Lava could produce a material called basalt fiber that would be suitable for turning into durable fabrics, rebar, insulation materials and structural mesh for the building industry, according to a ...

Basalt Composite Rebar is manufactured with innovative Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer composite technology. Basalt (volcanic) rock adds unmatched strength, with superior mechanical properties and ...

The performance of the final product depends heavily on the degree of cure - making it critical to ensure that the reaction goes to completion for the highest quality and reliability. Achieving this ...

A new Shelby plant became the first of its kind in the nation and the largest producer of basalt fibers in the world. Mafic USA, located on Metrolina Drive in the Foothills Commerce Center, began ...

Rock Fiber Inc., an emerging upstream company in the basalt fibre industry, and ReforceTech Ltd, a global leader in composite reinforcement solutions for concrete, are pleased to announce the ...

The end-of-life issue remains an important theme for composites. This question arises in particular for composites for maritime recreational use such as boats, surfboards, etc. End users embrace ...

Michelman, a global developer of advanced materials, has collaborated with FibreCoat, a high performance materials company based in Aachen, Germany, to support the launch of FibreCoat’s ...