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CERAMIC INDUSTRY

VOL. 149, NO. 7, JULY 1999

features

14 Remembering Pix A tribute to Francis Pixie)', founder
ofKil- Tel Systems Inc.

16 Investing in Ceramics Ten years ago, Vesuvius
acquired McDanel Refractory Co., built upon its strengths,
and added a feu) of its own ingredients to the recipe.
Today, Vesuvius McDanel is stronger than ever, and ready
to face the challenges of the next millenium.

19 International News This edition of our special insert
focuses on India.

20 Environmental Awareness: An Overview of ISO
14000 ISO 14000 was introduced several years ago to
address environmental management. While companies '
views on implementation differ, those that have chosen to
become certified to the standard have reported great success.
24 Test Yol Dust: Getting Dust Collection Righ
Scientifically Today's ceramic manufacturers can
obtain quantitative, scientific analysis of a dust and its
applicaticQ parameters that will enable dust collection
equipmy to achieve desired performance results.

30 QC/QA Equipment Roundup Controlling and
analyzing quality are essential steps in any ceramic
manufacturing operation. With that in mind, we've
compiled some of the newest QC/QA equipment in this issue.

35 Tech Mart This section offers a virtual marketplace of
products and equipment for the ceramic manufacturer.

35 Web Mart Check out these home pages and then visit
the companies online for more information about their
products and services.

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4 How to Use the Data Book
6 Master Product Index
15 Trade Name Listings
22 Trade Association Directoly
24 Buyers' Guide Address Index
75 Data Files
306 Display Advertisers' Index


buyers' guide

81 Section I '.Raw ^Manufactured Materials

147 Section 2: Batching, Materials Handling

177 Section 3: Forming, Finishing

195 Section 4: Decorating

205 Section 5: Firing, Drying

231 Section 6: Refractories

249 Section 7: lmtrumentation

258 Section 7b: Engineering Service:

267 Reference

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CERAMIC INDUSTRY

VOL. 149, NO. 9, AUGUST 1999

features

15 hwwrttogbiCeruillM ZIRCAR Products Inc. recently
celebrated 25 years of manufacturing thermal, structural
and insulation materials,


19 InteniaUonal News This edition ofourspecull insert
focuses on Germany.


20 Alusuisse—Value-Added Specialty Aluminas
Conveniently situated in the Rhine Valley near Cologne,
astride Germany's largest coal deposit, alusuisse
martinslverk has been a major supplier of
alumina since 1913-

25 Investing in Ceramics The Flare Group is moving to
become a one-stop global shop supplier for ceramic
manufacturers worldwide.

27 1999 Market Outlook and Industly Giants
28-Advanced Ceramics to Continue Growth into the
Millennium 30 -Giants in AdvancedCeramics
38 - Imports Gain Ground in U.S. Dinnenvare
Market 40 -Tile Imports atan All-Time High
44 - U.S. SanUaryware Market Up 3.4%
46 - Giants in whitewares 49 - Refractory Trends in
Europe 53 -Giants in Refractories 59 -Strong
Construction Market Drives Flat Glass Growth
62 - Fiberglass, Glass Containers Threatened by Plastics
64 -Giants in Glass 68 -Giants Index



16 lmetal/ECC Form Stronger, More Diverse Business lmetal's
acquisition ofECC has sparked changes that will have a positive
impact on the ceramic industry.
69 Brick and Clay Record Section
69 - Booming Construction industry! Boosts 1998
Brick Sales 74 - Giants in Brick/Structural Clay
75 - Modeling Refractor)' Linings

69 Brick and clay record section
69-booming construction industry boosts 1998
brick sales 74-giants in brick/structural clay
75-modeling refractory linings



DEPARTMENTS

6 inside ci

10 International Calendar

12 Ceramics in the News

14 People in the News

23 Advanced Ceramics

83 What's New

83 New Literature

84 Product Mart

85 Professional Services

99 Classifieds

101 Ad Index

102 Drying & Firing Solutions

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CERAMIC INDUSTRY

VOL. 149, NO. 10, SEPTEMBER 1999


features

16 Investing in Ceramics Celebrating a century in busi-
ness, Sauereisen bos moved b^ond the initial vision of its
inspired founder to rely upon the diverse skills of a profes-
sional workforce.

19 International News This edition of our special insert
focuses on Italy.

24 Decorating with Decals: A Technological
Revolution Over the past few years, the production of
ceramic decals for tableware has undergone a massive
change in workflow

29 Computer Software Speeds Up Product Design
CAD/CAM software has become a standard at many
ceramic manufacturing companies, and this trend is
expected to continue as the soft-

37 "Environmentally Friendly" Ceramic Tile The study
of superhydropbilic pbotocatalytic technology dates back to
1969' Recently, however, it has been applied to the
production of ceramic tile unth great success.


43 Quality Time Theimportance of'color'managementhas
driven the development of sophisticated mtruments and
techniques for renmnng subjectil^from the color discussion.

46 Glass Manufacturing Technology Section
46—CertainTeedFires Up the World's Largest Fiberglass
Production Line 50—UV Decorating on Glass
52—The Competitive Edge: Innovative Solutions Through
Direct Screen Printing 55—SGCD Hosts Deco '99
57—Buyers 'Mart

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