-bias, triaxial, quadraxial, and multilayered architectures ranging from 3 oz./yd.² (100 gsm) to 94 oz./yd.² (3,193 […]
Composites One visits Vectorply for BOI meeting
On August 2-3, Vectorply hosted distributor Composites One for a Business Optimization Initiative (BOI) meeting. The two-day meeting covered a wide range of topics focused on improving efficiency as we strive to always keep our collective customers happy!
Construction begins on Vectorply’s Advanced Composites Facility
PHENIX CITY, Ala. – Vectorply Corporation announced in February at the company’s National Sales Meeting that the addition of a new Advanced Composites Facility would begin during the spring. With the site preparation completed, foundation construction began this week as the first concrete footings were poured. Check back at www.vectorply.com for more news and updates about […]
Successful composite products begin with Vectorply’s R2O
Phenix City, Ala. – In an industry as competitive as composites fabrication, any edge that manufacturers can gain has the potential to pay huge dividends. As numerous customers have already discovered, Vectorply’s powerful tool known as the Road to Optimization (R2O) can identify key areas for improvement in the production process leading to higher quality […]
Vectorply composites strengthen Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge
Destrehan, LA – Spanning the Mississippi River to connect Destrehan on the east bank to Luling on the west bank, the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge (also known as the Luling Bridge) is one of the state of Louisiana’s most crucial pieces of infrastructure. With the bridge in need of surface repairs, the Louisiana Department of […]
U.S. Coast Guard marine inspectors train with Vectorply carbon
Richmond, CA – Maritime Technical Services of Tiburon, CA recently completed their 15th training course designed to teach United States Coast Guard marine inspectors how to inspect composite small passenger vessels. The course is held three times a year at the KKMI Boathouse in Point Richmond, CA and consists of 20 students. The course covers several […]
VectorLam Cirrus 2.0 Introductory Webinar (video)
Vectorply Corporation Director of Composites Engineering, Trevor Gundberg, P.E. leads an introductory webinar for VectorLam Cirrus 2.0. Cirrus 2.0 is the latest edition of Vectorply’s proprietary laminate analysis software. View the video below for the full-length webinar, or follow the link on our home page to register for VectorLam Cirrus 2.0 for free! Note: For the […]
Viking Yachts 80’ Convertible brought to life with help from Vectorply’s Road to Optimization
PHENIX CITY, Ala. – The unveiling of Viking Yachts’ 80’ Convertible (80C) at the company’s annual dealer meeting in Atlantic City, N.J. marked the successful end of a well-planned journey for the new model. As the 80C navigated the water for sea trials in front of nearly 100 Viking dealers, history had once again been […]
Vectorply adds 100″ multiaxial machine
Vectorply Corporation recently expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a 100” multiaxial Karl Mayer LIBA COPCENTRA Max 4 machine. The new state-of-the-art Max 4 machine will help Vectorply continue to meet and exceed the needs of our customers with high-quality composite reinforcements delivered on time. For more information on Vectorply fabrics, call us […]
Vectorply unveiling new technology at CAMX
PHENIX CITY, Ala. – Vectorply Corporation is excited to announce the release of VectorLam Cirrus 2.0 at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) on October 26-29, 2015 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. VectorLam Cirrus 2.0 is the latest edition of Vectorply’s proprietary laminate analysis software. VectorLam Cirrus 2.0 provides a cloud-based, […]
Vectorply debuts new booth, products at IBEX 2015
Louisville, KY. – Vectorply Corporation recently participated in the International Boatbuilder’s Exhibition and Conference at the Kentucky Convention Center in Louisville, KY. The show, with the theme “Building Better Boats,” offered boat builders a chance to learn about the latest products and offerings in the marine market including Vectorply’s advanced composite reinforcements. At the show, Vectorply […]
Scout Boats’ 420 LXF made possible with Vectorply’s R2O
PHENIX CITY, Ala. – In a market as diverse as the United States marine market, Vectorply Corporation understands that each boat builder has unique goals they strive to achieve with individual projects or models. With a list of must-meet goals in hand, Scout Boats, Inc. turned to Vectorply to assist with laminate design and technical […]
Vectorply carbon helps UCF take 6th in ASME Human Powered Vehicle Challenge
GAINESVILLE, FL. – The University of Central Florida’s (UCF) human-powered vehicle team recently competed in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Human Powered Vehicle Challenge, East at the University of Florida. The UCF team claimed a sixth place finish while competing in a vehicle that featured Vectorply’s C-BX 0450 carbon fabric. According to their […]