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IDI Composites International (IDI) is committed to providing educational resources to the design and engineering community on the features, advantages and benefits of thermoset composites. IDI's products span a variety of markets, from traditional electrical applications to cutting-edge alternative energy. Keep up with the latest news below.

IDI Buys Wabash Press

IDI Composites orders new press from Wabash MPI to better prepare prototypes for testing high-performance materials

AUGUST 2022

IDI Composites International works with Wabash MPI to develop a custom testing press with tighter tolerances to help clients enter into new markets.

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100% Composite Wheels

Envisioning high-volume, 100% composite wheels

JANUARY 2022

Lightweight, high-performance carbon fiber composite and metal-composite hybrid wheels have graced many a racecar or other high-performance vehicle in recent years, but high material costs and low-volume manufacturing methods have generally limited their market demand to the most premium cars.

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John K. Merrell

John K. Merrell Honored With Induction Into The ACMA Hall Of Fame

NOVEMBER 2021

IDI Composites International's founder, John K. Merrell, was posthumously honored with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) Hall of Fame Award.

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Vision Wheel

Vision Composite Products Selects IDI's Ultrium™ Carbon Fiber Composites For Their High Performance Carbon Fiber Forged Wheels

OCTOBER 2021

In the world of high-performance automotive wheels, lightweight and strong, yet aesthetic and unique designs are the future.

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Hyundai Santa Cruz At IDI

Hyundai Selects IDI’s Fortium™ For The Truck Box On The New 2022 Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle

OCTOBER 2021

IDI Composites International is pleased to announce the selection of their Fortium™ material for the truck box of Hyundai's 2022 Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle (SAV).

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Spire Wellness

IDI is proud to be an honoree of Spire Wellnesses Healthiest Employers!

AUGUST 2021

Since 2007, Spire Wellness has facilitated employers and individuals to improve and maintain healthy habits by developing and implementing customized, onsite wellness strategies.

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IDI Receives IATF 16949 Certification

IDI Composites International Noblesville Facility Joins Its European and Chinese Plants In Receiving IATF 16949 Certification

AUGUST 2021

This prestigious certification recognizes IDI’s commitment to quality control standards in the global automotive industry.

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IDI AchieveWELL Designation

IDI Maintains Their 5 Star AchieveWELL Designation

AUGUST 2021

Awarded by the Wellness Council of Indiana, it is with great pleasure to announce that IDI Composites International / Noblesville has received the 5 Star AchieveWELL Designation again for 2021, The Wellness Council of Indiana is a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and is dedicated to improving workplace and community well-being in Indiana.

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Ramon Rodriguez-Irizarry Retires

IDI Composites International announces the retirement of Ramon Rodriguez-Irizarry, Vice President & Group Director for Electric Vehicles, after 35 years with the company

DECEMBER 2020

Ramon Rodriguez-Irizarry announces his retirement as Vice President of IDI Composites International (IDI) after a successful 35-year career with the company.

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Terry Doll Retires

Industrial Dielectrics Holdings announces Terry Doll is retiring as Chief Financial Officer after 19 years with the company; Eric Goehausen will succeed him

OCTOBER 2020

Terry Doll announces his retirement as Chief Financial Officer of Industrial Dielectrics Holdings after a successful 40-year career in manufacturing.

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Henri magnaud Retires

Henri Magnaud, Managing Director Of IDI Composites International Europe, Announces His Retirement After Nearly 40 Years In The Thermoset Composites Industry

SEPTEMBER 2020

As an innovator and composite industry veteran, Mr. Magnaud served in multiple positions during his storied career.

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Eric Haiss Joins IDI

Eric Haiss Joins IDI Composites International As Global Director Of Automotive Business Development

SEPTEMBER 2020

IDI Composites International (IDI) is proud to welcome Eric Haiss as Global Director of Automotive Business Development.

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FlameVex Logo

New Thermoset Composite FLAMEVEX™ Is Key Material In EV Battery Packs That Pass Rigorous China Bonfire Testing

MARCH 2020

High-performance material addresses flame resistance, strength and light weighting challenges.

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FlameVex Logo

新型热固性复合材料FLAMEVEX是电动汽车电池组的关键材料 通过严格的中国国标火烧测试 高性能材料解决了阻燃、强度和轻量化的挑战

MARCH 2020

2020年3月3日,美国印第安纳州诺伯斯维尔——艾蒂国际复合材料新推出一种新型热固性复合材料,为“新能源汽车”市场带来重要的性能效益。

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Liftgate Compression Molding at IACMI SURF with Volkswagen and IDI

Liftgate Compression Molding at IACMI SURF with Volkswagen and IDI

SEPTEMBER 2019

Video of Volkswagen and IDI molding the VW Atlas Liftgate out of thermoset composites.

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Kevin Cahill

IDI Composites International announces the promotion of Kevin Cahill to Director of Technology and Application Engineering

JUNE 2018

IDI Composites International is proud to announce the appointment of Kevin Cahill to the position of Director of Technology and Application Engineering.

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Chris Templin

Chris Templin promoted to Director of Manufacturing for IDI Composites International Noblesville's Operation

JUNE 2018

IDI Composites International is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Templin to Director of Manufacturing for the CI Noblesville Operation.

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Small Part Compression Molding

Small Part Compression Molding Using IDI Sheet Molding Compound (SMC)

JUNE 2018

Video illustrating how to use IDI's SMC to compression mold small parts.

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IDI Webinar

Lightweight and Strong: Designing The Future With Structural Thermoset Compoites (STC®)

NOVEMBER 2017

IDI Composites International webinar discussing structural thermoset composites.

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Fortium and Ultrium

IDI Composites International Announces The Introduction Of Two New Structural Thermoset Composites STC® Branded Product Lines: Ultrium - Carbon Fiber Composites and Fortium - High Glass Fiber Composites.

OCTOBER 2017

IDI Composites International and The IDI 3i Technology Center have expanded their line of Ultra Performance Moldable Composites

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IDI Webinar

Composite Materials: Designing And Innovating In Real World Applications

DECEMBER 2016

IDI Composites International webinar discussing real world applications of thermoset composites.

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Remmbering Don Steele

IDI Composites International Remembers Don Steele

NOVEMBER 2016

Don Steele, 82, of Carmel, passed away at home early Wednesday November 30, 2016. He was a graduate of Lawrence Central High School and Purdue University.

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IDI Celebrates 50 Years

IDI Composites International Celebrates 50 Years

OCTOBER 2016

On October 27, 2016, IDI celebrated with customers, suppliers and employees with a 50th anniversary party at their Noblesville, Indiana headquarters.

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Calvin Li

Industrial Dielectrics Holdings Creates New Executive Management Position Adding Calvin Li As Asia Region President

MAY 2016

Industrial Dielectrics Holdings, Inc. (IDH) announced they have hired Calvin Li for the newly established position of Asia Region President.

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IDI in Mexico

IDI Composites International Expands Worldwide Manufacturing Capacity through Joint Venture with SMC Composites in Mexico

APRIL 2016

IDI Composites International announced today they have entered into a joint venture agreement with SMC Composites in Mexico City, Mexico.

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Remmbering John Merrell

IDI Composites International Remembers John K. Merrell

JUNE 2015

John Keith Merrell 88, of Noblesville, Indiana, died at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.

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Custom Composite Formulator to the World