About CFI
CFI is a privately-held filler supplier for manufacturing industries such as rubber, silicone, plastics, and coatings
Established in 1987 with plant locations in West Virginia and Virginia, we drive more profitable innovation for the global industrial leaders we serve with sustainable consistency in quality products, source stability, logistics, and service. We are certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards with an on-site ISO-certified lab for product monitoring and analysis and work with ACE Products and Consulting for research and development initiatives – to ensure top-quality products, optimal process, and overall formula improvements for our customers.
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.
Environmental Practices
Our processes and products are responsibly engineered for improved resource productivity
By setting environmentally sound goals and achieving them at CFI, we can help your company achieve its environmental manufacturing goals. We produce very low emissions from industrial processes and only an insignificant amount from vehicle traffic.
Our signature product Austin Black 325 is produced by taking bituminous coal–a naturally occurring raw material–through a specialty milling process without added chemicals. The result is a more CO2-neutral product than a regular Carbon Black which is made with burning oil or gas.
To support our on-going commitment to sustainability practices, we work with Ecovadis for regular environmental impact assessment.
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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
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