FMI

FMI develops and manufactures advanced composite materials for aerospace, defense, and space applications. With more than 55 years of experience, the company focuses on materials designed to perform in extreme environments, supporting demanding missions and components where high temperatures and reliable performance are critical. Its portfolio includes carbon-carbon composites, ceramic matrix composites, ablative composites, RF-transparent composites, Refrasil® silica materials, rayon-based carbon phenolic composites, and textile and preform solutions. These offerings are used in applications such as rocket motors, aerospace components, hypersonic flight, and planetary re-entry.

FMI emphasizes high-temperature strength, mechanical stability, predictable ablation, and customizable fiber architectures and densification. The company also provides testing services, including custom testing and mechanical and thermal property testing, to help assess material performance. Across its U.S. operations, specialized facilities support the production of high-temperature composite technologies. FMI serves customers in the space, defense, and aerospace industries, combining materials expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and testing support for challenging applications.