Finally, the Perlite Institute would act as headquarters for the industry by dispensing appropriate information, technical advice and guidance, as well as fostering a strong liasion with allied industries and associations. Responsibility for these tasks was vested in an elected Board of Directors and its staff. The voluntary contribution of the several Committees proved, from the very first, to be of greatest significance. Today there are excellent prospects for a steadily increasing perlite market throughout the world. Expanded perlite is being used in many applications, particularly in the construction, horticulture, and industrial fields.
Demand is strong and the supply plentiful.
The future continues to look promising for the worldwide perlite industry.