The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) organizes its first-ever Composites Evolution event on October 22 23 in Knoxville, Tennessee, marking a major milestone in the association s mission to advance the U.S. composites industry. The two-day program brings together >80 participants including innovators, manufacturers, suppliers, and policymakers to explore emerging technologies, evolving regulations, and business strategies redefining the future of composites manufacturing.

The event features high-level discussions on regulation, automation, tax optimization, and operational efficiency, delivering actionable insights across the entire value chain. Attendees hear from industry experts and tax professionals on how clean technology incentives, sustainability mandates, and shifting market forces are transforming how composites are produced, applied, and valued.

Cindy L. Squires, Esq., President & CEO of ACMA stated, This event represents more than just an exchange of ideas, it s a collective commitment to ensuring that composites remain at the forefront of sustainable, high-performance manufacturing. By connecting innovation, policy, and performance, we re helping companies, future-proof their operations and stay globally competitive.

Following two years of ACMA s policy advocacy, recent Congressional legislation opens new opportunities for composite manufacturers to leverage tax incentives, enhance sustainability, and strengthen workforce retention. Composites Evolution provides participants with the tools to act on these developments immediately - through material innovation, process automation, and compliance strategies.

Throughout the event, participants engage in:

• Material & Process Innovation sessions showcasing next-generation composites and automation tools that improve sustainability, quality, and speed.
• Policy & Regulatory Guidance panels addressing EPA s evolving styrene rules and ACMA s advocacy for science-based, business-friendly solutions.
• Hands-On Learning & Live Demos at local facilities, including Magnum Venus Products (MVP), the University of Tennessee Research Park at Cherokee Farm, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
• Strategic Networking connecting executives, engineers, suppliers, and EH&S professionals driving change across the composites ecosystem.

Participants leave with practical insights on reducing regulatory risk, optimizing throughput, improving product quality, and boosting worker safety and retention. ACMA expresses gratitude to all exhibitors, speakers, and event sponsors, Superior and Rheo AI, for their support.

As the composites sector navigates evolving market and environmental challenges, Composites Evolution reaffirms ACMA s leadership in guiding manufacturers toward a sustainable and profitable future. Building on this success, ACMA plans further initiatives including the 2026 Composites Fly-In and the Thermoplastic Composites Conference to keep members informed, connected, and ready to lead the next wave of innovation in composites manufacturing.