Crane Composites, Inc.
23525 W. Eames St.
Channahon, IL 60410
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| Toll Free: | 800-435-0080
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| Phone: | 815-467-8600
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| Fax: | 815-467-8666 |
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Overview:
Founded as Kemlite Company in 1954, Crane Composites is currently the world's largest manufacturer of fiber-reinforced composite materials. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Crane Co, (NYSE:CR), $2 billion-dollar business based in Stamford, Conn.
During our years as Kemlite, we grew steadily, acquiring the Filon manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, AR, in 1993 and Sequentia, Inc. in Grand Junction, TN, a manufacturer of frp for the building products industry, in 1998. In 2001, we extended our manufacturing operations to the U.K. by acquiring Lampro, Britain's leading frp producer. In 2002, we acquired another frp manufacturer, Lasco Composites LP in Florence, KY, and Qualis, a film embossing company. Our presence in the Recreational Vehicle market was extended through the acquisitions in Goshen, IN of Noble Composites in 2006 and the composite panel business and research and development center of Owens Corning in 2007, a portion of the Fabwel business unit; And by establishing an RV warehouse service center.
In 2006, production of the new Zenicon thermocomposites products began in Joliet at a new site in the Southfield Industrial Park in Joliet, IL. This new venture for Crane Composites supports the growing trend for continuous reinforced thermoplastics. The facility also warehouses our frpDesign Solutions decorative panel products line.
Crane Composites employs more than 700 people worldwide and maintains manufacturing sites in Channahon, IL.; Jonesboro, AR.; Grand Junction, TN.; Joliet, IL.; Florence, KY.; Goshen, IN and Alton, England. Check our website to see photos and addresses of our facilities. We are committed to pursuing service and operational excellence.
Since its inception, Crane Composites has pioneered new products into new fields with new technology resulting in patents and leadership in the products it manufactures. The emphasis today has broadened to include national and international market areas in the Recreational Vehicle, Transportation and Building Products sectors.
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Wall and Ceiling Panels
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Glasbord®
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Glasbord® frp, with Surfaseal® finish, is a moisture resistant, easy to install, tough, and easy to clean wall and ceiling panel. Glasbord is the only frp panel to feature Surfaseal, a sealed protective finish. Surfaseal's engineered finish offers a number of advantages that makes it superior to other frp panels. Glasbord with Surfaseal is resistant to scratches, abrasions, staining, and damage due to harsh chemicals. In fact, it is up to 10 times easier to clean than other frp panels and up to 6 times more stain resistant. Glasbord is available in different colors and finishes, and can be cut and drilled for easy installation. Accessories such as color-coordinated moldings and rivets are also available to complete the installation. Glasbord is used in a wide variety of applications where ease of cleaning, sanitation or abuse resistance is required.
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Kemlite®
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Fiberglass reinforced plastic (frp) wall and ceiling panels are widely used throughout the construction and building materials industries. Frp offers a number of significant features including resistance to mold, mildew, and bacteria growth, high impact strength, high moisture resistance, chemical resistance, stain resistance, sanitary finish, low maintenance, and easy installation.
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Sequentia®
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Fiberglass, PVC and Polycarbonate corrugated panels for patio covers, fencing and greenhouses.
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Kemlite®
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LTP panels can be used for roof, wall, and ridge applications in your Farm/Ag or Metal Building. They let natural daylight and passive solar heat in, reducing your energy costs, while keeping the weather out. LTP panels also stand up to tough conditions and will resist heat, cracking, crazing, and harsh chemicals. Ultraviolet screening agents are also added for long lasting translucency and years of trouble free performance.
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Kemlite®
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Kemlite frp Industrial panel are great for such applications as refineries, pulp and paper mills, mining operations, wastewater facilities, fertilizer plants, and many other challenging environments.
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Kemlite Company offers high performance, fire-rated and non-fire-rated composite fiberglass reinforced plastic panels, engineered specifically as casings and louvers for cooling towers.
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Qualis
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Qualis
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Qualis, our division of film and fabrication services, provides custom embossing of thermoformed plastics. Qualis works with everything from bi-axially oriented polyester to nylon and PVC, and offers a number of popular patterns. They can also work directly with clients to develop custom film patterns.
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Kemply®
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Kemply is fabricated by laminating a Kemlite Glasbord frp panel to a rigid substrate, such as oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, gypsum, and fluted polypropylene. The resulting Kemply panel has structural strength and rigidity, allowing fast and easy installation directly to studs on the wall or ceiling. The Kemply skin has the exclusive Surfaseal finish for the ultimate in moisture and chemical resistance.
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Sanigrid® II
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Sanigrid® II, the all-fiberglass ceiling grid system, is known for its moisture and corrosion resistance in high humidity installations. Sanigrid is a smart choice for areas where sanitation is important. It won't rust, pit, dent or peel like metal grid systems. The Sanigrid II system uses a series of pre-notched main tees and cross members to lock the grid together, eliminating the junction clips used with the original Sanigrid. The entire system goes together quickly which reduces the high installation cost previously associated with frp grids.
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For professional looking panel installations, and maximum moisture sealing effectiveness, use Crane Composites color coordinated, non-staining vinyl moldings and rivets.
• Decorative Trims - For frpDesign Solutions Wall Panels
• Vinyl Moldings - For Glasbord Wall Panels
• Installation Accessories - For All FRP Installations
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Distribution:
Over 150 distributors worldwide. Call 1-800-435-0080 or visit our web site for complete distributor listing.
Last Update: 2009-11-13
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