Directory of Active Asbestos Trusts

A-Best Products was a manufacturer of insulation and refractory products containing asbestos, primarily used in industrial applications. The company established a trust to compensate workers exposed to its asbestos-containing materials.

A.P. Green Industries produced asbestos-containing refractory products used in high-temperature industrial settings such as steel mills and power plants. The trust was created to resolve asbestos-related claims from workers and consumers.

ABB Lummus, a subsidiary of ABB Group, provided engineering and construction services, including those involving asbestos insulation in industrial facilities. The trust was formed to handle claims related to asbestos exposure from its projects.

1. Introduction & Background
   ACandS, Inc. was once one of the nation’s leading insulation contractors, working extensively in shipyards, refineries, chemical plants, and industrial facilities throughout the mid-20th century. Originally founded as the Armstrong Contracting and Supply Company, ACandS played a major role in constructing and maintaining high-temperature and high-pressure systems that required thermal insulation—a task that often relied heavily on asbestos-based materials.

One of the most hazardous products used by ACandS was sprayed Limpet asbestos, a friable, dust-producing insulation material manufactured by Keasbey & Mattison (K&M). ACandS was not only a licensed distributor of Limpet but also directly installed the product at thousands of industrial and commercial worksites across the United States. This role—both as a distributor and an installer—placed ACandS at the center of widespread occupational and secondary asbestos exposure. Workers who inhaled Limpet dust during installation or cleanup later developed serious health conditions, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.

Limpet asbestos was manufactured in at least two distinct formulations for the U.S. market—one using crocidolite and the other using amosite. Both crocidolite and amosite are amphibole asbestos minerals, considered significantly more carcinogenic than the more common chrysotile asbestos.

Despite growing evidence linking asbestos exposure to fatal diseases, ACandS continued using asbestos-containing products well into the 1970s and 1980s. As lawsuits mounted in the decades that followed, the company faced a growing wave of legal claims from injured workers and their families. Ultimately, the cost of settling and defending these claims drove ACandS to file for bankruptcy protection in 2002 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Case No. 02-12687.

As part of its Second Plan of Reorganization, ACandS established the ACandS Asbestos Settlement Trust in 2008. The Trust was created under Section 524(g) of the Bankruptcy Code to assume responsibility for the company’s present and future asbestos liabilities. Its purpose is to evaluate and pay valid asbestos-related claims in a fair and consistent manner, while ensuring that funds remain available for future claimants.

Today, the ACandS Asbestos Settlement Trust remains an important compensation source for individuals harmed by the company’s use and installation of asbestos-containing materials like Limpet. Understanding the company’s history, product involvement, and the structure of its Trust is critical for claimants navigating the compensation process.

API, Inc. specialized in mechanical contracting and insulation services, using asbestos-containing materials in HVAC and industrial settings. The trust was created to resolve claims from workers exposed to asbestos in its operations.

Armstrong World Industries manufactured asbestos-containing flooring, ceiling tiles, and insulation. The trust was set up to compensate those affected by asbestos exposure from its products.

Artra Group, the parent company of Synkoloid, produced asbestos-containing coatings, adhesives, and construction materials. The trust was formed to address claims from users exposed to these products.

ASARCO, a mining and smelting company, used asbestos in industrial applications, particularly in insulation and cement products. Its trust was established to resolve asbestos-related claims from workers and communities affected by its operations.

Babcock & Wilcox manufactured boilers, power plant equipment, and industrial insulation containing asbestos. The trust was created to compensate workers exposed to asbestos in its products.

Bondex, a subsidiary of RPM International, produced asbestos-containing joint compounds, adhesives, and coatings. The trust was formed to address claims from construction workers and others exposed to its products.

Brauer Supply Company distributed insulation and industrial supplies, including asbestos-containing materials. The trust was created to compensate individuals affected by asbestos exposure from its products.

Burns & Roe provided engineering and construction services for power plants and industrial facilities, where asbestos was widely used. The trust was established to handle claims from those exposed to asbestos in its projects.

C.E. Thurston & Sons specialized in mechanical insulation and asbestos contracting for industrial and commercial buildings. The trust was created to compensate workers affected by asbestos exposure.

Celotex was a major manufacturer of asbestos-containing construction materials, including insulation and cement products. Its trust was formed to settle claims from workers and homeowners exposed to its products.

Christy Refractories produced high-temperature refractory products containing asbestos for use in furnaces and industrial equipment. The trust was created to handle asbestos-related claims.

Combustion Engineering manufactured boilers, turbines, and insulation that contained asbestos. The trust was established to compensate workers exposed to asbestos in its industrial equipment.

Congoleum produced asbestos-containing flooring and vinyl tiles. The trust was created to settle claims from workers and homeowners exposed to its asbestos products.

Durabla Manufacturing made asbestos gaskets, insulation, and industrial sealing products. The trust was set up to compensate workers exposed to asbestos in its products.

Duro Dyne manufactured asbestos-containing duct insulation and HVAC components. The trust was established to resolve claims related to asbestos exposure from its products.

Eagle-Picher Industries produced asbestos-containing insulation, automotive parts, and industrial products. The trust was formed to handle claims from individuals affected by its asbestos products.

Fibreboard manufactured asbestos-containing insulation and building materials. The trust was established to compensate workers and consumers exposed to its products.

Flexitallic produced asbestos gaskets used in industrial applications. The trust was created to address claims from workers exposed to asbestos in its products.

Fuller Austin provided industrial insulation contracting, using asbestos-containing materials. The trust was formed to compensate workers and others exposed to asbestos.

GAF Corporation produced roofing materials and other construction products that contained asbestos. The trust was established to settle asbestos exposure claims.

Garlock manufactured asbestos-containing gaskets and sealing products used in industrial settings. The trust was created to resolve claims from workers exposed to its products.

Halliburton, a global energy services company, acquired businesses that used asbestos insulation in industrial settings. The trust was established to compensate individuals affected by asbestos exposure.

Harbison-Walker produced asbestos-containing refractory products for industrial furnaces and boilers. The trust was created to address claims from workers exposed to its products.

Hercules Chemical Company manufactured asbestos-containing adhesives and sealants. The trust was established to compensate those exposed to its products.

J.T. Thorpe was a contractor specializing in industrial insulation and refractory work, often using asbestos materials. The trust was set up to handle asbestos claims.

A separate entity from J.T. Thorpe Company, J.T. Thorpe Inc. also worked with asbestos insulation in industrial settings. The trust was formed to resolve claims related to asbestos exposure.

Johns-Manville was one of the largest manufacturers of asbestos-containing insulation, roofing, and construction products. The trust was established to compensate thousands of victims of asbestos exposure.

Kaiser Aluminum used asbestos in its metal refining and industrial insulation products. The trust was created to settle claims from workers exposed to its materials.

Kaiser Gypsum manufactured drywall and construction materials containing asbestos. The trust was formed to address claims from workers and consumers exposed to its products.

Keene Corporation manufactured asbestos-containing insulation and fireproofing materials for industrial and commercial use. The trust was established to resolve claims from workers exposed to its products.

Leslie Controls produced steam valves and piping systems that contained asbestos gaskets and insulation. The trust was formed to compensate workers exposed to its asbestos components.

M.H. Detrick manufactured refractory and insulation materials containing asbestos for industrial furnaces and boilers. The trust was created to handle claims from individuals affected by its products.

Metex Manufacturing produced asbestos-containing automotive and industrial insulation products. The trust was established to compensate workers exposed to its materials.

North American Refractories Company (NARCO) manufactured asbestos-containing refractory products used in high-temperature industrial settings. The trust was created to settle asbestos claims.

National Gypsum produced asbestos-containing drywall, joint compounds, and other construction materials. The trust was formed to handle claims from workers and homeowners exposed to its products.

Owens Corning was a major producer of insulation, including asbestos-containing products. The trust was established to compensate individuals exposed to its asbestos materials.

Owens-Illinois, a glass and packaging company, used asbestos in some of its insulation products. The trust was created to resolve claims from those exposed to asbestos in its products.

Pittsburgh Corning manufactured asbestos-containing foam insulation and industrial materials. The trust was formed to handle asbestos exposure claims.

Plant Insulation Company was a contractor that installed asbestos-containing insulation in industrial and commercial buildings. The trust was created to compensate workers and others exposed to asbestos.

Plibrico manufactured asbestos-containing refractory products used in industrial furnaces and boilers. The trust was established to settle claims from workers exposed to its materials.

Porter Hayden specialized in mechanical insulation contracting and distributed asbestos-containing insulation products. The trust was formed to compensate individuals affected by asbestos exposure.

Quigley Company, a subsidiary of Pfizer, manufactured asbestos-containing insulation and fireproofing materials. The trust was created to resolve claims related to its products.

Raybestos-Manhattan produced asbestos-containing brake linings, gaskets, and other friction products. The trust was established to compensate workers exposed to asbestos in its automotive and industrial products.

Sepco Corporation manufactured asbestos-containing gaskets, packing materials, and industrial sealing products. The trust was created to resolve claims from workers exposed to asbestos.

Swan Transportation was involved in the production and distribution of asbestos-containing industrial materials. The trust was formed to compensate individuals affected by asbestos exposure.

T H Agriculture & Nutrition used asbestos in industrial chemical and agricultural products. The trust was established to handle claims from workers exposed to its materials.

Flintkote produced asbestos-containing roofing, siding, and insulation materials. The trust was created to settle claims from individuals affected by asbestos exposure.

Thorpe Insulation was a contractor that installed asbestos-containing insulation in industrial settings. The trust was formed to compensate workers exposed to its materials.

Turner & Newall, a UK-based company, was a major producer of asbestos insulation and construction materials. The trust was established to handle claims from workers and others exposed to its products.

U.S. Gypsum manufactured asbestos-containing drywall, plaster, and joint compounds. The trust was created to compensate individuals affected by exposure to its products.

United Gilsonite Laboratories produced asbestos-containing coatings, adhesives, and sealants. The trust was established to resolve claims from users exposed to these materials.

W.R. Grace manufactured asbestos-containing insulation and fireproofing products, including those used in the construction and shipbuilding industries. The trust was created to settle asbestos-related claims.

Western MacArthur was an insulation distributor and contractor that supplied asbestos-containing materials for industrial use. The trust was formed to compensate workers and others exposed to its products.

Yarway Corporation produced asbestos-containing steam traps, valves, and industrial equipment. The trust was created to handle claims from workers exposed to its asbestos components.