The Vermiculite Association, 2207 Forest Hills Drive, Harrisburg, PA (2026)

07/21/2026

At approximately 550 °C, structural steel loses about 50% of its load-bearing capacity. In an intense fire, temperatures can hit this mark in minutes, causing beams to sag, twist, and eventually buckle. This is where Vermiculite Spray Perth specialists come in. By applying a high-performance thermal shield, we ensure the building’s skeleton stays upright long enough for a safe evacuation.

Vermiculite when mixed with a cementitious binder (like Portland cement or gypsum) and sprayed onto a surface, it creates a thick, monolithic coating. This vermiculite spray acts as a powerful insulator, preventing the extreme heat of a fire from reaching the structural steel underneath.

Click here to read more: https://www.fireratedsystems.com.au/blog/structural-integrity-the-science-of-vermiculite-fire-spray/

06/16/2026

South Africa has a burgeoning rare earth sector. South Africa is sitting on a geological goldmine that extends far beyond its traditional bullion roots.

At the South Africa Investment Forum, held during the 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba, Mintek CEO Dr. Molefi Motuku laid out a vision for a mineral-driven manufacturing economy.

Dr. Motuku's presentation detailed South Africa's world-leading reserves of key critical minerals, including platinum group metals (PGMs) – 88% global market share, manganese – 80% global market share, and that chromium and vermiculite also share impressive market ratios.

Click here to learn more: https://iol.co.za/business/economy/2026-02-11-south-africas-25-trillion-secret-weapon/

05/28/2026

It was great to see our association come together in Charlotte, North Carolina for TVA's 2026 Annual Meeting! We had a wonderful time meeting up with fellow members, sharing knowledge, and building connections with industry professionals. Thank you to everyone who attended, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

04/16/2026

Meet Atom Saverse, one of our speakers at TVA's 2026 Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina!

Atom is Vice President of Operations at Isolatek International, where he leads manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, safety, and regulatory compliance across a multi-site industrial footprint.

He brings a strong technical and business foundation to operations leadership. He holds both an A.S. and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Massachusetts and an Executive MBA from the University of Alabama.

His session will provide an overview of Isolatek and the role of passive fire protection solutions in protecting our country's infrastructure. The session will also explore the important part expanded vermiculite plays in Isolatek's SFRM products.

Join us May 6-7, 2026! Click here to learn more and register: https://vermiculite.org/events/

04/08/2026

Meet Brandan Shur, one of our speakers at TVA’s 2026 Annual Meeting!

Brandan is a Ph.D. student researcher in horticulture at Virginia Tech focused on Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) systems, with an emphasis on substrates and rootzone health and disease management in modern production environments. His training includes work in a horticultural substrates research program, and his current work centers on translating rootzone principles into grower-relevant practices for greenhouse and indoor systems.

His session, “Rootzone Performance in Container Horticulture: What Growers Need from Substrate Components,” will provide a horticulture and end-use perspective on what growers and CEA operators need from substrate components, including air-water balance, rewetting, stability/settling, buffering capacity, cleanliness, and, most importantly, consistency.

Plan to join us May 6 – 7, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina, for TVA’s Annual Meeting! Click here to learn more and register: https://vermiculite.org/events/

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