FREDERICKSON — The creation of a fifth production line for the basic composite materials Boeing is using in its newest airliners is moving swiftly toward completion in Frederickson.
The 100,000-square-foot addition to Toray Composites America’s production plant is approaching 65 percent complete, said contractor Merit Construction Northwest.
Toray makes composite “pre-preg,” a tape made of carbon fibers impregnated with epoxy and a catalyst, which Boeing uses to construct much of the structure of its newest planes, the 787 Dreamliner and the 777X twin jet.
Composites are replacing aluminum in much of aircraft construction because the material is lightweight and doesn’t corrode.
The plant is adjacent to Boeing’s fabrication plant in the Pierce County community, where the company builds, among other parts, the composite tails for 777 aircraft.
Tax workshop
PORT ANGELES — The state Department of Revenue will host a free workshop for new and small business owners at the Clallam Transit System conference room, 830 W. Lauridsen Blvd., from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday.
Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements.
Attendees receive a workbook and reference guide to the department’s rules and regulations.
To register, phone 360-417-9900 or visit the workshop and education page at www.dor.wa.gov/Workshops.
For more information, phone Rick Stedman at 360-705-6624 or email rickst@dor.wa.gov.
Safety workshop
PORT ANGELES — The state Department of Labor and Industries office, 1605 E. Front St., will offer a free workshop to help employers comply with state law and develop effective safety committees.
The program is from 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 14.
State law requires employers, depending on their size, to hold safety committee meetings or have in place a formal safety committee.
This workshop will cover what the state requirements are for conducting safety meetings, along with the purpose, goals and functions of a safety committee.
To register, phone 1-800-574-2829 or visit www.lni.wa.gov; use reference number 3-20-003.
KONP talk guests
PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1:05 p.m. to 2 p.m. local talk show segment on KONP radio, at 1450 AM, 101.7 FM and www.konp.com on the Internet outside the Port Angeles area.
Station General Manager Todd Ortloff hosts the Monday through Thursday segments.
This week’s scheduled lineup:
■ Monday: Kyle Rutten discusses his Eagle Scout project.
■ Tuesday: Port Angeles High School NJROTC cadets.
■ Wednesday: To be announced.
■ Thursday: D Bellamente and Janet Young discuss the Port Angeles Senior & Community Center’s bunco fundraiser for the Diabetes Association.
Second segment: Chris Juel, president of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) discusses community involvement, mental health statistics, legal issues, etc.
