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[February 2009]
CoorsTek Announces Alliance with IBS of America
CoorsTek Inc, a large technical ceramics supplier and manufacturer of critical components for the pulp and paper industry and other high-technology markets, has announced its alliance with IBS of America, which authorises the company to sell, repair and regrind ceramic elements for the North American paper and paperboard market.
Established in 1979, IBS of America serves customers throughout North America with advanced ceramic covers, dewatering boxes, vacuum systems, tensioning systems and other products for the paper industry.
"We're excited to formalise our relationship with IBS of America," said Lee Harder, Vice President for CoorsTek. "The blending of our exceptionally durable ceramics with IBS high-performance production equipment should provide a substantial benefit to paper and paperboard manufacturers."
Paper mills presently using CoorsTek ceramics may now contact IBS directly for element replacement, repair and regrind services.
CoorsTek is the largest technical ceramics manufacturer in North America and has over 20 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities worldwide. CoorsTek supplies critical components and complete assemblies for pulp and paper, medical, automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, electronic, power generation, telecommunication and other high-technology applications.
Using advanced material technologies, the company's engineered solutions enable its customers' products to overcome technological barriers and improve performance.
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