July 2018

60 61 along with the entire composites industry, works hard to comply. Higman notes that meeting EPA requirements is challenging because their prod- ucts are, in fact, chemicals. FGCI contracts with experts to ensure they are in regulatory compli- ance and employs chemists who are continuously working to develop products that are environ- mentally- friendly and are available to every customer, from the largest to the smallest. Higman believes the composites industry will continue to grow, with more penetration into the transportation industry, noting that “we’re seeing a lot of composites going into automobiles.” He even thinks that composites will soon be used for buildings, explaining that “they are lightweight and continue to grow in strength. These days, composites show up in so many places that peo- ple don’t even realize how important they are to their daily lives.” As for future objectives, Higman says he would like to see FGCI “accelerate the penetration of our markets and continue to meet our customer’s de- Presta Products, Inc. | 800.860.4488 | Marine.PrestaProducts.com Washes | Cleaners & Detailers | Compounds | Waxes | Polishes SailBoat | Yacht | PowerBoat | PWC CLEAN, RESTORE AND PROTECT YOUR BOAT FROM STEM TO STERN Presta’s commitment to the marine market runs deep, with partners ranging from OEMs to distributors to marinas. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional market expertise and high-performing products to the marine market. From stem to stern, Presta’s complete line of marine products is designed to keep boats, yachts or watercraft clean and protected. From gel coat to painted surfaces, glass to metal, vinyl to plastic – Presta has the professional line of products needed to get the job done safely and effectively. MARINE COMPOUNDS, POLISHES, WASHES &WAXES PROFESSIONAL GRADE WE BUILT OUR BUSINESS WITH STRONG BONDS A Proud Partner with Fiberglass Coatings 40 Years of Marine Innovation arjaytech.com • 919.598.2400 • sales@arjaytech.com Together with partners like FGCI,we provide the marine industry with the flexible, high performance bonding compounds they need to build their best boats. FIBERGLASS COATINGS INC. PREFERRED VENDORS n Presta Marine http://marine.prestaproducts.com/ n SciGrip www.arjaytech.com mands.” The company is always watching for new opportunities and continues to grow its online sales sector. Higman adds that “export is certainly an area we continue to look at for growth, as well as trends in the technology sector.” Higman says that the most important thing to know about FGCI is its uniqueness as a company. “We cover local, national, and international mar- kets and deal with the DIY hobbyist, boat build- ers, resellers, and manufacturers,” he states. “The industry is evolving, but the biggest change is that composites are being used in unique ways to meet more and more needs in our society. If you’re looking for composite materials, equipment or sup- plies, FGCI has the selection and customer support to provide the products you need at the appropriate price to satisfy your purchasing needs.”