APCI ELECTRIFYING NEWS




Announcing US-based electroceramic powder production operation

Immediate Press Release

APC International announces start-up of a U. S. based ceramic powder manufacturing facility, in Pennsylvania, for the production of piezoelectric powders. Hammond Lead Products, a US-based chemical producer centered in Indiana, is working with APCI to match its lead-related materials science technologies with APCI's array of established high performance lead-zirconate-titanate powders. These piezoelectric powders, as well as additional custom formulation products, will be available through APCI and HLP to customers for applications in commercial and defense-related markets. Expectations are for start up of this production installation before the end of 2009.
   

Agreement Highlights:
APCI and Hammond reach agreement
  • Leverages over 80 years of combined experience in material development
  • USA based production operation
  • Focus on best-in-industry product consistency
  • Custom formulations will be available in addition to standard powders
  • Powder source positioned for defense-related and commercial applications


Company Bios
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Hammond Lead Products is the largest division of Hammond Group, Inc., a wholly-owned corporation with domestic and foreign operations, and its corporate center in Hammond, Indiana. Founded in 1930, HLP has manufactured inorganic chemicals and glasses for the electrochemical, glass, polymer and electronic industries. Materials science technologies are developed internally or in conjunction with customer companies and universities.

APC International, Ltd. is a Pennsylvania-based company founded in 1986 and located in Mackeyville, PA.  APCI is a manufacturer of piezoelectric ceramics and ultrasonic devices supplying the industrial, medical, automotive, defense, and aerospace market sectors. Additional information regarding APCI's history and product lines may be found at www.americanpiezo.com.



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