clays

STEDMAN MACHINE CO.: Multi-Row Cage Mills

Increases of up to of 50% in production up-time and at lower maintenance costs have been reported.

August 3, 2017

The F-Series™ (flared) cage mill reportedly features a unique flared discharge opening, efficiently reducing the wettest and stickiest of materials (abrasive or nonabrasive) without clogging.

Anchor Glass CEO Announcement Retains Top Position

Last week, readers continued to be interested in Anchor Glass’ new CEO appointment.

Susan Sutton

July 31, 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.

Readers Curious About New HWI Plant Location

Last week, readers wanted to know where HarbisonWalker decided to build its new U.S. facility.

April 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.

U.S. Silica Acquires Kaolin-Based Industrial Roofing Capability

The treated kaolin product reportedly helps deliver superior solar reflectance and higher thermal emittance than standard roofing products.

April 10, 2017

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U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. recently announced that it has acquired a division of National Coatings Corp. that manufactures and distributes cool roof granules.

Harris Celebrates 35 Years with Acme Brick

Harris was hired by Acme in 1982 as a driller helper and laboratory technician.

March 21, 2017

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Bobby Harris, exploration manager for Acme Brick Co., recently celebrated his 35th year with the company.

Case Study

Sample Preparation for Quality and Process Standards Assurance

Raw materials and finished products in the ceramic industry must be more precisely analyzed in order to meet constantly increasing quality standards.

Holger Brecht

February 1, 2017

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Clays, chamottes and ceramics are used in various applications and must therefore comply with different levels of quality standards. In recent years, quality standards have gained in significance for the processing industry—and therefore for manufacturers of chamottes and ceramics as well.

Market Trends

Rebounding Residential Construction Offers Opportunities for Clay Roofing Tile

Demand for clay roofing tile is expected to rise 7.8% per year to 700,000 squares in 2020.

February 1, 2017

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U.S. demand for residential roofing products is forecast to increase 4% per year to 147 million squares in 2020, valued at $10.4 billion, according to The Freedonia Group. Growth will be boosted by an increase in housing starts, which will benefit from homeowner interest in choosing products—such as laminated asphalt shingles, roofing tile and metal products—that offer enhanced aesthetics and long-term protection against leaks and impact damage.

AMG Acquires Remaining Interest in Colorminas Feldspar Partnership

AMG Mineracao has acquired the remaining interest in its unincorporated feldspar partnership with Colorminas.

September 2, 2016

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The partnership was established in 2003 with the objective of producing and commercializing feldspar.

Theobald Named to I-Minerals Board

I-Minerals Inc. recently announced that it has appointed John Theobald to its board of directors.

July 28, 2016

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Theobald has over 35 years in the international mining industry.

Investing in Ceramics

Raw Materials Options for Ceramic Manufacturers

The Bovill Kaolin Project is expected to produce a number of mineral products for the ceramic industry.

Linda Koep

April 1, 2016

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I-Minerals Inc. is in the process of developing a suite of high-value mineral products from a deposit called the Bovill Kaolin Project. The deposit is located in Bovill, Idaho, a small town that sits at the junction of Idaho State Highways 3 and 8 in the northern part of the state, 2,000 miles west and north of the Tennessee clay fields and 5,000 miles west of the Spanish K-spar mines.