Founded in 1952, Solon-based Zircoa Inc. develops and manufactures specialty zirconium oxide powders, engineered ceramics, and refractory products for demanding industrial applications. The company grew from an early process for producing zirconia for high-temperature furnace linings into an independent manufacturer with in-house research, engineering, powder production, and formed-product capabilities. Zircoa serves critical processes worldwide and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification with design.
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ZIRCAR Ceramics, IncBorn from the 1970s work of materials developer Bernie H. Hamling, ZIRCAR Ceramics makes high-temperature ceramic insulation, heaters and refractory materials in Florida, New York. The independent company began operations in 2000 and carries forward more than four decades of experience, including its long-standing SALI alumina insulation. ZIRCAR also custom-engineers and machines ceramic-fiber components, with nearly 80% of shipped goods machined to customer specifications, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.FLORIDA, NY
Allied Mineral ProductsFounded in 1961, Columbus-based Allied Mineral Products makes monolithic refractory ceramics and cast refractory shapes for furnaces and other high-temperature industrial equipment. The employee-owned company has grown from foundry roots into a global manufacturer serving more than 100 countries, with 14 manufacturing facilities in eight countries and a portfolio of more than 2,500 products. Its U.S. manufacturing facilities are ISO certified, and its research and engineering teams develop custom refractory solutions for demanding applications.COLUMBUS, 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
ZIRCAR Refractory Composites, IncRooted in Union Carbide work from the 1960s, ZIRCAR Refractory Composites manufactures advanced ceramic-ceramic composite materials and related products for demanding thermal, structural and electrical insulation. Incorporated as ZIRCAR Products in the early 1970s, the Florida, New York company has spent more than 30 years solving high-temperature problems, with materials used in applications such as induction melting and hot glass processing. Its products operate across temperatures from 600°C to 2200°C and include specialized materials for industrial users as well as Luminar products for glass artists.FLORIDA, NY