FRP history + innovation
Alfred Menzer started Kemlite Corporation
First manufacturing plant opened making GLASBORD panels
Entered Transportation market with "cleanable" panels for vehicles
Introduced a refrigerated panel for the transportation market
Introduced Laminated GLASBORD Panels
Continuous narrow line process frp panels
Fire-retardant frp developed to create FIRE-X GLASBORD
Developed technology to trim the panel edges
Wide panel capability
Introduced translucent roof
Kemlite Joliet plants combined into 2nd plant
Acquired by Crane Co.
Introduced SANIGRID ceiling grid system
Created molding bracket for covering the end of panels subject to thermal expansion
Entered the RV market with acquisition of Filon, Inc. and our Jonesboro facility
Introduced light weight technology
Introduced Metal Roof Skylight Panels
Introduced enhanced film process with SURFASEAL
Acquired transportation business aspect of SEQUENTIA, inc.
Introduced high-strength woven reinforced products in transportation
Introduced VARIETEX product line
Acquired Lasco Composites LP and our Florence facility
Introduced NOBLE All-Composite Sheet Glass Panels
Entered the sheet glass market by acquiring NOBLE COMPOSITES and our Goshen facility
Acquired FABWEL and transitioned to direct sales to RV OEMs
Introduced Aerodynamic Side Skirt
Introduced FILON GOLD
Introduced FILON MAX