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The Case Studies described below are based on information provided by companies in the Glass, Ceramics & Miscellaneous Materials sector. Each study has been written in collaboration with employees of the company and Preactor International would like to thank those who provided these insights into how Preactor is used and the benefits it has provided.
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Explosive results from Britanite’s mix with Preactor
Britanite - April 2010
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Britanite is a company located in Quatro Barras, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. Here, over a site of around 2.35m sq.m, it manufactures nitrogen based chemical products such as civil explosives, detonators and other defence materials.
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Sharpening Delivery Promises at Grinding Techniques
Grinding Techniques - March 2007
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Grinding Techniques is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of Abrasive products, situated near Johannesburg in South Africa. Grinding Techniques manufactures products for their own brand and under contract for other suppliers.
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Greencorp Magnetics has its Production Taped
Greencorp Magnetics Pty Ltd - May 2006
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Based in Sydney, Australia, Greencorp Magnetics Pty Ltd has been a specialist producer of magnetic tapes since 1972, and is one of the few companies world-wide to master the technology of the magnetic stripe for cards and tickets.
As a result of Greencorp facilities for research and development, and its ability to manufacture to exacting standards, Greencorp magnetic stripe products are amongst the most respected in the world, with a philosophy of continual development.
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Customized Solution to a Concrete Problem at Royall Wall
Royall Wall Systems, Inc - December 2005
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Royall Wall Systems, Inc. is based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Back in 1989 they perfected and patented a ground breaking way of manufacturing hurricane resistant buildings. These buildings are designed to uniquely address the special requirements of Florida because in addition to hurricanes, they can survive fires and termites.
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Preactor & Laminate Manufacture
Nevamar - December 2005
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Nevamar is a leading North American manufacturer of high quality decorative laminates. Its products are found in a wide variety of installations, including airports, offices, bowling alleys, sports stadiums, retail stores, fast food restaurants, hospitals, homes and schools.
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Eliane gets a Grip on its Supply Chain
Eliane Revestimentos Ceramicos Ltda - June 2003
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Founded in 1960, Eliane Revestimentos Cerâmicos is one of the largest producers of ceramic coatings, selling more than 1600 products to around 85 countries around the world. Eliane employs some 2,400 people across 12 plants in various parts of Brazil and in 2002 their revenue was about US$ 140 million.
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Fast ROI for Polyclad’s Quick Turn Around Scheduling Solution
Polyclad - May 2003
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Founded in 1976, Polyclad has evolved into the international leader in the production of high performance laminates. In 1987 Polyclad was purchased by Cookson Group plc and became a member of Cookson Electronics. With 3 Plants and approximately 700 employees in the US, and an additional 10 facilities in Europe and Asia.
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Timely Maintenance Extracts a Higher Market Share
Goonvean - April 2003
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Goonvean has been extracting kaolins, china stone, feldspars, and aggregate by-products in England for over two centuries. Kaolin is a fine clay used in ceramics and refractories and as a filler or coating for paper and textiles. The feldspar quarry—the last in the United Kingdom— produces high quality ceramic fluxing agents to compliment the clays.
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Preactor Keeps Spec-Temp’s Temper Under Control
Atwood / Spec-Temp Glass - January 2003
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Atwood / Spec-Temp is a specialist fabricator of tempered glass products targeting the Recreational Vehicle, Manufactured Housing, Furniture, Architectural, and Marine industries. From a family business founded in an Ohio horse barn in 1978, It has grown into a $35 million leader in the Tempered Glass Industry and is a member of the Huddersfield-based Heywood Williams Group.
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Preactor Provides Exceptionally Clear Solution for Pilkington Special Glass
Pilkington Special Glass - August 2000
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Scheduling is a vital component of any glass production process. With the plant operating on a 365x24x7 basis producing thousands of tonnes of glass per year for a specialist product range, Pilkington Special Glass is no exception. However, the company’s scheduling requirements are exceptional. The nature of the glass and products can be unique, as is the process by which much of it is produced.
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