AN INTERVIEW WITH JEAN-FRANÇOIS HAMEL, PRESIDENT, PCM MOLDS AND PATTERNS the best part of our sales revenue, including integrated services for models and moulds. JCM: How is this sector growing compared to the others? J.F H.: This sector is growing at a visibly . faster and more sustained rate than the plastics and foundry sectors, though some composite market segments are stagnant or lagging behind, such as the boat and land transport industries. JCM: Are you planning on any specific investments to cater to this market? J.F H.: We have almost finished . commissioning a unique facility in Canada and in the Northeastern US: a JEC Composites Magazine: How did you get into manufacturing for the composite materials sector? JEAN-FRANÇOIS HAMEL: The founding members have long worked in the field of master models for foundries, which is why the composite sector appeared as a logical choice very quickly. JCM: What proportion of your total activity does this sector account for today? J.F H.: Composites currently account for . large, high-precision five-axis machining centre to help us expand our service offer in the aeronautics sector. The equipment operates in a controlled atmosphere and includes two electric spindles: one operates at high-speed while the other operates at high-power and is capable of machining titanium. It is also equipped with a built-in suction system for carbon dust, and CMM dimensional inspection has been made automatic. JCM: What are PCM’s priority lines of development for the years to come? J.F H.: We are concentrating on carbon . composites for the aeronautics industry, as well as on the wind power sector. No46 January-February 2009 / jec composites magazine 21http://www.webindustries.com/