Custom designed dies, developed to work with each specific plant's materials, can help brick manufacturers make high quality products without frequent replacements.

Navigating Historical Opportunities In Eastern Europe

August 6, 2000

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Since the political and economic makeover in the countries referred to as "The Satellites" of the Soviet Union, Eastern European countries have embraced the changes with differing degrees of enthusiasm and success.

Outlook Positive For Dinnerware/Collectibles Market

August 6, 2000

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Total tableware sales, including dinnerware, flatware, glassware and crystal, increased from $4.5 billion in 1998 to $4.7 billion in 1999.

BCR - Equipment With An Impact

August 6, 2000

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A new horizontal shaft impactor is saving money and maintenance for General Shale Brick's Mooresville, Ind., operation.

Information Equals Dramatically Improved Results

August 6, 2000

By Ralph Ruark

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Knowing what makes a defect occur is important, and being able to relate it to a particular firing condition is crucial. Multiple, well-monitored kilns can be used to discover the origination of firing defects scientifically, by analyzing the differences in atmosphere conditions, circulation and temperature.

Materials Handling Equipment — Past, Present And Future

August 6, 2000

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New ways of handling and processing materials are developed just about every day, and manufacturers that want to remain competitive need to be continually on the lookout for new and more productive material handling equipment for use in their manufacturing processes.

Fused Brown Alumina Production In China

August 6, 2000

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Half of the world output of BFA is now produced in China. As the demand and use of BFA from China increases throughout the world, the potential application in higher-quality products will result in a demand for higher-quality material.

Measuring Green Body Density

August 6, 2000

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The bulk density of a green ceramic body provides valuable information needed to control the quality of a ceramic piece (after firing) with respect to its final size and the porosity and cracks in the body. Therefore, it is important that optimum measurement procedures to be followed in determining density.

BCR - Market Overview: Brick Shipments Up 4% In 1999

August 6, 2000

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According to the Brick Industry Association's 1999 survey of its member companies, average brick shipments per plant were up more than 4% to 54.4 million standard brick equivalents compared to 49.6 million SBE in 1998.

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