(St. Paul, MN – July 9, 2025) David Higgins, Senior Vice President of Gel Coats for IP Corporation is pleased to announce the American Boatbuilders Association (ABA) and the Independent Boat Builders, Inc. (IBBI) respective approvals to list COR-Grip® PA-160-PMMN bonding putty for use by both association member groups.
David Higgins commented, “our development and commercial teams are thrilled to support the IBBI and ABA buying group members with a high-performance bonding putty that enhances our marine technology portfolio. This is an exciting time to innovate technologies which provide member groups with the proven materials that are durable and aesthetically pleasing for today’s boating consumers”.
According to A.J. Aldaco, Business Manager, “our CoREZYN® and Ultra High Definition (UHD) family of gel coats and resins have been highly successful in pioneering innovative boats and boat making process improvements. COR-Grip PA-160 bonding putty is engineered to deliver pumpable, low-shrink, void-free performance with excellent adhesion and non-sag properties, making it the perfect solution for bonding structural reinforcements in marine applications for our customers. Our trials with member manufacturers have improved process efficiency and cosmetic finishes.”
Company officials added that the addition of the COR-Grip PA-160 bonding putty highlights IP Corporation’s ongoing commitment to supporting the ABA and IBBI members—and the entire marine industry—with innovative technologies.