Thermal Ceramics recently announced the formation of a new engineering applications team at its Augusta, Ga., headquarters. Fred Fidler, manager, Applications Engineering, has been selected to head this group of degreed engineers averaging more than 20 years of work experience. The department offers expert technical support in the selection and use of the company's products to meet customers' specific needs. Backing up the engineering team is a group of CAD-trained drafts people averaging more than 15 years of experience, who detail drawings and estimate material quantities on proposed design constructions. These groups are able to provide technical service regarding the use of insulating and refractory materials in all industries including ceramic, metals, utilities and chemical processing, on opportunities around the world.