Aspen Aerogels to reopen facility in East Providence after explosion

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Aspen Aerogels is planning to reopen its manufacturing facility in East Providence this month, according to an SEC filing.

An explosion occurred at the facility last month, which injured 11 employees.

Officials said the explosion stemmed from a high-temperature oven.

According to the SEC filing, the company said it has been working with local, state, and federal agencies and is planning to gradually reopen the plant in May…

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