Ted Diamond Receives Military Award

Ted Diamond, founding family member and past President of Composition Materials Co., Inc., received France’s highest military honor on July 3rd, 2015 on his 98th birthday. The Insignia of Chevalier Legion of Honor was awarded to Ted for his service in helping to liberate France in WWII as a combat navigator with the 15th Air Force. Ted flew 50 missions, from December 1943 to August 1944, often leading a group of 28 B-17’s.  Ted and the other 19 award recipients were recognized for their contribution in the effort to free France from Nazi domination. The ceremony took place in New York City. Click here to […]

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Blasting 1960 Corvette

Plastic media blasting efficiently removes paint from a 1960 fiberglass Corvette without damaging the delicate Corvette surface. Composition Materials Co., Inc. has been manufacturing PLASTI-GRIT® for over 30 years in 5 grades of hardness: Urea, Melamine, Acrylic, Clear-Cut® and Polyester. Plastic abrasives are used worldwide as a leading method of removing paint and coatings from cars, boats, planes, trains, landing gear, helicopters and more!

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1954 Corvette Plastic Media

Removing paint from a 1954 Corvette using PLASTI-GRIT®. Paint removal from the Corvette’s fiberglass body requires careful handling of its delicate surface. Air pressure, media type, media size and distance are all important variables in achieving best results. This video highlights expert blasting by American Dry Stripping with PLASTI-GRIT®. One of the best features of plastic media blasting is its ability to do an excellent job removing paint from soft substrates, such as fiberglass, composites or aluminum. With careful calibrations of blast parameters, the Corvette will have all of the paint removed, making it ready for restoration and new paint.

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Microbead Alternatives for Cosmetics

Composition Materials supplies cosmetic companies worldwide alternatives to microbeads.  For use in body, bath and skin care products, these all-natural alternatives include all-white palm nut, walnut shell, and apricot pit shell. Eco-friendly ingredients are sourced from sustainable fruit and nut trees, and are available in standard and custom sizes.   Click here for information on all of our cosmetic industry products and services and call 800-262-7763.

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