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Data Book & Buyers Guide
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Materials Handbook
Connect to materials’ suppliers serving the ceramic, glass, brick, decorating and related markets with the 2008 Ceramic Industry Materials Handbook.

Equipment Digest
Connect to equipment suppliers serving the ceramic, glass, brick, decorating and related markets with the 2008-2009 Ceramic Industry Equipment Digest.

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Industry News

AGC Automotive Signs Long-Term Agreement with Daimler AG (posted 7/2/09)
Under the contract, AGC will supply automotive glazing for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and SUVs to be manufactured in Europe and the U.S.

GIA Projects Steady Growth for Global NDT Equipment (posted 7/2/09)
The global market for surface inspection equipment is growing steadily, with European and North American producers representing the majority of end-users.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives Launches New DIY, Contractor Website (posted 7/2/09)
The site offers Product Selection Guides to help DIYers choose the best product for their application, including project-specific information and suggestions.

Advanced Ceramics

A Better Membrane
In medical device applications, the development of anodic aluminum oxide membranes has been concentrated on biological fluid separation.

Glass

GLASS WORKS: 50% Recycled Content by 2013
In December 2008, member companies of the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) agreed to the goal of using at least 50% recycled glass in the manufacture of new glass bottles and jars by 2013.

Products

Murata Electronics North America: RF Switch Connector (posted 6/24/09)
Measuring 2.0 x 2.0 x 0.9 mm, the new SWG series reportedly allows reliable RF circuit testing throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Sunrock Ceramics: High-Alumina Refractory Brick (posted 6/22/09)
The material is available as heavy-density brick for hot-face linings in reducing atmospheres and other applications requiring high chemical inertness.

Zontec: SPC Software Update (posted 6/16/09)
The update reportedly incorporates new features to help users work more efficiently with production data as they strive for cost containment.

Brick & Structural Clay

SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Ready for a Rebound
How can brick manufacturers ensure that they’re prepared to move forward when the economy recovers?

Resource Management

SPECIAL REPORT/RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Harnessing a Renewable Energy Resource
Landfills are poised to bring greenhouse gas offsets to market, resulting in additional incentives for the collection and beneficial use of landfill gas.

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