Unifrax has been making a polycrystalline fiber product which is currently being manufactured in Japan and demand for this product is outpacing production capacity.  After consideration was given to expanding in the UK or Czech Republic to site a new plant at one of the company's other global locations, it was decided to construct the new plant at the Tonawanda location which is adjacent to the company's existing operations. 

A new 83,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant will be constructed in the North Youngmann Commerce Center.  In addition, over $15,000,000 will be expended equipping the plant.

 9/17/2014 - The Project is consistent with the mitigation measures set forth in the DGEIS, FGEIS, and the Findings Statement that were prepared for the Project and as such, no further SEQR review is required for the Project pursuant to 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Section 617.10(d)(1).

3/20/17– Public hearing held. 

4/26/2017– Lease/Leaseback Inducement Resolution presented to the Board of Directors.