3. com·pos·ite
(kəm-pŏz´ǐt)
n. A complex aggregate of distinct components,
the union of which strengthens the individual
properties of each.
V2 , we unite
At
vision and versatility
to deliver high-performance
composite solutions backed by
unparalleled service,
expertise and innovation, with an
unwavering commitment to quality.
our Vision
T he f o und ers 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.
4. Making i t Possible
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.
Quality2
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.
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5. 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-
V2’s Custom-Tailored ventional woven fabrics.
Composite Reinforcements: Straight line construc-
tion promotes optimal
physical properties of
• Stronger, structurally efficient
fibers (tensile strength, compression and modulus), maintains the
fabrics
fabric’s structural integrity, preserves its mechanical qualities
(such as drape or stiffness), reduces lay-up time (faster wet-out)
• Non-crimp construction
and cost (higher fiber volumes).
improves mechanical properties
Rather than interlacing reinforcement
• Custom stitch configuration
yarns, non-crimped fibers are
controls drape and density layered on top of each other.
Multiaxial layers, which are
• Long-term fatigue resistance configured to accommodate
each customer’s unique struc-
• Outstanding flexural strength
tural requirements at angles of 0, 90, +45, and -45 degrees, are
then “locked” in place by a stitch matrix.
• Greater impact resistance
Contact your V2 representative today to enjoy
• High stiffness-to-thickness ratio
the benefits of advanced composites
technology with V2’s custom
• High fiber volume 770 Lee Road 191
designed reinforcement
Aubu rn, AL 36830
products.
• Predictable laminate properties
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6. Custom-Tailored
Reinforcement Fabrics
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
With V2’s Composite
address the mechanical and economic requirements of its intended
Reinforcement Fabrics 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.
• Aerospace Glass (E, A, C and S)
• Architecture • High tensile strength
and modulus
• Blast mitigation • Minimal elongation
• Moisture resistance
• Construction
• Economic cost-to-
• Marine weight ratio
Carbon
• Military/Defense
• Highest modulus and
• Sporting goods strength of all reinforcing fibers
• Greatest stiffness-to-weight ratio
• Seismic
• Typically used for high-performance applications
retrofit
Aramid
• Structural • High tensile strength-to-weight ratio
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7. Lightweight
Unidirectional
Premium Reinforcement Fabric
V-Web® provides superior reinforcement in a
lightweight, cost-effective unidirectional
fabric.
Through cutting-edge, proprietary
technology, V2 optimizes the use of
Superior Performance, reinforcement fibers, thereby reducing the weight and cost of this
Lightweight Premium functionally superior reinforcement fabric.
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.
• Blast-hardening
V-Web is:
• Military/defense
• Lightweight
• Aerospace With a variety of custom aerial weights and widths
• Automotive
• Cost-Effective
Optimized fiber placement allows more efficient usage of ex-
• Wind energy
pensive materials
• Structural
• Easier to pattern-cut and handle
reinforcement
Makes cutting, positioning, lamination, or impregnation pro-
• Sports and cesses more efficient
recreation
• Longer shelf life
• Marine Reduces costly materials waste
• Transportation
8. 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 Competition
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.
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9. The Pultruder's
Advantage
Multiaxial Reinforcement Architecture
Custom Fabric
Architecture
V2’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-Lock
This 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 Composite
The 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.
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10. 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
To verify that this certificate is current please refer to the SAI Global On-Line Certification Register: http://register.sai-global.com
11. For information contact:
Jodi Harper
(334) 502-3000
jharper@v2composites.com
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
12. For information contact:
Jodi Harper
(334) 502-3000
jharper@v2composites.com
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
13. V2 Information
at a Glance
Everything to make placing your orders
the easiest part of your day!
Customer Support Contacts
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Leslie Woodley, Customer Service lwoodley@v2composites.com
Ashley Manning, Customer Service amanning@v2composites.com
Rhonda Peterson, General Manager rpeterson@v2composites.com
Kevin Horne, President & CEO khorne@v2composites.com
Sales Contacts
Will Warlick, Sales Manager wwarlick@v2composites.com
Dave Maas, New Business Development dmaas@v2composites.com
Jodi Harper, Sales & Marketing Coordinator jharper@v2composites.com
Daniel Murphree, Sales Engineer dmurphree@v2composites.com
Customer Service/Payment Information
Orders 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
14. V2 Composites, Inc.
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P.O. Box 3407 s Auburn, AL 36831-3407
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