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Saint-Gobain Makes Personnel Announcements

Thomas Kinisky has been appointed president and CEO, and Valerie Gervais has been named senior vice president of Human Resources.

June 2, 2017

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Saint-Gobain recently made several personnel announcements regarding Saint-Gobain Corp., its North American holding company.

Synthesizing Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia

2YSZ provides a promising alternative for structural ceramic applications.

Javier Macias João Calado Nuno Vitorino Rosa Calinas

June 1, 2017

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Zirconia is a versatile material with interesting physical and chemical properties. When stabilized with yttria, it is useful across a range of industries, especially for physically demanding structural ceramic applications that require high strength and wear, as well as fracture resistance.

It's a Wrap: Industry Enjoys another Successful Ceramics Expo

The third annual Ceramics Expo provided thousands of attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and technologies in the ceramic industry.

Susan Sutton

June 1, 2017

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Ceramics Expo 2017 drew thousands of attendees from over 1,600 companies and 33 different countries to the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 25-27. The third annual event provided attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and technologies in the ceramic industry while reconnecting with old friends and building new business relationships.

RHI’s Sales Volumes Increase Nearly 5% in 2017 First Quarter

Operating earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) was reported to have amounted to €37.9 million (~ $42 million) in the first quarter of 2017.

May 23, 2017

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The RHI Group’s revenue in the first quarter of 2017, at €418.8 million (approximately $469.2 million), exceeded the revenue of the comparative period of 2016.

Vesuvius “Cautiously Optimistic” for 2017

According to Vesuvius, it also continues to make progress in the progress of its restructuring program.

May 22, 2017

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Vesuvius plc recently reported encouraging early signs of improvement in the global market environment, resulting in strong 2017 first quarter results.

Vitro Breaks Ground on Jumbo MSVD Coater at Wichita Falls Facility

The new coater will reportedly enable Vitro to produce high-performing, energy-efficient low-emissivity (low-e) glasses in standard sizes, with larger sizes available for special orders.

May 15, 2017

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Vitro Architectural Glass recently broke ground on construction of a $55 million jumbo magnetron sputtered vacuum deposition (MSVD) coater at its Wichita Falls, Texas, plant.

Aikman Named Non-Executive Director of Morgan Advanced Materials

Aikman will chair the audit committee, taking over from Rob Rowley, who is stepping down from the board.

May 11, 2017

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The board of Morgan Advanced Materials plc recently announced that Jane Aikman has been appointed a non-executive director, with effect from July 31.

Sama Graphite Receives Favorable Characterization Test Results

The graphite concentrate from the Lola deposit is reportedly suitable for a wide range of applications.

May 10, 2017

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Sama Graphite Inc. recently announced the results of a ProGraphite GmbH technical investigation on the company’s 100% owned Lola Graphite deposit in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa.

Koch Knight to Acquire DURO Product Line from Fuzion

All manufacturing of the DURO product line will be moved to Koch Knight’s East Canton, Ohio, location.

May 9, 2017

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Koch Knight LLC recently announced its intent to purchase the DURO™ product line assets of Fuzion Technologies, Inc.

Sales in 2017 First Quarter Increase by Nearly 8% for Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain’s Flat Glass segment continued to show upbeat growth, aided partly by the positive calendar impact and by emerging countries in the construction and automotive segments.

May 8, 2017

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Saint-Gobain recently reported 2017 first quarter sales of €9.9 billion (approximately $10.9 billion), with organic growth of 7.6%.