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Allied Mineral Products (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (AMT)
celebrated the opening of its expanded manufacturing space on October 19,
2007. The 8,362 sq. m (nearly 90,000 sq. ft.) expansion was added to the
current 16,000 sq. m manufacturing area (172,220 sq. ft.). The addition
provides space for the new China Precast Refractories (CPR) operation and
a new research center. CPR will manufacture pre-cast, pre-fired
refractory shapes for China and Asian markets. The research center will
develop new products and assist in qualifying raw materials sources in
addition to conducting research into new refractory technology and
materials.
The addition, dubbed AMT III, is an important step in
supporting AMT’s strong growth in China and the surrounding Asian
markets. The addition improved flexibility on existing manufacturing
lines while making room for CPR. Precast refractory shapes are an
exciting market for China, and CPR will be able to ‘hit the ground
running’ through assistance from Allied’s American Precast Refractories
division based in Columbus, Ohio.
The grand opening ceremony featured speakers Mr. Jon K.
Tabor, Mr. John Turner and Mr. Tom Gibson of Allied Mineral Products
Columbus, Ohio. Each spoke of AMT’s rapid growth and bright future.
Also speaking at the event was an officer from Tanguu Marine and High-Tech
Development area, the region where AMT is located near Tianjin. He also
expressed positive comments about AMT and its growth. A luncheon followed
the ceremony for AMT employees and guests.
Congratulations to AMT on another successful expansion! |
