Industry News
Allied Mineral Products and Blasch Precision Ceramics Enter Into Exclusive Distributor Agreement
Allied Mineral Products of Colum-
bus, OH has entered into an agreement with Blasch Precision Ceramics of Alba- ny, NY as the exclusive distributor of the Blasch engineered CeraLoop™ Channel Furnace Lining for use in the zinc, galva- nized alloys, brass and bronze markets. Blasch manufactures ceramic com-
ponents for the molten metal industry including the powder/atomizing and alloy production markets. The CeraLoop Channel Furnace Lining is a perfect ex- ample of Blasch’s engineering and ma- terial capability, proving that Blasch can customize and engineer its products to fit anyone’s specific process needs. Blasch and Allied have had a re-
lationship for over 20 years, working together at different capacities within the molten metal industry. Blasch’s Cer- aLoop Channel Furnace Lining is a sin-
gle component that will be added into Allied’s inductor technology systems and sold together as a complete system. “By bringing together Blasch’s en-
gineered, complex shape making tech- nology and Allied’s product application expertise, we will now be able to offer a complete system to allow customers to attain better performance in their chan- nel induction furnace inductors,” stated Jack Parrish, Blasch President and COO. “Both Blasch and Allied operate on the leading edge of industrial ceramics technology in their respective fields of expertise. This strategic partnership, in this very critical application, has the op- portunity to provide a unique and com- prehensive solution to our customers,” stated John S. Halsted, Jr. Executive Vice President International.
Aerospace // Automotive // Biomedical Castings // Electronics // Oil & Gas Power Generation // Powder Metallurgy Diffusion Bonding // Additive Mfg.
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About Blasch Precision Ceramics Founded in 1979, Blasch Precision Ce- ramics provides innovative solutions for the world’s toughest refractory applica- tions. Blasch produces premium qual- ity net shape refractory ceramic shapes and systems for a variety of manufactur- ing and process industries throughout the world, including aerospace metal processing, chemical processing, pet- rochemical refining, power generation, non-ferrous metal processing, industrial process heating, mining, minerals pro- cessing, cement and wear.
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Warminster, PA | (215) 674-8844 Concord, OH | (440) 352-0760
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About Allied Mineral Products Since its founding more than 50 years ago, Allied Mineral Products has grown into a global company and leading pro- ducer of monolithic refractory prod- ucts, serving multiple industries with a commitment to providing exceptional service and top quality refractories and precast shapes. Allied’s innovative prod- uct solutions are backed by their expert research and engineering teams. Their unique product testing and engineered design solutions, and an active new product development program, allows them to meet the unique needs of each customer.
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Jerry Donohue Announces Retirement
Jerry Donohue has announced
his retirement from his company, Mountain Equipment & Supply Company.
Donohue has served on the ICI Board of Directors for over 25 years. He was first elected in 1986 and served as president for a three-year term. In 2001, Donohue changed careers and became an affiliate Member of the board. Donohue has also served on the education, government affairs and membership committees. Donohue is a past Director of AFS
(American Foundry Society) and served on a Trade Commission representing the Investment Casting Industry’s interests. He was a member of the Investment Casting 4L Committee on Molding Methods & Materials. Previously Donohue was Investment Casting Systems
the
Director for Vulcan Engineering Company; he was Vice President and General Manager of Accu-Cast Inc and North American Precision Castings. Donohue has a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. “In 25 years, I’ve seen lot of consolidation in the industry, a few companies go away and lot of companies grow to unbelievable sizes. But the best thing has been the friendship with other members,” Donohue commented.
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