ACPT is internationally recognized for its excellence in developing and manufacturing advanced composite structures and hardware. ACPT has pioneered in the transfer of aerospace design and manufacturing technology to commercial applications and has successfully developed composite drill pipe for “short radius” drilling operations and is currently developing composite drill pipe for deep water and extended reach operations.

Jim Leslie has published more than 30 papers and has spoken extensively on the subject of Advanced Composites and is internationally recognized for his knowledge and experience in this area. Jim has been very active in both SAMPE and The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). He has completed 2 terms on the Board of Directors of SME and has also served two terms as an advisor to the Composites Manufacturing Association of SME. Jim has been honored by SME through the awarding of the level of Fellow Member and the Jud Hall Award. The latter is awarded annually to an individual in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of manufacturing with composite materials. He has been recognized as an “Outstanding Engineering Alumni” by Penn State University.