Vorbeck Materials has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, which will serve as a main production hub for its advanced materials and firefighting foams. The company expects the site to produce up to one million gallons of foam per year, significantly scaling its commercial capacity.
The Grand Forks location was chosen to tap into the region’s strong unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and drone ecosystem, as well as its supportive technology and manufacturing environment. Vorbeck also plans to deepen collaboration with the University of North Dakota (UND), offering students new research and career opportunities in graphene and advanced materials.
A key focus at the new facility will be Vorbeck’s graphene‑enhanced firefighting foam, which is fluorine‑free and contains no PFAS “forever chemicals,” addressing growing regulatory and environmental concerns around legacy firefighting foams. By combining graphene-based chemistry with PFAS‑free formulations, Vorbeck aims to deliver high‑performance, more environmentally responsible fire suppression solutions for first responders and industrial users.
