Aspen Aerogels begins phased restart of East Providence plant after safety reviews post-April incident

Aspen Aerogels has started a staged restart of its East Providence, Rhode Island manufacturing facility following a thorough safety and operational review after an incident on April 8. The company conducted extensive inspections and equipment testing to ensure the plant meets all safety standards before resuming production. Aspen plans a careful, phased ramp-up to full capacity, prioritizing employee and community safety. This restart is critical for Aspen to continue supplying its aerogel products used in energy and electric vehicle markets.