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Testing Prototype Composite Fin Blades Results in a HUGE Catch!

by Rock West
January 25, 2022

Rock West's Marine division is spearheaded by Eric Thorstenson. His love of ocean sports goes back decades. Eric’s first trip to Lands End at the tip of Baja California was 1981 when he traveled from San Diego, CA to Cabo San Lucas, driving 1,000 miles south on a two lane highway. He was roughing it in a 1965 GMC metal dashboard pickup truck with cab over camper. Drawn in by Baja’s majestic beauty, sheer landscapes, pristine beaches, colorful sunrises and sunsets, coupled with its raw, wild coastline, Eric has since made countless subsequent trips exploring, surfing and diving remote locations up and down this amazing peninsula. An ardent believer in sustainable fishing, Eric is extremely mindful assessing each fishing ground he hunts prior to taking fish. He primarily targets Pelagic fish (migratory open ocean fish), and when hunting reef fish, he only takes when he sees or knows there are several more of the same target species within the area he’s hunting. He also only Read more...

November 10, 2021

Rock West Composites Introduces New Marine Division Before DEMA Show 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rock West Composites Introduces New Marine Division Before DEMA Show 2021 Rock West Composites announces the launch of its new Marine Division a week in advance of its attendance at DEMA Show 2021 in booth #1424. Initially focusing on supplying original equipment manufacturers with composite components, Rock West will display new custom products, in addition to off-the-shelf products and materials, relevant to the marine market. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) November 9, 2021 – Rock West Composites (RWC) announces the launch of its new Marine Division in advance of its

August 9, 2021

RWC Celebrates the Opening of Its New San Diego Corporate Headquarters with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rock West Composites Celebrates the Opening of Its New San Diego Corporate Headquarters with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Rock West Composites celebrated the opening of its new corporate headquarters in San Diego, California by having a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week. The company is expanding to meet increased demand for its large-scale custom composites manufacturing. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) August 9, 2020 – Rock West Composites (RWC) celebrated the opening of its new corporate headquarters with a gathering of staff and guests. Following established COVID safety

February 9, 2021

Rock West Composites Moves Into Its New San Diego Headquarters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rock West Composites Moves Into Its New San Diego Headquarters Rock West Composites moved this month to its new corporate headquarters, a 107,000 sq. ft. facility in San Diego, California. The company is expanding to accommodate new staff, add manufacturing space, grow capability for large-scale composites manufacturing, and meet the needs of its expanding business. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 9, 2021 – Rock West Composites (RWC) has moved this month into its new corporate headquarters at 7625 Panasonic Way in San Diego, California, a facility more than three

February 8, 2021

Rock West Composites Adds “Build Your Own Tube” Feature to Its Online Offering

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rock West Composites Adds “Build Your Own Tube” Feature to Its Online Offering This month Rock West Composites has added a feature on its website allowing customers to define their own filament wound tube specifications, enabling a build-to-order ecommerce transaction with immediate check out. Currently 75 mandrels and two materials are available with three distinct performance characteristics and nearly infinite wall thickness options. Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) February 8, 2021 – This month Rock West Composites (RWC) announces the addition of a Build Your Own

August 31, 2020

Rock West Composites Receives Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rock West Composites Receives Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award Rock West Composites receives Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award for consistent performance excellence over a twelve-month period from 2018 to 2019. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) August 31, 2020 –Rock West Composites (RWC) today announced that it has received a 2019 Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance. RWC maintained a Silver composite performance rating for each month of the 12-month