Companies Known for Asbestos Use

Asbestos companies had knowledge of the dangers of asbestos, but used it anyway.

For decades, companies have produced, used, or distributed products with asbestos. Despite the known health risks, many of these asbestos companies continued to manufacture asbestos-containing products, prioritizing profits over the well-being of workers and the public.

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Asbestos Companies At a Glance

• The history of asbestos manufacturers shows that they ignored health warnings for decades, leading to lawsuits that continue today.
• Most people with mesothelioma were exposed through jobs, products, or secondhand contact decades ago.
• Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney, and Meisenkothen (ELSM) has helped over 5,000 mesothelioma patients and their families recover compensation from asbestos companies.
• Common paths to compensation include lawsuits, trust fund claims, veterans’ benefits, and wrongful death claims.

Companies Put People at Risk

The history of asbestos use is a testament to corporate negligence. Asbestos mining began in 1878 and gained popularity across various industries. Health issues among asbestos workers emerged in the early 1900s but were ignored by many companies.

The first study linking asbestos to lung disease was published in the 1920s, but companies continued its use without proper protection. Asbestos reached its peak during World War II and continued until the 1970s in construction, automotive, military, and shipbuilding, affecting numerous union members and other workers.

Legal action against asbestos manufacturers began in 1971, followed by various legislation restricting its use. Today, asbestos is still regulated but not fully banned, with ongoing mesothelioma lawsuits and bankruptcy trust funds available for mesothelioma victims and their families.

If you worked for an asbestos company, you may have an elevated risk of developing an asbestos-related cancer called mesothelioma. Our mission at ELSM Law is to help mesothelioma victims get the justice they deserve.

List of Companies That Used Asbestos

The following asbestos companies have been named in lawsuits over the past few decades. These companies either manufactured or distributed asbestos-containing products in the United States. If you were exposed to asbestos while working for them or with their products, you may be able to file a mesothelioma lawsuit.

Currently the majority of asbestos companies on this list are still in operation today.

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N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Company
A.O. Smith Corp.
A.W. Chesterton Company
ABB
Abbett Electric Corp.
Abco Welding Supply
Abex Corp.
ABF Freight
Able Industries
Acadiana Rubber & Gasket
Acme Insulations
Actuant Corp.
ADC Supply Corp.
Advance Auto Parts
Advocate Mines
Aero Jet
Afton Pumps
AK Steel Corp.
Albany Felt Company
Alcoa Inc.
Alfa Laval
Allied Building Products Corp.
Allied Glove Corp.
Allied Paper Incorporated
Allied Signal
Alpha Wire Corp.
Amatek
Amber Supply Co.
Amchem/American Chemical
Amcord
American Airlines
American Biltrite
American Brake Shoe Co.
American Crystal Sugar Co.
American Cyanamid
American Electric Power
American Foreign Steamship
American Home Products
American Honda Corp.
American Insulated Wire
American International Co.
American Olean Tile Co.
American Optical Company
American Saturated Felt
American Standard
Anchor Packing Co
Anco Insulation
Anheuser Busch
API Heat Transfer
Aqua Chem
Argo International Corp.
Armstrong International
ASARCO
Ashland Specialty Chemical
Astra Flooring Company
AT&T Corp.
Atlantic Richfield Company
Atlas Electric Supply Co.
Atlas Heating and Ventilating
Atlas Turner
Attransco Ship Management
Aurora Pump Company
Auto Barn Stores
Automatic TLC Fuel Oil
Autozone Inc.
AVCO Corp.
Aventis Cropscience USA Inc.
Avocet Enterprises
Avondale Industries Inc.
Babcock & Wilcox
Badger Metals Inc.
Baker Hughes Oilfield
Bakers Pride Oven Co.
Baldor Electric Company
Barko Hydraulics, Llc
Bath Iron Works
Bay Oil Company
Bayer Corp.
Bayonne Plumbing Supply
Beadex
Bear Stearns Companies
Bechtel Corp.
Beckett Corp.
Beech Aircraft Corp.
Belden Wire and Cable Co.
Bell & Gossett Company
Bell Asbestos Mines Ltd.
Bell Atlantic Corp.
Bendix Corp. fka AlliedSignal
Bergen Tile & Linoleum Co.
Best Manufacturing Co.
Bestobell Steam Traps
Bethlehem Apparatus
BF Goodrich Company
BHP Copper
Biltrite Corp., The
Bird Incorporated
Blackman Plumbing Supply
BMW of North America, Llc
BNSF Railway Company
Boeing Company, The
Bohn Aluminum
Boise Cascade Corp.
Bondex
Borg Warner Automotive
Bostik
BP Amoco
Brauer Supply Company
Bridgestone Tire Co.
British Airways Plc
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Bryan Steam Corp.
Buffalo Air Handling
Buffalo Pumps
Burnham Corp.
Burns International Services
Byron Jackson Pumps
California Portland Cement
Camden Flooring Company
Canteen Corp.
Capital Gypsum
Carboline Company
Carborundum Company
Carey Canada Mines
Carlisle Companies Inc.
Carrier Corp.
Carver Pump Company
Caterpillar
CBS Corp.
Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Central Jersey Supply
Central Pipe Supply
Central Power & Light
Cessna Aircraft Company
Champion Friction Co.
Chemrex
Chevron Corp.
Chevron Shipping Co.
Chicago Bridge & Iron
Chicago Fire Brick
Chicago Pneumatic
Chiquita Brands International
Ciba-Geigy Corp.
Cilco Energy Corp.
Clarage Fan Company
Cleaver Brooks Co.
Colonial Sugar & Refining
Coltec Industries
Columbia Acoustics
Columbia Boiler Co.
Columbia Pictures Industries
Combustion Engineering
Comet Auto Supply
Commonwealth Edison
Compudyne Corp.
Conagra Foods
Conair Corp.
Connecticut Light & Power
Consolidated Edison
Consolidated Insulation
Consolidated Rail Corp.
Conval
Conwed Corp.
Cooper Industries
Cooper Tire & Rubber
Cooper-Standard Automotive
Courter & Company
Crane Company
Crescent Electric Supply
Crocker-Wheeler Company
Crosby Valve
Crown Boiler Co.
Crown, Cork & Seal Company
CSR Limited
CSX Transportation Inc.
Custom Building Products
Cutler-Hammer
Cypress Plumbing & Heating
Cyprus Amax Minerals Co.
DAL-Tile International
Dana Holding Corp.
DAP
DB Riley
Dean Pump Division
Deere & Company
DeKalb Tile Company
Delaval Steam Turbine
Dereco Inc.
Detroit Stoker Company
Diamond National Corp.
Dole Foods
Domco Products Texas, L.P.
Donald Durham Company
Donaldson Acoustics Co.
Donlee Technologies
Douglass Insulation
Dow Chemical Company
Dowman Products
Dresser-Rand
Duke Power Energy Carolinas
Dunkirk
Dupont
Durametallic Corp.
Durfee Hardware
Dynamic Seals
E&B Mill Supply
East Kentucky Power Cooperative
Eastern Refractories Co.
Eastman Kodak Company
Eaton Electrical Inc.
Eckel Industries
Edward Valves
EI Dupont de Nemours
Electric Boat Corp.
Electrolux
Eli Lilly and Company
Elliott Turbomachinery Co.
Elm Supply CoInc.
Empire Ace Insulation Mfg.
Enpro Industries
Equistar Chemicals, LP
Equitable Company, The
Ericcson
Essex Plumbing Supply
Essex Wire Corp.
Evcon Industries
Expo Industries
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Fairbanks Morse Pump Corp.
Fairchild Corp.
Falk Corp., The
Farrell Lines
Federal Boiler Company
Feldman Lumber Industries
Fel-Pro
Felt Products Mfg. Co.
Fiat USA
Fibreboard Corporation
First Hartford Corp.
FirstEnergy Corp.
Fisher Scientific Company
Fitzgibbons Boiler Company
Flintkote Company
Flowserve US
Fluor Enterprises
FMC Corp.
Ford Motor Company
Foseco
Foster Valve Company
Foster Wheeler Corp.
Fraser's Boiler Service
Friction Materials
Fulton Boiler Works
G&G Seal Co.
Gage Company, The
Gardner Denver
Garlock
Garson Plumbing Supplies
General Cable Corp.
General Dynamics Corp.
General Electric Company
General Motors
General Refractories Co.
George A. Fuller Company
Goodall Rubber Company
Goodrich Corp.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Gould's Pumps, Incorporated
Graham Corp.
Grand Central Terminal
Granite Construction Co.
Granite Rock Company
Grant Wilson
Graphic Construction Corp.
Graves Automotive Supply
Graybar Electric Company
Grinnell Corp.
Grossman's Lumber
Gulf Oil Limited Partnership
H.B. Fuller Company
H.B. Smith Company
Halliburton
Handy Auto Supply Co.
Hanson Permanente Cement
Harbison-Walker Refractories Company
Harley-Davidson
Heating Oil Partners, LP
Hedman Mines, Ltd.
Henry Vogt Machine Co.
Highland Stucco
Hill Brothers Chemical Co.
Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co.
Holland Furnace
Hollinger Company
Hollingsworth & Vose Co.
Homasote Company
Honeywell International
Hopeman Brothers
Hudson Heating
Hudson Iron and Metal Co.
Hunt Construction
ICI Composites
IMO Industries
Industrial Holdings Corp.
Industrial Insulation
Industrial Welding Supply
Insulation Supply Corp.
IBM
International Harvester
International Paper Company
Invensys Systems
ITT Corp.
ITT Fluid Products Corp.
ITT Grinell Corp.
ITT Hoffman
ITT Sheraton Corp.
J.A. Sexauer
J.C. Whitney & Co.
J.H. France Refractories Co.
J.T. Thorpe, Inc.
Jacuzzi Brothers
Jamaica Plumbing & Heating
Janos Asbestos Company
Jaquays Asbestos
John Bryant Motors
John Crane, Inc.
John Deere Company
Johns Manville
Johnson Controls
Johnson & Johnson
Joy Global Inc.
Kaiser Gypsum
Kaiser Refractories
Kamco Supply Corp.
Karnak Corp.
Keeler Dorr Oliver Boiler
Kelly Moore Paint
Kennecott Corp.
Kentile Floors
Kerite Company
Keyspan Energy Corp.
Kimberly-Clark Scott Corp.
Klauser Supply Co.
Kohler Company
Koppers Company
L&M Surco Mfg.
LAQ
Leonnox International
Liberty Plumbing & Heating
Lincoln Electric Company
Linstedt Oil Company
Lloyd Lumber Co.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Lockheed Shipbuilding
Loews Corp.
Long Island Lighting Co.
Long Island Railroad
Lorillard Tobacco Company
Louisiana Sugar Cane
Lucent Technologies
Lufkin Industries
Lykes Bros Steamship Co.
M.H. Detrick Company
Mac Products Inc.
MacArthur Company
Mack Trucks
Magnaflux Corp.
Magnatrol Valve Corp.
Mann Packing Co.
Manning Paper Company
Mansfield Plumbing Products
Marathon Oil Corp.
Marine Transport Lines
Markey Machinery Co.
Marley Cooling Technologies
Marlo Sealing Company
Maroney Industrial
Marquette Insulation
Marsam Valves & Fittings
Mazda North America
Mcdonnell Douglas Corp.
Mclaughlin Insulation Co.
Mcmaster-Carr Supply
Mercedes Benz USA
Metalclad Insulation
Metro Fuel Oil Corp.
Metro-North Railroad
Metropolitan Life Insurance
Michelin North America
Mikes Auto Parts Inc.
Milchem
Miller Brewing Company
Milwaukee Valve Company
Mine Safety Appliances Co.
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing 3M
Mitsubishi
Monsanto Company
Moog Automotive
Moore Dry Dock Company
Morse Diesel International
Mount Vernon Mills
Murco Wall Products
Nagle Pump
NARCO
Nassau Valley & Supply Corp.
National Automotive Parts
National Bulk Carriers
National Steel And Shipbuilding Company
Navistar International Transportation Corp.
New England Insulation Co.
New England Telephone
New Jersey Plumbing Supply
New Jersey Transit
New York Plaza Building Co.
New York Power Authority
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Newport News Shipbuilding
Niagara Insulations
Niagara Mohawk Power
Niantic Seal Inc.
Nissan Corp.
Norfolk Southern Railway Co.
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems
Northwest Pipeline Corp.
Novartis Corp.
Nutley Heating & Cooling Company
Occidental Chemical Corp.
Office Max Incorporated
Oglebay-Norton Company
Okonite Company
Olin Chemical Corp.
Oshkosh Truck Corp.
OSI Sealants
Osram Sylvania
Otis Elevator Company
Owens Corning
Owens-Illinois
P&H Mining Equipment
Pabst Brewing Company
Pabst Electric Company
Pacific Bell Telephone
Pacific Steel Boiler Corp.
Packings and Insulation
Parker Sacomo
Parker
Hannifin Corp.
Patterson Pump Company
Pecora Corp.
Peerless Heater Co.
Penn Central Corp.
Pentair Pump Group
Pentair
Pep Boys
Peterbilt Motors Company
Peugeot Motor Company
Pfaudler
Pfizer
Pharmacia Corp.
Phelps Dodge Industries
Philips Electronics
Phillip Brothers
Phillips Petroleum Company
Pittsburgh Corning
Pittsburgh Gage & Supply
Pittsburgh Metals Purifying
Pittsfield Pipers
Plastics Engineering Corp.
Polar Tankers
Polytherm Insulation Corp
Port Authority of New York
Potomac Electric Company
Power Piping Company
PPG Industries
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
Preferred Utilities
Procter & Gamble
Proko Industries Inc.
Pryor Giggey
Qualitex Company
Quiet Automatic Burner
Quintec Industries
R.R. Donnelley & Sons
R.T. Vanderbilt Company
R.W. Beckett Corp.
Radiator Specialty Co
Railroad Friction Products
Raritan Supply Company
Raymond Corp., The
Record Industrial Company
Red Seal Electric Company
Reilly-Benton
Renault
Reynolds Aluminum
Reynolds Metals Company
Rheem Manufacturing Co.
Riley Power Inc.
Riley Stoker Corp.
Robert A. Keasbey Co.
Rockbestos Company
Rockwell Automation Inc.
Roe Fire and Safety
Rogers Corporation
Rohm and Haas Company
Rolls-Royce Corp.
Rome Cable
Rutland Fire Clay Company
Safety & Supply Company
Safety-Kleen Systems
Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc
Saks Fifth Avenue
San Joaquin Lumber
Sarco Company
Schad Boiler Setting Co.
Sealing Equipment Products
Sealite
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Shell Oil Company
Sheraton Corp.
Sherwin Williams Company
Sherwood Davis Geck
Shipley Oil Co.
Sid Harvey Industries
Siemens Energy
Simpson Timber Company
Sloan Valve Company
Solco Plumbing Supply Inc.
South Amboy Plumbing
Southern California Edison
Southern California Gas Co.
Southern New England Telephone Company
Specialty Cable Corp.
Spencer Turbine Company
Spirax Sarco, Inc.
Sportan Valve Company
Sprague Energy Corp.
Sprinkmann Sons Corp.
SPX Cooling Technologies
Staley Elevator Co.
Standard Motor Products
Standard Tile Corp.
Standard-Knapp
Sterling Fluid Systems
Sterling Plastics and Rubber
Stone and Webster
Straham Valves
Stroh Brewery Company
Subaru of America
Sulzer Bingham Pumps
Sun Chemical
Sun Ship, LLC
Sunoco, Inc.
Superior Boiler Company
Superior Welding Company
Sure Seal Products Co.
Surface Combustion
Syd Carpenter
Syracuse Supply Company
Taco
Tarkett Floor Company
Taylor Insulation Co.
Tecumseh Products
Teknor Apex Rubber Co.
Terex Cranes Wilmington, Inc.
Texaco Inc.
Texaco Marine Services
Texas City Terminal Railway
TFI Building Materials
Thermo Electric Company
Thermwell Products Co.
Tishman Construction Corp.
Todd Combustion Inc.
Todd Shipyards Corp.
Torno Lumber
Toro Company
Tosco Corp.
Toyota Motors
Trans World Airlines
Transco Inc.
Treadwell Corp.
Triangle Insulation
Triangle Sheet Metal Workers
Trilco Lumber Company
Triple A Machine Shop
Triplex
Troy Boiler Works
Truck and Auto Supply
True Value
Truserv Corp.
TXU Electric Company
Tyco International
U.S. Filter
U.S. Plywood Corp.
U.S. Radiator
Union Boiler Company
Union Carbide Corp.
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pump Company
Uniroyal Holding
United Brass Works
United Fruit Company
United Gilsonite Laboratories
United States Gypsum
United States Steel Corp.
United Technologies Corp.
Unocal Corp.
Utica Boiler Cos., The
Utility Manufacturing Co.
Valspar Corp.
Velan Steam Trap Corp.
Vellumoid
Viacom, Inc.
Viad Corp.
Viking Pump
Volkswagen Corp.
W.R. Grace & Co.
W.W. Grainger
Waldron Duffy
Wal-Rich Corp.
Warner-Lambert Company
Warren Pumps, Inc.
Webster Plumbing Supply
Weil-McLain Co.
Weir Valves & Controls USA
Welco Manufacturing
Wesco Distribution Inc.
Western Auto Supply Co.
Western Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
Weyerhaeuser Company
Whirlpool Corp.
Wickes Boiler
Wisconsin Energy
Woolsulate Corp.
Worthington Corp.
Xcel Energy
Xerox Corp.
Yale Materials Handling Corp.
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA
Yarway Corporation
York International Corp.
Zurn Industries, Inc.

Holding Asbestos Companies Accountable for More Than 40 Years

For over four decades, Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney, and Meisenkothen (ELSM) Law has stood up for workers and families hurt by asbestos manufacturers. We've represented more than 5,000 people with mesothelioma and focus nearly all our work on these complex cases. Our experience helps us fight for the compensation you and your family deserve.

If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, suing for asbestos exposure isn’t your only option. We can help you explore all of the following types of compensation:

• Mesothelioma lawsuits: These are often filed against companies that made or used asbestos products. Most end in mesothelioma settlements and do not go to trial.
• Wrongful death lawsuits: Families may still be able to file mesothelioma claims after death if their loved one was exposed due to negligence.
• Veterans’ benefits: Veterans with mesothelioma may qualify for monthly benefits and medical care.
• Asbestos trust funds: Many companies set aside money in trust funds to pay current and future claims.

A top asbestos attorney will have extensive knowledge of the companies that produced asbestos-containing products and will have experience litigating against these companies. In a typical mesothelioma lawsuit, there may be dozens of companies named as defendants for exposing a mesothelioma victim to hazardous asbestos. Brian Kenney
Partner and Mesothelioma Lawyer

Bankrupt Asbestos Companies

Many asbestos manufacturers have filed for bankruptcy because of the large number of lawsuits filed against them. As part of that process, they were ordered to create asbestos trust funds to pay people who develop mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.

Some of the larger asbestos companies that have filed bankruptcy and set up trust funds include:

This is not a complete list of asbestos trust funds, and you may even be able to file multiple claims. An attorney can help you determine which companies are responsible for your exposure and file a claim.

Key Viable Companies With Asbestos Liability

Many asbestos manufacturers are still viable and active even though they have significant liability for asbestos related claims. We have highlighted and provided more deatiled information on a few such companies below.

Please keep in mind that the list above is by no means a complete list of viable companies with asbestos liability.

Asbestos Use Past and Present

Asbestos was used heavily in the U.S. from the 1930s through the 1970s, especially in jobs and products that involved heat or friction. Today, companies use asbestos far less, but it’s still found in older buildings, machines, and ships. Because mesothelioma takes decades to develop, people exposed years ago are still being diagnosed.

Jobs and Industries Affected

Many people were exposed to asbestos at work, often without knowing the danger. Some of most at-risk occupations include:

These workers also may have unknowingly brought asbestos dust home on their clothes or gear. Secondary asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma in family members, who may also be eligible for compensation.

Common Asbestos Products

Adding asbestos created products that were highly resistant to heat, fire, and friction — making it a very popular material. Asbestos manufacturers made thousands of products across many industries. Some of the most common asbestos products include:

Get Legal Help for Asbestos Exposure

If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, there’s a strong chance your illness was caused by asbestos exposure at work or through products you used years ago. Determining which asbestos company is responsible is the first step toward compensation.

At Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney, and Meisenkothen, we’ve spent over 40 years focused on mesothelioma cases, which means we know how to uncover where and when exposure happened, even decades later. We’ve helped thousands of families hold asbestos companies accountable, and we’re ready to do the same for you.

Contact us today for a free case evaluation and find out how we can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies used asbestos in products?

Numerous companies used asbestos in their products, especially during the peak period of asbestos use after World War II. These companies were involved in industries such as construction, insulation, automotive manufacturing, shipbuilding, and more, where asbestos was commonly used for its heat resistance and insulating properties.

What legal actions can be taken against asbestos companies?

Taking legal action against asbestos companies involves filing personal injury claims, wrongful death lawsuits, or seeking compensation through asbestos trust funds. If you receive a diagnosis of an asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma or lung cancer, you should contact an asbestos attorney.

How can I determine if an asbestos company is responsible for my asbestos-related illness?

To determine if an asbestos company is responsible for your asbestos-related illness, you should consult an experienced asbestos attorney. ELSM can evaluate your case, help you collect necessary evidence, and guide you through filing a lawsuit or claim against the asbestos company responsible.

Can I still take legal action against asbestos companies if they have filed for bankruptcy?

Even if an asbestos company has filed for bankruptcy, you can still pursue compensation through asbestos trust funds established as part of their bankruptcy proceedings. It’s important to work with an experienced asbestos attorney who can navigate the complex process of filing a claim with these funds.

How do I prove which asbestos company caused my illness?

You don’t have to remember every product or job from decades ago. Our legal team investigates your work history and any connections to known asbestos companies and products. We’ve handled thousands of mesothelioma cases and know where to look for answers.