Who We Are


The Composites Innovation Centre Manitoba Inc. (CIC) is a not-for-profit corporation that supports and stimulates economic growth through innovative research, development and the application of composite materials and technologies for manufacturing industries.

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Our staff works collaboratively with industry, government agencies and educational establishments on projects that result in measurable economic benefits to the project participants and the community.



To support these activities, we are funded by and have affiliations with several government, research and educational establishments as well as private industry organizations.

Our capabilities are developed around core technologies to assist industry in keeping pace with competitors and to advance technologies to provide a competitive advantage.

Our Mission

Our mission is to accelerate long term profitable growth for Western Canadian composites manufacturers, OEMs and material processors by providing differentiated technical services, developing and deploying new technologies, and building awareness, all through our global networks.

Our Vision

​For our composite industry to achieve global leadership through the adoption of advanced composite innovations.

Our Values

We are passionate about realizing client expectations.
We build collaborative, trusting relationships.
We embrace challenges – we are problem solvers.
We seek to create and innovate solutions.
We think globally.
We identify and promote environmentally sustainable technologies.

EcoPoxy - Bio-Based Epoxy Resin

As of 2020, EcoPoxy has taken over the facilities previously occupied by the Composites Innovation Centre (CIC). For inquiries about composite capabilities, reach out to A&S Composites. For all other questions, please contact Eugene Rothwell of EcoPoxy at eugene@ecopoxy.com.