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CI CyberNews, Vol. 8 No. 39
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ALMATIS ENJOYS UNITECR EXPERIENCE As the platinum sponsor of the recent UNITECR ’07 conference, with a 60 square meter exhibition booth, two technical presentations and participation in the podium discussion, Almatis demonstrated its strong commitment to the industry and its customers. At this year’s conference, Almatis showcased and introduced its Global Product Concept and presented its new temperature independent cement. FULL STORY
AMETEK LAND OFFERS CONTINUOUS THERMAL MAPPING
Ametek Land has developed an innovative fixed thermal imaging (FTi) system for the continuous thermal mapping of processing operations and plant surveillance. The system offers plant operators a complete thermal view of a process with a display that responds immediately to changes that can then be used to trigger alarms, automatically control a process or provide critical quality control information. FULL STORY
CERADYNE’S PELLIZZON NAMED CFO OF THE YEAR
Ceradyne, Inc. recently announced that Jerrold J. Pellizzon was named public company CFO of the Year by the Orange County/Long Beach chapter of the California Society of CPAs. Pellizzon, a certified public accountant who joined Ceradyne in 2002, has reportedly been instrumental in the company’s fulfillment of sound fiscal management, domestic and international expansion, and financing objectives. FULL STORY
COORSTEK RECEIVES COLORADO TOP COMPANY AWARD FOR 2007
CoorsTek, Inc. recently received the Colorado Top Company Award for its excellence in financial performance, manufacturing and community involvement at the awards ceremony for the 20th Annual Top Company competition. Presented by Peter deSilva, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of UMB Financial Corp., and Sandy Rothe, managing partner of Deloitte, the award was received by John K. Coors, president, CEO and chairman of CoorsTek, Inc. FULL STORY
DEGUSSA PARENT COMPANY RAG CHANGES STRUCTURE, NAME
RAG recently split its industrial and coal mining operations and announced a name change to Evonik Industries AG, which will focus on the chemicals, energy and real estate businesses. The three former subgroups, Degussa, Steag and RAG Immobilien, have been united in Evonik, which is scheduled to go public in 2008. FULL STORY
ENRG RECEIVES NYSERDA CONTRACT
ENrG Inc. has been awarded a $250,000 contract by the New York State Energy and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to develop a ceramic component for removing carbon dioxide from exhaust gases created by coal-burning power plants. The award is in support of a $4.7 million Department of Energy contract awarded to Praxair, Inc. to develop a system for removing carbon dioxide emissions at such plants. FULL STORY
TUNGSTEN CARBIDE REFERENCE AVAILABLE FROM GENERAL CARBIDE
General Carbide Corp. recently published “The Designer’s Guide to Tungsten Carbide,” a 57-page reference guide specifically targeted to help engineers, designers, fabricators and end users better utilize tungsten carbide materials. FULL STORY
SAINT-GOBAIN NAMES ASCHENBROICH PRESIDENT AND CEO Jacques Aschenbroich has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Saint-Gobain Corp., the $8.5 billion Valley Forge, Pa.-based manufacturer of packaging, construction products and high-performance materials. Aschenbroich succeeds Jean-François Phelizon, who is returning to Compagnie de Saint-Gobain’s Paris headquarters as senior vice president and advisor to Saint-Gobain’s global CEO, Pierre-André de Chalendar. FULL STORY
SPONSORED BY:
Investing in Ceramics In the fall of 2006, Paragon Industries acquired a plasma cutter to improve its manufacturing process in the sheet metal shop. The company researched many of the available methods for cutting sheet metal, including water jet, high-speed punch press and laser cutters, and determined that the plasma cutter was the best fit for its needs and budget. Making the Cut details the company’s experiences and why another investment is in its future.
CyberTip Need a materials or equipment supplier? Visit CI's newly revamped Data Book & Buyers' Guide online!
Online Calendar CI's full Calendar of Events is available online to help you keep track of all the latest trade shows and seminars.
CHARTER SPONSOR
Mohr Corp. provides ceramic and machinery services to both buyer and seller, from the sale of one machine to entire factories, with its professionally established brokering, liquidation and appraisal organization. For more information, visit www.mohrcorp.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.
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