⚠️ The Role of Contractors in Asbestos Exposure

From the early 1900s through the 1980s, dozens of major manufacturers and contractors supplied asbestos-containing products to military bases, shipyards, schools, factories, power plants, and public buildings across the U.S. These companies profited by promoting asbestos for its fire resistance, insulation strength, and durability—despite knowing the health risks.

Many veterans, industrial workers, and even homeowners were unknowingly exposed to deadly asbestos fibers through these products. Today, victims of mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis are filing claims and lawsuits against these same companies—or their asbestos trust funds.

🏢 List of Major Asbestos Product Suppliers & Contractors

Below is a list of notable companies responsible for supplying asbestos products widely used in construction, machinery, and infrastructure:

1. Johns-Manville Corporation

🔹 Products: Insulation, cement boards, pipe wrap, roofing materials
🔹 Industries: Military, shipyards, HVAC, boiler rooms
🔹 Status: Filed for bankruptcy in 1982; operates an asbestos trust

2. Owens Corning Fiberglas

🔹 Products: Pipe insulation, duct wrap, wall insulation
🔹 Industries: Residential construction, military housing, commercial sites
🔹 Status: Established asbestos trust fund after bankruptcy in 2000

3. W.R. Grace & Co.

🔹 Products: Fireproofing sprays (Monokote), joint compounds, attic insulation (Zonolite)
🔹 Industries: Commercial buildings, refineries, schools
🔹 Status: Operates asbestos trust fund for exposure claims

4. Raybestos-Manhattan (Raymark)

🔹 Products: Brakes, clutches, gaskets
🔹 Industries: Automotive, military vehicles, aircraft
🔹 Status: Subject of extensive litigation due to high exposure rates

5. National Gypsum Company

🔹 Products: Joint compound, ceiling tiles, wallboard
🔹 Industries: Schools, military barracks, commercial buildings
🔹 Status: Filed bankruptcy; has asbestos trust fund

6. Armstrong World Industries

🔹 Products: Vinyl asbestos tile, ceiling panels, adhesives
🔹 Industries: Office buildings, government buildings, public schools
🔹 Status: Created an asbestos trust after bankruptcy

7. General Electric (GE)

🔹 Products: Arc chutes, turbines, switchgear
🔹 Industries: Power plants, shipyards, electrical systems
🔹 Status: Has been named in multiple asbestos-related lawsuits

8. CertainTeed Corporation

🔹 Products: Cement pipe, roofing materials, siding
🔹 Industries: Utility companies, public infrastructure, housing
🔹 Status: Facing asbestos litigation; trust not yet established

9. U.S. Gypsum Company (USG)

🔹 Products: Joint compound, wall panels, ceiling tiles
🔹 Industries: Residential and commercial construction
🔹 Status: Part of trust fund agreements for asbestos claims

10. Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp.

🔹 Products: Cement, insulation products
🔹 Industries: Industrial facilities, military construction
🔹 Status: Filed for bankruptcy; participates in asbestos claims

11. Foster Wheeler Corporation

🔹 Products: Boilers, insulation, gaskets
🔹 Industries: Power plants, Navy ships, chemical facilities
🔹 Status: Settled many asbestos cases; continues to be named in lawsuits

12. Babcock & Wilcox

🔹 Products: Boilers, refractory insulation, pipe wrap
🔹 Industries: Shipyards, industrial sites, power plants
🔹 Status: Operates asbestos trust for exposed workers

13. Garlock Sealing Technologies

🔹 Products: Gaskets, packing, seals
🔹 Industries: Refineries, military vehicles, ship engines
🔹 Status: Asbestos trust established in 2017 for legal claims

14. Hercules Chemical Co.

🔹 Products: Pipe joint compounds, adhesives
🔹 Industries: Plumbing, construction
🔹 Status: Involved in asbestos-related litigation

15. 3M Company

🔹 Products: Thermal wraps, insulation tape, fireproof barriers
🔹 Industries: Aerospace, construction, electronics
🔹 Status: Named in various asbestos lawsuits

🩺 Diseases Caused by Products From These Companies

Exposure to asbestos products supplied by these manufacturers can lead to:

• Mesothelioma – Cancer of the lining of the lungs or abdomen

• Lung Cancer – Especially in those with long-term or heavy exposure

• Asbestosis – Progressive lung scarring causing severe respiratory problems

• Pleural Plaques and Effusions – Lung membrane damage and fluid buildup

📞 Support and Help

If you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos-containing products from one or more of these companies and were later diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness, free legal and medical help is available. You may be entitled to substantial compensation, even if the company is now bankrupt.

👨‍⚖️ How a Mesothelioma Lawyer Can Help

An asbestos attorney can help by:

• Identifying which products and brands you were exposed to
• Researching your work history, job sites, and exposure dates
• Filing claims against asbestos trust funds or active companies
• Representing families in wrongful death lawsuits
• Meeting all legal deadlines
• Charging no fees unless compensation is awarded

⚡ Free Legal Help for Veterans and Workers Exposed to Asbestos

If you or a loved one worked with products from these contractors and later developed mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis, you may qualify for financial compensation.

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