(St. Paul, MN – July 21, 2025) Erik Levy, IP Corporation’s Executive Vice President, today announced the 2025 recipients of the Scholars Award sponsored by IP Corporation in affiliation with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) and the International Cast Polymer Association (ICPA).

The six well-deserving high school graduates and their company affiliations are: Trentity Martin, OH (Teijin Automotive); Emma Pridemore, IN (Superior) Logan Brownell, OR (Miles Fiberglass); Delmar Wade, OH (Creative Composites); Michael Watson, OR (Orenco Systems); and Alyssa Lovins, IN (Superior). This year we provided each winner an award of $3,500 to be used towards their studies at a four-year college or university of their choice.

This is the twenty-fifth year IP Corporation has awarded the scholarships. “Each year, we are inspired by the remarkable talent and drive of our applicants. Their academic achievements, leadership in extracurriculars, and deep commitment to service reflect a generation poised to make meaningful impact.” said Erik Levy.

To be eligible for a Scholars Award, the applicant’s parents, legal guardian, or the student must be employed by an ACMA or ICPA member company and the student must be planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university. The selection of the Scholars Award winners is based on the individual’s personal merit and background, with an emphasis on excellence in academic, financial need and extracurricular activities. The scholarships must be used for tuition and/or required books, supplies and equipment.

(St. Paul, MN – January 27, 2025) Erik Levy, IP Corporation’s Chief Operating Officer, today announced the 2024 recipients of the Scholars Award sponsored by Interplastic Corporation in affiliation with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) and the International Cast Polymer Association (ICPA).

The six well-deserving high school graduates and their company affiliations are: Nathan Cox, IN (Superior); Kaytlann Timbrook, OH (Teijin) Cara Reeder, OH (Crane); Emma Beach, MI (RJ Marshall); Alex Mendez, OR (Miles Fiberglass); and Briten Maxwell, IA (Capstone). This year we provided each winner an award of $3,500 to be used towards their studies at a four-year college or university of their choice.

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Advanced Marine Coatings with CoCure Technology Wins the 2018 IBEX Innovation Award

Structural Composites Inc is pleased to announce that Advanced Marine Coatings (AMC) with CoCure Technology has won the 2018 IBEX Innovation Award for Boat Building Materials. The entry featured a new US Navy SBIR Phase III – 9M EOD Advanced Combatant Craft that uses the new advanced coating as a commercial formulation.

In partnership with Interplastic Corporation CoCure AMC is now moving from the commercial transportation market and DOD market into the marine and RV markets. By combining polyurethane technology with polyester technology these new coatings provide user defined crack resistance and greatly enhanced weathering that is not possible with today’s conventional gel coats.

Scott Lewit President of Structural Composites says “Interplastic was able to advance our CoCure invention beyond our expectations. We loved the ability to ‘strain tune’ and adjust the elongation of the material as needed on a part, but we had no expectation that it would have a doubling in gloss and color retention and a huge improvement in abrasion resistance. Even better in our technical session at IBEX, Interplastic revealed new formulations in testing for the RV market that offer up to three times the weathering performance of todays’ polyester gel coats. This is very exciting as with these advanced coatings we can improve durability and lightweight existing products while simultaneously opening opportunities for composites in new markets all with a low HAP material!”.

Harry Certain Interplastic Product Manager says “The technology is changing the landscape of the composite market, providing better performing products for conventional markets, and opening doors to new ones. The innovative vision Scott and his team at Structural Composites have will impact resin chemistry for years to come. We are proud to be a part of it.”

Both companies will be displaying the technology at CAMX in Dallas, TX October 16-18, 2018. A technical educational session will be held at CAMX. CoCure is featured on the CAMX Award Finalist: The Future of Transportation- US Navy 7M advanced Combatant Craft. This is the team result of DOD and industry innovators collaborating in design, materials, electronics and marine propulsion into an advanced highly capable platform for our warfighters.

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Interplastic Corporation & Structural Composites Incorporated Partner to Promote Advanced Marine Coatings™ with CoCure™ Technology

Interplastic Corporation and Structural Composites Incorporated (SC) have formed a partnership to market Advanced Marine Coatings™. This product line uses Structural Composites Inc’s CoCure™ technology bringing the functionality of urethane chemistry to gel coats, allowing a higher performing product with regard to flexibility, weatherability and durability, all critical to the Marine industry.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Structural Composites on this venture,” says Harry Certain, Business Manager for Interplastic Corporation. “SC is a leader in the development of composites for the marine industry. The discovery of the CoCure concept provides the marine market the tools to greatly improve boat design, improving performance and lowering overall cost.”

“Interplastic has taken our CoCure concept and made it a reality for gel coats in the marine market.” Says Scott Lewit, President of SCI. “Their expertise in gel coat technology and fundamental understanding of urethane chemistry has allowed a refinement of the product optimizing performance allowing the maximum benefits from the blend. Gel Coat is no longer a constraint to superior boat design.”

Both Companies will be displaying the technology at IBEX in Tampa, FL October 1-4, 2018. Interplastic Booth #753 and Structural Composites Booth #1242 & R14. Interplastic will also be at booth #N65 and Structural Composites at Booth #G62 during CAMX in Dallas, TX October 16-18, 2018. Technical educational sessions will be held at both events. The technology is also an entry for the 2018 IBEX Innovation Award and will feature a completed boat using the new coatings.

About Structural Composites
Structural Composites, Inc. (SC) is a division of The Composites Company (TCC), one of the nation’s leading composites technology development firms. TCC has three divisions: Structural Composites Inc., Compsys Inc. and Composites Intellectual Holdings Inc. Structural Composites. was founded in 1987 and has developed a proven track record of innovation and service in the composites industry. Over the years we have expanded our industry and technology base to include customers in the marine, aerospace, theme park, defense, and both road and rail transportation industries.

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CIPP Resins Designed to Renovate Pressure Pipes

(St. Paul, MN – June 16, 2016) Interplastic Corporation announced the release of a full line of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) resins designed to renovate pressure pipes. These resins are designed to be used with liners containing a reinforcement component. Flexural creep retention factors tend to be higher than normal with these resins and short term burst test results have been impressive. These resins are designed to wet out the liner in an efficient manner and to gel and cure comparable to standard CIPP resins.