At an individual business market level, performance has been driven by the strategies of both the Ceramics and Packaging-Beverage divisions.

Gilmore, who has 34 years of experience in the industrial diamond business, succeeds Stephen Griffin.

Driving forces behind the growth are product innovation, complex medical devices, high demand in the auto industry, and use in electronics.

Despite growth rates that will fall from double digits to single digits, some key players will surpass the $50 million mark in revenues.

Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) and cold isostatic pressing (CIP) technology has been known for more than 50 years, and is considered today to be a standard production route for many applications

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.

The facility will focus on after-sales services to strengthen Sacmi’s strategic positioning in North America.

By incorporating SGS Tool, Kyocera plans to increase sales 2.5 times by 2019.

A new Sacmi line for the production of large slabs will be installed at ABK’s plant in Solignano, Italy.

EGE Seramik has begun to modernize its plant number 4 and upgrade its body preparation department.