ALFRED TO CREATE HIGH-TEMP MATERIALS TESTING LAB
Alfred University recently announced it is taking the first step in creating a high-temperature materials testing laboratory to support materials-based companies, primarily those located in New York. "We see this initiative as part of an industry-university partnership to cement New York State’s position as a leader in materials science, particularly in the glass and ceramic industries that are so important to the state’s economy," said Alfred University President Charles M. Edmondson.
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CERADYNE RECEIVES $9.6 MILLION SAPI ORDER FROM UNICOR
Ceradyne, Inc. recently announced that it has received a $9.6 million order for small arms protective inserts (SAPI) from UNICOR of Washington, D.C. Delivery will begin in February 2008 is expected to be completed in early April 2008.
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KLEIN PROMOTED TO GRANITIFIANDRE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL ACCOUNTS
Italian stone and tile manufacturer GranitiFiandre recently announced the promotion of Joy Klein to the position of director of National Accounts, effective January 1, 2008. Klein is charged with oversight of all aspects of the company’s National Account Program for the U.S. Market.
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REMOVABLE ATMOSPHERE MUFFLE FURNACES AVAILABLE FROM LUCIFER
A full line of removable atmosphere muffle furnaces that provide versatility in heat-treating and cooling under protective atmosphere is available from Lucifer Furnaces, Inc. By employing a cart-mounted portable retort that can be easily rolled into and out of the furnace chamber, these furnaces offer production and energy efficiency, as well as versatility.
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RIO TINTO ENTERS JOINT VENTURE FOR COPPER EXPLORATION IN CHILE
Rio Tinto recently announced that it has signed an exploration joint venture agreement with CODELCO, the world’s largest copper producer. Under the terms of the agreement, Rio Tinto and CODELCO’s 100%-owned subsidiary SCM Los Andes will jointly contribute mineral rights in Chile to the joint venture, which will be managed by Rio Tinto. This is the first joint venture that Rio Tinto has entered into with state-owned CODELCO.
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THERMAL CERAMICS ANNOUNCES NEW INSULATING CASTABLE SOLUTION
The ever-increasing cost for energy has continued to fuel new product development at Thermal Ceramics.  Most ultra-lightweight castables on the market have low densities and good thermal conductivity (k) values, but very low crushing strengths. The newly developed Kaolite 2000-LI castable meets both the strength and thermal properties needed for these high-performance linings.
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UPGRADED FLOWMETERS AVAILABLE FROM UNIVERSAL FLOW MONITORS
Universal Flow Monitors, Inc. recently introduced upgrades in its CoolPoint™ vortex shedding flowmeters for totalization and greater consistency of process and cleaning waters in ceramic manufacturing. CoolPoint flowmeters are designed to measure and monitor water flows for slip and glaze preparation, glaze application, casting, pressing, and other operations.
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WIENERBERGER ANNOUNCES MARKET ENTRY IN SERBIA
Wienerberger AG recently announced that it is continuing its international growth course with market entry in Serbia. The company has acquired 100% of the shares in IGM Backa Nova, which operates a hollow brick plant in Mali Idjos. This city is located roughly 130 km north of Belgrade and roughly 50 km north of Novi Sad in the northern region of Serbia.
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