As glass becomes a more prominent design feature in modern cars, Morgan Advanced Materials has expanded its distributor network footprint for Halroll FS fused silica rollers into North America.

The global market for soda ash is projected to reach a volume of 64 million tons by 2022.

Wienerberger recently announced that, as of September 1, it has taken over the Reetz clay block plant from Röben Klinkerwerke GmbH in Germany.

The global piezoelectric smart materials market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.17% from 2017-2021.

Almatis recently announced a major expansion of its Falta, India, specialty alumina plant with the planned installation of a tabular alumina converter.

World crude steel production for the 67 countries reporting to the World Steel Association was 143.2 million metric tons (Mt) in July 2017, a 6.3% increase compared to July 2016. 

Acme Brick Co. is reportedly one of only seven companies nationwide that have received David Weekley Homes’ 2016 Partners of Choice Award with an “A” ranking in quality.

Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials, Boron Nitride Products, recently announced the launch of its Combat® boron nitride-grade SiZBN.

The yearly value of additive manufacturing (AM)-produced parts in several segments of industrial manufacturing and end-use consumer products is projected to surpass $2 billion by 2027, driving the overall ceramic AM segment to over $3 billion in generated revenues and value (including AM hardware, materials and services).

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. recently announced that it has appointed Diane K. Duren to its board of directors.