Advanced Ceramics Coroporation.HEADQUARTERS: 11907 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio USA 44107-5026 Tel: 440-878-5671 * Fax: 440-878-7495 E-mail:menschc@advceramics.com Website:www.advceramicscos.com FOUNDED: Advanced Ceramics is the world's largest producer of Boron Nitride Boron nitride (BN) is a binary chemical compound, consisting of equal proportions of boron and nitrogen. The empirical formula is therefore BN. Boron nitride is isoelectronic to the elemental forms of carbon and isomorphism occurs between the two species. (BN) powders. The company's roots date back to the 1890's, when it was part of the National Carbon Company (a predecessor of Union Carbide Union Carbide Corporation (Union Carbide) is one of the oldest chemical and polymers companies in the United States, and currently has more than 3,800 employees. Corporation). Union Carbide developed the BN process in the 1950's and set up production at its Lakewood, Ohio Lakewood is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Area, and borders the city of Cleveland. The population was 56,646 at the 2000 census, making it the third largest city in Cuyahoga County, only behind Cleveland (478,403) , plant in the mid-1960's. In 1993 the division was sold. Today it is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. still headquartered in Ohio. KEY PERSONNEL: Gerard Weimann, President Anita Schrank, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing Sharon Martin, Sales Director Caren Mensch, Sales Coordinator COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Despite its status as the largest producer of Boron Nitride powders, Advanced Ceramics takes a decidedly small company approach when dealing with its customers. We take the time to get to know each customer's applications. Our capabilities are unique in terms of supplying the cosmetics market. Working together, our sales, service and research personnel will tailor a specialty formulation to meet a customer's specific needs. It's not unusual for us to be involved with formulations and product testing, both physical as well as clinical testing. Every growing company needs a formula for success. Ours is having the right people. Advanced Ceramics relies heavily on the capabilities of its people--so much so that their talents are considered the major building block towards achieving and maintaining the company's reputation as the world's leader in the manufacture and selling of Boron Nitride powders. The interaction of talented people, advanced materials Advanced Materials is a leading peer-reviewed materials science journal published every two weeks. Advanced Materials includes Communications, Reviews, and Feature Articles from the cutting edge of materials science, including topics in chemistry, physics, and an attitude that's committed to serving our customers has made and keeps Advanced Ceramics a leader in the industry. Advanced Ceramics is ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9002 certified. MAJOR MARKETS: * Color Cosmetics * Skin Care * Pharmaceutical MAJOR PRODUCTS: * Softouch[TM] Boron Nitride Powders * Softouch[TM] Boron Nitride Blends SPECIALIZED SERVICES: * A diversified line of Softouch[TM] Boron Nitride powders for cosmetic applications. * A solid reputation for innovation and quality. GLOBAL CAPABILITIES: A brand new world headquarters facility is being built in Strongsville, Ohio Strongsville is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 43,858 as of the 2000 Census. The current mayor, Thomas Perciak, was elected in November 2003 following the death of longtime mayor Walter F. Ehrnfelt in May. . The new building, which was designed specifically for our processors, began some of its operations in year 2000. The 250,000 square foot facility is part of a two-phase construction project that will allow room for expansion on the 27-acre site. Ground breaking on the second phase occurred in October 2000. The complete transfer of all equipment and processes will occur by the end of year 2003. Worldwide, Advanced Ceramics has a production facility in Kozuki, Japan and South Glamorgan South Glamorgan (gləmôr`gən), former county, S Wales. Created in the 1974 governmental reorganization of Wales from portions of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire, in the 1996 reorganization it was divided between the unitary authorities of , South Wales South Wales south n → sud m du Pays de Galles , U. K. as well as sales agents throughout the world. Canada/Central America/South America: Anita Schrank Tel: 845-639-4045 Fax: 845-639-4046 PacificRim/Western Europe/Eastern Europe: Sharon Martin Tel: 732-212-1763 Fax: 732-212-0563 www.advceramicscos.com |
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