Owens Corning focuses on nonwoven glass fibre market

“Our investment in Gastonia encompasses the most advanced glass veil manufacturing technologies with the ability to make a broad range of products for diverse customers – a sustainable footprint, and a highly trained workforce. We have a legacy of transforming markets by introducing glass fibre products. The Gastonia plant will continue that tradition with our glass veils for building materials,” said Suman Raha, general manager of nonwovens, North America, Owens Corning.

The Gastonia plant produces a thin sheet of glass reinforced material called veil that is used in construction applications such as carpet and ceiling tiles, vinyl flooring, and gypsum wall board, as well as automotive applications. The Gastonia facility is capable of producing Sustaina veil products with a formaldehyde-free binder that, in turn, addresses customers’ growing interest in bio-based products.

“Formally introducing the Gastonia plant and business centre shows our commitment to our customers’ growth and success. We thank our government and community partners again for their support over the last three years in creating a truly world-class operation,” Raha added. (NA)

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