January is always such an exciting month-the whole rest
of the year is out there, just waiting for us to make the most of it. What will
2007 bring? Challenges, to be sure-but many opportunities and triumphs as well.
I can't wait!
It was in this same spirit early last year that the
CI
staff began discussions regarding a redesign of the magazine. A little updating
was in order, and the possibilities were exciting. Brainstorming ensued, ideas
flew and I'm happy to report that there were no brawls. Beginning in this
issue, you'll notice a more modern look that incorporates additional color and
graphics. We constantly strive to provide you with informative editorial in an
appealing, easy-to-read format, and this new format delivers. Many thanks to
Cory Emery, our art director, for an outstanding job. We're thrilled with the
new design, and I look forward to hearing your comments.
The New Year also brings new content. The January issue
marks the debut of
Resource Management, a special
supplement/section designed to help manufacturers navigate issues ranging from
energy, pollution and employee management to firing and transportation
efficiencies to recycling and lean practices. This month's installment features
information on energy recovery in tile production and a success story regarding
improvements in particulate emissions control, as well as details on recent
efforts by the U.S. Advanced Ceramics Association to refine its strategy. And
don't miss this month's Online Exclusive-"Shedding Light on Energy Price
Trends and their Drivers"-which offers insight for energy buyers facing
challenging decisions. Look for future installments of
Resource
Management in the June and October issues.
Also new for '07 is an article series called
Ceramic
Innovations. These articles will highlight new and unique ways in
which ceramics and other materials are used (look for
Glass
Innovations and
Brick Innovations articles in
future issues), not only in our industry but in other arenas as well. The first
Ceramic Innovations article details how one company is
expanding to produce components that will be used in waste containment systems
for spent fuel rods generated by nuclear power plants.
Ceramic Industry is your #1 source
for purchasing and reference guides for the ceramic and related industries, and
we're building on that foundation with two new resources in 2007. The February
issue will feature our new
R&D Directory, a quick-scan
chart that will enable you to easily source a broad range of laboratory
equipment and instrumentation. And our December issue will feature the
Services
Directory and Business Guide, which will include information to help
you select, use and maximize sourcing solutions for services ranging from toll
processing and contract consulting to employee recruiting. The issue will also
feature a reference chart to help you source service suppliers at a glance.
Of course, we'll continue to bring you the very latest
news and information, both in print and online, to help you succeed in your
business. Best wishes for a happy and successful 2007!
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