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IACMI welcomes Andrew Maxey as our new Executive Vice President. Maxey brings 20 years of experience in composites innovation, technology commercialization, and cross-sector collaboration. Through being an IACMI member with Vartega since 2015, Maxey has firsthand experience with IACMI’s impact on advancing composites technology. In his new role, he will transition IACMI’s strategic vision into executable actions while supporting its two key pillars: technical innovation and workforce development. Based in Colorado, Maxey holds a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Michigan and has leadership experience spanning composites, cleantech, oil and gas, and commercial construction.

SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE)

IACMI kicks off a busy event season with SPE ACCE 2026 in Novi, MI. Mark your calendars for presentations from IACMI’s Ray Boeman on 9/9 at 11 AM, Andy Pokelwaldt on 9/10 at 4 PM, and more than 40 speakers representing IACMI member companies. Stop by the IACMI booth (#126) to connect with our team.

IACMI Workforce Partners at IMTS Student Summit

September 14 - 19 in Chicago will be a full week of inspiring and engaging the next gen workforce at IMTS, the largest manufacturing show in the western hemisphere. Get hands-on with IACMI ACE & METAL partners Calhoun Community College, Ferris State University, Mississippi State University, Purdue University, St. Cloud State University, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, and University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Save $85 on registration with code CAT26. 

IACMI at CAMX Sept. 21-24 in Atlanta

Join us for this year’s CAMX themed, "Where Materials Shape the Markets.” IACMI and our members will have multiple presenters including Jason Gibson, Andrew Pokelwaldt, Margaret Slattery and Joe Fox. Panels and presentations will range from bridging the gap between research and workforce to career building with authentic connections. Visit us at booth #J56. 

IACMI’s Build Freedom Summit, Oct. 20-22

Are you a job seeker or an employer looking for talent in manufacturing? Don’t miss the Build Freedom Summit Career Expo in Galveston, Texas. In addition to sessions about workforce challenges and solutions, we’re connecting attendees with leading employers across the manufacturing, defense, and skilled trade sectors. The career expo is free. If registering for the full Summit, use code IACMImember26 for 50% off your registration fees.

 

ACE and ACMA collaborate on interactive composites course

The IACMI-led America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) program partnered with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) to refresh ACE’s free Introduction to Composites online course. The course was updated with interactive features, real-world composites visuals, and audio narration to provide learners with a more immersive experience.

 

Catalyzing Data Center Construction and Grid Modernization with Composites

IACMI is presenting a two-part Innovation Insights series about construction and infrastructure for data centers. Join us Monday, October 19, at 12:00 PM ET for "Composites for Data Center Construction and Re-Conductoring of the Grid” and November 16 for "Rapid Construction of Data Centers with Composite Reinforced Concrete."

Resource Pool Project Submissions are Open

IACMI members are invited to submit project proposals addressing opportunities that benefit the broader composites community. Projects with additional industry cash or in-kind cost share are encouraged. RFPs will be accepted until Sept. 30.

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