--- title: Thermoset Composites Blog | Ron Poff description: Ron is responsible for Mar-Bal, Inc.’s Corporate marketing activities including communications, brand development and product management. In addition, Ron leads the global sales and new business development within Mar-Bal’s proprietary product lines. 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Does your application call for a... Aug 6, 2019 [![Read More](https://www.mar-bal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/buttonReadMore.png)](https://blog.mar-bal.com/blog/thermosets-vs-thermoplastics-get-to-know-the-difference) Thermoset Composites # [Thermoset Composites Properties in HVAC](https://blog.mar-bal.com/blog/thermoset-composites-properties-in-hvac) Thermoset composites are used in multiple industries. Learn how thermoset composites properties are used in the HVAC... Sep 20, 2017 [![Read More](https://www.mar-bal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/buttonReadMore.png)](https://blog.mar-bal.com/blog/thermoset-composites-properties-in-hvac) Thermoset Composites # [Reasons to Use Thermoset Composites in Your Product](https://blog.mar-bal.com/blog/reasons-to-use-thermoset-composites-in-your-product) Learn why thermoset composites are the gold standard in terms of customization & usability in an ever-increasing... Feb 22, 2017 [![Read More](https://www.mar-bal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/buttonReadMore.png)](https://blog.mar-bal.com/blog/reasons-to-use-thermoset-composites-in-your-product) Thermoset Composites # [Why You Should Consider Replacing Your Current Materials with Thermoset Composites](https://blog.mar-bal.com/blog/why-you-should-consider-replacing-your-current-materials-with-thermoset-composites) Learn 5 reasons why you should consider replacing your current materials with thermoset composites in order to keep up... 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