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This section provides an overview for ceramic manufacturings as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 24 ceramic manufacturing companies and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked ceramic manufacturing companies as of December, 2024: 1.ORTECH ADVANCED CERAMICS, 2.Refractron Technologies Corp., 3.Elan Technology.
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Ceramic manufacturing is the process of producing items like pottery and tiles from refractory materials.
This process begins with the mining and uniform mixing of natural materials, such as clay and minerals, to achieve the desired composition. The mixture is then shaped through extrusion molding, casting, or manual methods. After shaping, the items undergo stages of drying, where moisture is removed, and firing, where they are baked at high temperatures to harden. Once cooled, finishing touches like polishing, coloring, and coating are applied.
Ceramics are known for their refractoriness, durability, and insulation properties, making them ideal for various applications, including pottery, tiles, electronic components, and dental materials.
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Refraction Technologies Corp. was founded in 1984 and is based in Newark, New York. The company is an ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR-certified manufacturer of ceramic-based products for industries such as aquaculture, chemical processing, pumps & valves, water treatment, and wire & cable manufacturing. The company has two product segments: Porous Ceramics and Zirconia Ceramics. Porous Ceramics includes fasteners and components based on aluminum oxide and silicon carbide. Zirconia Ceramics includes components with strong corrosion resistance, and increased strength, while weighing less than conventional materials.
ORTECH ADVANCED CERAMICS, established in 2002, is a manufacturer of advanced technical ceramics, based in Sacramento, California, USA. The company specializes in producing ceramics like Alumina Oxide, Zirconia Oxide, Silicon Carbide, and Silicon Nitride. Their ceramics enhance product performance and offer benefits such as high temperature stability, wear resistance, and anti-corrosive properties. They provide a wide range of ceramic services, from isostatic pressing to ceramic injection molding. They are also ISO 9001:2015 certified and serve multiple industries like electronics, aerospace, and medical equipment. Their expert team leverages CNC machining, grinding, and other techniques to ensure precision.
Filtros Ltd., established in 1913, is an American manufacturer based in East Rochester, New York, specializing in industrial ceramic refractory and porous solutions. The company manufactures patented ceramic corrosion-resistant diffusers, and ceramic refractories that function as structural supports and kiln furniture in high-temperature environments. Filtros offers a range of ceramic compositions including alumina, fused quartz, and silicon carbide, along with porous ceramic materials for various filtration applications. These products are utilized in drinking and wastewater treatment, liquid and gas filtration, and the manufacturing of electrical components.
CoorsTek, Inc., founded in 1910, is a family-run manufacturer of technical ceramic material formulations with products such as acetabular liners, baffle chambers, carbon brushes for power, focal plane array components, and precision fixed gauges used in transportation, food & beverage, electronic, chemicals, and semiconductor industries. The company in Golden, CO, USA, has research & development, custom manufacturing, and design assistance capabilities. The company's CIO- Matt Mehlbrech, was awarded the 2023 Colorado ORDIE Award for CIO of the Year.
CeramTec North America is the American subsidiary of CeramTec of Plochingen, Germany. CeramTech North America is headquartered in Laurens, South Carolina. As a fully integrated advanced ceramics manufacturer capable of handling every phase of the development and manufacturing of hermetic products, especially for those in the automotive, chemical, electronics, and medical equipment markets. Technical ceramics products are divided into four major groups of materials: silicate ceramics often made from raw materials and alumina, oxide ceramics including zirconium oxide, non-oxide ceramics based on materials such as carbon, and piezoceramics used to convert signals to and from mechanical and electrical.
Blasch Precision Ceramics, established in 1979 and based in New York, United States, is a manufacturer of shape ceramic and refractory components for different industries worldwide. The company manufactures products such as crucible melt products, kiln furniture, nozzles, self-supporting ceramic structures, and aluminium products. It supplies the manufactured products to industrial process heating, minerals, mining, chemical or petrochemical processing, and power generation. The manufacturing process uses ceramic technology to produce net and shape ceramic parts with physical properties based on the materials used.
AdTech Ceramics is an American contract manufacturer specializing in injection molded ceramics and ceramic electronic packages that was established in 2004. Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company offers its design, engineering, and production capabilities for various custom ceramic solutions. These include multilayer aluminum nitride (AlN) ceramic packages for high thermal conductivity applications, platinum high temperature co-fired ceramic (HTCC) packages for biocompatibility and corrosion resistance, and ceramic feedthroughs for electrical isolation or hermetic sealing of metal housings. AdTech Ceramics chiefly serves clients in the semiconductor, microelectronics, optoelectronics, and medical industries.
Astro Met, Inc., established in 1961, and located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a manufacturer of advanced ceramics components to customer specification. Its product line includes alumina, yttria-stabilized zirconia, zirconia toughened alumina and machinable glass ceramics, which caters in industries such as aerospace, medical, defense, industrial, and energy. The company is also capable of ultrasonic machining, form and jig grinding, diamond core drilling, conventional lathe work, and milling/sawing. Its products are used for its high-temperature resistance, electrical insulation, wear resistance, and thermal management properties.
Precision Ceramics USA, established in 2009 and based in St Petersburg, Florida, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of technical ceramic components. The company's product range includes custom components, rods & tubes, bars, blocks & plates, sheets/substrates, and high-temperature heaters. These products meet the specialized requirements of industries requiring capabilities beyond metals. The company serves industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics/optoelectronics, medical, and environmental research. In addition to product manufacturing, it offers services like prototyping, consulting, and volume solutions.
GBSA Inc., founded in 1979, is a manufacturer and distributor of sealing solutions based in Ohio, USA. The company offers various elastomer, metal, plastic, and ceramic solutions for multiple industries and fluid-sealing applications. The company provides custom-engineered and standard components to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Custom products can be tailored to size, shape, tolerance, and material requirements specifications. The company's product offerings include V-seals, oil seals, molded rubber products, and metal stamping. Additionally, the company offers CNC (computer numerical control) machining services to deliver custom metal components for various applications.
Technical Products, Inc., founded in the United States, is a manufacturer of ceramic and plastic materials. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance oxide ceramics, advanced carbides, and nitrides that are known for their superior wear resistance, electrical insulation, and thermal properties and a wide range of plastic materials, including engineering plastics, thermoplastics, and thermosetting plastics. The company also specializes in designing and manufacturing custom ceramic and plastic materials tailored to specific customer needs.
Goodfellow was established in London, England in 1946. Goodfellow is a distributor of metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, and compounds for scientific and academic research, manufacturing, and design industries. Goodfellow products are ISO 9001:2008 accredited. Goodfellow provides services, custom manufacturing, and standard supplies for customers. Service includes access to its knowledge base as well as technical expertise. Custom manufacturing is available for different cycles of manufacturing, precision machining forming, coating, and surface treatment. Standard supplies include access to over 150,000 in-stock advanced scientific materials.
Hexoloy, a division of Saint-Gobain Ceramics, was established in1970s in Niagara Falls, New York, USA, is a manufacturer of advanced ceramic materials, including silicon carbide products. The company offers various products such as ceramic tubes, rods, plates, and components that have extreme hardness, advanced temperature resistance, and optimal corrosion resistance, making them ideal for harsh industrial environments. Industries spanning aerospace, semiconductors, and chemical processing use the products for applications like wear-resistant components, thermal insulation, and corrosion-resistant parts. Its specialization in advanced ceramics allows for customized solutions to address specific customer needs and offers advanced ceramic solutions.
Morgan Advanced Materials-Technical Ceramics, established in 1964 in the United Kingdom, is a manufacturer of advanced technical ceramic components from ceramic glass, precious metals and dielectric materials. The company is a subsidiary of Morgan Advanced Materials and specializes in manufacturing upscale, performance oriented functional as well as structural ceramic materials for usage in multiple industries such as aerospace, automotive, power generation, healthcare, semiconductors and glass processing applications. Some of their products include Alumina ceramic components, ceramic cores, wax injection and assembly, ceramic foundry products and Haldenwanger products. They come with high-temperature resistance, electrical insulation, and wear resistance along with enhanced performance.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ORTECH ADVANCED CERAMICS |
12.7%
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| 2 | Refractron Technologies Corp. |
10.1%
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| 3 | Elan Technology |
7.7%
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| 4 | Filtros, Ltd. |
5.3%
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| 5 | Blasch Precision Ceramics |
5.0%
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| 6 | Morgan Advanced Materials - Technical Ceramics |
5.0%
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| 7 | CeramTec North America LLC |
4.4%
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| 8 | AdTech Ceramics Company |
4.4%
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| 9 | CoorsTek, Inc. |
4.2%
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| 10 | Goodfellow |
4.2%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the ceramic manufacturing page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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15 | 100.0% |
