Abrasive, Asbestos & Misc Nonmetallic Mineral Prods

The abrasive, asbestos and miscellaneous nonmetallic mineral products sector under SIC 3290 covers engineered abrasives, friction materials, refractory bricks, ceramic parts, insulation boards, and specialty fillers used by automotive OEMs and aftermarket suppliers, aerospace and defense contractors, heavy equipment makers, construction firms, and industrial maintenance crews. Producers balance precision mineral processing with stringent safety and environmental controls; key risks include crystalline silica exposure, legacy asbestos liability, evolving OSHA and EPA rules, and energy-intensive kilns facing decarbonization pressures. 2024-2025 trends center on asbestos-free friction formulations, lightweight ceramic composites for EV braking, smart abrasive media for automated surface prep, and supply-chain reshoring to secure critical minerals. Demand tracks capital spending, vehicle build rates, and commercial construction, while customers increasingly require traceable sourcing and ISO/REACH compliance. Cost volatility in bauxite, zircon, and specialty clays drives hedging and long-term contracts. For deeper company-level moves and risk disclosures, view live SEC filings on Earnings Feed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · last fetched 11/23/2025