CANCARB AND NRC ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
Cancarb Limited and Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH (NRC) recently announced a new partnership for the distribution of Cancarb’s Thermax® brand thermal carbon black products in Germany and Austria, effective September 1, 2007. “There is extremely good alignment between the values and business philosophies of Cancarb and NRC,” said David Carmichael, president of Cancarb. “We look forward to an open and collaborative relationship with NRC that will allow us to serve existing customers better and help others improve their products with Thermax.”
Visit www.cancarb.com or www.nordmann-rassmann.com for more information.

CLEVELAND VIBRATOR OFFERS ULTRASONIC SCREENING EQUIPMENT
The Cleveland Vibrator Co.’s new line of ultrasonic screening equipment utilizes dual vibrator drives. The dual motor separator provides for three control variables: vibrator force, frequency and drive angle. This design concept results in a three-dimensional motion, which allows for greater throughput of difficult-to-screen products. The distinctive vibratory action, coupled with HK Technologies’ ultrasonic deblinding system, provides a screener that can handle many difficult screening applications. Screen sizes are available in 24- and 36-in. diameter, down to 635 mesh (20 micron), and all screens are re-screenable.
For additional information, call (330) 427-2007 or visit www.clevelandvibrator.com.

MUJICA NAMED EXPORT DEPARTMENT LEADER FOR ILVA
Ilva S.A., a leading Argentine manufacturer and exporter of ceramic and porcelain tile, has appointed Leandro Díaz Mujica to the position of export department leader. In his new position, Mujica will be responsible for business development in external markets as Ilva continues to expand market share for its high-quality ceramic and porcelain tile products. A certified public accountant, Mujica comes to Ilva from 3M Co., where he managed the accounting department, led the process of improving the administrative and commercial departments of the business, and was business development manager of the personal care division.
For more information, call (305) 667-7090, fax (305) 667-8614 or e-mail ceramicc@comcast.net. Ilva’s website is located at www.ilva.com.ar.

MAGNECO/METREL NAMES KEY EXECUTIVES
Magneco/Metrel, Inc. recently announced that Tom Wank has been promoted to vice president of marketing, Al Dzermejko has been named vice president of engineering, and Curt Rothman has rejoined the company as vice president of industrial sales. “We are pleased to fill these key positions with leading professionals in the industry,” said Charles Connors, Sr., president. “As demand for our innovative refractory products continues to expand, we are confident that they will make vital contributions to our future growth and success.”
Additional information is available at www.magneco-metrel.com.

METSO BEST BATCHING SYSTEM SOLVES DUST PROBLEMS
Metso BEST, Inc. has developed a batching system that solves dust problems and saves time. A manufacturer required a clean, accurate method of batching specific amounts of various carbon black materials in a process that required frequent changes of the materials. Metso BEST engineers designed a gain-in-weight bulk bag unloading station with an interchangeable-frame system complete with unloader assembly. After closing a butterfly valve, the original frame is lifted out of the stationary feeding station and replaced by a second frame with different material. Its butterfly valve is opened and the material change is complete. The complete process is accomplished in a dust-free environment, and the system is readily adaptable to other applications. Materials and processes are tested in Metso BEST’s onsite testing facilities.
For more information, call (330) 273-1277 or (800) 827-9237, fax (330)225-8740, e-mail sales@bestvibes.com, or visit www.bestvibes.com .

MURATA DEVELOPS WORLD'S SMALLEST SAW FILTER
Murata Electronics North America recently introduced the world’s smallest boundary elastic surface acoustic wave (BEL SAW) filter, measuring 0.8 x 0.6 x .365 mm. This represents a 75% decrease in volume and a 66% reduction in area compared to other filters, making it ideal for the mobile phone market. By adopting the boundary acoustic wave (BAW) as the reproducing wave, Murata’s advanced planar-type component does not need a cavity and achieves the same high tolerance capabilities as traditional filters while guarantying the identical thermal shock tolerance of semiconductors. In addition, Murata’s new SAFAM series utilizes ball grid array (BGA) terminations for mounting on integrated circuits (ICs), while current filters can only offer mounting on the printed circuit board, outside the semiconductor. 
Visit www.murata.com for additional details.

UNIFRAX COMPLETES KERAUNION ACQUISITION
Unifrax I LLC recently announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the ceramic fiber business of Keraunion, a.s. from Union Lesni Brana, a.s. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Keraunion is located in Dubi, near Prague, and is the leading supplier of ceramic fiber products in the Czech Republic. The business was acquired by a newly established Unifrax Czech subsidiary, Unifrax, s.r.o., and will operate under that name effective immediately. “The addition of Keraunion provides exciting potential for continued growth in Eastern Europe and enhances our European manufacturing capabilities,” said David E. Brooks, Unifrax president and chief operating officer.
Additional information is available at www.aeainvestors.com.

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