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April 2004 Articles
 

Features:

ACMA’s 25th Anniversary
In 1979, the Fiberglass Fabricators Association was officially sanctioned. Since then, FFA to CFA to ACMA, the organization has grown into the largest composites trade association in the world. Side-by-side with important historical events, re-live how ACMA became the industry focal point for education and regulatory oversight.
By Jessica Howard

Online Auctions
As a composites industry player with a website, you probably realize online auctions offer you the opportunity to promote business in a new venue, and market to an entirely different customer base.
By Joe Dysart

FRP Flumes: Repeat Impact
Issues can develop in an amusement park flume ride where impact between the boat and the flume structure can generate unexpected difficulties.
By Stuart Brown and Jorgen Bergstrom

Columns

ACMA Up Front
CF Publisher and ACMA Executive Director Missy Henriksen, from 15 years in a leadership role, humbly shares lessons she’s learned serving with ACMA presidents.

Consider This
CF Senior Production Manager Jessica Howard advises the composites industry to be true to your advertising word.

In Frastructure
National Composite Center Engineering Director Scott Reeve claims FRP expertise plus market awareness equals cross pollination for new applications.

Communicate to Win
Ole Miss Business Administration Professor Jeannette Martin talks telephone etiquette, critical skills for any business that wants to make a positive first impression. There’s more to it than you think.