Have A Question?  Why Not Ask Vinnie?  Have a technical question or problem related to the manufacture of composite cans, tubes, cores, and plant operations?  Maybe our buddy, Vinnie, can help!    Vinnie is an all around resource who knows everything there is to know about the manufacture of composite cans, tubes, cores, and plant operations. Well, maybe not everything, but he's the type of guy who knows the people who know the answers! How does "Vinnie" work? Glad you asked... Vinnie is a resource created by the Vendor Technical Subcommittee (VTS). The VTS is a composed of representatives from all aspects of both the industry and supplier sides of the composite can, tube, and core manufacturing industry, as well as plant operations.
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