Manufacturing

Nicolet Industries Ambler Plant

Nicolet Industries Ambler Plant Nicolet Industries operated an asbestos textile manufacturing facility in Ambler, Pennsylvania, continuing the borough's long history as a center of asbestos manufacturing. The plant produced asbestos cloth, tape, yarn, and insulation products.

Last verified: 2026-03-09

Written by Paul Danziger, J.D. & Rod De Llano, J.D.

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Legally reviewed by Michelle Whitman, Mesothelioma Litigation Specialist

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30+ years of mesothelioma litigation experience

Location: Ambler, PA
Industry: Asbestos Product Manufacturing
Exposure Era: 1960s–1980s
Primary Asbestos Products: Asbestos insulation, Asbestos textiles, Asbestos tape, Asbestos cloth, Asbestos yarn
Job Categories at Risk: Textile workers, Weaving operators, Spinning operators, Material handlers, Maintenance workers

History & Asbestos Use

Nicolet Industries took over asbestos manufacturing operations in Ambler, Pennsylvania in the 1960s, continuing the town's legacy as an asbestos manufacturing center that began with Keasbey & Mattison in the 1880s. The plant produced asbestos textiles including cloth, tape, yarn, and insulation products. Nicolet operated on and near the former Keasbey & Mattison property, further contributing to the asbestos contamination burden in the Ambler community. The company faced asbestos litigation and the site has been subject to ongoing environmental remediation as part of the broader Ambler asbestos cleanup effort.

Exposure Details

Workers at the Nicolet plant were exposed to high concentrations of airborne asbestos during the spinning, weaving, and processing of asbestos textiles. Textile manufacturing processes—carding, spinning, and weaving raw asbestos fiber—generated particularly dense asbestos dust. The plant's location in Ambler, surrounded by existing asbestos contamination from decades of prior manufacturing, created compounded exposure risks for workers and the community.

Workers at Risk

The following job categories at Nicolet Industries Ambler Plant had the highest risk of asbestos exposure:

Textile workers
Weaving operators
Spinning operators
Material handlers
Maintenance workers

Health Effects

Former Nicolet Industries workers have developed mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer from their workplace asbestos exposure. Asbestos textile workers are known to experience some of the highest exposure levels in the asbestos industry due to the direct handling of raw asbestos fiber. The Ambler community's multi-generational exposure to asbestos from multiple manufacturers has resulted in ongoing health consequences.

Health information is based on established medical research on asbestos exposure. Asbestos is classified as a known human carcinogen by the National Cancer Institute, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Consult a physician for medical advice specific to your situation.

Compensation May Be Available

Workers exposed to asbestos at Nicolet Industries Ambler Plant may be entitled to compensation through asbestos trust funds, personal injury lawsuits, or veterans benefits. Mesothelioma patients and their families have recovered billions in compensation from companies that manufactured or used asbestos products.

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Related Exposure Sites

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Keasbey & Mattison Ambler Plant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the connection between Nicolet and Keasbey & Mattison?

Nicolet Industries continued asbestos manufacturing in Ambler, Pennsylvania on and near the former Keasbey & Mattison property, extending the borough's history as an asbestos manufacturing center from the 1880s through the 1980s.

Why are asbestos textile workers at especially high risk?

Asbestos textile workers handle raw asbestos fiber directly during spinning, weaving, and carding operations, which generate extremely high airborne fiber concentrations. Studies show asbestos textile workers have some of the highest rates of mesothelioma and asbestosis.

Is the Ambler area still contaminated with asbestos?

Yes, the Ambler area remains an EPA Superfund site with ongoing monitoring and remediation. Over a century of asbestos manufacturing left extensive contamination in soil, waste piles, and throughout the community.

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Sources:

EPA Superfund records — accessed 2026-03-09
Pennsylvania DEP records — accessed 2026-03-09
OSHA compliance records — accessed 2026-03-09
Ambler environmental remediation documents — accessed 2026-03-09

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