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Mafic USA And The Materials Group Announce An Alliance Focused On Automotive Industry

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Materials, Matter, Composite materials, Goods economics), Plastics, Synthetic fibers, Mafic, Mineralogy, Basalt fiber, Fiber, Thermoplastic, Basalt

SHELBY, N.C. and ROCKFORD, Mich., Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mafic USA and The Materials Group ("TMG") have announced an alliance to increase the use of basalt fiber compounded into injection molded thermoplastics within the automotive industry.

Key Points: 
  • SHELBY, N.C. and ROCKFORD, Mich., Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mafic USA and The Materials Group ("TMG") have announced an alliance to increase the use of basalt fiber compounded into injection molded thermoplastics within the automotive industry.
  • Together, the companies will focus on combining their respective expertise to promote the unique mechanical properties that basalt fiber attains.
  • The Materials Group was founded in 1999 and is located at 575 Byrne Industrial Drive, Rockford Michigan, MI 49341.
  • Mafic USA adheres to COVID-19 guidance for businesses issued by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Mafic USA Starts Operations At World's Largest Basalt Fiber Production Facility

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Monday, July 27, 2020
Synthetic fibers, Composite materials, Matter, Materials, Basalt, Basalt fiber, Goods economics), Fiber

SHELBY, N.C., July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mafic USA has commenced operations at the world's largest basalt fiber production facility in Shelby, North Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • SHELBY, N.C., July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mafic USA has commenced operations at the world's largest basalt fiber production facility in Shelby, North Carolina.
  • The production of basalt fiber on a large-scale will be a game-changer in a number of industries," said CEO Mike Levine.
  • The new facility will be capable of producing 6,000 metric tons of basalt fiber annually, nearly 30 percent of the current global output of basalt fiber.
  • Mafic's goal is to bring the large-scale production of basalt fiber to several markets, including the construction, automotive, and thermal markets among others.