Established in 1994, Alumina Ceramic Components, Inc. manufactures custom industrial ceramic components in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, with a particular focus on high-volume, intricately shaped parts made to tight tolerances. The company works primarily as a job shop, supporting customers from prototype and design through production while also machining larger parts and small runs. Its materials are made in-house, its products are made in the USA, and its quality system is ISO certified.
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GBC Advanced MaterialsGBC Advanced Materials grew from Glass Beads Corporation, which began making pressed-glass components decades ago in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Today, it serves demanding manufacturers with precision ceramic and glass components, operating from a 50,000-square-foot U.S. facility that supports work ranging from prototypes to high-volume production.LATROBE, PA
Associated Ceramics and Technology, IncSupplying the energy industry since 1966, Associated Ceramics and Technology manufactures custom technical ceramic materials and components in the United States. Its engineering team brings ceramic, manufacturing, and tooling expertise into complex parts from the start, supported by an in-house tool shop and machining capabilities for demanding tolerances. Two facilities produce more than 1.2 million parts per day for customers worldwide, with the company holding ISO 9001 certification.SARVER, PA
Blasch Precision Ceramics, IncSince 1979, Albany-based Blasch Precision Ceramics has engineered and manufactured net- and near-net-shape ceramic and refractory components for demanding industrial processes worldwide. Its distinctive forming method produces large, intricate shapes with tight tolerances for applications ranging from molten-metal handling to high-temperature furnaces, while its employee-owned structure keeps technical expertise close to the work. Blasch is ISO 9001 certified and operates a 30,000-square-foot solar array that can supply up to 20% of its headquarters’ electricity.ALBANY, NY
Maryland Ceramic & Steatite Co., IncFamily-owned and operated for more than 90 years, Maryland Ceramic & Steatite Co., Inc. has manufactured custom industrial and technical ceramics in Bel Air since 1955. The company produces precision steatite and cordierite components for high-temperature applications, with on-site tooling and machining that supports both prototypes and production runs. Its porous engineering structures, made through a patented process with controlled pore size and distribution, add a distinctive specialty to its ceramic work.STREET, MD