About EPL Composite Solutions

Our Origins

EPL Composite Solutions was founded in 1992 by Gerry Boyce. His aim was to establish a leading independent research and development centre, dedicated to assisting industry in the application and exploitation of new materials, technology and associated manufacturing processes.

Our Achievements

Since 1992 the company has been involved in the research, development and commercial exploitation of a number of new composite products and processes, including:

Composite re-bars for concrete
Composite utility poles
Pultruded lighting columns and sign posts
Thermoplastic composite sandwich panels
In-situ lining of water/sewer pipes

Our Team

EPL is an extraordinary company employing exceptional people, highly regarded in their specific fields, who develop and deliver its knowledge and services.

Excellent communicators at all levels within industry – a trait essential to the effective transfer of knowledge - they are characteristically enthusiastic in their desire to change and improve. They are forward-thinkers and innovators with the drive and determination to succeed in a commercial environment.

Our Approach

EPL has evolved a unique business model to successfully introduce new materials into established markets. This involves working with end users and OEMs to:

Identify a market need for lightweight durable advanced composite materials
Convince potential customers that composite materials offer clear technical, economic and environmental benefits over existing
traditional materials
Obtain all the necessary tests, approvals and certifications for the composite product to international or national standards
Undertake all the front-end materials and process development, including the setting up of pilot production lines
Identify a commercial partner to scale up and meet the market demands

In addition to developing its own composite solutions, EPL will assist companies to design and develop solutions either on a consultancy or partnership basis.

Our Associates

Thermoplastic Composite Technologies Pty (TCT)
Manufacturing joint venture in Australia. Visit >

Thermocomp Ltd (TCL)
A company responsible for the commercialisation of lightweight thermoplastic composite sandwich panels as a substitute for plywood. Visit >