Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN), headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, develops and manufactures high-performance aerogel insulation materials and custom engineered solutions. Founded in 2001 as a spin-out from Department of Energy research, the company pursued an initial public offering on the NYSE in 2014 under the ticker ASPN. Aspen Aerogels combines proprietary aerogel formulations with advanced manufacturing processes to deliver products known for their low thermal conductivity, lightweight construction and robust mechanical properties.
The company’s product portfolio spans blanket insulation, boards, and custom shapes built around several proprietary brands, including Pyrogel, Cryogel and Spaceloft. Pyrogel and Cryogel insulation blankets are widely used in oil & gas and petrochemical applications, where minimizing heat loss and improving operational efficiency are critical. Spaceloft aerogel products target oilfield tubulars, subsea pipelines and lightweight structural insulation, while business segments in power generation, chemical processing and building materials benefit from Aspen’s thermal management offerings. The company also leverages its aerogel expertise to develop advanced materials for battery thermal management, aerospace and specialty markets.
Aspen Aerogels serves customers across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, with manufacturing facilities in the United States and the Netherlands and a network of distribution partners worldwide. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Suzanne H. Watson, the company continues to invest in research and development, expanding production capacity and exploring new applications for aerogel technology. By aligning product innovation with the needs of energy-intensive industries and clean-energy transitions, Aspen Aerogels aims to enable end users to reduce emissions, improve process efficiency and lower lifetime operational costs.
