About CFI
CFI Is a Privately-Held Filler Supplier for Manufacturing Industries Such as Rubber, Silicone, Plastics, and Coatings

In markets where product consistency and delivery require precision, CFI and Austin Black 325 deliver.
Our signature product – Austin Black 325
Our signature product–Austin Black 325–is one of the most cost-effective and versatile organic fillers available, compared to other clay, talc, and calcium carbonate fillers. It can reduce product weight and improve profitability while increasing processability and flowability.
Unlike the Carbon Black manufacturing process, our low CO2 emissions process ensures that it is both eco-friendly and cost-effective. Our consistent, high-quality product and highly attentive customer support position manufacturers for success and inspire long-standing collaborations.
With three US plants for processing, eight local sources for raw materials, our on-site lab, and a third-party lab, reliability is ensured. Likewise, on the delivery and logistics side of the business, our 30 years of experience and complete control of operations help us to provide exceptional services and on-time global delivery.
All of this adds up to high marks from customers and partners for products and services. In fact, 94% of customers surveyed rated service from CFI as above average or excellent.
Helping each customer improve formulas, end products, and processes
At CFI, our mission is to help each customer improve formulas, end products, and processes in order to achieve more profitable innovation. While being fully dedicated to the daily needs and successes of our customers, we also proudly commit to a culture of manufacturing progress that spans across multiple industries as evident in our research and development initiatives.
For these reasons and more, we are a great manufacturing partner and provide a great place to work. If you are interested in joining us, please contact us to tell us more about your goals.
Distributors
We are proud to offer global distribution to manufacturing leaders around the world
Canada – Quadra
Quadra – Leader of Chemicals & Ingredients Distribution Services
USA – Harwick Standard
Harwick Standard
Mexico – Gocasa
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Europe & Middle East – Harke Chemicals
HARKE Group
India – RR Enterprises
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Japan & SE Asia – Shiraishi Calcium
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Taiwan & China – Polyglory/Multi-winners
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Korea – Worri Corp.
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Leadership
Our people are knowledgeable and committed to supporting your business
Chris Cook, CPA
Accountant
Alese Jewell
Inside Sales Representative
Tim Toney
Tams Plant Manager
Chris Jarrell
President
Brian Higginbotham
Director of Plant Management/Purchasing
Locations
Our U.S. plants are strategically located in West Virginia and Virginia
Reviews and Ratings
Our Experience Is Your Advantage
Hear what our incredible customers have to say!
"Alese Jewell is very helpful and I appreciate how quickly she responds to emails, etc."
Chemical Distributor
"We're very happy with the Austin Black we purchase from CFI. It's become the main filler we use in one of our potting sealants. We've found that Austin Black can be used at higher concentrations than standard carbon blacks without significantly increasing the viscosity of the sealant. Customer service has also been great. Cyndi Foley has been our primary CFI contact. She has been excellent to work with, and is very helpful and responsive."
J.C. with Luna Labs
"Great team at CFI, we appreciate everything you guys do."
S.D. with Carlisle Construction Materials
"Good service and performance, please maintain this achievement."
E.P. with Sumitomo Rubber
"Good service, fast response, please keep it up"
Rubber Manufacturers
“With Austin Black 325, we achieved better air retention and compression set.”
Raw Materials Supplier
"With Austin Black 325, get increased fill without increased SG."
Rubber Products Manufacturer
“Our results included improved efficiency rating in manufacturing.”
Raw Materials Supplier
“With Austin Black 325, we see consistent quality, higher purity. And we improve compression set in O-ring application.”