Brick & Structural Clay - Ceramic Industry

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: CASE STUDY: Going Wireless New wireless automation options enable technology to meet art in brick manufacturing. by Don Mannon

	Sustainable Construction Potomac Valley Brick brings attention to the sustainable properties of brick through its BrickStainable International Design Competition. by Peter Doo Alan Richardson

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & STRUCTURAL CLAY: Acme Brick Honors Spence, Krueger Acme Brick recognized top-performing managers at its annual Plant Manager's Meeting.

	SPECIAL REPORT/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Energy-Efficient Housing Concept Wienerberger has partnered with heating technology specialists Viessmann Group to enable optimal coordination of all system components.

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Efficiency Breakthrough At Belden Brick, success depends on more than just making brick.

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: New Purpose, New Opportunity Mid America Brick is repurposing a former A.P. Green Refractories plant for the manufacture of face brick and related products.

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Brick Opportunities The BIA's president and CEO discusses the association's mission, its support of the brick industry, and its plans for the future. by Susan Sutton

SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Beyond the Broom The use of industrial vacuum cleaners is a preferred method of removing fugitive dust.

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Reevaluating Our Futures This is a time for all of us in the structural clay industry to step back and reevaluate where we are and where our futures will take us. by JJ Lukacs

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Monitoring Heat Work It is necessary to measure the uniformity and consistency of heat-work delivered during the firing process for meaningful quality control/assurance. by J. Gary Childress Tom McInnerney

SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Sustainability Certification The BIA has co-developed an empirical policy that enables manufacturers to certify brick as an environmentally preferable product.

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: 175 Years and Counting Though its founding predates the Civil War, Stedman’s modern business philosophy and dedication to customer service keep the company focused on the future. by Susan Sutton

SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Firing in a Crisis Economy For the most efficient results, a kiln’s heat input should be compared with the heat absorption capability of the brick setting in all of the kiln’s functional zones. by Valeriy Titov

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Lean and Green A new brick design and environmental awards showcase Acme Brick's commitment to sustainable manufacturing.

	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? by Susan Sutton

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Control Your Process Palmetto Brick recently implemented statistical process control (SPC) software across its manufacturing network.

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Pushing for Green Industry can help make the case that clay brick is the most sustainable green building material available. by Charles B. Clark Jr.

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Servicing the Brick Belt A new batching line is providing flexibility and reliability to help Prince Minerals produce high-quality pigment blends for its customers in the Brick Belt.

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Testing Alternative Fuels in Brick Manufacturing As the interest in alternative fuels continues to rise, calorimetery will become increasingly necessary for kiln operations to test for quality and emissions. by Mason Marsh

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Building Green The Brick Industry Association has taken several major steps in promoting clay brick for green building design and sustainability.

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Reliable Dust Collection As we learn more about the effects of dust and pollutants on our environment, it is apparent that removing dust is vital to our health and the quality of the products we produce. by Chris McCutchen

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Baby Steps Consumption of clay brick is forecast to increase 1.8% annually to 10.8 billion units valued at $2.6 billion in 2012.

SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: Fine-Tuned Firing The fine-tuning of kiln firing cycles can improve productivity while decreasing overall costs. by Valeriy Titov

	SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: A Handmade Tradition Every clay building has its own appeal, but handmade brick offer a traditional look from the start.

SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & CLAY RECORD: The Evolution of the Low-Set Brick Plant

by Jim Bushman

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