Biography: 

Sam is a Chemical Engineer with nearly 30 years of experience in the FRP composites industry, focusing on formulated epoxies and structural core materials. He began his career in manufacturing roles in the US and China before transitioning to commercial leadership positions. Currently based in Denver, Colorado, Sam serves as Business Development Director – Americas at Techstorm, a Shanghai-based manufacturer of formulated products, PET core foams and kits. In this role, Sam oversees Techstorm’s business in the Americas region and contributes to growth across renewable energy, transportation, electrical insulation, and general composites sectors. He is also commercial manager of the TechFoam business unit, which specializes in PET structural core materials.About

About Techstrom:

Founded in 2015, Shanghai-based TECHSTORM (SSE: 601026) is a leading manufacturer of advanced formulated products serving the wind energy, FRP composites, and NEV markets. The company was successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in October 2025 and generated €425M in revenue in 2024. TECHSTORM is the market leader in China’s wind turbine blade sector for resins and structural adhesives and has developed recyclable solutions for wind, PV, aerospace, electronics, and semiconductor applications. Its headquarters features a world-class R&D center, CNAS/DNV-certified laboratories, and highly automated manufacturing. Together with its Quzhou facility, TECHSTORM offers over 250,000 MT of formulated epoxies annually, supported by 100,000MT of vertically integrated LER production. In 2025, TECHSTORM launched its TechFoam subsidiary, adding PET structural core materials. A third manufacturing site in Nador, Morocco, is planned to be online for Q4 2026. TECHSTORM – Reliable Solutions for a Sustainable Future.