Founded in Newark, New York, in 1984, Refractron Technologies designs and manufactures custom porous and dense technical ceramics for demanding industrial equipment. Its roughly 100,000-square-foot facility supports everything from prototypes to high-volume parts, with particular expertise in porous alumina and silicon carbide ceramics and toughened zirconia components such as its proprietary Izory®HD material. Refractron is ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR certified.
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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
Filtros LimitedSince 1913, East Rochester’s Filtros Limited has manufactured industrial porous ceramics and refractory components, with all products made on site. Its specialty is custom-shaped ceramic technology, including one-piece, gasket-free diffusers developed for corrosive ozone systems and filtration components built for demanding heat and chemical environments. Filtros also makes custom refractory supports and kiln furniture for high-temperature processing.ROCHESTER, NY
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