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Readers Most Interested in Vesuvius Acquisition

Acquisitions in the industry continue at a quick pace, with Vesuvius’ latest garnering the most reader attention last week.

Susan Sutton

March 11, 2019

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What are your thoughts on the strong merger and acquisition activity in the past few months? I’d love to hear from you! Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com or (248) 786-1704.

L&L Special Furnace electric box furnace

L&L; SPECIAL FURNACE CO., INC.: Electric Box Furnace for High-Tech Ceramics and Glass

According to L&L, the furnace will be used for glass components, along with fiber optics and research and development.

March 6, 2019

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L&L Special Furnace Co., Inc. recently announced that it has shipped a floor-standing furnace to a worldwide leader of high-tech ceramics and associated components located in the Northeastern U.S.

Multi-Family Builder and Developer Confidence Weakens Slightly in Fourth Quarter

The MMS produces two separate indices: the Multifamily Production Index (MPI) and the Multifamily Vacancy Index (MVI).

March 6, 2019

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Confidence in the market for new multi-family housing weakened slightly in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released recently by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Kyocera and LO3 Energy to Demonstrate Blockchain-Managed Virtual Power Plant

By combining Kyocera’s expertise with LO3 Energy’s blockchain technologies, the companies plan to evaluate virtual power plants that promote a low-carbon society without fuels or carbon dioxide emissions.

March 5, 2019

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Kyocera Corp. and New York-based LO3 Energy Inc. recently announced a joint project to test the feasibility of a blockchain-managed virtual power plant (VPP) utilizing a peer-to-peer distributed consensus network.

AGC’s Recent Acquisition Draws Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most interested in AGC’s announcement regarding its acquisition of certain Taconic businesses.

Susan Sutton

March 4, 2019

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How are mergers and acquisitions affecting the industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com or (248) 786-1704 to share your thoughts.

Net Sales Jump 15% for Ferro in 2018

Ferro achieved $1.6 billion in net sales in 2018, representing a 15.4% increase compared to 2017.

March 4, 2019

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Ferro Corp. recently reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2018.

Hayk Named Global Infrared Product Manager for AMETEK Land

Hayk reportedly has over 15 years’ experience in infrared temperature measurement and more than 20 years in optical metrologies, including laser technologies and further high-end metrologies.

February 28, 2019

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AMETEK Land recently announced that it has appointed Manfred Hayk its new global infrared (IR) product manager.

AGC: Glass Substrate for Augmented Reality/Mixed Reality Glasses

Glass substrates for AR/MR glasses require a high refractive index to extend the viewing sample, along with high transparency to vividly show images.

February 28, 2019

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AGC recently announced that it has developed a high-transparency, high-refractive-index glass substrate for use in augmented reality/mixed reality (AR/MR) glasses.

Strong Second Half Helps Saint-Gobain’s Financial Results for 2018

According to Saint-Gobain, all business sectors delivered significant price increases amid continued raw material and energy inflation.

February 27, 2019

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Saint-Gobain recently reported 2018 sales of €41.8 billion (approximately $47.4 billion), an increase of 2.4% on a reported basis and up 4.4% like-for-like, compared to 2017.

Operation Instrumentation: Pittcon 2019

Pittcon 2019 organizers promise an exceptional line-up of speakers, a bustling exhibit hall, extensive networking opportunities, professional development courses, after-hours events, and more.

February 27, 2019

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Pittcon 2019 will be held from March 17-21 in Philadelphia, Pa., at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

2017 CI Top 14 List: Manufacturers of Advanced Ceramics, Glasses and Refractories

Raw & Manufactured Materials: 2017 Overview

2016 CI Top 12: Manufacturers of Glasses, Advanced Ceramics and Refractories

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Ceramics Expo 2017

Ceramics Expo 2017 in pictures. Posted: May 15, 2017.

Ceramics Expo 2016

Ceramics Expo 2016 in pictures. Posted: May 6, 2016.

January 2015 Issue Highlights

Our January 2015 issue is now available! Posted on: June 5, 2015.

December 2014 Issue Highlights

Our December 2014 issue is now available! Posted: April 27, 2015.

November 2014 Issue Highlights

Our November 2014 issue is now available! Posted: March 31, 2015.

October 2014 Issue Highlights

Our October 2014 issue is now available!

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September 2014 Issue Highlights

Our September 2014 issue is now available!

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EVENTS

Industry

4/29/19 to 5/2/19

Long Beach Convention Center

300 E Ocean Blvd

Long Beach, CA

United States

AeroDef Manufacturing

AeroDef Manufacturing provides attendees with access to the smart technologies and intelligent people propelling aerospace and defense manufacturing.
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7/21/19 to 7/26/19

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto

Canada

Contact: http://ceramics.org/gfmat-2-and-bio-4

2nd Global Forum on Advanced Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Development (GFMAT-2)

The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) is organizing and hosting the 2nd Global Forum on Advanced Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Development (GFMAT-2) in Toronto, Canada from July 21-26, 2019.
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9/1/19 to 9/4/19

Cambridge, UK

Cambridge

United Kingdom

Raw Materials for Glass Making

Held by the Society of Glass Technology, the Raw Materials for Glass Making conference will feature dedicated sessions on particular glass ingredients, as well as the batch as a whole.
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9/23/19 to 9/26/19

Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center

650 S Griffin St

Dallas, TX

United States

CAMX: Composites and Advanced Materials Expo

CAMX connects and advances the world’s composites and advanced materials communities.
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Industry

10/9/19 to 10/12/19

Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia

Kemayoran

Indonesia

Building Façade & Fixtures Indonesia

Building Façade & Fixtures Indonesia will bring together suppliers and manufacturers that have the newest technologies, equipment, decorative materials and accessories for building construction, industrial, commercial and residential architecture, and interior design, with façade and fixture specializations.
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Industry

10/20/20 to 10/23/20

Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre

D-40474 Düsseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstraße 61

Düsseldorf

Germany

Glasstec 2020

glasstec is a leading international show focusing on all elements of glass, from manufacturing, processing and finishing through to new products and their application.
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Industry

2/9/21 to 2/11/21

TBA

Orlando, FL

United States

2021 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS)

The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) annual International Builders’ Show (IBS) brings together the residential design and construction industry for one of the country’s largest conventions.
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Industry

2/8/22 to 2/10/22

TBA

Orlando, FL

United States

2022 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS)

The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) annual International Builders’ Show (IBS) brings together the residential design and construction industry for one of the country’s largest conventions.
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Industry

2/27/24 to 2/29/24

Las Vegas Convention Center

3150 Paradise Rd.

Las Vegas, NV

United States

2024 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS)

The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) annual International Builders’ Show (IBS) brings together the residential design and construction industry for one of the country’s largest conventions.
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