GlobeNewswire·May 14, 2026, 4:30 PM ET

Aspen Aerogels Begins Staged Restart of East Providence Facility

Aspen Aerogels initiated a staged restart of manufacturing operations at its East Providence, Rhode Island facility on May 14, 2026.
The restart follows a comprehensive review of mechanical, operational, and safety systems conducted in coordination with local, state, and federal agencies after the April 8 incident.
The company completed rigorous facility inspections, equipment safety reviews, and extensive testing to ensure all operational standards are met.
Production will proceed with a deliberate, phased ramp-up, with a full return to capabilities expected to take time.
CEO Don Young emphasized that employee and neighbor safety is the absolute priority during the restart process.
Aspen expressed gratitude to East Providence officials, including Mayor DaSilva, Fire Chief Carey, and Building Official Walker, for their partnership.
The company plans to leverage external manufacturing partner capacity to support customer demand while the facility ramps up.
Forward-looking statements indicate potential impacts on business, operations, and financial performance depending on the ability to resume full production.