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CI CyberNews, Vol. 11 No. 8 |
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FocusOn: Refractories Course to be Offered June 14, 15 & 16, 2010
In response to industry demand, Orton has scheduled its "Introduction to Refractories" course for June 14, 15 & 16 in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to the classroom lectures and demonstrations, the course will include a "hands-on" lab session each day. Go to www.ortonceramic.com for additional details and registration information. Do not delay, class size is limited so that the labs are truly "hands-on."
Who should attend? Engineers, managers, installation contractors, purchasing agents, furnace operators, maintenance supervisors and technicians who are involved in the manufacturing, marketing, installation, research and product development, or consumption of refractory materials will find this course beneficial.
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BORCHELT NAMED INTERIM CEO OF BIA AS JENNISON STEPS DOWN
Brick Industry Association (BIA) Chairman Mike Jenkins recently announced that Dick Jennison has resigned as president and CEO of the association.
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FERRO INSTITUTES ADDITIONAL EUROPEAN RESTRUCTURING INITIATIVES
Ferro Corp. has announced additional restructuring initiatives that are expected to further reduce costs for its European manufacturing operations.
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DEMAND FOR FLAT GLASS IN CHINA TO REACH $19 BILLION BY 2013
According to a new study from the Beijing office of The Freedonia Group, demand for flat glass in China is forecast to increase 7.9% per year through 2013.
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KYOCERA ACHIEVES WORLD RECORD CONVERSION EFFICIENCY
Kyocera recently announced that it has achieved a new world record of 16.6% module efficiency for multicrystalline silicon solar modules.
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MOHR ANNOUNCES LIQUIDATION IN QUEBEC CITY
On February 10, 2010, Mohr Corp. began the liquidation of a recently closed, modern P/M manufacturing facility in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
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2009 REVENUE UP 12.9% FOR MORGAN CRUCIBLE
Morgan Crucible recently released its full-year results for the period ended January 3, 2010.
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GREENGUARD CERTIFIES OWENS CORNING'S GLASS FIBER VEILS
Owens Corning recently announced that its glass fiber veils for carpet, ceilings and flooring have been GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®.
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GODBEHERE AND BROWN NAMED TO RIO TINTO BOARDS
Rio Tinto recently announced the appointment of Ann Godbehere and Robert Brown as non-executive directors to join its boards.
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SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS REPORTS HIGHER 4TH QTR REVENUE
SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. recently reported higher total revenue and increased earnings per share for the three months ended December 31, 2010.
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GAS SORPTION INSTRUMENTATION AVAILABLE FROM SETARAM
Setaram recently announced the latest addition to its Hy-Energy product line, the PCTPro-E&E (energy and environment).
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Last week's CyberPoll dealt with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's proposed jobs bill. The majority of readers (64.8%) are not in favor of the bill, while the same number of readers either support the bill or are unsure (17.6% each). Readers were also asked whether, if the bill passes, their companies would hire new employees or spend money on capital investments within three months. Responses to that question were: hire new employees, 0%; spend money on capital investments, 0%; both of these, 13.3%; and neither of these, 86.7%. To view reader comments,
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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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