AvCarb Material Solutions

AvCarb Material Solutions specializes in the development and production of advanced carbon materials, with a rich heritage dating back to the 1960s. The company supplies innovative carbon-based solutions for various industries, including aerospace, energy, and chemical processing. Its product portfolio includes Gas Diffusion Layers (GDL), Molded Graphite Laminates (MGL), Carbon Felt, Carbon Fabric, and Friction materials, catering to diverse industrial needs with custom solutions. Since 1998, AvCarb has been involved in high-volume GDL production for fuel cells and has supplied millions of square meters of GDL for integration into fuel cell systems since 2010. The company’s friction materials have contributed to significant powertrain efficiency improvements, saving billions of gallons of gasoline and abating millions of tons of CO2 emissions. AvCarb received DOE funding to strengthen the domestic supply chain for clean hydrogen technologies and acquired a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Wadsworth, Ohio. The introduction of the Series 9 Microporous Layer has further boosted fuel cell efficiency. Operating globally with locations in the United States, Austria, Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan, AvCarb’s products serve markets such as electrochemical, automotive, and chemical processes. The company’s materials advance automotive technology, including CFRPs and GDLs, and enhance chemical precision and environmental responsibility in chemical processes. AvCarb’s products are designed to enhance energy technology with innovation in electrochemical applications, based on a deep understanding of customer applications. The company offers a range of carbon product formats, including papers, felts, woven fabrics, and CFRPs. Gas Diffusion Layer papers are manufactured through a complex multi-step process, while Molded Graphite Laminates offer superior performance in harsh electrochemical environments. Carbon Felt products are crafted from oxidized PAN staple fiber into nonwoven felt, and Carbon Fabric products are designed for gas transport, motion control, electrical, and elevated temperature applications. Wet Friction Materials are used in high-performance friction systems for automotive applications. AvCarb is committed to social and environmental sustainability, focusing on minimizing environmental impact and ethical conduct. The company engages in supply chain management to ensure sustainable, legal, and ethical business practices and supports energy transition technologies such as fuel cells and electrolyzers with innovative electrode technologies. AvCarb’s dedicated manufacturing facility has the capacity to support over 10 GW of hydrogen generation.