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The Vermiculite Association

A non-profit trade association promoting the vermiculite industry.

05/28/2026

It was great to see our association come together in Charlotte, North Carolina for TVA's 2026 Annual Meeting! We had a wonderful time meeting up with fellow members, sharing knowledge, and building connections with industry professionals. Thank you to everyone who attended, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

04/16/2026

Meet Atom Saverse, one of our speakers at TVA's 2026 Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina!

Atom is Vice President of Operations at Isolatek International, where he leads manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, safety, and regulatory compliance across a multi-site industrial footprint.

He brings a strong technical and business foundation to operations leadership. He holds both an A.S. and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Massachusetts and an Executive MBA from the University of Alabama.

His session will provide an overview of Isolatek and the role of passive fire protection solutions in protecting our country's infrastructure. The session will also explore the important part expanded vermiculite plays in Isolatek's SFRM products.

Join us May 6-7, 2026! Click here to learn more and register: https://vermiculite.org/events/

04/08/2026

Meet Brandan Shur, one of our speakers at TVA’s 2026 Annual Meeting!

Brandan is a Ph.D. student researcher in horticulture at Virginia Tech focused on Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) systems, with an emphasis on substrates and rootzone health and disease management in modern production environments. His training includes work in a horticultural substrates research program, and his current work centers on translating rootzone principles into grower-relevant practices for greenhouse and indoor systems.

His session, “Rootzone Performance in Container Horticulture: What Growers Need from Substrate Components,” will provide a horticulture and end-use perspective on what growers and CEA operators need from substrate components, including air-water balance, rewetting, stability/settling, buffering capacity, cleanliness, and, most importantly, consistency.

Plan to join us May 6 – 7, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina, for TVA’s Annual Meeting! Click here to learn more and register: https://vermiculite.org/events/

03/25/2026

Hear from TVA President, Matt Goecker, about why he attends TVA's Annual Meeting!

Join us May 6 – 7, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina, for valuable industry insights, professional engagement, and meaningful discussion.

Click here to learn more and register: https://vermiculite.org/events/

02/23/2026

Put your company at the forefront of the industry by becoming a TVA sponsor in 2026!

This is your opportunity to elevate your brand, connect with industry decision-makers, and support the continued advancement of the vermiculite industry.

Sponsorship opportunities include:
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Packages offering year-round recognition through TVA’s website, Lightweight News, and social media
Annual Meeting Sponsorships tied to high-impact moments such as meals, receptions, speakers, and networking events at the 2026 TVA Annual Meeting (May 6 – 7, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina)

Make 2026 the year you maximize your company’s visibility! Click here to learn more and to register as a 2026 sponsor: https://vermiculite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TVA-2026-Sponsorship-Program.pdf.

Don’t miss TVA’s 2026 Annual Meeting! Click here to register: https://vermiculite.org/events/

02/10/2026

Book your hotel room now for TVA's 2026 Annual Meeting!

TVA has negotiated a discounted room rate for the days of the annual meeting, as well as three days before and three days after the meeting, based on availability. All rooms in our block are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The negotiated room rate is only available until our block is full or the deadline date is reached. Booking within the official hotel block ensures convenience and supports the event.

Click here for more information: https://vermiculite.org/events/

01/23/2026

Register now for TVA’s 2026 Annual Meeting! Join us May 6 – 7, 2026 in the charming city of Charlotte, North Carolina for insightful discussions and networking opportunities. Explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the vermiculite industry, and build relationships with professionals who share your knowledge.

Learn more and register here: https://vermiculite.org/events/

12/04/2025

A study in Biochar reveals that vermiculite-modified rice straw biochar, particularly at 700 °C, significantly reduces bacterial community interaction (by 32% in red soil compared to unmodified biochar at 300 °C) which leads to a stronger negative priming effect on soil organic carbon mineralization. This finding offers a new strategy for improving carbon sequestration, with VBC700 excelling.

To learn more, click here: https://biochartoday.com/news/vermiculite-modified-biochar-at-700c-reduces-bacterial-interaction-by-32-to-enhance-carbon-sequestration-in-red-soil/.

11/12/2025

Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additive and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was recently asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of vermiculite as a technological feed additive for all poultry and ornamental birds, porcine species, equines, leporids, camelids, pets and other non-food-producing animals.

The FEEDAP Panel concluded that vermiculite is efficacious as anticaking agent in feed, when used at 10,000 mg/kg complete feed.

To learn more, click here: https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.2903/j.efsa.2025.9362.

10/16/2025

Mark your calendars for TVA’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina from May 6 – 8, 2026!

Join industry leaders and colleagues from around the world as we gather to share insights, explore new opportunities, and shape the future of the vermiculite industry.

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2207 Forest Hills Drive
Harrisburg, PA
17112

Telephone

+17172389902

Website

http://www.vermiculite.org/

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