What Auburn Manufacturing does

Auburn Manufacturing, Inc. (AMI) is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of high-performance textiles engineered for extreme-temperature environments, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Mechanic Falls, Maine. The company produces a portfolio of proprietary coated and composite fabrics—AMI-TUF silicone rubber coated fiberglass cloth, AMI-THERM aramid-based insulators, AMI-SIL silica fabrics, AMI-FLEX aramid/glass composites, AMI-GLAS fiberglass textiles, GOLDENGLAS neoprene-coated fabrics, CARBO-GLAS and CARBO-FLEX carbon composites, and VEXTRA vermiculite textiles—plus the Ever Green Cut 'n Wrap removable insulation system. With 21 FM Approved fabric options compliant with NFPA 51B and additional compliance to NFPA 75/76 and ASTM E84 for data center applications, AMI serves nine vertical segments: oil & petrochemical, mining, data centers, nuclear power generation, shipbuilding and repair, glass making, metal manufacturing, pyrotechnics/fire entertainment, and institutional building retrofit.

The business model combines direct enterprise field sales supported by an inside-sales quote desk (1-800-264-6689), an owned e-commerce storefront at shop.auburnmfg.com, and a B2B Amazon Business marketplace channel for pre-made welding blankets, curtains, and fire quilts. Custom industrial products are quoted per project with custom fabrication available; OEM supply routes through partners such as PetroHab, which builds Hot Work Safety Enclosures using AMI-TUF cloth. The Ever Green Cut 'n Wrap insulation line is sold alongside Green Up Contracting Services, a turnkey installation offering that includes estimates, funding assistance, engineering reports, and follow-up audits—recurring service revenue tied to mechanical-room retrofit cycles. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly listed.

AMI derives competitive position from regulatory certifications (FM Approved, ISO 9001), three registered U.S. patents (7914872, 8039080, 8039079), a broad registered trademark portfolio (AMI-TUF, AMI-GUARD, AMI-FLEX, AMI-THERM, Ever Green, VEXTRA, CARBO-GLAS, and others), and 45+ years of compounding expertise in a single product category. In 2024 the company prevailed in an anti-dumping case against Chinese silica fabric imports, securing protective tariffs, and received a Presidential facility visit the same year—signals of its positioning as a strategically important domestic specialty textile supplier.

Name

Auburn Manufacturing

Legal name

Auburn Manufacturing, Inc.

Website

https://auburnmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Auburn Manufacturing is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of high-performance coated and composite textiles for extreme-temperature protection, serving oil and petrochemical, mining, data center, nuclear, shipbuilding, and institutional building customers with FM Approved fabrics and turnkey mechanical-room insulation systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Heat-Resistant Textiles

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133), Other Textile Product Mills (3149)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal & Acoustic Insulation Textiles (Insulation Felts/Soundproofing) (IMAOADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective & Safety Textiles (FR/Arc/Heat/Cut/Chemical) (IMAOADAA), Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

Keywords

• Heat resistant textiles
• Welding protection fabrics
• Industrial insulation materials
• FM approved fire fabrics
• High temperature textiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Mechanic Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Textile Products: Direct sale of high-performance heat resistant textiles, welding blankets, insulation materials, and safety fabrics to industrial customers. Products sold per unit (yards, rolls) with custom fabrication available.
2. Removable Insulation Systems: Sale of modular insulation kits (Ever Green Cut 'n Wrap product line) including installation services through Green Up Contracting Services.
3. Green Up Contracting Services: Turn-key installation services for mechanical room insulation including estimates, funding assistance, installation oversight, engineering reports, and follow-up audits.
4. Amazon Business B2B Sales: E-commerce sales through Amazon Business marketplace for pre-made products including welding blankets, curtains, and fire quilts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Auburn Manufacturing (AMI) manufactures high-performance textiles for extreme temperature protection. Its core offerings include FM Approved hot work fabrics (welding blankets, curtains, fire quilts), silicone rubber coated fiberglass cloths (AMI-TUF), aramid-based insulation materials (AMI-THERM), silica fabrics (AMI-SIL), and removable/reusable modular insulation kits (Ever Green Cut 'n Wrap) for mechanical systems. Products are sold to industrial customers in oil & petrochemical, mining, nuclear, data center, shipbuilding, and institutional building sectors.

Product overview

Auburn Manufacturing, Inc. (AMI) manufactures high-performance textiles for extreme temperature protection as a single unified product portfolio centered on specialty industrial fabrics. The core product lines include AMI-TUF® silicone rubber coated fiberglass cloths (for data centers, insulation pads, and welding applications), AMI-THERM® aramid-based insulation materials (providing 2x the insulation value of fiberglass), AMI-SIL® silica fabrics for high-temperature mining applications, and AMI-FLEX® aramid/glass composites for pyrotechnic and fire entertainment use. Supporting product lines include CARBO-GLAS® and CARBO-FLEX® carbon/fiberglass composites, GOLDENGLAS® neoprene-coated fabrics, and VEXTRA® vermiculite textiles. AMI's flagship insulation offering is the Ever Green® Cut 'n Wrap™ system of removable/reusable modular insulation kits for mechanical systems (available in Hot Service, Hot Temperature, and Chilled Water variants), complemented by the AMI-FAB™ removable insulation system. The company also produces a comprehensive welding protection line including FM Approved welding blankets, Fire Quilt™ products, and AMI-GUARD® safety products. Products serve industrial sectors including oil & petrochemical, mining, nuclear power, glass making, shipbuilding, pyrotechnics, data centers, and institutional building retrofit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AMI-TUF®: Coated fiberglass cloth product line for high-temperature applications, including AMI-TUF TR translucent cloth for data center protection and fire barriers.
• AMI-GUARD®
• AMI-FLEX®
• AMI-THERM®
• AMI-FAB™
• AMI-GLAS®
• AMI-SIL®
• Ever Green® Cut 'n Wrap™
• CARBO-GLAS®
• CARBO-FLEX®
• GOLDENGLAS®
• VEXTRA®
• Fire Quilt™

Products and services

• AMI-TUF (SGL) Coated Fiberglass Cloth Silicone rubber coated fiberglass cloth for extreme temperature protection, used as outer layer of removable insulation pads, pipe wrap, and welding blankets. Continuous protection to 500°F (260°C). Sold to industrial customers for high-temperature applications.
• AMI-TUF TR Translucent Cloth First translucent, flexible heat barrier offering see-through 50% light transparency. Cleanable, fire resistant, oil and water resistant with no added halogens. Designed for data center protection, hot/cold aisle containment, and NFPA 75 & 76 compliance.
• AMI-TUF PLUS (SGLP) FM Approved Welding Curtain FM Approved welding curtain with silicone rubber coating compounded with proprietary mineral pigments. Rated to 500°F (260°C), designed for hot work protection in industrial environments.
• AMI-THERM (NX) Tape Non-woven aramid tape providing twice the insulation value of fiberglass. Soft, pliable, easily conforms to any shape with continuous protection to 600°F (320°C). Used for steam lines, hose coverings, exhaust manifold wraps, and expansion joints.
• AMI-THERM (NX) Needled Cloth Heat resistant fabric made with safe, non-irritating aramid fibers providing continuous protection to 600°F (320°C). Used for electrical line protection, freeze protection, steam tracing line insulation, hose covering, cable line protection, gasketing, and pipe insulation.
• AMI-SIL Silica Cloth High-temperature silica protection fabric used in mining and industrial applications. Available in 24 oz (AS2400) and 36 oz (AS3600) weights for high heat environments.
• AMI-FLEX (FL) Tape, Tubing & Rope Fire-resistant tapes, tubing, and ropes made from aramid/glass yarn combinations. Used for wrapping torches, fire sticks, fire swords, and as wicks for fire props in pyrotechnic and fire entertainment applications.
• Fire Quilt Multi-layer quilted welding blanket product line for hot work fire protection. Designed for demanding welding and cutting applications in industrial settings.
• Ever Green Cut 'n Wrap Insulation Kits Removable and reusable modular insulation cover systems for mechanical systems including HS (Hot Service) rated to 500°F for steam and process lines, HT for elevated temperatures, and CHW (Chilled Water). Reduces heat loss by 85% or more.
• AMI-FAB Removable Insulation System Complete removable insulation system for pipes, valves, and joints. AMI-TUF coated fiberglass cloth serves as the outer layer for these custom-fabricated insulation covers.
• AMI-GUARD Welding Safety Products Complete line of welding safety products including blankets, curtains, and protective fabrics. FM Approved options available for hot work protection compliance.
• Welding Blankets Full line of FM Approved and un-rated welding blankets for hot work protection. Available in various weights and temperature ratings to meet NFPA 51B compliance requirements.
• Heat Resistant Cloth & MRO Products MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operations) products including heat resistant cloth, hose & pipe covering, gasketing and sealing materials for industrial maintenance applications.
• Safety Apparel/PPE Fabrics Heat resistant fabrics for safety clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE). Includes safety fabrics and aluminized fabrics for worker protection in high-heat industrial environments.
• CARBO-GLAS (PGL) Cloth Carbon fiberglass composite fabric used for flags in lighting systems and fire protection applications. Thickness .150", weight 20 oz.
• CARBO-FLEX (FLPN/FLP) Cloth Direct heat resistant textile for personnel protection in mid-range temperature applications. Available in FLPN1500 (15 oz, .100" thickness) and FLP3000 (30 oz, .145" thickness).
• Green Up Contracting Services Turn-key installation services for mechanical room insulation including estimates, funding assistance, installation oversight, engineering reports, and follow-up audits.
• VEXTRA Vermiculite Textile Vermiculite-based high-temperature textile for industrial insulation and fire protection applications.
• GOLDENGLAS Neoprene Coated Fiberglass Fabric Neoprene coated fiberglass fabric for industrial applications requiring chemical resistance and durability in high-temperature environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce heat loss by 85% or more
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• Amazon BusinesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon Business partnership enables B2B customers to purchase AMI's pre-made welding blankets, curtains, and fire quilts through Amazon's business marketplace with fast and convenient ordering.
• PetroHab, LLCnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPetroHab manufactures Hot Work Safety Enclosures (pressurized welding habitats) using AMI's FM Approved AMI-TUF silicone rubber coated fiberglass cloth for use in refineries, petrochemical plants, and heavy industrial facilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Newtex Industries: Newtex is a direct competitor manufacturing high-temperature textiles, welding blankets, and insulation products. Closest comparable to AMI in product portfolio (coated fiberglass, silica, aramid textiles) and customer base across industrial safety and thermal protection.
• Mid-Mountain Materials: Mid-Mountain manufactures high-temperature textiles, welding blankets, and thermal barriers for aerospace, industrial, and petrochemical applications. Direct competitor to AMI in coated fabrics, removable insulation covers, and fire protection textiles.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain (ADFORS / Textiles): Saint-Gobain is a global industrial materials giant with technical textile and coated fabric offerings serving construction, industrial, and automotive markets. Operates broadly in coated textiles relevant to AMI's high-temperature and protective fabric lines, but as part of a much wider portfolio.
• DuPont (Nomex / Kevlar): DuPont produces aramid fibers (Nomex, Kevlar) that are key upstream inputs to AMI's AMI-THERM and AMI-FLEX product lines, and also sells downstream protective apparel fabrics. Broad incumbent in the high-performance protective textile space.
• Teijin Aramid: Teijin Aramid is a major global aramid fiber producer (Twaron, Technora) supplying protective textiles, automotive, and industrial applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent aramid/textile input and finished fabric supplier to industrial safety markets.
• 3M (Personal Safety Division): 3M's Personal Safety Division produces a broad range of PPE, welding blankets, and protective materials for industrial and welding applications. Overlaps with AMI's AMI-GUARD welding protection line but as part of a much larger safety portfolio.
• Honeywell (Personal Protective Equipment): Honeywell produces protective apparel, welding safety products, and high-performance textiles for industrial workers. Broad incumbent serving similar end markets in welding, petrochemical, and industrial safety with overlapping product categories.
• Ansell: Ansell is a global leader in protective gloves and apparel for industrial, healthcare, and specialty applications, including heat- and cut-resistant PPE. Comparable as a downstream consumer of aramid/coated fabrics serving overlapping industrial safety end markets.

Emerging players

• Lakeland Industries: Lakeland Industries manufactures disposable and reusable protective clothing for industrial, hazmat, and welding applications. Comparable as a downstream finished-product player purchasing technical fabrics similar to AMI's safety apparel/PPE fabric line.

Others

• PetroHab: PetroHab manufactures Hot Work Safety Enclosures (pressurized welding habitats) using AMI's FM Approved AMI-TUF coated fiberglass cloth. Directly listed as an AMI strategic partner and customer; included as an ecosystem participant with bidirectional material flow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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