Company Overview
Vectorply is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of composite reinforcement fabrics engineered to optimize the stiffness, strength, weight and cost of customer-specific applications. We produce more than 350 unique styles of fabrics for an unlimited number of composite applications. Fibers such as E-glass, carbon, aramid are stitch-bonded in a variety of weights and architectures to help customers achieve their goals with optimized laminates.
We work closely with distributors across the United States, Canada, and other countries to ensure effective and timely delivery of our high-performance composite reinforcements. Our sales and technical service teams work closely with distribution counterparts to form a valuable resource of knowledge and experience for our customers. Our team provides on-site technical assistance to customers as they streamline their production process through laminate optimization and new process implementation.
Vectorply is a dynamic, market-driven company with a strong focus on exceeding our customers’ expectations. Our corporate team is based at our manufacturing facility in Phenix City, Alabama which allows us to provide superior and timely customer service for all inquiries.
Our History
Vectorply started operations in 1992 as Tech Textiles USA, a 50/50 joint venture between a North American textile company and British company Tech Textiles Ltd. The British company’s interest was purchased in 1995 forming Johnston Industries Composite Reinforcements Inc.
In 2002 the current management group along with an Atlanta-based private equity firm purchased the company and changed its name to Vectorply Corporation.
Stable and Experienced Management Group
Trevor Humphrey
Humphrey has held several key positions with the company prior to being named CEO and President in 2020. Based in Atlanta GA, Humphrey started with Johnston Industries Composite Reinforcements in 1996 as the Southeastern Territorial Sales Manager. He was named VP of Operations in 2000 and was instrumental in establishing Vectorply as one of the most widely respected companies for producing the highest quality of composite reinforcements in the industry. He is active in the sales and production processes and still manages several large key accounts.
Tamir Levy
Levy began as a sales trainee in 1996 for the Midwest until taking over as the Southeastern Territory Sales Manager in 1999. In 2008 he was promoted to Director of Sales prior to being named Vice President of Sales and made responsible for all field sales activities. He is responsible for managing all North American business accounts and market buying groups. Levy also leads Vectorply’s overall sales and market strategy.
Trevor Gundberg, P.E.
Gundberg joined Vectorply as a staff engineer in 2006 after holding positions with major core and carbon fiber producers. He was promoted to Director of Composites Engineering in 2010, and Vice President of Composite Engineering in 2019 where he is responsible for all product engineering and laminate design services. Trevor leads a staff of five design engineers who are in charge of VectorLam laminate development, on-site technical support, and in-house product testing and validation.
Jennifer Gaylor
Gaylor joined Vectorply as a Customer Service Representative in 2007. In 2009 she was promoted to Assistant Controller and was later named Vice President and Controller in 2013. Gaylor was promoted to Vice President of Finance in September 2019 where she oversees finance, human resources, and procurement.
Jay Woodrow
Woodrow began at Vectorply in 2017 as Quality Assurance Manager where he led implementation of ISO 9001 quality management system. In 2019, he was promoted to Vice President of Operations. Woodrow oversees production, quality, and process improvement.