CERADYNE ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-THREAT VEHICLE
Ceradyne, Inc., through its Ceradyne Vehicle Armor Systems vehicle armor division and in conjunction with its teaming partner, Ideal Innovations, Inc., recently announced the introduction of a high-threat vehicle designated the BULL. According to Marc King, vice president of Armor Operations for Ceradyne, the vehicle is specifically designed for close urban terrain and can withstand the most lethal improvised explosive device (IED) threats. Intended to complement the overall mission capabilities of the mine-resistant, ambush-protected (MRAP) class of vehicles, the BULL’s armor provides needed protection against explosively formed penetrators (EFPs), which are the shaped charges that hit vehicles from the side in close urban terrain, as well as the conventional IED attacks that have been used against coalition forces.
Additional details are available at www.ceradyne.com.

ERIEZ EXPANSION HELPS SERVE HEAVY EQUIPMENT INDUSTRIES
Eriez recently completed a 30,000-square-foot expansion of its plant in Erie, Pa., which serves as the company’s world headquarters. The additional high-ceiling space gives the company the ability to manufacture large magnets and systems in house, which is expected to translate into improved delivery and service for customers in the heavy equipment industries. According to Dan Norrgran, Eriez’ Heavy Industries market manager, customers in the mining, recycling, foundries, aggregates, utilities and abrasives industries typically utilize Eriez’ largest magnets and systems. The Erie plant, which opened in 1963, houses the company’s sales, marketing, engineering, research and manufacturing operations, as well as corporate offices. The plant was 100,000 square feet before the expansion.
For more information, call (888) 300-ERIEZ (3743), e-mail eriez@eriez.com or visit www.eriez.com.

IMERYS STEPS UP DEVELOPMENT IN FRENCH CLAY BRICK MARKET
Imerys recently announced its intention to invest €100 million (~$133 million) by the end of 2011 in its clay brick production assets. The program includes production capacity extension for rectified brick in the Gironde-sur-Dropt (Gironde) and La Boissière due Doré (Loire Atlantique) units, and the construction of two new plants in Southeastern and Northern France is also planned. The capacity extensions and the new unit in the South of France should come on stream gradually in 2008 and 2009; the Northern project should be operational by 2011. According to Imerys, the capital expenditure is essential to meet high growth in the French brick market, which is likely to be at least + 5% per year over the next five years.
Visit www.imerys.com for additional information.

KIRK NAMED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR SPX
David Kirk has joined SPX Process Equipment as a business development manager for the North American Sanitary Sales Team. In this position, Kirk’s primary focus will be to increase Waukesha Cherry-Burrell brand product awareness among existing and new customers. His decade of experience in sales, customer service and product management in the sanitary process equipment industry will be fundamental in supporting his new position.
The company’s website is located at www.spxprocessequipment.com.

SWECO OPENS NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN SHANGHAI
Brenda Beers-Reineke, president of Sweco, recently announced the grand opening of the company’s new manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China. The 16,000-square-foot facility is located in Maqiao, which is 40 minutes south of Shanghai in a new industrial park. The plant will initially manufacture selected screens that are currently being manufactured in Florence and shipped to Singapore; plans for the future include a more diversified product line. “This new facility allows us to better serve our customers in China and countries in East Asia,” said James Wong, Sweco Asia managing director. “Together with our facilities in India and Singapore, it geographically completes Sweco’s establishment in the entire Asia market. We are confident that Sweco’s business will continue to expand in this growing market.” 
Visit www.sweco.com for more information.

UNION PROCESS EXPANDS FACILITY TO INCREASE SERVICES
Union Process, Inc. has completed a 6000-square-foot expansion of its plant to accommodate the growth of its toll milling operation. “Over recent years, we have seen our growth in the service arena expanding at a rapid rate,” said Arno Szegvari, president. “Many of our customers are choosing to have us grind their material for them in our pilot plant rather than purchasing a machine right out of the gate. We have found that a good number of our customers ultimately purchase a mill from us once they see the desired result in our plant.” Toll milling involves a manufacturer grinding material for the customer in the manufacturer’s plant, which may be the preference for a number of reasons. The customer may want to delay the cost of purchasing capital equipment, or they might simply not have the plant space to accommodate new equipment. Finally, the customer may have no interest in manufacturing and would prefer to rely on the milling expertise of Union Process to produce their material.
For additional information, visit www.unionprocess.com .

ABOUT OUR SPONSOR

Insaco is a precision machining company that provides finished pieces to customers' specifications from ultra hard materials, including oxide ceramics, nitrides, carbides and quartz, and especially industrial sapphire. NEW capability allows the company to machine within a 102” x 31” x 70” envelope and still hold tight tolerances. Visit www.insaco.com.

Copyright © 2007 by BNP Media. All Rights Reserved.