Harper International, Buffalo, New York announced that it has been selected by Fujian Fuwei Advanced Material Co., Ltd. to supply a commercial-scale carbonization line for carbon fiber manufacturing. The equipment is scheduled for delivery to Fujian Fuwei’s facility in Yong’an City, Fujian Province in February 2026.
The turn-key thermal processing system includes three-meter-wide oxidation ovens, low- and high-temperature furnace systems, surface treatment systems, waste gas abatement, and integrated controls and auxiliary operations. The custom-engineered line is designed to enhance fiber quality through improved oxidation rates, greater temperature and velocity uniformity, and precise reaction control.
This order forms part of the first phase of Fujian Fuwei’s high-end materials investment project, valued at 2.3 billion yuan (approximately $320 million), which targets an annual carbon fiber production capacity of 4,000 metric tons. The long-term plan spans 1,142 acres and envisions scaling to 50,000 metric tons per year.
Harper noted that its technology and on-site support services are designed to accelerate commissioning and reduce time-to-market for new production lines. Company vice president Paul Elwell stated that Harper’s carbonization systems remain a preferred choice for manufacturers seeking to reduce commercialization risk while achieving advanced fiber quality.
