Kernersville, NC January 13, 2025 – Tex-Tech Industries, Inc., a leading provider of high temperature and high-performance specialty material and coatings, has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of Fiber Materials, Inc (“FMI”) based in Biddeford, Maine, and Woonsocket, Rhode Island from Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
FMI is an industry leader in high-temperature materials and reinforced composites, with a focus on Carbon / Carbon and related composites. FMI’s applications include thermal protection systems, re-entry vehicle nose tips, and rocket motor throats and nozzles. FMI’s products are installed on critical defense platforms as well as NASA programs such as Stardust, Mars Curiosity, Orion, and Mars 2020. The company employs approximately 400 people. The existing senior management team of FMI will continue in their existing roles at FMI.
“The acquisition of FMI is highly complementary and strategic for Tex-Tech,” said Scott Burkhart, Tex-Tech Chief Executive Officer. “The addition of FMI adds a unique set of high-performance products to our robust portfolio of thermally protective materials. FMI’s unique capabilities will allow us to better service the rigorous material requirements in the rapidly growing space and defense industry.”
“We are excited to join forces with Tex-Tech,” said Matt Bernier, FMI’s General Manager. “This acquisition highlights the remarkable accomplishments of our team and sets the stage for an even brighter future. Together, with the significant capital and combined heritage of IP rich material science knowhow and manufacturing capabilities, we will leverage our combined strengths to continue delivering innovative solutions and unparalleled value to our customers.”
On the web: www.textechindustries.com
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About Tex-Tech Industries, Inc.
Tex-Tech Industries is a global supplier of materials science-based solutions for demanding end use markets where performance and reliability are counted upon. With global headquarters located in Kernersville, North Carolina (USA) and manufacturing, R&D and sales sites located throughout North America and Europe, Tex-Tech is able to service our partners across the globe in key markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial. www.textechindustries.com
About Fiber Materials, Inc.
FMI has served as a leading solutions provider of high-temperature materials and composites for over 50 years, catering to the Department of Defense and NASA. With facilities in Maine and Rhode Island, the focus is on multidirectional reinforced Carbon/Carbon (C/C) and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs), which enable high-temperature components such as protection systems, re-entry vehicle nose tips, and rocket throats and nozzles. They specialize in textile engineering and the manufacturing of 2D woven fabrics, 3D preforms, and-reinforced composites and work with the stiffest, strongest, and lightest fibers including carbon, glass, aramid (Kevlar), and ceramic. FMI materials are employed in groundbreaking space initiatives such as the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and the heat shield for NASA’s Mars 2020 mission, as well as in significant missile programs, airfoils in commercial and military jet engines, and lightweight armor for U.S. military ground vehicles.