Vectorply Honored at East Alabama Chamber Awards Dinner

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Columbus, GA – April 8, 2025- Vectorply was proudly represented at the annual Chamber Awards Dinner hosted by the East Alabama Chamber of Commerce on April 8th at the historic Bibb City Mill in Columbus, Georgia. The event celebrated the achievements of chamber members, acknowledged strong leadership, and showcased remarkable contributions within the organization and community.

Three individuals from Vectorply were recognized for their outstanding impact:

  • Scott Phillips, Marketing and Business Development Manager, was named Young Leader of the Year. In addition to excelling in business development and community outreach, Scott serves as the chamber’s Vice chairman of the Board of Directors, advocates on its behalf, and fosters stronger relationships between the chamber and the community. Within Vectorply, Scott leads his team towards growth, mentors young employees, and actively contributes to his local church as a hospitality team member.
  • Brian Hickman, Production Scheduler, was nominated for the Spirit of the Chamber award. As a 2024 graduate of the Chamber Leadership Program and current Chamber Ambassador, Brian has demonstrated his dedication through impactful projects like planting community garden beds and assisting Project Greenelight. Known for his hands-on involvement in both Vectorply and chamber events, Brian embodies the spirit of giving back.

In addition to these employees, Vectorply CEO and President Trevor Humphrey’s youngest daughter, Jenna Grace Humphrey, was honored with the Young Citizens Award for Community Service. Through her leadership, Jenna Grace successfully raised funds to provide 100 duffle bags for foster children, ensuring they had proper luggage during transitions. Her efforts highlight a strong commitment to helping children in the local community feel valued and supported.

Vectorply is proud of Scott, Brian, and Jenna Grace for their strong leadership and their work to better our community.

Vectorply Recognized as a 2025 IBBI Supplier of the Year

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Orlando, FL – March 11, 2025 – Vectorply is proud to announce that it has been honored as a top three Supplier of the Year by Independent Boat Builders Incorporated (IBBI). This prestigious recognition highlights Vectorply’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative products and exceptional service to the members of the IBBI.

Tamir Levy, Vice President of Sales at Vectorply, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, “We strive each and every day to bring value to the IBBI members, and to be recognized as one of three Supplier of the Year recipients by the members is such an honor. We do not take this lightly and will continue to strive to bring innovative products and exceptional service to our IBBI partners.”

This marks the eighth consecutive year that Vectorply has been ranked among the top six suppliers for IBBI, emphasizing the strong and mutually beneficial partnership between the company and the organization. The IBBI plays a vital role in fostering collaboration between suppliers and boat builders, ensuring the continued advancement of the marine industry.

IBBI CEO Tom Broy commented on the recognition, stating, “Vectorply was chosen as one of three finalists to receive the IBBI Supplier of the Year award. This award was voted on by the IBBI members who scored all suppliers in six categories. The members of IBBI value the partnership we have with Vectorply, especially regarding technical service and laminate design. The IBBI is honored to be celebrating their 20th year anniversary of continued partnership.”

The IBBI conference featured a variety of activities, beginning with a cornhole tournament sponsored by Vectorply in partnership with 3A Composites. This friendly competition paired suppliers and buyers as teams, competing for the coveted champion title, a trophy, and a cash prize. The event continued with a tradeshow where suppliers and buyers engaged in networking and knowledge sharing. Each participating company had the opportunity to showcase their contributions to the marine industry, providing valuable insights into their products and services. The event concluded with an evening reception and awards ceremony, where Vectorply was officially recognized as a top Supplier of the Year. The company remains committed to its mission of delivering high-quality composite reinforcement solutions and looks forward to further strengthening its partnership with IBBI and its members.

Vectorply Corporation Announces Leadership Promotions to Drive Growth and Innovation

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Phenix City, AL – As Vectorply Corporation continues to grow and evolve, the company is strengthening its organizational structure to better serve customers and expand its market reach, with a heightened focus on sales and business development. This strategic restructuring includes key leadership promotions aimed at fostering innovation and enhancing customer service.

Key Leadership Promotions:

  • Seth Holman – Director of Sales
    Seth Holman assumes the role of Director of Sales, facilitating seamless communication between Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics. With over 30 years of experience in the composites industry, Seth brings extensive product knowledge and strong industry connections to his expanded role.
  • Toby Jacobson – Director of Business Development
    Toby Jacobson has been appointed Director of Business Development, where he will lead the marketing and business development teams in targeted growth and outreach strategies. With over 25 years of industry experience and a background in leadership roles, Toby is well-positioned to drive business expansion.
  • Thomas Williams – Composite Engineering Manager
    Thomas Williams has been promoted to Composite Engineering Manager. In his new role, he will lead the in-house lab, manage the field engineering team, and ensure VectorLam continues to provide the most precise laminate information. Thomas brings over 10 years of experience in composites engineering, including his tenure at Vectorply.
  • Scott Phillips – Marketing and Business Development Manager
    Scott Phillips’ managerial responsibilities have been expanded to include business development in addition to marketing. He will lead a cohesive strategy between both departments, focusing on growth and expansion. With over 10 years at Vectorply, Scott’s expertise in marketing and customer service will be instrumental in advancing the company’s objectives.
  • Whitney Edwards – Business Development Specialist
    Whitney Edwards steps into the role of Business Development Specialist, where she will focus on lead generation, research, and outreach. With 13 years of experience at Vectorply as a Customer Service Specialist and Development Support Specialist, Whitney brings valuable insight and dedication to her new position.

Vice President of Sales, Tamir Levy, emphasized the significance of the new structure, stating, “By creating a new director level in Sales and Business Development, we highlight the importance of these two critical areas of our business. I am excited for the possibilities ahead of us and our opportunity to grow with our high-functioning teams.”

Vectorply Corporation remains committed to delivering high-quality composite reinforcement fabrics designed to optimize stiffness, strength, weight, and cost for customer-specific applications. With over 400 unique styles of Aramid, E-glass, and Carbon fabrics, Vectorply continues to be a global leader in composite solutions.

Scott Phillips Accepted into the ACMA Emerging Leader Program

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Vectorply’s Marketing and Business Development Manager, Scott Phillips, was recently chosen to participate in the American Composites Manufacturers Association’s Emerging Leader Program. Scott was selected as one of the twenty-two class participants, who will gain invaluable leadership and composites knowledge through various workshops, training sessions, and events. The purpose of this program is to enhance the leadership skills of those within the industry and introduce them to government policies related to the advocacy of composite materials.

Throughout the course, Scott will further his industry knowledge, network, and build relationships with others in the composites industry, and present his findings at an informational session at CAMX, the largest composite and advanced materials event in North America. The main feature of the class will be when Scott and his cohort visit with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to learn more about the policies regarding government materials and advocate for the benefits of composite materials in various public applications.

Vectorply at CAMX 2024

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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 questions. Stop by booth HH33, where we will demonstrate how our fabrics provide stronger, faster, and lighter results.

To exhibit composites in action, Vectorply will also participate in multiple live demonstrations at the Composites One and Closed Mold Alliance Demo Zone, located at space AA21. Watch as our engineers perform several different processes and highlight the conformability and ease of use of our products. We cannot wait to see you there!

Vectorply CEO and President Elected to CSP Board of Directors

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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 create a unified voice for shaping federal marine fisheries management policy. Through their discussions with Congress and legislators, they ensure that anglers in marine resource management feel seen and heard.

As a key supplier to the marine industry, sportfishing in North America is vital to the success of our customers. Through his board membership, Humphrey will assist in aligning the interests and perspectives of various groups into a unified, concise voice when addressing issues with policymakers. Additionally, Humphrey will continually educate himself, the committee, and Vectorply on the state of saltwater recreational anglers and any laws or regulations that change and may affect the industry as a whole.

When asked about his recent induction, Humphrey says, “I appreciate the nomination and respect the CSP and their mission. My partnership will allow us (Vectorply) to better understand the challenges the marine industry faces and ensure that our team is knowledgeable on current matters. This will greatly benefit our customers as well and continue strengthening our relationships with them and those within the marine industry.”

Learn more about the Center for Sportfishing Policy and their mission at www.sportfishingpolicy.com

Vectorply Welcomes Newest Composite Materials Engineer Noah Baumann

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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 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. In his new role at Vectorply, Noah will assist customers with the technical aspects of their projects through our Vectorlam software and working alongside Composite Test Engineer Xavier Rachel in our lab, setting up infusions, testing parts, and more.

Vice President of Composites Engineering, Trevor Gundberg speaks, highly of Noah, saying, “Vectorply is ecstatic to further expand our engineering department and believe with Noah’s skill set and experience that he is a great fit. As a North Dakota State graduate myself, I am thoroughly impressed with the program and know that Noah is coming into this role well-equipped and ready.”

Vectorply Volunteers with Project Greene Light

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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 to complete was cleaning up the Project Greene Light house. Project Greene Light is a resource house for foster children within the Russell County community. Their mission is to provide support for foster children, through sponsoring birthdays, providing them with emergency clothing kits, and opening their house as a safe space for foster children and birth families to visit with one another.

In addition to bringing further awareness to their mission, our team pressure washed the house, planted flowers around the entrance, and painted parts of the exterior to ensure the outside of the house felt as welcoming as the inside.

Thank you, Brian Hickman, Chase Ramsey, Jeremy Story, and Kaylene Griffis, for your involvement in this project. Also, a big thank you to Project Greene Light for providing a safe place for foster children and families within Russell County.

To learn more about Project Greene Light or how to get involved, visit https://projectgreenelight.org/.

Auburn Engineers team up with Vectorply for HERC Challenge

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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 better understand the task requirements of roving vehicles on the moon.

For the past semester, several senior students from Auburn University’s engineering school visited Vectorply to work on their rover’s wheels. With speed and weight key deciding factors in the race, Auburn HERC team members were tasked with creating new non-pneumatic wheels for their rover. Throughout this process, they partnered with our engineering team to learn the value of mold-prep and fabricated laminates via open molding and infusion.

Composites Engineer Xavier Rachel, an Auburn University Mechanical Engineering Graduate (Class of 2020) led the team throughout this project. Over the course of four months, Xavier demonstrated and oversaw various processes of vacuum infusion and open molding, answering their questions and meeting with them after hours to ensure that everything ran smoothly. “Working with students from my alma mater was an exciting experience and this project was a fun challenge,” Xavier said. “Getting to share the benefits and versatility of our materials to the next generation of graduates was very special.”

The wheels were designed with layers of our C-LT 1800 carbon fabric and filled with polyurethane foam, while the hubs were attached using J-B Weld. Team member Ashley Eng noted, “Our wheels were the most reliable part of the rover and had no issues at all. They held up extremely well for both our runs on the obstacle course and are still in great condition.”

The competition took place April 19th-20th in Huntsville, Alabama where out of the 62 teams participating, Auburn’s HERC placed 13th in the college sector.

To learn more about the HERC project and its origin, click here: About Human Exploration Rover Challenge – NASA

 

 

 

 

 

Vectorply Wins EACC Business of the Year Award

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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 the keynote speaker, gave an insightful speech as she highlighted exciting things coming to Alabama and her plan to continue moving our rankings forward.

Following her address was the awards ceremony, which honored various businesses and individuals for their dedication to leading change and expansion throughout the community.  As finalists for the “Economic Development Business of the Year” award, Vectorply was recognized for continued expansion and job creation throughout challenging economic conditions. Noting their commitment to economic development in the region and local community support, chamber members chose Vectorply as the 2023 award winner.

“On behalf of our nearly 200 employees, we are so thankful to our local chamber members for selecting Vectorply as the 2023 Economic Development Business of the Year,” said Marketing Manager Scott Phillips. “Our team works hard every day to ensure our more than 1,000 customers worldwide receive the highest quality reinforcements in the industry, and it’s because of them we are able to keep expanding and investing in our region.”