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V2 Composites, Inc. 334.502.3000 (p) s 334.502.3088 (f) s www.V2composites.com

770 Lee Road 191 s Auburn, AL 36830P.O. Box 3407 s Auburn, AL 36831-3407

V2 Composites, Inc. s 334.502.3000 (p) s 334.502.3088 (f) s www.V2composites.com

Over the past decade, advanced composite technology has quickly evolved to allow versatile, cost-effective

composite solutions to be adopted for use in an ever-increasing variety of applications. V2 offers a full range of

products and services, working closely with customers and engineers to provide composite solutions that best

suit the unique requirements of each project.

skillful ingenuity

V2’s “Knowledge Composite” of architectural, engineering and manufacturing expertise comprises our team. The culmination of these disciplines strengthens our ability to deliver the benefits of this advanced technology to our customers. Our talented team acts as an extension of your organization as a strategic partner, employing a consultative approach to product design and manufacturing.

At the V2 Industrial Park in Auburn, Alabama, our manufacturing facility houses state-of-the-art electronic and mechanical technology to design, manufacture and verify an array of high-performance composite solutions. Our company credo, “It Can Be Done,” gives voice to the spirit of a team devoted to serving the needs and realizing the imagination of our customers.

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At V2, only the highest quality is acceptable. An ISO-certified company, V2 fosters a culture of continuous

improvement to ensure that our products - and services - exceed your expectations. At V2, total customer

satisfaction is our only measure of success!

This commitment to quality allows us to stay on the cutting edge of design and development, to provide

the level of customer services that sets us apart, and to extend superior, cost-effective composite solutions

into traditional and emerging markets.

com·pos·ite

(kəm-pŏz´ǐt)n. A complex aggregate of distinct components, the union of which strengthens the individual properties of each.

our Vision

The founders of V2 set out to make the benefits of composite reinforcements available for use in a wider range of applications.

By developing new construction technology and improved manufacturing processes, V2 provides cost-effective, custom-tailored composite reinforcement solutions that offer greater strength and flexibility than traditional engineering and construction materials.

our Versatility

If you can imagine it, we can help you do it. V2 is committed to making superior composite solutions possible for a broad range of traditional and emerging end-use applications.

From bridges to buildings, airplanes to boats, wind blades to containment facilities, V2 opens the door to better design, stronger construction, and economical maintenance of products and structures all over the world.

At V2, we unite

vision and versatility

to deliver high-performance

composite solutions backed by

unparalleled service,

expertise and innovation, with an

unwavering commitment to quality.

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High-Performance Structural Efficiency

V2’s non-crimp fabrics provide maximum fiber strength while maintaining a fabric’s structural integrity since fibers are not crimped or stressed as they are in conventionally woven fabrics.

The stitch-bonded, multi-axial construction of V2’s non-crimp fabrics prevents the degrada-tion of fiber strength that occurs with con-ventional woven fabrics. Straight line construc-tion promotes optimal physical properties of

fibers (tensile strength, compression and modulus), maintains the fabric’s structural integrity, preserves its mechanical qualities (such as drape or stiffness), reduces lay-up time (faster wet-out) and cost (higher fiber volumes).

Rather than interlacing reinforcement yarns, non-crimped fibers are layered on top of each other. Multiaxial layers, which are configured to accommodate each customer’s unique struc-tural requirements at angles of 0, 90, +45, and -45 degrees, are then “locked” in place by a stitch matrix.

Contact your V2 representative today to enjoy the benefits of advanced composites technology with V2’s custom designed reinforcement products.

V2’s Custom-Tailored Composite Reinforcements:

• Stronger,structurallyefficient

fabrics

• Non-crimp construction

improves mechanical properties

• Customstitchconfiguration

controls drape and density

• Long-term fatigue resistance

• Outstandingflexuralstrength

• Greater impact resistance

• High stiffness-to-thickness ratio

• Highfibervolume

• Predictable laminate properties

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At V2, we design and manufacture superior composite reinforcement solutions tailored to the unique needs of each individual customer. Our non-crimp fabrics are used in a variety of traditional and emerging composites applications.

V2’s fabrics are crafted from a variety of fiber types, including fiberglass, carbon and aramid. Whether constructed of a single fiber type or a hybrid blend of fibers, each fabric is designed to address the mechanical and economic requirements of its intended use. Varied fiber types and weights can be blended within an individual layer, and can also be combined with mats or veils. This significantly expands the range of properties that can be achieved with a more cost-effective composite solution.

Glass (E, A, C and S)• High tensile strength

and modulus

• Minimal elongation

• Moisture resistance

• Economic cost-to-weight ratio

Carbon• Highest modulus and

strength of all reinforcing fibers

• Greatest stiffness-to-weight ratio

• Typically used for high-performance applications

Aramid • High tensile strength-to-weight ratio

• High strength and modulus

• Damage tolerant

With V2’s Composite Reinforcement Fabrics

Custom-Tailored Reinforcement Fabrics

• Aerospace

• Architecture

• Blast mitigation

• Construction

• Marine

• Military/Defense

• Sporting goods

• Seismic retrofit

• Structural rehabilitation

• Transportation

• And more



V-Web® provides superior reinforcement in a lightweight, cost-effective unidirectional

fabric.

Through cutting-edge, proprietary technology, V2 optimizes the use of

reinforcement fibers, thereby reducing the weight and cost of this functionally superior reinforcement fabric.

V-Web reinforcement solutions are custom-engineered to address the unique requirements of each application and are available with fiberglass, carbon, aramid, and other continuous fiber.

V-Web offers all of the benefits of premium structural reinforce-ments in a lighter-weight, easier-to-handle unidirectional fabric.

V-Web is:

• Lightweight With a variety of custom aerial weights and widths

• Cost-Effective Optimized fiber placement allows more efficient usage of ex-pensive materials

• Easier to pattern-cut and handle Makes cutting, positioning, lamination, or impregnation pro-cesses more efficient

• Longer shelf life Reduces costly materials waste

• Blast-hardening

• Military/defense

• Aerospace

• Automotive

• Wind energy

• Structural reinforcement

• Sports and recreation

• Marine

• Transportation

Lightweight Unidirectional

Premium Reinforcement Fabric

Superior Performance, Lightweight Premium Reinforcement Fabric

V2’s patented V-Lock® stitch technology propels composite reinforcement fabrics to

the next level with high-performance fabrics that don’t unravel.

V-Lock is a breakthrough “no-run” system that prevents frayed edges, running stitches and deconstruction,

making non-crimp multiaxial fabrics more stable.

With traditional stitch matrices, laminators are often frustrated during lay-up

by entangled stitches, frayed edges, and fabrics that fall apart when cut into complex shapes.

V-Lock prevents these prob-lems with its proprietary thermal coupling, which welds ascending stitches to-gether on the loop side of the fabric during manufacturing.

V-Lock’s polyester stitch me-dium eliminates contamination or off-gassing during lamination. And since fabrics can be bonded with a looser stitch, the V-Lock matrix en-courages resin flow and prevents “dry spots” during lamination.

High-performance non-crimp fabrics with V-Lock allow customers to:• Significantly reduce fabric waste• Expedite fabrication processes• Extend the longevity of pre-cut dry

reinforcement materials

Contact V2 today to request a sample and learn more about V-Lock.

V-Lock Competition

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The Pultruder's Advantage

Multiaxial Reinforcement Architecture



Custom Fabric ArchitectureV2’s reinforcement fabrics, which are custom-engineered to meet your unique requirements, provide significant advantages to pultruders:

Improve mechanical properties in the off • axis (90/+45/-45)

Custom roll sizes for longer runs increase • efficiency in the pultruder’s process

Width control minimizes distortion•

Fabrics reduce single end roving creel package count•

Fabrics can be constructed from glass, aramid, carbon, or any • combination thereof

V-LockThis patented stitch technology boosts the structural integrity of multiaxial fabrics. V-Lock reinforcements are more stable and prevent problems commonly encountered with other types of reinforcement fabrics, such as unravelling, frayed edges, running stitches and deconstruction. V-Lock’s advantages to pultruders include:

High fabric stability for pull through•

Ability to run small tapes with no fraying•

High Integrity for off-line slitting•

Expedited fabrication processes•

V2’s Knowledge CompositeThe multidisciplinary team at V2 brings architectural, engineering and manufacturing expertise to you with unparalleled customer service and quality. Our talented team will consult with you to develop the solution that addresses your unique needs, and as an ISO-certified company, only the highest level of quality is acceptable.

At V2, your satisfaction is our only measure of success!

To verify that this certificate is current please refer to the SAI Global On-Line Certification Register: http://register.sai-global.com

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

V2 Composites, Inc. 770 Lee Road 191, Auburn, Alabama 36830

complies with the requirements of

ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems - Requirements

for the following capability The Registration Covers the Quality Management System for the Design and Manufacturing of Composite Reinforcement Fabrics for the Plastics Industry and other Technical Applications.

Registered by: SAI Global Certification Services Pty Ltd (ACN 108 716 669) 286 Sussex Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia with SAI Global Inc. (“SAI Global”) and subject to the SAI Global Terms and Conditions for Certification. While all due care and skill was exercised in carrying out this assessment,

SAI Global accepts responsibility only for proven negligence. This certificate remains the property of SAI Global and must be returned to SAI Global upon its request.

Certificate No.: QEC15779 Certified Date: 18 March 1998 Issue Date: 31 October 2006 Expiry Date: 31 October 2009

Alex Ezrakhovich Carl F. Blazik General Manager Certification Authorised Local Signatory for and on behalf of for and on behalf of SAI Global SAI Global

For information contact:

Jodi Harper (334) 502-3000

[email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE V2 Composites, Inc. Introduces V-Lock® No-Run Stitch Technology Auburn, AL V2 Composites, Inc., an innovative, Alabama-based manufacturer specializing in the design and fabrication of custom knit matrix reinforcement fabric solutions, recently introduced a patented non-run stitch technology that significantly reduces runs in non-crimp multi-axial fabrics. Advanced composite design solutions are used in place of metals, alloys, wood, concrete, and other conventional construction materials to rehabilitate aging infrastructures and to improve product performance in a number of industrial applications. According to Kevin Horne, President & CEO, “We closely examined our markets, searching for specific areas of product weakness. One of the recurring concerns for customers of composite reinforcements has been the instability of the stitch matrix that holds the reinforcement fibers in place. Existing warp/weft knit stitching technology was just not adequate for holding the fabric matrix together when cut into complex shapes.” Horne explains, “During fabric/resin lay-up, when a stitch line is disturbed or fractured by a roller or brush, the stitch yarn can become caught and may very easily run out of the fabric.” This problem is similarly observed in woven fabrics, which tend to fall apart at the edges when cut into complex shapes. Horne continues, “The problem has been frequently reported and is very annoying to customers. You can imagine laminate workers trying to cut these yarns or strings (as they are called) with resin-gummed scissors. It’s a harrowing chore.” The industry’s move towards computerized cutting tables, in order to save time and maximize pattern lay-ups, is accelerating the demand for fabrics that cut more cleanly, and which hold their edge without tangling up around the cutting head. V2 is addressing this problem with its unique V-Lock™ non-run stitch technology. According to Horne, the V-Lock process welds the ascending stitches together on the loop side of the fabric only. The stitch medium remains polyester (as opposed to low-melt vinyl ester sheathing, etc.), therefore eliminating contamination or off-gassing during the lamination/cross-linking process. V-Lock technology also makes it possible for fabrics to be bonded using a looser stitch. According to Horne, “Over-tension in stitching can restrict resin flow through and along the reinforcement fibers, forcing fibers to lay flatter in a lower profile and thereby increasing fiber volume fraction.” Kevin Horne, president and CEO of V2 Composites, Inc. reports, “These high-performance reinforcement fabrics don’t unravel. The added value for customers is significant in terms of reduced waste and improved longevity of their pre-cut dry reinforcement materials.” The V-Lock system is proprietary and involves precise thermal coupling management technology. According to Horne, the process takes place as the fabric is manufactured so that no secondary handling is required. Horne concludes, “V-Lock technology is taking composite reinforcement fabrics to a higher level of performance. That’s good news for an industry that is aggressively pursuing value-added solutions for infrastructure, construction, heavy-duty transportation, sports and recreation, aerospace, automotive, marine, and other commercial applications.” V2 Composites, Inc., where vision and versatility unite, unlocks a world of possibilities with high-performance composite reinforcements. Over the past decade, V2 has employed advanced composite technology to deliver custom-designed reinforcements for use in an ever-increasing variety of applications. V2’s high-performance composite solutions are backed by unparalleled service, expertise and innovation with an unwavering commitment to quality.

770 Lee Road 191 • Auburn, AL 36830 • Phone: (334) 502-3000 • Fax: (334) 502-3088 • www.v2composites.com

For information contact:

Jodi Harper (334) 502-3000

[email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE V2 Composites, Inc. Hires Dave Maas as Business Development Manager Auburn, AL (June 11, 2008) V2 Composites, Inc is proud to announce the addition of David Maas as Business Development Manager. With more than 8 years of sales experience in the composites industry, he brings a broad range of sales, marketing, and management expertise to V2. Before joining V2, Maas was the National Sales Leader for Johns Manville's Reinforcements Group. Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer of glass fibers for building products and composite reinforcements. Dave was responsible for North American sales, its business direction, and oversaw key accounts in North America. “Dave is an excellent addition to the V2 team and V2 couldn’t be more on target for the future,” remarks Kevin Horne, President & CEO of V2 Composites, Inc. V2 Composites, Inc., where vision and versatility unite, unlocks a world of possibilities with high-performance composite reinforcements. Over the past decade, V2 has employed advanced composite technology to deliver custom-designed reinforcements for use in an ever-increasing variety of applications. V2’s high-performance composite solutions are backed by unparalleled service, expertise and innovation with an unwavering commitment to quality.

770 Lee Road 191 • Auburn, AL 36830 • Phone: (334) 502-3000 • Fax: (334) 502-3088 • www.v2composites.com

V2 Information at a Glance

Everything to make placing your orders the easiest part of your day!

Customer Support Contacts

334.502.3000 phone www.V2composites.com 334.502.3088 fax

Leslie Woodley, Customer Service [email protected] Ashley Manning, Customer Service [email protected] Rhonda Peterson, General Manager [email protected] Kevin Horne, President & CEO [email protected]

Sales Contacts

Will Warlick, Sales Manager [email protected] Dave Maas, New Business Development [email protected] Jodi Harper, Sales & Marketing Coordinator [email protected] Daniel Murphree, Sales Engineer [email protected]

Customer Service/Payment InformationOrders accepted via email, fax, phone or mail

V2 accepts payment via check, ACH, Wire transfer or Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX & Discover)

Physical Address: Remit to Address: 770 Lee Road 191 PO Box 74082 Auburn, AL 36830 Cleveland, OH 44194-4082

Additional Important Information Office Hours: M-F 8:00-4:00 CST Order cut off for same day shipping 1:00 pm CST

ISO Certification # CERT-0029134

V2 Information at a Glance

Everything to make placing your orders the easiest part of your day!

Customer Support Contacts

334.502.3000 phone www.V2composites.com 334.502.3088 fax

Leslie Woodley, Customer Service [email protected] Ashley Manning, Customer Service [email protected] Rhonda Peterson, General Manager [email protected] Kevin Horne, President & CEO [email protected]

Sales Contacts

Will Warlick, Sales Manager [email protected] Dave Maas, New Business Development [email protected] Jodi Harper, Sales & Marketing Coordinator [email protected] Daniel Murphree, Sales Engineer [email protected]

Customer Service/Payment InformationOrders accepted via email, fax, phone or mail

V2 accepts payment via check, ACH, Wire transfer or Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX & Discover)

Physical Address: Remit to Address: 770 Lee Road 191 PO Box 74082 Auburn, AL 36830 Cleveland, OH 44194-4082

Additional Important Information Office Hours: M-F 8:00-4:00 CST Order cut off for same day shipping 1:00 pm CST

ISO Certification # CERT-0029134

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