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Articles in our May issue detail how to optimize your thermal processing efficiency, understanding the benefits of HIP and CIP technologies, and much more!

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Driving Thermal Processing Efficiency with OEM Parts Replacement Strategies

Driving Thermal Processing Efficiency with OEM Parts Replacement Strategies

Planning your replacement parts purchase strategy before the need arises improves cost efficiency and long-term reliability.
Jason Ladd
May 2, 2016
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Months or even years of planning have gone into buying your company’s new thermal processing equipment. The executives have cut ribbons and pictures have been taken. Now the countdown begins; degradation starts as soon as the installation is complete and the equipment is turned on. The equipment is heading toward its first failure.


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Building a Ready-to-Go Battery Electrode with Glass-Ceramic
Materials Innovation

Building a "Ready-to-Go" Battery Electrode with Glass-Ceramic

Researchers at Kansas State University have developed a paper-like battery electrode using silicon oxycarbide glass and graphene.
Jennifer Tidball
May 2, 2016
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A paper-like battery electrode developed by a Kansas State University engineer may improve tools for space exploration or unmanned aerial vehicles. Gurpreet Singh, associate professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering, and his research team have created the battery electrode using silicon oxycarbide-glass and graphene.
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Single-Source Synergies
Case Study

Single-Source Synergies for the Ceramic and Glass Industries

Manufacturers purchasing a storage tank and liner from a one-stop shop can save on purchase price, turnaround time, and unplanned downtime costs.
Ed Sullivan
May 2, 2016
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The use of corrosion-resistant lined storage tanks, process tanks and vessels has continued to expand in the manufacturing sector. For many companies, the purchase and repair of these tanks is a time-consuming process that often requires planning, coordination, added transportation, and scheduling, as well as quality concerns.
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Tile Manufacturer Strives for Industry 4.0
Case Study

Tile Manufacturer Strives for Industry 4.0

New software is supporting supply chain planning and scheduling at Florim Ceramiche.
May 2, 2016
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Florim Ceramiche SpA has been recognized as a leader in the ceramic industry for more than 50 years. The company’s business style can be summarized by three core principles: research, innovation and social responsibility.
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Acme Brick is expanding in Arkansas to meet growing demand.
Investing in Ceramics

Acme Brick is Breaking New Ground

Acme Brick is expanding in Arkansas to meet growing demand.
May 2, 2016
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Acme Brick Co. executives, including President and CEO Dennis Knautz, recently joined Springdale, Ark., Mayor Doug Sprouse and other local officials to turn the first shovels of soil for Acme’s new showroom and warehouse at 4877 N. 45th St. The facility, comprising a 6,256-sq-ft showroom and office, as well as a 14,494-sq-ft warehouse, will sit on 5.78 acres of property that will provide ample customer parking.
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Susan Sutton Inside CI
Inside CI

May Day (not Mayday!) for Ceramic Manufacturers

Hopefully your May Day hasn't turned into a Mayday! emergency situation due to aging or inappropriately selected/installed thermal processing equipment.
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Susan Sutton
May 2, 2016
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Happy May Day! Also known as Labor Day in some countries, May 1 marks the Chicago Haymarket protests that took place on that date in 1886, when 35,000 workers walked away from their jobs and demanded standardized eight-hour work days.


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Myra Warne Ceramic Decorating
Ceramic Decorating

Regulatory Issues Dominate Industry Discussions

SGCDpro has been tracking a number of issues, including Toxic Substance Control Act updates and Consumer Product Safety Commission initiatives.
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Myra Warne
May 2, 2016
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Deco ’16, which was held April 16-18, featured a government panel assembled by Walt Sanders, SGCDpro Washington liaison. The panel kicked off the annual Ask the Experts session on Sunday, April 17.


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Lynn Bragg Glass Works
Glass Works

Container and Fiber Glass Industries Collaborate

A glass supply chain working group is under way for 2016.
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Lynn Bragg
May 2, 2016
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As frequent readers of this column know, the glass container manufacturing industry has a consistent and strong demand for recycled glass at its 45 glass plants across the U.S. In 2015, glass manufacturers purchased 2.4 million tons of recycled glass for remelting into new containers.


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