WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy is—as the name states—an epoxy resin system. Epoxy is easy to use, has excellent properties, and is the go-to choice for repairs, high-performance composites, and wooden boat building. However, mass-production boats are primarily built with polyester. Let’s take a look at WEST SYSTEM Epoxy compared to polyester resin to understand why.
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By GBI Technical Department As trade show season comes to a close, our Technical Service Staff reflects on how each of us would answer a common question from attendees, “Why should I use WEST SYSTEM Epoxy?” We often forget to mention several reasons in person, so here is a (long) list to help demonstrate why […]
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By Pat Dammer – GBI Lab Technician At Gougeon Brothers Inc., customer service and support are paramount. Throughout the decades (five strong and counting), we’ve built our WEST SYSTEM® product line on a model that places customer satisfaction at the forefront. Many WEST SYSTEM users know first-hand that we strive for customer success no matter […]
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2018 has been a year of growth and change here at Gougeon Brothers. Our Technical Department welcomes three new staff members. Welcome Victoria Hankins Laboratory Technician (Photo above) Victoria has an Associates degrees from Delta College in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, as well as certificates in CNC and CAD. During her schooling […]
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The Gougeon Technical Department has added a new lab technician, Bryan Jacobs. Before coming to work at Gougeon Brothers, Bryan Jacobs served in the Army and earned the rank of Sergeant (E-5). Bryan served multiple combat tours in support of the global war on terrorism and was awarded the Bronze Star. He then tried out […]