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Composite Prototyping Center Hosting Special Event to Showcase Recent Developments,
Educational and Manufacturing Successes

Plainview, NY…

The Composite Prototyping Center (CPC, Plainview, NY, www.compositepro.org), an organization dedicated to providing workforce development, prototype manufacturing and hands-on technical training in advanced composites manufacturing, is in a period of dynamic growth and developments. It is taking the opportunity to showcase its recent successes in a special event scheduled for November 14, 2018 from 10 AM to 1 PM. The luncheon event will take place at its facilities located at 121 Express Street in Plainview, NY. On the agenda will be success stories of businesses already benefiting from CPC’s technologies and resident advanced composite professionals; recognition of local school districts participating in the CPC’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses; facilities tours; and presentations on CPC’s high school STEM curriculum and Workforce Development Composite Technician Certification program.

Sharing their success stories will be CPI Aerostructures (“CPI Aero®”) (NYSE American: CVU), Edgewood, NY), a U.S. manufacturer of structural assemblies for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance pod systems in both the commercial aerospace and national security markets and a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, primarily the Air Force; Unique Electrical Solutions Incorporated (Stony Brook, NY), a group of companies focused on the electrification of all vocations in commercial transportation; and ThermoLift (Stony Brook, NY), developers of a natural gas-driven air conditioner and heat pump that can replace building heating, cooling and hot water systems with a single appliance called the Vuilleumier Heat Pump to achieve a 30-50% reduction in energy consumption and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Within the education sector, CPC has been working closely with the Huntington, Syosset and Bethpage, NY school districts to support their STEM programs. These school districts will be recognized at the event. There will also be a presentation by the Center’s institutional partner, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, whose curriculum for Long Island manufacturers looking to have their employees trained in advanced composite manufacturing culminates in their employees earning Workforce Development Composite Technician Certifications.

CPC Executive Director Leonard Poveromo added, “Since its inception, CPC has been demonstrating its vital role in helping manufacturers gain essential experience and training in composites and how they can be used in the products and parts they are producing. This, in turn, is helping them become more competitive and is positioning their companies for broader contract opportunities. Our workforce development and formal technician certification program is evidence that there is a whole new frontier ahead of us in advanced manufacturing for which we need skilled labor. Our direct role in the education and training area, supporting manufacturers at the workforce level, and high schools driving STEM initiatives, is bringing greater recognition to CPC at the regional, national and global levels.”

Poveromo added that CPC, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization depends on corporate sponsorship opportunities to continue its vital work. For more information visit: www.compositepro.org

About CPC

The Composite Prototyping Center (CPC) has as its mission to enable all organizations to meet the needs of advanced manufacturing by providing access to essential training, workforce development, process technologies, prototype manufacturing and critical testing capabilities.

The CPC offers full prototype manufacturing, hands-on technical training from professional materials manufacturing experts, and a full array of state-of-the-art systems and equipment. Its comprehensive production line technologies are housed in a 25,000-square-foot facility, which also provides R&D support and new composite material evaluation and design optimization services. For more information, visit:www.compositepro.org

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December 8, 2015

The Composite Prototyping Center (CPC, Plainview, NY) held a special luncheon event and presentation titled, “STEM Is the Way to the Future.” New York State Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan served as the keynote speaker. Senator Flanagan was joined as a presenter by Yacov Shamash, PhD, Vice President for Economic Development and Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Stony Brook University, and Theresa Regnante, President and CEO of United Way of Long Island. CPC Executive Director Leonard Poveromo was the event’s Master of Ceremony.

Over 130 were in attendance representing local manufacturers, educators, business leaders and other elected officials including: New York State Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci, New York State Assemblyman Charles Lavine, New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, New York State Senator Phil Boyle, New York State Senator Thomas Croci and New York State Senator Carl Marcellino. They all heard Senator Flanagan comment on the importance of establishing a partnership between New York State and local organizations such as the CPC.

During the event, Majority Leader Flanagan discussed the critical role of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and workforce development in advancing the CPC’s mission, which is to help manufacturers access the resources and training needed to start participating in the opportunities afforded by advanced manufacturing.

“I appreciate the opportunity to address the CPC as they continue their efforts to help make sure Long Island’s economy grows and excels in the 21^st century.  The Senate Republican Conference remains ready to work with all who are committed to the economic future of our state and we look forward to partnering with the CPC to help build on their success in helping New York’s manufacturers compete, grow and create jobs,” states Majority Leader Flanagan.

Senator Flanagan has long been a staunch advocate for education having served as the Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Education prior to his election as Majority Leader. He has been a constant voice for increasing the quality of education in New York State and ensuring that all regions in the state receive their fair share of state aid.  Among the initiatives he has fostered were the expansion of funding for pre-kindergarten programs, a college tuition assistance program, and college savings programs that enable tax-free savings and increased deductions for future college tuition payments.

In her presentation, Ms. Regnante noted that, “When you look at Long Island, 20% of the region’s 785,000 households have incomes of $50,000 or less. Six years ago, the United Way made a decision for Workforce Development that would help individuals and young people living in those households gain the opportunity to earn more through skilled labor positions. The Composite Prototyping Center is providing that opportunity.”

Ms. Regnante also cited the United Way’s emphasis on helping returning Long Island veterans, many who served on the battlefields, with the transition and transfer of skills needed to earn and live on Long Island.

Mr. Poveromo explained that the CPC is currently working with Vaughn College and area high schools including Bethpage, Syosset and Huntington High Schools, in a six-week STEM course on composite technology. The program gives the students a first-hand introduction to advanced manufacturing at the high school level. The goal is to encourage these students’ pursuit of a STEM career after graduation.

The last speaker for the event was Dr. Shamash. He explained that Stony Brook University has been supporting the Long Island Forum for Technology (LIFT)’s mission since it first conceived of developing a composite prototyping center. He added that, recognizing the importance of advancing manufacturing for the region’s economic development, Stony Brook University also developed an Applied Science program in advanced manufacturing and design.

Following the presentations, there were tours of the CPC, including a demonstration of what Mr. Poveromo referred to as the “jewel of the Center,” its automated fiber placement robot. The equipment, manufactured by Automated Dynamics and funded with a NYSERDA grant, can fabricate parts up to 120” long and up to 48” in diameter.

NYS Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan delivering his keynote address at the CPC STEM event.

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About CPC

The Composite Prototyping Center (CPC) has as its mission to enable all organizations to meet the needs of advanced manufacturing by providing access to essential training, workforce development, process technologies, prototype manufacturing and critical testing capabilities.

The CPC offers full prototype manufacturing, hands-on technical training from professional materials manufacturing experts, and a full array of state-of-the-art systems and equipment. Its comprehensive production line technologies are housed in a 25,000-square-foot facility, which also provides R&D support and new composite material evaluation and design optimization services.

Please click here to view the CPC’s Fall 2015 Newsletter.