About RECS - Renewable Energy Composite Solutions.

Advantages of using RECS

• Over 20 years experience in large scale composite manufacturing
• Experts in Vacuum Infusion Process
• Prime location in the Pacific Northwest of the United States
• Located in Vancouver, Washington, USA on the Columbia River with its own seaport
• Located next to major interstate highways
• Located next to the Port of Vancouver - Served by: BNSF, Union Pacific, Canadian National & Canadian Pacific Railroad
• Sister company of Christensen Shipyards, Ltd. that builds 50 meter composite yachts weighing 400 tons
• Access to over 250 skilled composite fabricators
• Dedicated engineering staff on site
• Mold making capabilities
• Over 20 years experience with classification societies such as ABS & NK
• Computer controlled water jet & CNC machines for precision parts
• Facility size: Over 16,000 square meters of manufacturing space
• Physical plant is designed specifically for composite applications in an enclosed, climate controlled atmosphere
• Combined 45 tons of overhead crane capacity
  

Overview of Opportunity
Globally - American innovation in the realm of renewable energy is needed to help meet increasing global demand for diverse, reliable, nonpolluting sources of low-cost electrical power.

Regionally - Several sources of alternative, renewable energy are either already in use or are in development in the Pacific Northwest including wind (on and off-shore) and hydrokinetic energy (ocean, marine and tidal). Yet despite the Northwest’s prime location for these renewables, there are no large-scale manufacturing facilities of composite components for these technologies in the region.

Overview of RECS
Renewable Energy Composite Solutions, LLC (RECS) -- a Vancouver, Washington-based company will occupy a portion of property and share production resources with Christensen Shipyards Ltd. (CSL) -- a world-renowned composite ship builder.

Due to the overall slump in the economy, shipbuilding and refit is down. However, this presents an opportunity to branch into needed areas where RECS expertise can be used to enhance fabrication and manufacturing capabilities for renewables in the region.

There is a high degree of correlation between the construction of composite ships and the manufacturing of composite components used in renewable energy. This makes RECS a valuable partner in supporting wind and hydrokinetic development and production projects.

RECS OPPORTUNITY
Problems associated with system survivability are common for wind turbines, tidal turbines and buoys. This is due to the extreme environments and conditions (forces and corrosion) under which they operate.

RECS can manufacture these units completely with blends or carbon fiber, Kevlar and fiberglass with the vacuum infusion process. This makes them strong, lightweight and impervious to corrosion which reduces maintenance costs.

“Perhaps the biggest advantage of composites for large energy projects is reduced maintenance costs over an expected 20-30 year service life.” “For large, unmanned engineered structures, corrosion resistance will be paramount for long-term economic viability.” by Eric Green & Associates - The Composite Industry and Renewable Energy

Classification Societies:
As these technologies advance from prototype phase to commercialization there may also be a progression towards certification by classification societies such as ABS, Lloyds and DnV.

Every yacht built by RECS’ sister company, CSL, has received a Certificate of Classification from one of the major class societies such as ABS and NK. Our invaluable experience with classification societies will allow for a seamless design, review and survey process.

RECS - Goals and Objectives are to:
Leverage its access to CSL’s highly trained, diversified and motivated workforce to serve the fabrication and manufacturing needs of renewable energy developers.

Become a valuable partner in the Pacific Northwest to renewable energy developers by providing a workforce and facility deserving of their business and loyalty.