International Conferences and Exhibitions

The institute organizes International Conferences and Exhibition on Reinforced Plastics (ICERP) series event once every two years. The institute has successfully organized nine ICERP events since 2002.

  • ICERP 2002, ICERP 2004, and ICERP 2006 were held in Chennai.
  • ICERP 2008, ICERP 2011, and ICERP 2013 were held in Mumbai.
  • ICERP 2015 was held in Hyderabad.
  • ICERP 2017 and ICERP 2019 were again held in Mumbai.
  • ICERP 2011 was inaugurated by Hon. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of INDIA.
  • ICERP has become an ideal platform for foreign companies to collaborate with Indian companies and for Indian composites companies to showcase their capabilities globally.
  • ICERP is the second biggest composites event in Asia, well recognized by the global composites fraternity.

For more information on ICERP events, visit our website: www.icerpshow.com

India Pavilion in Leading Composites Exhibitions

The Institute organizes India pavilion and participates in leading composites exhibitions such as JEC World, China Composites Expo, JEC Asia, etc., with the aim to promote Indian companies and explore export opportunities.

National Conferences

  • RACMA 2009 - International Conference on Recent Advances in Composites Manufacturing and Applications
  • NCRAC-2010 - National Conference on Recent Advances in Composites
  • NCRAC-2012 - National Conference on Recent Advances in Composites
  • ICERP 2015 - International Conference and Exhibition on Reinforced Plastics
  • NCRAC-2016 - National Conference on Recent Advances in Composites
  • ICCMA 2018 - International Conference on Composites Manufacturing and Applications
  • NCRAC-2020 - National Conference on Recent Advances in Composites

Seminars

  • Opportunities for FRP Composites in Transport Industry (30.10.1999, Chennai)
  • Opportunities for FRP Composites in Infrastructure (11.3.2000, Chennai)
  • International Workshop on FRP in Infrastructure Applications (18-19 August, 2000, New Delhi)
  • Quality Assurance and ISO 9000 Certification in FRP Industry (Chennai)
  • Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastics and their Applications (17.3.2001, Chennai)
  • Opportunities for FRP Composites in Civil Engineering and Civil Infrastructure (18.08.2001, Chennai)
  • FRP Composites for Water Management and Sewage Disposal (Sept. 2002, IIT Delhi)

Voluntary Codes of Practice

This service of the Institute is intended to prepare standard codes of practices on materials, processes, and products that can be voluntarily adopted by the industry for making and supplying products of consistent quality.

  • Voluntary Code of Practice for Glass Fibre Polyester Translucent Roofing Sheets (FPPI-VCP-P001:2001)
  • Voluntary Code for the Manufacture and Marketing of Polyester Resin Systems (FRPI-VCP-M001:2001)
  • Voluntary Code of Practice for the Manufacture and Marketing of Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastics (GRP) Doors (FRPI-VCP-P002:2002)

Information Services / Technical Queries

Industries can send their queries regarding sourcing of materials, machinery, and composites products to the contact details provided below:

  • Mr. S. Prabakaran - Executive Technical & Communications
  • Email: frpinstitute@gmail.com
  • Mobile: +91-8189907111

Information & Technical Services

Industries can approach the Composites Technology Centre at IIT Madras for carrying out tests on composite materials. Click here for the available test facilities and corresponding charges.