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Imerys Opens Science & Technology Center

The facility is one of nine Imerys technology centers around the world.

September 19, 2017

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Imerys recently announced it has opened a new 30,000-sq-ft global Science and Technology Center in Suwanee, Ga.

Plibrico Moves Headquarters from Chicago to Northbrook

The new location reportedly offers a larger, more user-friendly space for staff and visitors.

September 13, 2017

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Plibrico Co., LLC recently opened its new corporate headquarters in Northbrook, Ill.

Alteo Accelerates Development in Asia

Taiwan’s production facility specializes in a range of super-ground products for high-growth markets such as structural ceramics and battery membranes.

September 12, 2017

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To meet rising demand in Asia, Alteo recently announced that it is expanding its grinding capacity in Taiwan.

Morgan Expands Fused Silica Roller Distribution Network

By expanding its distributor network, Morgan has reportedly significantly reduced lead times and increased its responsiveness to customer demand in the region.

September 11, 2017

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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.

Almatis Expands Tabular Alumina Production Capabilities in India

Once completed, the facility will reportedly serve growing Indian demand with a fully integrated, strong local presence.

September 7, 2017

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

AGC to Build Furnace in China for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates

According to the company, it will relocate a cutting-edge glass substrate production facility from within the AGC Group.

August 30, 2017

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AGC Asahi Glass recently announced its plan to build a furnace for 11th-generation TFT-LCD glass substrates at AGC Display Glass (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. in Guangdong Province, China.

Ceradyne EPIC Award Maintains Top Spot

Ceradyne’s EPIC Award from Raytheon continued to capture the most interest last week.

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July 17, 2017

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This weekly roundup highlights the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick and related news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Ferro to Increase Production Capacity for Ultramarine Pigments

In addition to increasing capacity, investments will reportedly focus on equipment and technology upgrades supporting environmental/health/safety, quality, and future product development objectives.

July 11, 2017

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Ferro Corp. recently announced that it is making investments in its Ferro Pigments business to increase capacity and optimize production of its Ultramarine pigments product lines.

Jackson Becomes HarbisonWalker CEO Following Delo Retirement

Jackson previously served as senior vice president and general manager at HWI.

July 10, 2017

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HarbisonWalker International (HWI) recently announced that Stephen Delo retired as chairman and CEO, effective June 30, 2017. The HWI board of directors elected Carol R. Jackson to be HWI’s next chairman and CEO, effective July 1, 2017.