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[October 2009]
Thermcraft Acquires Contemporary Kilns Inc
Thermcraft Inc (Winston-Salem, NC, USA) the designer, manufacturer and marketer of high quality custom and standard industrial and laboratory heaters, ovens and furnaces, has acquired Contemporary Kilns Inc, Thermcraft President Tom Crafton has announced.
Contemporary Kilns, formerly located in Novato, CA, USA has specialised in engineering and manufacturing of the highest quality custom kilns and ovens since 1964. The company is best known for the design and manufacture of annealing kilns for the quartz fabrication industry.
This acquisition complements Thermcraft’s existing equipment line, adding a new industrial market and further increasing its customer build-to-spec product line. One such addition made possible by the acquisition is a front-loading box furnace that operates at temperatures up to 1350°C, using silicon carbide heating elements. Because of its counter-balanced, vertical lift door, the door can be opened using only one hand and keeps the hot face of the door away from the operator, an important safety feature. With a heated, 61cm cube chamber and a phase 3 power rating, this furnace is expected to quickly become an integral part of Thermcraft’s offerings.
“We see this acquisition as another demonstration of our continuous commitment to providing the best quality and up-to-date technology to our clients worldwide,” said Tom Crafton. “We are constantly seeking opportunities to upgrade our capabilities as a way to ensure we provide our customers with all-encompassing solutions related to their high-heat equipment needs.”
Thermcraft has already begun the integration of Contemporary Kilns’ capabilities into its North Carolina-based manufacturing facility. Contemporary Kilns principal John Glossinger will remain as a consultant to ensure a smooth transition. Post-merger, all product-specific support will be handled directly through Thermcraft Inc and its worldwide team of sales representatives.
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