Thermoplastic composites include these base resins, but are combined with a structural filler such as glass, carbon or polymer fibers to enhance strength, rigidity and structure. Glasforms), a leading manufacturer of glass and carbon fiber reinforced polymers and advanced composite products, with 2012 annual sales of $51.1 million.

Strong perforff mance in these segments helped to overcome several headwinds, including: lower selling prices in Distribution and PPS due to hydro-carbon based raw material deflatff ion; unfavff orable foreign exchange; a decline in demand in certain industries, such as oil and gas, heavy truck and agriculture; and weaker performance by our Designed Structures and Solutions (“DSS”) business.