Years of collaboration and partnering in a wide range of disciplines within the composite industry has facilitated the CIC in developing a vast network of connections including composite manufactures, designers, test laboratories and material suppliers. The CIC also has an established network of connections to numerous government agencies, funding bodies, research firms and academic institutes. Our thorough and elaborate network of contacts ensures that appropriate resources are utilized and project partnering accessible to each of our clients. The CIC can also facilitate client network development by providing referrals, providing meeting and teleconference/web conferencing facilities and by supporting networks or consortiums aligned with the CIC mandate.