Advanced Composite Materials, LLC , a global leader in the development and manufacturing of specialty silicon carbide products and composites containing silicon carbide, announced today that it will expand operations at its existing facility in Greenville County, investing $3 million and creating 6-10 new jobs.



Advanced Composite Materials (ACM) established its headquarters, research and development lab, and state-of-the art manufacturing facility in Greer in 2007 to manufacture silicon carbide microfibers, also called "whiskers," for industrial ceramic applications, including microwaveable ceramic composites for the restaurant and food industry. With the expansion of its operations, ACM now intends to introduce a new class of silicon carbide fibers.



"These silicon carbide fibers are larger in size than our microfibers, and suitable for ceramic matrix composites, metal matrix composites, and high performance polymer coatings. These products will have the new brand name of SI-TUFF performance silicon carbide. Primary target markets are the energy sector, aerospace, and coated metals for a wide range of applications," said Dr. Tom Quantrille, President and CEO.