• Sustainable Construction with Honeycomb Aluminum Panels: Environmental and Economic Benefits

    Sustainability is becoming a vital component of all industries as businesses and consumers alike strive to reduce their negative impact on the environment. The construction industry in particular is taking strides to improve sustainability as populations continue to grow and the demand for durable construction increases. Utilizing the versatility of honeycomb aluminum panels in construction……

  • The Best Materials for Trailer Panels: Durability, Weight, and Cost Considerations

    Trailers are one of the most versatile methods of transporting valuable materials and products, and as such must be constructed with durable panels designed to provide adequate protection and support without adding too much weight. After 25 years as a leading provider of advanced composite panels to a wide range of industries, CPT has developed……

  • Top 5 Benefits of Using Camper Shells for Your Truck

    Between sleeping on the damp rocky ground or maneuvering those long, awkward RVs it’s easy to see why so many people give up the camping dream. Slip-in camper shells are the perfect solution, blending the great outdoors with the comfort of a warm dry place to sleep and stash your belongings. If that alone isn’t……

  • The Strength & Versatility of Fiberglass Honeycomb Panels in Industrial Applications

    Here at CPT, we have invested a lot of time and resources into developing a thorough understanding of material properties and characteristics in order to provide our customers with the best possible solutions to meet their needs. When our clients require lightweight durable panels, we turn to fiberglass honeycomb panels, also known as FRP panels,……

  • Lightweight Panels in the Automotive Industry: Reducing Weight, Increasing Efficiency

    Re-engineering vehicles to reduce overall weight is becoming an increasingly important design consideration as automotive customers seek enhanced performance and fuel economy. OEMs have several options to aid in reducing overall weight. Streamlining the vehicle to include reduced component requirements can only take you so far. The bulk of a vehicle’s weight comes from vital……

  • A Comprehensive Guide to Honeycomb Panels: Types, Manufacturing Processes, and Uses

    Honeycomb panels revolutionized aircraft manufacturing as early as 1915 by allowing lighter-weight construction without reducing overall strength and durability. In fact, the hexagonal cell structure of modern honeycomb panels creates a greater strength-to-weight ratio by developing internal supports throughout the panel. This cell structure drastically reduces the panel’s material requirements and weight, reducing overall costs. ……