Brazilian composites sector elects 2015 ‘Top of Mind’ companies

Approximately 200 people participated in the award ceremony of the Brazilian composites industry’s ‘Top of Mind’, held on 5 November, at Transamérica Expo Center, in São Paulo. Promoted by ALMACO since 2010, the ‘Top of Mind’ is the main award of the Brazilian composites industry. The survey that nominated the winners was conducted by an independent company, Destaque Business Research. The winners by category are: Polyester Resin: Ashland Epoxy Resin: Dow Vinyl Ester Resin: Ashland Fiberglass: Owens Corning Adhesive: Lord Peroxide: Polinox Carbon Fiber: Texiglass Gelcoat: Morquímica Molding compound: BMC do Brasil Release Agent: Redelease Additive: BYK Manual Process (hand lay-up / spray-up): Marcopolo RTM: MVC SMC: Tecnofibras BMC: BMC do Brasil Pultrusion: MVC/Stabilit Infusion: MVC Filament Winding: Petrofisa Continuous Lamination: MVC Molds Manufacturers: AJB Souza Innovation: MVC Equipment: Fibermaq Distributor: Redelease Composites Industry: MVC

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