Founded in 1982, Surmet Corp. develops and manufactures advanced material components, with a particular focus on transparent optical ceramics such as ALON® and Spinel for aerospace, defense and semiconductor applications. The company operates more than 100,000 square feet across three locations and is the only company globally identified on its site as manufacturing ALON®, while its Buffalo facility produces aluminum nitride powder in tonnage quantities. Surmet’s quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015.
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Momentive TechnologiesWith roots reaching back to 1891, Momentive Technologies develops high-purity fused quartz, crucibles and advanced ceramic materials for demanding semiconductor and aerospace applications. The company operates 10 facilities across Asia, Europe and North America, selling in 30 countries and supporting more than 900 employees worldwide. Its quartz crucibles are built for silicon ingot production, while its custom thermal pyrolytic graphite solutions have served aerospace and military systems for decades.STRONGSVILLE, OH
MaterionSince 1921, Materion has developed and manufactures advanced materials, from beryllium-based products and high-performance alloys to electronic materials and precision optics. Its engineers and metallurgists support customers from material selection and prototyping through custom fabrication, with solutions used in demanding applications ranging from semiconductor technology to aerospace and clean energy. The company has more than 3,000 employees across 30 locations worldwide.MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Astro Met, IncFounded by John W. Graham in 1961, Astro Met began as a Cincinnati contract developer of advanced materials for industrial customers and government agencies, with its first two years funded by NASA space-propulsion research. Today, the company turns that materials-development heritage into precision ceramic components for demanding customer applications, working in both prototype and production quantities.CINCINNATI, OH
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