DBC Composites

Accelerating innovation through customized composites solutions

At DBC, we apply over 35 years of composites design and manufacturing experience to deliver advanced, high-performance materials tailored for wholesale and consumers. Our goal is to make cutting-edge carbon fiber technology accessible, practical, and built for real-world applications.

Our Capabilities

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Engineering & Design

Custom Composites Engineering: Application-driven design, materials optimization, and performance modeling

Rapid design to prototype to production: Complete in-house capabilities to develop customer-focused solutions.

Industry-Specific Solutions: Experience and expertise in applying composite solutions to sports, defense, and marine applications

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Manufacturing

Proprietary Manufacturing Methods: Techniques refined over decades to deliver consistency and precision

Flexible Production Capacity: From prototype to scaled manufacturing—responsive and efficient

Domestic Manufacturing Advantage: U.S.-based facilities allow for responsive turnaround, tighter quality control, and supply chain resilience

Accelerating innovation through customized composite solutions

Engineering & Design

Intelligent design backed by proven performance.
With a foundation in advanced composites and precision modeling, our team delivers solutions engineered for durability, strength, and environmental performance. We validate every design through rigorous simulation and real-world testing.

Manufacturing Excellence

Built with control. Delivered with consistency.
DBC’s proprietary manufacturing processes ensure part-to-part consistency, tight tolerances, and scalable production. Domestic production allows for agile iteration and high-quality execution from start to finish.

Quality Assurance

Tested, trusted, and field-proven.
Every part undergoes mechanical and non-destructive testing to ensure it meets or exceeds client performance expectations. Our quality processes support reliability across the most demanding use cases.

Research & Development

A future-forward approach grounded in experience.
We invest in new material systems, fabrication techniques, and process automation. Our R&D is focused on solving tomorrow’s challenges while ensuring today’s solutions are as efficient and effective as possible.

Strategic Collaborations

Innovation through partnership.
Collaborating with research institutions, OEMs, and industry leaders, we accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation composites solutions, enhancing our capabilities and speed up time to market.

Our Story

DBC began as a specialized composites company and has grown into a full-service engineering and manufacturing partner. With 35 years of experience, we’ve designed and manufactured successful direct-to-consumer products, and helped clients across sporting goods, marine, and defense sectors meet evolving demands through advanced material integration. Our U.S.-based operations support agile development, domestic supply stability, and faster delivery times—giving our clients a clear performance and logistical edge.

Future-Focused

Three decades strong. Built for what’s next.
We’re committed to driving progress in composite materials—through innovation, sustainability, and precision. With every project, we push the boundaries of what high-performance materials can achieve.

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Direct-to-Consumer Products

Durham Boat Company

Rowing Equipment and Tanks

DRAB Surfboard Fins

LightningStik  Carbon Fiber Pole Saws

DRAB Carbon Fiber Fins

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