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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 attendance at DEMA Show 2021, a premier trade-only event for businesses in the ocean diving and watersports markets. RWC will be in booth #1424. Targeting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), RWC believes that its unique experience with high-performance industries and commercial markets will enable it to provide high quality products that are both cost effective and schedule sensitive, key issues that are challenging to OEMs. RWC will be focusing on applications including carbon, glass, and hybrid composite free dive fin blades, wrapped and filament wound pole spear tubing, speargun chassis, gaffs, harpoons, technical diving backplates, and mechanical component substructures. At DEMA Show 2021, the company will highlight a new product, a composites fin blade, which will be on display in the New Product Showcase. The materials are 100% carbon fiber, woven, uni-directional prepreg epoxy. The laminate is quasi-isotropic, strategically stepped and balanced. It has a medium- and soft-flex version available. Blade dimensions are 752mm X 210mm, and it weighs 235 grams. The attachment tendon is a 22-degree angle designed to fit most popular foot pockets. RWC fin blades are designed for high-performance continuous use conditions and are made using the highest quality carbon fiber, fiberglass, and epoxy resin systems and processes. “We are excited about what we can contribute

We are excited to announce that Rock West Composites (RWC) has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by Salt Lake Tribune Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey and administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few. While this honor is specific to our Salt Lake City facility, RWC’s team strives to provide a great place for people to work, learn and grow. At the top of our list of brand values is that “our workplace should be fun, creative and empowering for employees.” In addition to management’s open-door policies, our team takes quarterly employee satisfaction surveys to help management guide changes to improve the work culture. Everyone at every level of the business is eligible for the annual All Team Bonus Award. Training and career growth is a key metric in employee reviews. And the company has one of the best benefits packages around. Even surveys on benefits help to guide improvements for the packages offered to staff. “While Rock West offers an outstanding benefits package for a business of this size, we’ve made changes to our benefits based on employee feedback. We increased company contributions to insurance coverage for dependents and increased paid time off for newer employees. I love being able to address employee concerns directly by getting real data and taking action accordingly,” says Grace Hernandez, Director of Human Resources. Rylan Hayes, Stock Product Manager (left) and Dave Erickson, Co-Founder/VP General Manager (right) receive the award. Our mission is to make the magic of composite technologies accessible to the world, and we can’t do that without the best people. Are you interested in joining our team? Check out our Careers page to learn more

Are you interested in doing a project with composites but not sure exactly where to start? Perhaps you know what you want to do but just want a kit to get you going? We've got the solution! Get started on your own project with our new Wet Layup Starter Kits. We have two sizes available depending on the size of your project and your level of experience. We recommend everyone have a well-ventilated workspace, a work surface that is protected from damage or will not be harmed by potential epoxy resin spills, and as always safety glasses (not included). The small wet layup kit includes carbon fiber fabric, fiberglass cloth, resin and harder (packets), hi-temp release wax, gloves, cups, stir-sticks, brushes, and a naca duck mold for your first project, but you can use another mold if you have one. The amount of fabric and resin is enough for a small part or two). If you have a more ambitious project in mind, the large wet layup kit includes greater quantities of carbon fiber fabric, fiberglass cloth, resin and harder (full containers), hi-temp release wax, gloves, cups, stir-sticks, brushes, and a wedge to help you remove your part from a larger mold. The amount of fabric and resin is enough for a a few larger parts. We made some videos to help you get a visual of what is included with the orders and also give you project ideas. So take a look and order your wet layup starter kits today!   Order Small Wet Layup Kit Order Large Wet Layup Kit     Wet Layup Starter Kits - Small & Large Kit OverviewFor STEM Students & Hobbyists   Composite Part Making Starter Kit - Wet Layup  

***In order to attend you must register with CreatorsWanted - links below*** Are you interested in a career in manufacturing? Interested in manufacturing composites but not sure where to start? Perhaps experienced in manufacturing and are considering a career move? We've got something great for you. Rock West Composites is excited to participate in this years MFG Day, a national event organized by The Manufacturing Institute. It's designed to get the workforce, young and old alike, excited about manufacturing and encourage careers in modern manufacturing. Visit CreatorsWanted.org to learn more! "Launched annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout the month, MFG Day helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers and community leaders. MFG Day empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective challenges so they can help their communities and future generations thrive." We are hosting events at our facilities in San Diego and Salt Lake City. Tours will take place on Friday, October 1 at 10AM local time. In order to attend you must register with CreatorsWanted. Follow these links to register for your location!   San Diego Registration Salt Lake City Registration