Company
We are ACP Composites. Learn more about who we are and what we do.
Our Mission
ACP Composites’ mission, as a leading manufacturer of composite solutions, is to deliver high-quality, cost-effective components through the use of innovative techniques, a customer-focused mentality and a solution-based approach.
Who We Are
ACP Composites follows a simple principle of ‘customer-centric innovation’, creating what is best for the customer, not what is convenient or conventional. We pair our experience with our passions to fulfill customer needs.
ACP Composites maintains a positive, family-oriented culture that encourages continued learning and improvement. We foster a company-wide mentality of respect for each other and for our customers. Our company values of self-improvement, integrity and collaboration are embedded in all that we do.
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What We Do
Specializing in the design and manufacture of composite structures, plates, flat panels and other advanced products that are changing the way our world uses composites. Our unique business structure supports the global manufacture and distribution of advanced composite materials.
Known for high-quality composites, affordability and a proven track record of meeting delivery and production schedules, ACP Composites is driven to go beyond your basic product needs. We continually review, document and improve all processes, giving you the assurance that ACP Composites operates at the highest possible standards.
Our History
Our story began in 1985 when husband and wife team, George and Barbara Sparr, converted their Connecticut basement into a composites shop. The couple founded Aerospace Composite Products as a way to bring composite materials to the general public during a time when composites were not readily accessible.
As composite technology permeated many industries, customers turned to George to design and produce their custom components. As a result, the company expanded its’ retail operations to include the advanced manufacturing services that have since become the core of the business.
When son, Justin, daughter, Jessica and daughter-in-law, Suzanne joined the team, the company truly became family owned and operated. Today the company, rebranded as ACP Composites, Inc., operates two locations in the San Francisco Bay Area that cater to the manufacture and distribution of composites.
Our Timeline
- Husband and wife team, George and Barbara Sparr, founds Aerospace Composite Products in Farmington, CT
- Sells first product
- Exhibits at first trade show
- Moves from Connecticut to California
- Moves into first manufacturing and distribution facility located in San Leandro, CA
- Moves into first manufacturing and distribution facility located in San Leandro, CA
- Launches first website
- Supplies carbon fiber tubes for softball bat reinforcement
- Becomes incorporated
- Starts supplying radiolucent laminates to an industry leader in X-Ray Detectors
- Relocates from San Leandro to Livermore, doubling facility size
- Purchases first Autoclave
- Purchases first CNC Machine
- Interviewed by the MythBusters team for a composite based episode
- Son, Justin Sparr, joins the team
- Daughter, Jessica Sparr, joins the team
- Rebrands as ACP Composites, Inc.
- Moves into 33,000 square foot facility within Livermore to accommodate expanding growth
- Awarded long-term contract to supply composite materials NASA’s Langley Research Center
- Achieves ISO 9001:2008 certification
- Becomes largest nationwide producer of Pickleball Paddle blanks
- Adds several Large Walk-in Oven to facility
- Expands machining capabilities with a 5 Axis CNC Machining Center
- Introduces ROMER Absolute Arm™ into Quality Center
- Starts manufacturing composite structures for a Silicon Valley-based telecommunication company
- Starts manufacturing rocket body fairings and assemblies
- Installs largest of 3 Autoclaves - 25ft ASC Autoclave
- Opens second location dedicated to retail distribution
- Installs new Joss Press, doubling flat panel output
- Moves retail facility to location three x size
- Launches new website
- Acquires new Joss Press and large capacity autoclave
Meet Our Team
Employment
We believe that our people are our strongest asset. So, at ACP, we seek to work with people who possess integrity, dedication and the ambition to make a difference. We are intelligent, honest and passionate in all of our endeavors. We value individuals, creativity and diversity. Most importantly: we enjoy what we do, we like working with each other and we are not afraid of hard work.
Chief Administration Officer, Suzanne Sparr, SPHR
Join the ACP Composites team today!
ACP Composites is proud to employ a motivated and enthusiastic team of dedicated individuals. We believe that the continued success and growth of ACP Composites relies on the strength of its team.
We provide a dynamic work environment and encourage our employees to succeed through further education and advancement opportunities. ACP Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package. If interested in contributing to the growth of our company, join our team and be open to a wealth of opportunities.
ACP Composites is continually looking for talented and energetic people to join the ACP Composites team. If you are interested in a career with us, please click here to submit your resume.
