13 Fiber Glass Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for fiber glass as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 fiber glass manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked fiber glass companies as of April, 2024: 1.Seal Reinforced Fiberglass, Inc., 2.Saint-Gobain Vetrotex, 3.Advanced Fiber Products.
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What Is Fiberglass?
Fiberglass is a type of industrially produced inorganic fiber made by stretching molten glass into a fiber shape.
Fiberglass is made of glass and is used in composites with resin or cement to reduce weight and improve durability. Alkali-free glass is also often used for fiberglass.
Uses of Fiberglass
Applications of fiberglass are expanding every year, and demand is expected to continue to grow in the future. The main applications are as follows:
- Automotive parts and electronics products
- Reinforcing material for housing equipment
- Reinforcing material for concrete
- Reinforcing material for synthetic sleepers, etc.
Resins used in automotive parts are composited with fiberglass to increase strength and contribute to weight reduction of automobiles. Fiberglass is also used in electronic products to improve precision and in construction materials to provide high durability.
Principle of Fiberglass
Fiberglass production begins with melting glass at temperatures of 1,300°C or higher. The melted glass is passed through microscopic pores, the glass is drawn out on the order of microns, and the glass is processed into a thread shape by winding. Diameters can be produced in the range of 4 to 25 μm. The most suitable fiberglass should be selected for each application.
Types of Fiberglass
Fiberglass can be divided into two major types: E-fiber glass and AR-fiber glass.
1. E-Fiberglass
Alkali-free fiberglass is used to increase the strength of resin. It has excellent insulation properties. It is composited into resins to improve insulation and heat resistance.
2. AR Fiberglass
Fiberglass containing a high concentration of zirconia. It has excellent alkali resistance and acid resistance. AR Fiberglass with alkali resistance can be composited into cement.
Other Information on Fiberglass
1. Hazards of Fiberglass
There are almost no health hazards in handling fiberglass. Fiberglass is often confused with inorganic fibers such as asbestos because of its similarity, but they are different substances.
Asbestos is a crystalline fiber with a thickness of about 0.1 µm. Because it is so thin, it can easily reach deep into the lungs when inhaled. Once asbestos reaches the lungs, it is not discharged out of the body and accumulates, causing diseases such as pneumoconiosis.
Fiberglass is an amorphous fiber with a thickness of 4~25µm. Even if inhaled, most of them do not reach deep into the lungs because they are removed by the nose and bronchial tubes. Even if they do enter the body, the body's immune system will expel them from the body in a short period.
The dust generated during the processing of fiberglass generally has a health hazard classification. As mentioned above, it is a different substance from asbestos, so inhaling it will not cause pneumoconiosis or other health problems. Even so, it is better to avoid inhaling dust as much as possible from a health perspective, so ventilation and the use of dust masks are recommended.
2. Difference Between Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber
Fiberglass and carbon fiber are both fiber-like substances, but they are different materials. Fiberglass is a fiber of glass. It is manufactured by melting glass in a high-temperature kiln and pulling it out through a nozzle at high speed. It has the properties of glass, such as heat resistance, nonflammability, and chemical resistance.
Carbon fiber, on the other hand, is a fiber-reinforced plastic that incorporates carbon fibers. It is produced by carbonizing petroleum or acrylic fibers. Despite its high strength, it is extremely lightweight.
List of 13 Fiber Glass Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Saint-Gobain Vetrotex
Fiberglass
Manufacturer Overview
Saint-Gobain Vetrotex is a manufacturer of fiberglass solutions having its headquarters in Arizona. The company provides a complete range of fiberglass products like Fiberglass Yarn, Staple Fiber which is used as a filtration medium for gas, dust, and aerosols, along with Beams, ZeroTwist, and Direct Roving. There are also Texturized and Voluminized Yarns, C-Glass Staple Fiber Yarns, and Textile Chopped Strands which have applications in the textile industry and the other products have different uses in the Aerospace, Medical, Industrial, Construction, and Automotive sectors.
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Seal Reinforced Fiberglass, Inc.
Fiberglass
Manufacturer Overview
Seal Reinforced Fiberglass, Inc., founded in 1963, is a custom fiberglass products manufacturer and ACMA member located on Bethpage Road in Copiague, NY. The products include stage and set designs, architectural restoration and renovations, artwork sculptures, and replicas like planters, fountains, garden pools, safety shovels, and waterfalls. The company specializes in military engineering, automotive, commercial, industrial, marine, and architectural components. It also develops custom molding, patterns, toolings, and prototypes for projects like Barney's New York, the Plaza Hotel, and Wagner College.
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Advanced Fiber Products
Fiberglass
Distributor Overview
Advanced Fiber Products was founded in 1993 and is based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a supplier of custom fiberglass pultrusions for various industrial applications. The company passed both the UL 94 v0 and the Docket 90 testing for fire retardant products and provides standard-shaped fiberglass pultrusions, pultruded fiberglass channels & rods, putrusion painting services, hole drilling & miter cutting, and, structural fiberglass fabrication services for the markets including window & door components, docks & seawalls, tool handles, highway sound barriers, and, industrial pallets as well as for cooling towers and railroad crossing guards.
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Jushi
Fiberglass
Manufacturer Overview
Jushi is based in Tongxiang, Zhejiang, China, as a manufacturer and supplier of fiberglass products and a provider of testing services since its inception in 1999. The products include fiberglass mats, woven rovings, performance hybrid fibers, and fiber products for continuous profiles, compression molding, pipes, open molding, and texturizing processes. The products find extensive application in infrastructure, electrical, chemical corrosion resistance, energy saving, and environmental protection fields. The company holds management certifications such as OHSMS 18001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, as well as product certifications including LR, GI, DNV, ACS, BKI, and CCS.
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Fiber Glass Solutions
Fiberglass
Manufacturer Overview
Fiber Glass Solutions has been a manufacturer and supplier of fiberglass piping products for oil and gas production since 1990 in Shandong, China. The catalog has fiberglass pipes, fiber sucker rods, fiberglass tanks, fiberglass fittings, and fiberglass moulded products such as screen tubings, casings, pallets, and glass-reinforced epoxy. The company services the power communication, rail transit, automobile, oil field, and municipal industries. The company has obtained ISO 9001, T228001, ISO 14001, and API 15HR certified.
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Blue Diamond
Fiberglass
Manufacturer Overview
Blue Diamond is a manufacturer of fiberglass and fiberglass-coated materials located in Hebei, China, and was founded in 2002. The company produces fiberglass cloth coated using PVC, vermiculite, silicone, high silica, and neoprene to make fire blankets, insulting sleeves, and welding blankets. The company also produces alkaline-resistant fiberglass mesh for mesh tapes, woven rovings, wall coverings, insect screens, and chopped strand mats. The company offers OEM services such as sampling, contracting, mass production, and order fulfillment.
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Trelleborg Sealing Solution
Fiberglass
Manufacturer Overview
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is based in Sweden and was established in 1952 under the name Polymer Sealing Solutions until it officially got its name in 2007, known as a manufacturer and supplier of precision seals, bearings, and tailor-made polymer components. The company also develops and produces silicon, thermoplastic, PTFE, and elastomer technologies, including composite ones for various automotive, medical, aerospace, and general applications. The company maintains a global presence, with a worldwide network of manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices to provide localized support, rapid product delivery, and tailored solutions to customers worldwide.
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Taishan Fiberglass Inc.
Fiberglass
Manufacturer Overview
Taishan Fiberglass Inc., established in 1970, is a manufacturer and supplier of fiberglass products headquartered in Shan Dong, China. The fiberglass solutions are used in filament winding, open molding, continuous panel molding, manufacturing process, and weaving in wind energy, building and construction, marine, electrical, and infrastructure industries. It also produces electronic and industrial fiberglass yarns and electronic fabrics. The company has management certifications such as ISO 9001:2015 and OHS679773 and product certifications such as LR, DNV, SGS, PONY, and ACS.
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Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd.
Glass Fiber
Company Overview
Nitto Boseki Co. Ltd., operating as Nittobo, and was founded in 1923 and headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and distributor of textiles, glass fiber, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The company is a pioneer in Japan's industrial glass fiber production, with a vertically integrated business that encompasses filament production, glass fabric processing, and composites development. Utilizing its adhesive technology, the company expands its product offerings beyond clothing to serve various applications in daily living and industrial materials. In 2015, one of its products, the dishcloths received the Long Life Design Award.
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Hebei HaiDing Fiberglass Manufacturing Co.,Ltd
Fiberglass
Company Overview
Hebei HaiDing Fiberglass Manufacturing Co. Ltd, was established in 2012 as a manufacturer and distributor of fiberglass products in China. The company produces standard fiberglass products like Fiberglass Rovings which is widely used for the spray-up process, Fiberglass Mat that has applications as surface layers for FRP products, pipe wrapping, waterproof roofing, wall covering materials and etc. The Fiberglass Chopped Strands are used for reinforcing thermoplastics and Fiberglass Fiber is available as Multiaxial cloth, Plain cloth, Mesh, and Window Screen. The industries they serve include Wind Power, Ships, the FRP Petrochemical industry, Building and Construction, and Consumer products.
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Bhuwal Insulation Cable Pvt Ltd
Fiberglass Cable
Company Overview
Bhuwal Insulation Cable Pvt Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of exquisite range of wires and cables. The company was established in 2005 and is based in Southern USA. The company range of products includes High Temperature Cables, Silicon Cable with Fibreglass Braiding, HT Cables, Fibreglass Braided Cables, EPR/PCP Rubber Cables, PTFE Insulated Cables, Teflon Wires, Silicon Cables, Silicon Rubber Insulated Cables and Fiber Glass Cables. The company have a manufacturing unit equipped with sophisticated technologies and are authorized by efficient work-force that has helped a lot to provide complete satisfaction to our clients
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Sure New Material
Fiberglass
Distributor Overview
Sure New Material is a supplier of professional composite materials such as fiberglass fabrics and yarn based in Jiaxing Road, Zhejiang Province, founded in 2012. The fiberglass fabrics make stitched mats, triaxial fabrics, woven rovings, and biaxial fabrics. The fiberglass yarns provide spray-up and direct rovings for pultrusion, filament winding, weaving, LTF, and chopping. The products are used in wind power generation, construction engineering, sports equipment, rail transit, and shipbuilding industries.
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Fiber Glass Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of April 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Seal Reinforced Fiberglass, Inc. |
21.8%
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| 2 | Saint-Gobain Vetrotex |
15.2%
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| 3 | Advanced Fiber Products |
12.3%
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| 4 | Nihon Glass Fiber Industrial Co., Ltd. |
7.6%
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| 5 | Jushi |
7.1%
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| 6 | Fiber Glass Solutions |
6.2%
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| 7 | Trelleborg Sealing Solution |
6.2%
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| 8 | Bhuwal Insulation Cable Pvt Ltd |
5.7%
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| 9 | Taishan Fiberglass Inc. |
5.2%
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| 10 | Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd. |
4.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the fiber glass page as of April 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd.: 2,631
- Nihon Glass Fiber Industrial Co., Ltd.: 1,232
Newly Established Company
- Hebei HaiDing Fiberglass Manufacturing Co.,Ltd: 2012 (12 years ago)
- Blue Diamond: 2002 (22 years ago)
- Taishan Fiberglass Inc.: 1997 (27 years ago)
Company with a History
- Trelleborg Sealing Solution: 1952 (72 years ago)
- Nihon Glass Fiber Industrial Co., Ltd.: 1952 (72 years ago)
- Seal Reinforced Fiberglass, Inc.: 1963 (61 years ago)
Fiber Glass Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
Global Distribution of Fiber Glass Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China
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5 | 50.0% |
United States of America
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3 | 30.0% |
Japan
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2 | 20.0% |
