Asbestos Manufacturing Companies

The following is a list of Manufacturing Companies that currently produce produced asbestos-containing products or have done so in the past.

The historical background of asbestos dates back to at least 2500 B.C., when it was used in pottery making. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that has been used as a thermal insulation material ever since. The term "asbestos", also known as the magic mineral, refers to a group of mineral fibers that share properties of thermal and chemical resistance, flexibility, and high tensile strength. Due to this remarkable resistance to chemicals and heat, this material found widespread use in fireproof clothing, insulation and other industrial applications.

The very first asbestos-factory was established in 1720, after the discovery of substatial deposits of the mineral in the Ural Mountains. This factory made asbestos products such as, handbags, socks, gloves, and textiles. However, this factory was only in business for 50 years, and eventually shutting down due to lack of demand.