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ACMA Releases 2008 Composites Industry Report

May 28, 2009 (Arlington, Va.) - The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) this month released its 2008 Composites Industry Report.  The report, which is available to ACMA members, provides the latest statistics on the U.S. composites industry, including end market uses.

The 2008 Composites Industry Report highlights the total impact of composites production and also provides data on fiberglass thermoset composites shipments by year, market and end-use applications. Additionally, it highlights sales of composites for markets such as construction, marine, and transportation and the use of composites in windmill blades and sports equipment.

The 2008 Composites Industry Report is available to ACMA members at http://www.acmanet.org/professionals/statistics.cfm.  Government officials, academics and press may request a copy by emailing ghampson@acmanet.org.  The report is generated yearly and updated quarterly by ACMA’s technical services department.

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With more than 850 member companies, The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) is the world’s largest trade group representing the composites industry. ACMA publishes a monthly magazine, Composites Manufacturing, offers a universal, comprehensive training program for fabricators - Certified Composites Technician - and provides strong, proactive leadership in technical, government and regulatory affairs. In addition, ACMA hosts the largest tradeshow in North America with supplier and fabricator representatives from all market segments. For membership information, call 703-525-0511 or email:Info@acmanet.org. Visit ACMA's website at www.acmanet.org.