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Strategic Partnership: RATH Further Expands Its HTIW Product Portfolio for Europe in Cooperation with AFIBRE

Energy-efficient refractory linings increasingly require higher capacities of high-temperature insulation wool (HTIW) products. To meet this growing demand, we have entered into a long-term strategic partnership with the Chinese alumina fiber manufacturer AFIBRE.

Vienna, August 13, 2026 

Headquartered in Dongying, Shandong Province, China, AFIBRE specializes in the production of high-quality alumina fibers and related fiber products. Through extensive negotiations, both companies have agreed on binding quality standards and production quantities. The new product portfolio complements our existing product line and further strengthens our capabilities in high-temperature applications.

Thanks to our technical expertise, our understanding of customers’ needs, and well-established distribution network, the cooperation with AFIBRE enables us to further advance our energy-efficient lining concepts while reinforcing our market position across Europe.

For our customers, this partnership means access to additional solutions for high-temperature applications and an even broader range of products from a single source. At the same time, the collaboration creates new opportunities for the development of innovative applications and entry into new market segments.

About AFIBRE

AFIBRE (Shandong Dongheng Sinofibre New Materials Co., Ltd.), founded in 2018, is one of China's leading manufacturers of alumina fibers. The company develops, manufactures, and markets high-performance alumina fibers and related fiber-based products. Its core portfolio includes short alumina fibers, continuous alumina fibers, and a variety of application-specific solutions based on these materials.

AFIBRE utilizes the internationally recognized sol-gel process and was the first company in China to successfully achieve the industrial-scale production of alumina fibers.

This partnership marks an important milestone in the continued development of our product portfolio and opens up exciting opportunities for future growth and innovation.

Best regards,

Andreas Pfneiszl, CEO, Speaker of the Executive Board and
Christian Morawetz, COO

 

Contact RATH: 

Kamaljit Atul
Marketing Specialist T +43 1 513 44 27 – 21 19 
E kamaljit.atul@rath-group.com 

Thomas Binder-Krieglstein 
Head of Group Marketing 
T +43 1 513 44 27 – 21 74 
E thomas.binder-krieglstein@rath-group.com

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