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Tex-Tech Industries completes acquisition of Fiber Materials, from Spirit AeroSystems

Fiber Materials is an industry leader in high-temperature materials and reinforced composites, with a focus on Carbon / Carbon and related composites.

Posted On 14 Feb 2025
Tex-Tech Industries completes acquisition of Fiber Materials, from Spirit AeroSystems

Tex-Tech Industries, Inc., a leading provider of high temperature and high-performance specialty material and coatings, announced that it 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.”


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