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List of 135 Ceramic Consultants by Digitalfire

4Sight Complete Quality Control Solution for Ceramic Manufacturing Facilities Conquer New Dragons using Digitalfire 4Sight Server Still do not have a good quality control program? Not know where to start? Still stuck in the 1980s using spreadsheet software for a database job? Or in the 1880s doing it on paper? Is your current system inflexible, slow, frustrating, expensive or inaccessable out of the office? A Digitalfire-designed quality control and ceramic testing program will change your life. Seldom has the ceramic industry had a product that can have such a broad impact on product quality, product development and trouble shooting.

• Tony Hansen, Digitalfire Corporation (Medicine Hat, AB, CA): , http://digitalfire.com/4sight, Phone: 406-662-0136, FAX: 866-223-7132 (last updated: 2008-03-21)
  

  I am Digitalfire, I have owned and run it for 30 years.
  I have 35 years of experience in clay mining and processing, body formulation (earthenware to porcelain) and formulation, adjustment, troubleshooting of glazes of all kinds (in traditional ceramics). I have consulted for hundreds of companies in dozens of countries. Through Digitalfire I have 10,000 connections around the world. We can work together via the internet using efficient tools that Digitalfire has created, I can help most companies without ever actually seeing their operation. I do this work for the love of ceramics, I am most interested in opportunities in new places and new materials.

  I can help in dozens of ways but here is my main focus:
  

  • Creation of custom lab software
  • Help with designing a testing and quality control program using our 4Sight Lab Server and INSIGHT ceramic chemistry software
  • Help in evaluating materials and formulating bodies and glazes for new ventures or existing operations
  • Help with body or glaze adjustments (for optimization, material substitution, problem solving, reducing dependence on suppliers)

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• Bill Hankey (Stoke on Trent, UK, US): , Phone: 0044 1782 867732 FA, FAX: 0044 1782 867732 (last updated: 2002-07-31)
  Has 20 years experience in the tableware and sanitaryware industries as a modeller/mouldmaker/blockcasemaker in plaster/resin/rubber. He has had overseas experience training and managing.
• Brian Harper (Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK): , Phone: +44 1782 847566, FAX: +44 1782 847566 (last updated: 2002-07-31)
  Harper and Associates are specialised consultants to the ceramic industry and provide solutions for all areas of the ceramic process.
• RON ROY (Brighton, ONT, CA): , Phone: 613-475-9544 Studio, FAX: 613-475-3513 (last updated: 2003-02-27)
  Experienced in the manufacture of stoneware, earthenware, and porcelain bodies for small industry and potters. He can do dilatrometric testing and consults on glaze formulation and troubleshooting problems of all sorts. He has recently co-authored a book on formulating leach-safe and craze-resistant glazes for cone 6. He is available to teach seminars on these subjects.
• Christina Conrad (Balmain, NSW, AU): , http://claymasks.cjb.net, http://artbrut.cjb.net (last updated: 2002-07-23)
  I am available as a teacher/consultant in the area of clay sculptor, especially masks and icons.
  
  I am a well-known New Zealand sculptor and painter who has been making clay masks and icons for more than 25 years. My work has been shown in America, the UK., New Zealand and Australia, and has been the subject of numerous articles and documentary films. I employ an ancient and unusual method. To see examples of my masks visit my web sites.
• Kevin PROFFITT (Stoke-on-Trent, UK): (last updated: 0000-00-00)
  A sanitaryware/tableware caster with over 25 years bench, battery casting and clayware inspection experience in the UK and overseas. He specializes in mould or casting problems. He also has tableware pressure-casting and ram-pressing plus management experience in the UK and overseas.
• William W. Davison (Fairfield, CT, US): (last updated: 2002-09-02)
  He has over 15 years of ceramic and business experience and sanitaryware, aerospace and automotive applications, and electronics.
  
  A PhD Ceramic Engineer (U of Illinois-Urbana) BSc (Ohio State) and financial analysis (MBA-Finance).
• MICHAEL COVENTRY (NEWCASTLE, UK): , http://www.ceramist-technologist.com, Phone: 44 1782 634898, FAX: 44 1782 661320 (last updated: 2002-08-29)
  Experienced in tableware, sanitaryware & tiles. A 'hands-on consultant with 25 years of practical and technical experience, gained in the UK, Africa & S. America. Has done geological surveys and laboratory analysis for locating and evaluating suitable materials for use in developing countries.
• Anthony P. Schmid (Solana Beach, CA, US): , Phone: 619-481-9468, FAX: 619-481-9468 Phone f (last updated: 2002-08-10)
  An expert in ceramic packaging materials for electronics,
  semiconductors, instrumentation, manufacturing methods, dielectric properties. He is experienced as Director Ceramics Technology at Candescent Technologies; manager of the UNISYS Corporation Ceramic Pilot line; manager of Process Development at Emcon Division of ITW; Director of Owens Illinois Dielectrics Laboratory; and at Raytheon Research Division. Mr. Schmidt has degrees in mathematics and physics, has overseen the procurement of many patents, and has lectured internationally.
• Stephen Barton (Alton, Staffordshire, UK): , Phone: 44-1538-703782, FAX: 44-1538-703782 (last updated: 2002-07-23)
  Specialist in all aspect sof the sanitaryware business including manufacturing, design, financial etc,
• Richard Eppler (CHESHIRE, CT, US): , http://digitalfire.com/services/consultants/eppler.html, Phone: 203-271-2211 FAX 203 (last updated: 2003-04-17)
  A consultant and author with many years of experience in Ceramic Glaze, Porcelain Enamel, Pigments, Electronic Ceramics, Whiteware, Glass.
• William Geier (Mansfield, Ohio, US): , Phone: (419) 522-9922, FAX: (419) 524-3643 (last updated: 2002-09-02)
  Ceramic Engineer with over 30 years of "hands on" experience in the manufacture of heavy clay products, tile, and other ceramic products. Particular expertise in fast-firing, loss reduction, and fuel economy. Background in environmental management and engineering. Technical problem solving, automation, and training background. Extensive experience in health & safety management. Available for domestic or foreign assignments.
  
• Pardeep Malhotra (Houston, TX, US): , Phone: 281 491 8514 (last updated: 2003-04-08)
  Has 20 years experience in making ceramic waterslide decal paper and printing ceramic decals (lithograph & offset) and silk screen printing. He has been the owner of many companies in India making ceramic decals and decolmania (simplex) paper.
• Raju Patel (Morvi, IN): (last updated: 2002-08-10)
  Has a degree in chemical engineering and experience in double firing technology for tiles in tunnel kilns.
• Dr. R. G. Shah (8 th CrossBangalore, IN): , http://www.isoman.co.uk, Phone: +91-080-5291511, FAX: +91-080-5490857 (last updated: 2002-09-02)
  Over 35 years experience in Industrial R & D.
  Decade experience in Sanitaryware manufacturing, glaze development and trouble shooting. Responsible for development of Clay-Graphite Refractories for continuous casting of Steels. Rich experience in speciallity graphite.
  Interested in manufacturing of a variety of mineral based industries like Bentonite, Olivine and Basalt.
• Shannon Rogers (Auburn, Ca): , http://www.prgtech.com, Phone: 530-823-5047, FAX: 916-728-4422 (last updated: 2002-08-27)
  Shannon Rogers is owner/founder of 3 manufacturing companies (Progressive Technology, American River:www.arcponline.com, Pheiffer Porcelain:www.pheifferporcelain.com) with the ability layout and set up manufacturing processes. Shannon has been in manufacturing since 1975 setting up one machine for a custom application or starting new manufacturing plants or processes. Materials range from all the aluminas to sapphire including some nitrides and silicates. His focus has been to create unique machining techniques for hard-to-produce products. Shannon has experience in CAD designs and several years of engineering. Shannon has been all over the U.S. but is primarilly focused on the west.
• Nagaraj Sharma (6th blockBangalore, IN): , Phone: 91-80-26794038 (last updated: 2006-03-01)
  Area Of Consultancy: High Alumina Products Manufacturing.
  He started his career in high tension insulator manufacturing in 1964. In the year 1971 he joined a reputed spark plug manufacturing company where he worked as incharge of ceramic unit. From 2002 onwards he has been offering consultancy in High Alumina products such as Grinding Media, Pump seals and Technical ceramic parts manufacturing .In his 43
  years of experience in Ceramic field he has expertised mainly in the Processing of ceramic materials in 1) Ball Mill, 2) Spray Dryers, 3) Isostatic Pressing 4) Critical Shaping, including Process Control, Systems and Procedures, Layout for Manufacturing & Productivity Improvement. Currently he is offering Consultation on the above. He is also providing Technical Training in establishing and Optimization of high Alumina products.
• Lee Jimmy (Rajah Court, 321104, Singapore): , Phone: 65- 6355 1537 (last updated: 2002-10-12)
  Has had experience working as Refractory Sales/Service engineers selling Refractory to Steel industry and also as Technical Sales in selling raw materials to the Ceramics industries. Specialist in troubleshooting in Ceramic industry and also in the refractory industry for steel production.
• Robert Dotti (Modena, CAP, IT): , Phone: 0039 348 3365940, FAX: 0039 (0)59 826556 (last updated: 2003-03-04)
  Has experience as a supervisor in a start-up roller kilns (in expecially Sacmi kiln). He has worked with diesel/gas/methane kilns, and received specialized in a single-double firing tiles (monocottura,gres,biscuit,etc.) and in production, energy consumption, tile defects, etc....
  He has worked in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Philippines, India, Turkey, Iran, Syria (since 1993 in many important ceramic factories).
• Akant Dev (West Lafayette, IN, US): , Phone: 765-497-7604, FAX: 765-497-2764 (last updated: 2003-03-18)
  A results oriented consultant since 1989 with international experience in medium to large multinational ceramics, electrical and related companies, including those in the electrical porcelain, sanitary ware and tiles. A wide variety of 30 years plus experience with raw materials replacement in body and glaze development, re-engineering (process & product development), shortening and optimizing dryer and kiln schedules, developing and implementing operational manuals and systems etc. leading to marked increase in productivity with improved quality in several manufacturing operations, reducing or eliminating the need for additional equipment. Provide consulting services internationally. Hold BS and MS degrees in Ceramic Engineering and MBA from the University of Illinois, Champaign- Urbana. Held offices in Engineering Societies and American Society for Quality Control, local chapter. Held technical and management positions with fortune 200 multinational companies.
• Fabio Giovanzana (Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HK): , Phone: +852 25437797, FAX: +852 25433632 (last updated: 2004-03-09)
  Chemical Engineer,in 1996 he started to study an innovative process,that took shape through 2003,as a patent,for the production in continuous, of a thin(1.5-2.0mm)and light(3.0-3.5Kgsqm),ceramic tiles alike material,that can be produced in 1000x3000mm sheets.
  Fluent English(spoken and written),rusted Spanish(spoken),basic Mandarin(spoken).
  
• Rosy Zheng (Belleville, Ont., CA): , Phone: 613-968-7029 (last updated: 2004-03-02)
  Has a Master of Engineering Degree and 14 years experience as a Ceramic Engineer in several sanitary ware companies, including Foshan Kohler Ltd, Crane Canada, and Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC.
  I have hands-on experience in research and developing ceramic stains, slip, one-fire glaze, re-fire glaze, and stopping formulae in sanitary ware industry. My quality control experience of raw material, production processes, and product performance supported by my ISO 9002 Inner Auditor certificate and Kaizen management certificate.
  I speak English, Mandarin and Cantonese; wish to use my experience to help ceramic companies with their technical problems and doing ceramic related business in China.
  
• Robert Ferraraccio (Redondo Beach, CA, US): (last updated: 2008-07-17)
  Independent consultant with experience in manufacturing, R&D, new product development, material & equipment sourcing, laboratory management, process improvement (Kaizen & Six-Sigma), documentation (ISO 9001) and training. Worked in sanitaryware, tableware and tile in the US and overseas. Consultant works with owners, engineers, potters and marketing departments to understand and solve issues. Consultant is willing to get dirty and usually do to solve a customer’s manufacturing challenge or to bring new products into production.
  
  BS in Ceramic Engineering, minor Art History
  MBA, cum laude.
  
  Please feel free to email with any questions or project ideas. A detailed CV and references are available upon request.
• Banagundi M (Gulbarga, Karnataka, IN): , Phone: 09460171686 (last updated: 2008-03-21)
  -Industrial/technical ceramic development in alumina (85-99%), steatite, zirconia and cordierate products, grinding media, ball mill lining, micro-media, thermocouple tubes, thermostatic parts & micro finish seal faces
  -Body development for EHV/EHV insulators for electrical transmission and distribution, high-aluminia porcelian, bauxite bodies
  -Experts in glaze formulation for various applications including ceramic stain development
  -worked with "German Scientists"
  -Quality improvement, cost reduction, technology update
  -Experts in ceramic R&D laboratory/process laboratory set up
  -Body development in vitrified tiles, double filling technology
• O.P.S. Badal (Morbi, Gujarat, IN): , Phone: +919825452708, FAX: +91 2822 240141 (last updated: 2008-04-18)
  Qualification : B. Tech (Ceramics)
  Alternate email: opsbrk@gmail.com
  
  I have 19 years experience in roller kiln operation including 3 years as production manager in wall, floor, porcelain and vitrified tiles using LPG, natural gas & coal gas. I have started up more than 80 roller kilns in Morbi (India), including Sacmi, Siti, Carfer, Heimsoth, Poppi, Modena, China and India made roller kilns maintaining a high standard of quality and production. Presently working with various well-known factories of Morbi as a ceramic consultant. Plants suffering from poor quality and production, can contact me.
  I also have many years of experience of erection and commencing of tiles plants.
• GIBELLINO ALFREDO, A.Gibellino (Vercelli, Italy, IT): , Phone: 0039 333 281 0149, FAX: TEL-0039 0163 834832 (last updated: 2005-05-01)
  An independent sanitaryware modeller since 1981 with the most important sanitary wares producers.
  Skills:
  -design, new models
  -block moulds for manual, mechanised casting for bathroom and kitchen
  -testing and production set-up
  -case moulds made from araldite resin and rubber for production moulds for different technologies of sanitaryware casting.
  -models, block moulds, resin cases for medium and high pressure casting for resin moulds
  -modification of resin moulds
  Experience: Sacmi system, low pressure capillary system, spagless/dewatering sistem, medium pressure plaster
  Capabilities: Assistance in starting new plants, optimizing existing production lines.
• Jim Adams, ACMS (Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK): , Phone: 01782 398364 (last updated: 2003-12-08)
  Has over 15 years experience as a tableware/giftware ceramic modeller. Working for ceramic manufacturers both in the UK and overseas.
• Dr. K. Suresh, Advanced Microwave Material Center (IN): , Phone: 0091333573487, FAX: 0091333573702 (last updated: 0000-00-00)
  Has 10 years of experience in processing & QC on ceramics, microwave ferrites, dielectrics, microwave paints, ceramic-polymer dielectric composites, and setting up of test & measurement at microwave frequencies.
• Patsy Bullard-Geier, Affinity Ceramics, Ltd. (Mansfield, OH): , Phone: 419/522-9922, FAX: 419/524-6611 (last updated: 2002-07-23)
  Ceramist with 25 years of extensive "hands-on" experience in Pottery and Whitewares
  production. Areas of expertise in troubleshooting include slip casting, pressing, finishing, and glazing. Heavy experience in firing, periodic & tunnel kilns. Excellent trainer of personnel.
  
• Geetashree Mishra, Akay Kilns & Furnaces (Bhubaneswar, ORISSA, IN): , Phone: 91-674-2536282 (last updated: 2003-08-08)
  A specialist in the design and erection of tunnel kilns up to 1750C. He also provides consulting services in product technology for all types of refractories.
• Borghi Benedetto, Al-Trade (Modena, Italy, IT): , http://www.al-trade.net, Phone: +393393334705 (last updated: 2005-08-29)
  Since 1978 I have been working as technical assistant in Italy and over 50 countries.
  I have experience in all the ceramic technologies including glass, resin and ceramic decoration, I can provide a Worldwide Technical Assistance to help a tile producer to pursue the following:
  Floor, Wall, Glass, Resin and Ceramic Decoration.
  Research & Develop New Products.
  Production and Cost Saving.
  Improvement can be made in the technical departments.
• David Earl, Alfred University (Alfred, NY, US): , Phone: 607-871-2812, FAX: 607-871-3469 (last updated: 2002-09-03)
  A Professor of Ceramic Engineering at Alfred University with 15 years experience in the industry, including R&D Director and Plant Mgr for Florida Tile, Quality Mgr for Dal Tile. Expert in ceramic mfg, SPC, statistical methods, glaze development, glass frits, defect & color control.
• Robert Hall, Applied Ceramic Technologies, Inc. (Buffalo, NY, US): , Phone: 716-826-9103, FAX: 716-822-9529 (last updated: 2002-09-02)
  I have been working on characterizing, engineering and manufacturing ceramics since 1998. Please contact me with all your ceramic manufacturing needs.
• K.M. Gajjar, ASHIRVAD INDUSTRIES (Dist, Gandhinagar, CHHATRAL, IN): , http://www.geocities.com/ashirvadind, Phone: +91-02764-34017, FAX: +91-2764-32498 (last updated: 2003-01-25)
  Experienced designer and machinery manufacturer of equipment used in Production of FLOOR & WALL TILES, by Single as well as Double Fired Process. Specifically GLAZING LINES, AUTOMATIC SCREEN PRINTING M/c., SPECIAL CONVEYING SYSTEMS. Interested in establishing techno commercial relationship with interested entrepreneurs to Market/Manufacture products in potential user countries.
• Bernd Stueber, Atelier für Keramik und Porzellan, Milan-Keramik (Muenster, NRW, DE): , http://www.milan-keramik.de, Phone: +49 (0) 251 664252, FAX: +49 80) 251 664160 (last updated: 2007-07-18)
  30 years of experimental design with various clay media such as ceramic, porcelain, stoneware and other materials.
  Artwork, crafts and various services offered by the studio pottery, such as product design, decals (photo ceramic), prototyping, mould construction, product development and restoration.
• ALBERTO SILVA, AUDICERAMICA (ALCOBAÇA, ALCOBAÇA, PT): , Phone: 00351262087831, FAX: 00351262087831 (last updated: 2005-12-31)
  Graduated in Physics and Chemistry, specialization in Ceramics. More than 30 years experience in product development, raw materials characterisation and testing, setting up laboratory, guiding industries in design and production of body & glaze.
  Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, French, English,Italian and German.
  
  WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
  PRE-INVESTMENT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
  
  * Preliminary studies to ascertain the feasibility of a product.
  * Analyses, tests and investigations of available raw
  materials for a preliminary determination of their suitability for the intended production.
  * Check-up of the local conditions and visit to the mines or raw material deposits with regard to the infrastructure and utility supply facilities, and to the mining conditions with respect to homogeneous quality and sufficient quantities.
  * Proposals regarding the best suitable technology under consideration of all technological alternatives; selection of suitable machinery and equipment.
  * Proposal and preliminary layout of the production plant including administration and auxiliary buildings.
  * Elaboration of proposals for the production programme based on the results of body trials and glazing tests.
  * Preliminary determination of labour and staff required for the proposed plant including sales, administration and auxiliary units.
  * Preliminary cost calculation of the plant under consideration of the local conditions and of local supplies; preliminary estimation of the manufacturing costs.
  * Summarising report of the overall feasibility of the project.
  * Elaboration of a tender specification; comparison and adjudication of quotations.
  
  SERVICES FOR ALREADY EXISTING PLANTS
  
  *General check-up of the manufacturing plant; analysis of the present productivity status and quality level; elaboration of a feasibility report with detailed proposals for the realisation of measures to solve production problems.
  *Selection of better suitable raw materials under economic and technical aspects; improvement of the body composition in terms of technology and economics.
  *Proposals and measures for cost-saving manufacturing procedures.
  *Proposals and measures for advanced technological developments and improvements.
  *Establishment of a sophisticated quality control system; improving labour and production supervision and control.
  *Training of personnel.
  *Benchmarkin
  
  SERVICES FOR NEW PLANTS TO BE PLANNED AND BUILT
  
  *Feasibility studies, market analysis and pre-investment studies.
  *Tests and analyses of raw materials to determine their suitability.
  *Development of bodies and glazes in laboratory scale and in semi-industrial trial runs; test of bodies and glazes under real production conditions in an industrial scale.
  *Elaboration of a detailed know-how documentation.
  *Advice and assistance concerning the best suitable plant location, requirements of raw materials, utilities etc. and the purchase of machinery and equipment.
  *Product development and design service.
  *Training of personnel.
  *General ceramic-technical consultancy before, during and after the commissioning of the plant.
  
  LONG-TERM CERAMIC AND PLANT-TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY AND ASSISTANCE
  
  *Plant and production-technical performance checks.
  *Independent efficiency controls in the factory.
  *Assistance and advice to remove production difficulties.
  *Training of personnel.
  *Assistance in establishing an up-to-date sales programme.
  *Development of new techniques and new products.
  
  OTHER SERVICES
  
  *Investigation of raw materials; survey and evaluation of raw material deposits and mines.
  *Industries surveys and assessments.
  *Plant rehabilitation studies.
  *Management consulting.
  *Design service and product development.
  *Modelation and mould making
  *Serigraphy and decal development
  *Marketing assistance and sales promotion.
  *Benchmarking
  
  
• B Sathyanarayana, Bachu Sathyanarayana (kadapa, Andrapradesh, IN): , Phone: 918560279354 (last updated: 2008-03-12)
  I am an expert in wall & floor tile (body, glaze, quality and entire manufacturing process). Also I have 20 years of experience in different ceramic industries. I am familiar with all the latest techniques in the tile industry. I am located in UAE.
• hamka fauzan, Bagian R & D Glaze Roof Tile (Depok, Jawa Barat, IN): , Phone: 8718779 (last updated: 2002-07-31)
  A tile consultant currently working as R&D Manager for one of the biggest Indonesian tile manufacturing groups.
• SURESH DESHMUKH, CAPITOL SERVICES PVT. LTD. (Thane (W), Maharashtra, IN): , Phone: 00-968-99806604, FAX: 00-968-24481383 (last updated: 2003-02-23)
  Master of inorganic chemistry. He has over 25 years of experience in various ceramic industries in India and abroad. Can offer complete range of services to the white wares ceramic industries. Has set up more than 15 industries as consultant in india and abroad. Widely travelled has resources in many countries.
• Karsten Sørensen, Carbo Tech Nordic (Frederiksberg, copenhagen, DK): , http://www.carbotech.dk, Phone: +45 70222223 (last updated: 2005-09-06)
  Advice and test of suitable ceramic materials for heat and wear application. Project development and theses on properties and use of different ceramic materials.
• Qaisar Cheema, CASCO (Lahore, IN): , http://www.geocities.com/cascopak, Phone: +92-333-4282205, FAX: +92-42-5179502 (last updated: 2003-11-18)
  We have vast experience spread over two decades in the development and production of Fireclay Bricks, High Alumina Bricks, Chrome Magnesite Bricks, Magnesite Bricks, Spinal Bricks, Carbon Magnesia Bricks, Slide Gate Plates and Nozzles, Mortars, Castables, Ramming Masses, Gunning Mixes, Patching Materials, Induction Furnace Lining and hollow blocks etc.
  We can also design, install and operate tunnel kilns, shaft kilns, down draft kilns, shuttle kilns and tunnel dryers or chamber dryers for green bricks. We extend our consultancy services for the applications of various refractory products in order to get maximum life etc. We can assist you in sourcing the best and the most cost efficient refractory products for your specific requirements.
  We recently have designed, installed and operated perforated red blocks plant having capacity upto 250 MT / Day in Yemen and similar projects in Sudan.
• paul van den Bergh, CeraConsult (Maastricht, -, NL): , http://members.home.nl/pbergh, Phone: 0031630036032 (last updated: 2008-03-19)
  CeraConsult is a independent consulting agency specialized on all aspects of the fine ceramic production process. We give advice to ceramic companies, big and small, all over the world. We have more then 30 years experience in the production of terracotta, earthenware, vitreous china, hard and soft porcelain.
  
  Work experience:
  · 2005-now: Ceramic consultant.
  · 1994-2005: Manager product development and production technique at a hard porcelain tableware(professional market) producer.
  · 1972-1994: Manager production and product development at a producer of world famous earthenware, hand formed ceramic sculptures and floor tiles.
  
  Experienced in the production of the following types of :
  Consumer ceramics: Earthenware (including hand painted earthenware), Stoneware, vitreous china, Hard porcelain, Soft porcelain
  Building ceramics: Floor tiles, wall tiles, Modelled ceramics (wall decoration and ceramic sculptures).
  
  Expertise:
  ·R&D of ceramic bodies(castingslips, pressing bodies, plastic bodies) engobes, glazes, under-, in- and onglaze decoration.
  ·Industrial preparation techniques of ceramic bodies, engobes and glazes.
  ·Preparation techniques of under-, in- and onglaze paints for the handpainting technique.
  ·Preparation techniques of ceramic sieve printing pastes.
  ·Ceramic production techniques: Mastermould/casemould making, traditional slipcasting, high-pressure casting(including the mould making technique), rollerhead forming, iso-static pressing, Ram-pressing (including the mould making technique), glazing techniques.
  ·Decoration techniques: Under-, in- and on-glaze handpainting, sieveprinting (directprint en transfer technique).
  ·Kiln techniques: Electric- en gas fired periodical kilns, gas fired tunnelkilns for hard porcelain, traditional and fast-firing technique, gas fired fast firing kilns for the decoration process of porcelain (inglaze and onglaze).
  ·Quality control process and products: procedures and methods of chemical and physical analyses .
  ·Process control, process improvement and troubleshooting
  ·Product development: traditional methods and by CAD/CAM.
  
  Management:
  ·Production; Process control; Laboratory, R&D production control, product quality; Outsourcing production; Product development; Process development, implementation of new production techniques.
  
  Network relations:
  Worldwide a broad relations network has been build-up with: raw material suppliers, producers of machinery and kilns, ceramic research institutes en ceramic companies.
  
• Bob Deakin, Ceram Technology Ltd (PenkhullStoke-on-Trent, UK): , Phone: 44 (0) 1782 764444, FAX: 44 (0) 1782 412331 (last updated: 2002-09-02)
  A senior mould technologist at British Ceram Technology Ltd. He has worked there for 24 years and has a wide technical and hands-on knowledge with plaster, mouldmaking and ceramic forming techniques. He has done consulting work in the UK, USA, Europe, Scandanavia, India and Japan, and has had technical articles and production manuals published. He is the author of several patents, and has successfully passed on technology transfers in the UK, USA and Japan on the use of synthetic mould materials and pressure casting.
• Rob Wheatley, Ceramatec (Torpoint, Cornwall, UK): , Phone: +447967937613 (last updated: 2003-02-17)
  Ceramic designer and glaze tecnologist specialising in commercial design using Autocad software and a hands on modelling process. Offering a design/glaze testing service to companies across Europe.
  Also produces moulds for decorative brick, tile and large vessels, has experience with encaustic tile, thrown tableware and kiln building. Graduate in 3-D ceramic design holds C+G3 in computer aided design. Worked as a technician for 7 years and formed Ceramatek in 1998.
• Tim Scales, Ceramic Consultants LLC (Gadsden, Alabama, US): , Phone: 256-547-2875 (last updated: 2005-08-03)
  Since 1980. Well established company in consulting with potteries in the US, Asia, Mexico, Philippines. Process developement is our specialty. Expert troubleshooters available. Experts in Casting conventionally and pressure, expertise in Glazing, Firing and of both Tunnel and Periodic kilns, Harrop, Ferror-Allied, Bricesco and Swindell Dresslers new "Silver Cloud".
  Mould making and modeling experise.
  Contamination elimination in firing and Glazing troubleshooting experts.
  Expert Ceramic engineering associates and general engineering projects in commonplace Potteries. Member American ceramic Society and Dixie Potters Association.
  
• Jonathan Kaplan, Ceramic Design Group (Denver, CO, US): , http://www.ceramicdesigngroup.net, Phone: 303 295-0717 (last updated: 2003-03-04)
  Ceramic Design Group offers specialty services for product design and development to include protoypes, samples, and small volume manufacturing for the ceramic tabletop, gift, and art segments of the ceramics industry. We are skilled in glaze formulation and clay body design and modifications, kiln design, and process technologies. We provide in-house tooling services for plaster mold and model making for slip casting, jiggering, and hydraulic presssing. We currently work with clients in the United States as well as overseas.
• Joaquim Soler, Ceramic Industry Consultants (Campinas, São Paulo, BR): , Phone: 55-19-32536275, FAX: 55-19-32536275 (last updated: 2004-10-15)
  Sanitaryware Consultant with 40 years of experience and with strong knowledge of bodies and glaze formulations, raw materials substitution, Kiln operation and project plant Engeneering. Can help furnishing very well experienced people for new or existing.
• Tim Scales, Ceramic manufucturing consultants LLC (Gadsden, Alabama, 00): , Phone: 256-490-8777 (last updated: 2005-06-21)
  Complete set up of manufacturing processes. Casting, Mould making, Modeling, Slip and Glaze manufacturing, Research and developement. Quality assurance specialist.
  Have consulted in The USA, China, Turkey, Mexico and the UK. We have over 25 years experience in the manufacturing and firing of the sanitary/plumbingware industry. Have worked extensively in PR, Union shops and HR. Motivating people to do their best is one of our specialties.
• Cameron Harman Jr., Ceramic Services, inc (Bensalem, PA, US): , http://www.kilnman.com, Phone: 215-245-4040, FAX: 215-638-1812 (last updated: 2002-10-13)
  Is a ceramic engineer and has experience in kiln design and operation since 1959. He has worked for several of the major kiln engineering companies and has owned and operated a pottery. He has had the unique opportunity to experience both the industrial and the potter side of the business.
• Janet Rodwell, Ceramics-tips (Woolgoolga, NSW, AU): , http://www.ceramics-tips.com, Phone: 02 66542457 (last updated: 2002-08-03)
  I am a studio potter from the beautiful east coast of Australia. Since completing 6 years of study I have run my own business here "The Pott-Pitt" for the past 10 years, teaching and selling to galleries and shops Australia-wide.
  My site http://www.ceramics-tips.com is an invaluable resource site for potters and all those interested in the art. You will find tips on bodies, building, firing, glazing, techniques, decoration, business, history in fact everything you need to know about ceramics whether you are an expert and just need refreshing or a beginner on your first piece.
  The site also offers an informative weekly newsletter and access to my ceramics forum with a monthly chat and web-board where you can meet other ceramics enthusiasts or chat to the guru in real time.
• Bo Price, Ceramicsource Corporation (US): (last updated: 2002-08-10)
  Has 15 years experience as a ceramic scientist, technician and artist and has experience in the distribution of wholesale decorative ceramics and is knowledgeable in the technical difficulties of transitioning toward unleaded fired products.
  
• PAOLO CORRADI, CERCONSULT (Campegine, R.E., IT): , http://www.cerconsult.com, Phone: #5218182546453, FAX: #528181333799 (last updated: 2004-01-24)
  WE HELP THE CERAMIC INDUSTRIES TO MAKE MORE MONEY!
  We are expert in ceramic floor tiles, heavy clay like brick and roof tiles, sanitaryware, and pottery production. Our consulting office works to optimize production processes, increase volume and efficiency, solve production problems with body and glaze, reduce costs and improve energy efficiency and recovery, characterize materials, formulate bodies, and analyze and introduce lab processes to maintain consistency and quality. Our company also provides technical training and plant startup assistance.
• Andrew Clift, Claystation.com (Redlands, CA): , http://www.claystation.com, Phone: 909 307-6346 (last updated: 2002-07-23)
  If you are searching for something related to ceramics on the net I can most likely help you find it at Claystation.com.
  
  I am ceramic artist, with a career dedicated to the exploration, education and promotion of the ceramic arts. At the present time I am an Instructor of ceramics at the University of Redlands and Riverside Community College. I am also working on my own as a Web Developer of ClayStation.com.
• Vincent Grice, Claystyle (Tamworth, Staffs, UK): (last updated: 2002-08-05)
  Through his sanitaryware design and mould development company he has worked as a consultant since 1981 for leading sanitaryware companies in Europe, Asia and USA providing designs models, blocks and case moulds for battery and pressure casting systems.
• David Carter M.Sc. FRSC, D. Carter (London and, Staffordshire, UK): , http://Under Construction, Phone: +44 7909871068 (last updated: 2004-05-21)
  Since 1972 hands-on expertise in:
  Surface coatings, inks, pigments, glass enamels, ceramic colours, frits, organic vehicles, decorating aids, covercoats etc. for direct and indirect application. Ceramic decorative materials.
  Unleaded systems, rheology, application technology and processing. Former Technical Manager with leading companies.
  Qualifications: M.Sc.( Bristol) C.Chem FRSC
• STAMATIS FILIPPEOS, D.S.FILIPPEOS CERAMICS SA (K. HALANDRI, ATHENS): , Phone: 0030 210 6723588, FAX: 0030 210 6723587 (last updated: 2004-03-08)
  Since 1926 we are producing Earthenware ceramics , we are agents of Raw materials and Frits and Machinery and we are consulting engineers in the field of Tableware, Sanitaryware, Heavy Clay Industry.
  We are working succesfuly in Greece but we are looking to work in neighbour countries.
• Luigi Farolfi, Decoritalia (Florence, Italy): , Phone: +39 055 886011, FAX: +39 055 8824434 (last updated: 2002-07-31)
  Has been in the ceramic decal market for 15 years and has technical experience in image processes, printing, application and firing of ceramic decals.
• Richard Conway, Delta H Systems (Columbus, OH, US): , Phone: 888.868.2457, FAX: 614.235.8652 (last updated: 2002-07-23)
  Has over 20 years of experience in kiln and oven design, system improvements and refurbishing, combustion, and related thermal processing technology from an equipment to a facility level.
  
  His background includes a BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering, and AAS degrees in both Ceramic Engineering Technology and Heat Processing Technology.
  
• Michael Dineen, Dineen Refractories Ltd. (Co. Kildare, IE): (last updated: 2002-07-31)
  Has expertise in heavy ceramics, firing and drying.
• David Beumee, Earth Alchemy Pottery (Lafayette, CO, US): , http://www.bouldercountyartists.com, Phone: 303-665-6925 (last updated: 2002-10-12)
  I am a potter who helps clay manufacturers and potters solve problems with their clay bodies. I am familiar with clays mined in the continental United States, so I would be of most use to North American and Canadian companies and potters. I carry on extensive and ongoing clay body research at my studio in Lafayette Colorado, and have considerable experence as a potter. I have a B.A. in Art, ceramics major, from Montana State University, 1979, and have been a full time potter since 1983. I authored the article "Porcelain Bodies for Potters" Ceramics Monthly, Jan. 1994, and am currently a consultant with Mile Hi Ceramics in Denver Colorado.
• EDOUARD BASTARACHE, Edouard Bastarache Inc. (SOREL-TRACY, QUEBEC): , http://www.sorel-tracy.qc.ca/~edouardb/ (last updated: 2006-11-28)
  He has 35 years of experience as a specialist in Occupational & Environmental Medicine and has also been a potter for 38 years.
  He has authored a book in 7 different languages, including Esperanto:
  "Substitutions for Raw Ceramic Materials", and many articles pertaining to different health hazards related to ceramics, glass and metallurgy.
  Many of these articles are available on this web site, in France and the USA.
  These articles have been put together to make a book in French and English (357 and 337 pages respectively):
  "Toxicology Ceramics Glass and Metallurgy"
  "Toxicologie C?ramique Verrerie et M?tallurgie"
  
  Would prefer to consult only in the area where he resides.
• Edward Rappold, Edward Timothy Consultants (Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US): (last updated: 2002-08-04)
  Has thirty years experience in the Dimensional Stone and Ceramic Tile Industry in strategic planning and marketing, cost analysis and control, worldwide material sources, import/export and construction projects across the USA and abroad (recently, The Atlantis Resort & Casino, Nassau, Bahamas) involving international material procurement, labor management and trade union and contract negotiations, etc. Awarded a State Certified General Contractors License by The State of Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board ( 1980 ) CGC 016468
• Amrish Patel, Eye Design Studio (Baroda, Gujarat, India, IN): (last updated: 2002-08-04)
  A ceramic designer from the National Institute of Design
  specializing in industrial ceramics and a master in ceramic product styling.
• Aruna Saputhanthri, FARR Ceramics Limited. (Gazipur, Dhaka, BD): , http://www.farr-ceramics.com, Phone: 008801819816317 (last updated: 2008-07-15)
  I had worked since 1983 to 1998 at Dankotuwa porcelain, again 1998 to 2007 October at Royal Fernwood porcelain.I am now working for FARR Ceramics Ltd as a consultant for Raw Material Selection, Body & Glaze Development, Casting (Normal & High Pressure), Forming (Fully Automatic & Normal Roller Head Machine) Glazing (Auto Dipping , Spray & Hand Dipping) & Firing (Biscuit, Glost & Decoration) since October, 2007 to till now.
• Forbes Marshall: (last updated: 2002-12-08)
  Expert in automation and accurate control of shuttle and tunnel kiln burner sequencing and kiln temperature, fuel flow and air measurement and control. Has 10 years experince in kiln automation in the insulator industry (shuttle and tunnel kilns). Can provide complete solution from initial budgetting to supply and commission. Can give performance gaurantee.
• Raul Angelo Segismundo, Foshan Kohler (City of Marikina, Metro-Manila, PH): , Phone: (0632) 948-5617 (last updated: 2005-05-27)
  He has strong technical experience in slip and glaze formulations for vitreous china, fine fire clay sanitary wares and earthenwares (to suit objectives like process simplification, quality improvement, cost reduction, technology update, material alternatives, etc.). He is skilled in using computers to evaluate chemical analysis, particle size, molecular formulas and color matching and do reformulations. His strength is troubleshooting production problems from batch preparation, casting, glazing and firing.
  He has worked with American Standard both in Philippines and Shanghai, China and had attended trainings abroad on Management principles such as Just-In-Time, 5S of Housekeeping, Fine Fire Clay Technology.
  He is presently connected with Kohler China. A member of the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers since 1980. He has a degree from the University of the Philippines in 1979.
  
• Carl Frahme, Frahme Consulting Services, Inc. (Grass Valley, CA, US): , http://www.frahme.com, Phone: 530-575-6853, FAX: 530-272-6259 (last updated: 2002-07-31)
  Has over three decades experience in the ceramic industry and consults on all aspects of ceramic technology, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, business, and
  training. Offers on-line courses via World CyberUniversity, including "Ceramic Processing and Statistical Process Control". Web sites are http://www.frahme.com and http://www.worldcyberu.com. Co-founder of Ceramic Correspondence Institute (CCI), now operated by The American Ceramic Society.
• Jonathan Smith, Francis, Smith and Associates Pty Ltd (Melbourne, Victoria, AU): , Phone: 613 97274365, FAX: 613 97266515 (last updated: 2005-08-10)
  We offer engineering and manufacturing consultancy services specialising in ceramic manufacturing.
  Experienced in ceramic tiles, clay pipe production and ceramic products generally.
  We specialise in the following: Project management, maintenance management, plant upgrade, process improvement, quality systems and operator training.
• S M Mahbub Alam, Fu-Wang Ceramic Industry Ltd (Banani C/A, Dhaka, Bangladesh): , Phone: 00880-2-8311847, FAX: 00880-2-8823985 (last updated: 2002-09-02)
  I have extensive experience in Business Development. I offer companies assistance in developing and implementing business Development programs. My specialty is the ability to develop and deliver Bangladeshi & Indian business programs. Functions may include 'Formation a new company', 'Demand-Gap analysis', 'Market Research',and 'project management'. My fee depends on the assignment, minimum US$100/ hour.
• NATH VISWANATH, Fusion Ceramics, Inc. (Carrollton, OH, US): , Phone: 330-327-0164, FAX: 330-499-2355 (last updated: 2002-09-17)
  Has many years of experience in the manufacture of ceramic frits, prepared glazes, bodies, bonds, stains, raw materials and slurries.
• C. Philip Ross, Glass Industry Consulting (Laguna Niguel, CA, US): , http://GlassIndustryConsulting.com, Phone: 949-493-7293, FAX: 949-493-7294 (last updated: 2003-09-12)
  Has been in the glass industry for 27 years and a consultant for an additional 11 years. His experience includes specifications for glass raw materials and formulations, melting furnace design construction and operation, as well as air emission issues. Details can be found on his web site
• Stephen Picking, Global Ceramic Consultancy Service (GCCS) (Batu Pahat, Johor, MY): , http://Under Construction, Phone: +44 1782 850632 (last updated: 2006-01-04)
  GCCS offers ceramic consultantcy and provides solutions to all ceramic manufacturers technical and commercial issues, worldwide. GCCS have a very good understanding of both raw materials and ceramic process manufacturing and there related issues and have over 17 years experience having worked in both the UK and all over SE Asia.
  
  GCCS are experts in body, glaze and colour development and formulations of recipes to the customers required specification to match their manufacturing process conditions. GCCS have dedicated many years of work in the development ofreactive glaze,metallics,crystalline glazes,Celedon glazes, antique effects, plus many more which can be applied to stoneware or porcelain at low,mid and high firing temperatures for both conventional and fast fire systems.
  
  You can ask GCCS about any ceramic technical issue and we will respond to you within 24hrs everyday of the year. Technical visits are available once agreed by both parties,whereby hands on experience is at hand rather than just consulting.
  
  The director of GCCS graduated in BSc Hons in Material Science and specialises in ceramic coatings.GCCS have worked in both Americas, Eastern and Western Europe and have spent the last 5 years based in the Far East.
  
  If you have a ceramic problems then please donot hesitate to contact GCCS.
  
  email: GCCS01@hotmail.com
  UK Tel:+44 1782 850632
  Thailand Tel:+66 56656158
• Graham Smith, Global Ceramics Consultancy (Duffel, 2570, Belgium): , Phone: +32 15 322942, FAX: +32 486 273893 (last updated: 2005-06-11)
  Experienced consultant with over 30 years Executive Management and Consultancy experience in over 65 countries (Africa, North & South America, Asia, Australasia, Caribbean). Products include: structural clay products (bricks, roof tiles, vitfrified clay pipes, floor tile, terracotta), sanitaryware, tableware, wall tile, artware, refractories, glass, non-metallic minerals, marble, granite, ceramic raw materials.
  Projects have been carried out for private companies, international agencies, banks, receivers, incuding: feasibility studies, business plans, market studies, technical trouble-shooting, executive management, interim management, diagnostic studies, training of personnel, strategic planning, improvement of technical and financial performance, turn-around situations (eg: non-performing loan situations), new product development, rescue of closed-down plants, planning of new factories and expansions to existing factories.
  He is also now an equity investor in a brick, roof tile and decorative ceramics plant in Adidome, Ghana, West Africa, which was formerly closed down. He rehabilitated the plant, restarted production and has subsequently expanded the production facilties with the installation of a second brick and tile production line.
  His work is carried out worldwide, either from his EU office in Belgium and/or his West African office in Ghana. He is therefore ideally based to carry out consultancy projects throughout Africa, Asia, North & South America and Europe with his team of experienced EU and local consultants.
• Martin Beyers, Groupline Technical Ceramics (Edenglen, SA): , http://www.groupline.co.za, Phone: (++27) 11 397 89 33, FAX: (++27) 11 397 89 38 (last updated: 2003-02-06)
  Groupline Technical Ceramics (GTC) is a privately owned SMME in Johannesburg, South Africa specializing in the designing of technical ceramic components. Apart from being able to do prototyping and large scale manufacture of alumina and zirconia ceramic products using injection moulding,casting and isostatic pressing, GTC emphasizes the importance of using appropriate ceramic related design principles. Original Equipment Manufacturers, wanting to include ceramic components into their equipment are advised to consult with ceramic specialists with long trackrecords of production experience. A team of 3 ceramic engineers and technicians with more than 20 years of combined experience in designing and manufacturing advanced ceramics offer a broad spectrum of services including components design, material specification and manufacture of production runs.Oxide ceramics, like Alumina, Zirconia as well as composites thereof are widely used in the medical, engineering, mining, manufacturing, wear combating, corrosion control and refractory industries.
• H& R JOHNSON (INDIA) LTD: (last updated: 2002-07-23)
  A specialist with ten years experience in synthesis and characterization of ferrites, microwave ceramic materials, dielectrics and bodies, engobes and glazes for the whiteware and tile industries. Expert in characterization of raw materials for whiteware and tile industries.
  
  Qualification: B.Tech & Ph.D in Ceramics Technlogy, University of Calcutta, INDIA.
• S. N. Deshmukh, H&R JOHNSON (INDIA) LTD (Maharastra, India, IN): , Phone: 02143-57133 (last updated: 2002-08-10)
  Has more than 10 years experience in alumina and other advanced ceramics and is an expert in the processing of ceramic materials for bodies, engobes, and glazes for ceramic tiles. Has a Bachelor & Masters in Ceramic Engineering.
• Dhirendra Kumar, Hage Industries s.a (Burkina Faso) (Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, BF): , http://www.dhirendrakumar.com, Phone: +226 70 11 91 77 (last updated: 2005-06-27)
  He is a Ceramic Engineer,graduated in June 1996 from Banaras Hindu University, India. He is an expert in the processing of ceramic materials for bodies, engobes, and glazes for ceramic tiles as well as polished porcelain tiles. Having a wide knowledge for maintaining quality production with low cost from the size of 10 X 10cm to 120 X 180 cm tiles.
  Worked in H & R Johnson(I)Ltd, RAK Ceramics, Varmora granito and curently at Hage Industries s.a. as Factory Manager. He was the first person in RAK Ceramics who had developed PEI-5 reated ceramic floor tiles in satin smooth surface which was certified by C.S.T.B. France. He was also the first person in RAK Ceramics, who had started producion of polished porcelain tiles size upto 45 x 45 cm at 32 min firing cycle in 105 mt. Sacmi Roller Kiln.
• Frank Henshall, Henshall and Associates (Houston, TX): , Phone: 713 590 1378, FAX: 713 783 0067 (last updated: 2003-05-12)
  In 1968 Mr. Henshall formed a specialized ceramic consultancy and as Senior Partner successfully ran Henshall Bamford and Partners until 1984. Henshall Bamford and Partners provided a complete range of services to the world wide ceramic industry, on both short and long term assignments. Prior to setting up Henshall Bamford and Partners, Mr. Henshall was the Technical and Production Director of the Arrowsmith Group of Companies a company based in The United Kingdom. The Partnership became internationally recognized and carried out assignments for many multi national companies as well as governmental bodies.
  In 1984 Mr. Henshall joined the Interkiln Group of Companies as Technical and Production Director, with a position on the main board. From 1984 to 1989 Mr. Henshall headed all the joint venture operations in the Peoples Republic of China and successfully commissioned and operated four ceramic plants in country.
  In 1989 Mr. Henshall moved to Interkiln?s head offices in Houston, Texas as Executive Vice President and was responsible for the planning and implementation of Interkiln joint ventures world wide. They included operations in Malaysia, Botswana, Lesotho, Slovakia, and Sri Lanka.
  In 1999 Mr. Henshall formed Henshall and Associates a specialized ceramic consultancy organization based in Houston Texas. The practice carries out assigments both in the United States as well as overseas.
• Peter Carr, Henshall Bamford & Partners (NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, UK): , Phone: 01782 715599, FAX: 01782 713557 (last updated: 2002-07-23)
  Henshall Bamford & Partners have provided services to the ceramic industry worldwide (for over 30 years). Henshall Bamford & Partners is totally indepdendent of manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, kilns and materials but has the experience of working closely with such companies involved with the implementation of projects.
• MICHAEL BANKS, Hira (NELSON, NZ): , Phone: 64 3 5451120, FAX: 64354 82 442 (last updated: 2002-07-23)
  A geologist with 20 years experience in mineral exploration in Australia, New Zealand, Viet Nam and Indonesia. This includes testing and quality control of clay deposits. He is also an experienced potter and has acted as technical advisor to potters and clay producers. He has designed and formulated a wide range of successful commercial products including throwing bodies, casting slips, tile, ram press and jigger/jolly bodies from vitreous china to terracotta. He can advise on all sorts of glaze or body faults and adjustment. He has a deep understanding of minerals, silicate melts and their physiochemical reactions and can apply
  this knowledge to adjusting thermal expansion, strength, toughness, colour, surface tension, viscosity etc of all sorts of ceramic products.
• Jerry McClain, Hocking College (Nelsonville, OH, US): , Phone: 740-753-3591, x2653, FAX: 740-753-4071 (last updated: 2002-08-04)
  He offers lab testing at Hocking College facilities: Dilatometry to 1500C, DTA/TGA to 1150C, Thermal Gradient furnace, Microtrac particle size analysis, multi-volume pycnometer, BET Surface area, SEM/EDS-photomicrographs and elemental analysis, L*a*b color and gloss. ASTM tests such as absorption, density, porosity, compressive strength and MOR, thermal shock, sieve analysis.
  They have two labs:
  The Holl Lab houses pilot plant scale equipment such as: jaw crusher, roll crusher, vibrated screens for material sizing, rotap for sieve analysis, piston type extruder, pug mill(small 50# charge), filter press, ram press, high speed mixers and dispersors,
  universal testing machine for compressive, modulus and tensile strengths, (3) water cooled-diamond blade-cutoff saw.
  Kilns and furnaces - electric or gas fired to 1700C, small pilot size tunnel kiln. The Shaw lab houses the analytical equipment: (2) Orton Dilatometers w/1500C capability, Harrop simultaneous DTA/TG, (2) LN Microtrac particle size analyzers *176 to 0.9 microns and 65 to 0.3 microns, various light microscopes, sample mounting and polishing, modified Columbia Scientific thermal gradient furnace to 1200C, Micromeritics BET Surface Area analyzer and Multi-Volume Pycnometer, ISI Scanning Electron Microscope with EDAX EDS that detects sodium and down.
• Ing Hans van Elst, Holanducia SA (Spain): , Phone: +34 -952202540 (last updated: 2002-07-22)
  Has wide experience (15 yrs Spain, Germany, Russia) in frit formulations, and no nonsense solutions for glaze defects as well as ceramic trouble shooting in general for tile industry.
• Ron Jones, Horizon Technology (CastleDacre, Cambria, UK): , Phone: +44 (0)17684 86711, FAX: +44 (0)17684 86770 (last updated: 2002-08-05)
  Can provide a complete consulting service in the field of Technical Ceramics including new product development, pilot plant trials, process development, technical audits for new technical ceramics products and licensing issues. He has 20 years of experience as an Entreprenuer in developing new ceramic products, manufacturing processes and for the Ceramic Armour used on the majority of Hercules Aircraft during the Bosnian conflict, the Flat Ceramic Element for rapid heat low energy kettles and the process for manufacture of glass for safe vitrification of high level Nuclear Waste. He has a well equipped ceramic pilot manufacturing facility.
• Dr. B. Pitchumani, Indian Institute of Technology (New Delhi, IN): , http://www.iitd.ernet.in/, Phone: +91-11-6563453 (last updated: 2002-07-31)
  Experience:
  -Particle technology for 26 years related to powder production of fine particles in mills both dry and wet (ball mills, hammer mills, attritor).
  -High efficiency dust collectors and improving flowability of powders from the storage silos.
  -Improve existing equipment for energy saving and quality control, develop methods for determination of size distribution and interpretation for reduction of energy, organize in house short courses for in plant engineers and energy conservation and production of finer particles.
• Jeff Zamek, Jeff Zamek/Ceramics Consulting Services (SOUTHHAMPTOM, MA, US): , http://www.fixpots.com, Phone: 413-527-7337, FAX: 527-2755 (last updated: 2002-08-04)
  Offers advice on clay, glazes, kiln firing gas, electric, wood, Raku, salt/soda. Clay body and glaze defects cause and correction. Glaze and clay body formulas for low, med., high temperature firings. Product development for functional ceramics. Industry, school, home studio information. Raw material toxicology and safety recommendations for a safe studio or work place.
• Jeremy Dubber, Jeremy Dubber Potteries (East London, ZA): , Phone: + 27(0)43-7265889, FAX: +27(0)43-7265889 (last updated: 2007-09-02)
  Mr Dubber consults on clay and glaze problems, such as crazing, dunting and material substitution. He is a trained potter running a ceramic supplies business since 1986. He has extensive experience in clay and glaze chemistry, manufacture and troubleshooting. He also designs and manufactures electric kiln elements and can check and re-design your electric elements to give a longer element life and sufficient power if your present design is unsatisfactory.
• Jim Moss, Jim Moss Consultant (Pachuca, Hidalgo, MX): , http://www.jmossmx.com, Phone: 7717147088 (last updated: 2008-07-22)
  Industrial ceramist /ceramic engineer providing technical & managerial services to industrial and craft-based pottery, sanitaryware and tile manufacturers and related services industries worldwide.
  
  Originally from UK, operates internationally from Mexico home base since 1988.
  
  Services provided include:
  Project design, management and commissioning of manufacturing operations
  Expertise in body, glaze and decoration colour formulation, development and processing over an extensive range of body types
  Troubleshooting of manufacturing processes
  ‘Hands-on’ training of production personnel
  Process and product development support
  Quality control and production control systems and documentation design and implementation
  
  Work experience:
  1966-1988 employed in senior technical and production management positions with leading UK tableware/cookware stoneware, vitreous china sanitaryware and vitreous tiles manufacturers.
  1988 - 1993, relocated to Mexico, employed by earthenware tableware and craft based terracotta and stoneware tiles and giftware manufacturers.
  1993, launched present career as a consultant, since worked extensively overseas in developing countries at industrial and craft based level.
  
  Full curriculum, consultant services and examples of past assignments posted on website
  
  Specialist attribute:
  A practical industrial and craft-based ceramist / ceramic engineer with extensive hands-on experience and abilities over a wide ranging product base.
  
  Academic qualifications (UK): Associate of the Institute of Ceramics, Diploma in Management Studies and Diploma in Marketing.
  
  Speaks fluent Spanish as second language
  
• Julian sawyer, Julian Sawyer: , http://julian.sawyer@tesco.net, Phone: 00 44 1782 303909, FAX: 00 44 1782 303909 (last updated: 2004-06-19)
  He has acquired experience since 1976 with blue chip companies based in Stoke on Trent, with total knowledge of all processes. His Qualifications/Education are Li ceram, IQA syllabus 5 TQM, Kobayashi 20 keys to workplace methodology. His main expertise is in Process control/loss reduction and Quality inititiaves. Has carried out projects in Eastern Europe and Asia.
• Keith Ackers, Keith Ackers Associates (Longton, Preston, UK): , http://www.iso-quality-consultant.co.uk/ (last updated: 2008-05-05)
  A consultant specializing in assisting companies achieve ISO 9000 Certification and other aspects of quality assurance.
  
  He has international experience in both small and multinational companies, including those in the ceramics, insulators, sanitary ware, tiles, refractories, pottery, processing and allied industries.
  
• Adam Jarzembowski, Laguna Clay Company (Cambridge, OH, US): , http://www.lagunaclay.com, Phone: 800-762-4354 (last updated: 2002-10-16)
  Techincal support specialist on the use of clay bodies and glazes for pottery.
• Roberto Calbesi, LEX KILN INDUSTRIES (US): , http://www.lexkiln.com, FAX: 001.508.374.0276 (last updated: 2002-07-23)
  Senior Ceramic Plant & Equipment Specialist, design custom production lines for special ceramic products, engineering of equipment, processes and plants. Developer of ceramic kilns and thermal applications in general. Consultation available worldwide.
• Martin Stentiford, Martin J. Stentiford (Newton Abbot, Devon, UK, UK): , Phone: +44(0)1803319911 (last updated: 2005-02-24)
  A wide knowledge and experience of the traditional ceramics industry and its raw materials usage since the mid-1960s which is now available to ceramics manufacturers and industrial minerals producers worldwide. Particular expertise in clays, kaolins, feldspars with extensive knowledge of their extraction, processing and quality control. The development and improvement of ceramic bodies and formulations based on such materials is a speciality and includes involvement with wall and floor tile manufacture as well as sanitaryware, electrical insulators and tableware (porcelain, bone china, vitreous and earthenware). He is a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (UK), a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK), a Chartered Scientist and a Chartered Chemist.
• Dave Kellerman, Material Solutions Corporation (Littleton, MA, US): , Phone: 978-486-0053, FAX: 978-486-8452 (last updated: 2002-08-04)
  Kellerman specializes in advanced materials; state of the art composite materials and advanced ceramic materials for electronic and structural components. His company has five US patents in advanced and composite materials formulations, processes, and structures. He offers consultation, product development, technical training, test, characterization, and manufacturing services. Consulting services cover electronic materials and processes, applied materials characterization and powder characterization and processing services. Kellerman has recently developed annealing processes for alumina substrates, and has developed process monitoring and control for the substrate annealing process.
  
• Fred Stover, Matrix Enterprises (waterville, OH, US): , http://www.matrix-ent.com, Phone: +419-878-0001 (last updated: 2008-07-29)
  Graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1960 with a Bach. Cer Engr. degree. Co-founded Applied Ceramics, Inc.in 1968.
  
  Have extensive experience with the use of man made raw materials such as Silicon Carbide and Brown Fused Alumina for the Refractories industry since 1977. I have consulted in the use of these materials in addition to sales of them.
• R. GAURISHANKER, METACON Engineers and Consultants (CHEMBUR, MUMBAI, IN): , Phone: 91-22-5973268/70, FAX: 91-22-5973269 (last updated: 2003-05-12)
  Has expertise in setting up projects for manufacture of whiteware, artware and industrial ceramic products on a turnkey basis, design and installation of high temperature batch and continuous furnaces for firing ceramic ware and reengineering of existing ceramic units to cater to latest markets.
  Will be interested in offering expertise to clients in India and SAARC countries, the middle east and Africa.
• Mrs. Geetha Dubey, MGK Mines, MGK Trading House (CHENNAI, IN): , Phone: 5223802, FAX: 5221810 (last updated: 2002-07-31)
  A woman entrepreneur with 26 years experience as an owner of ceramic mineral mining, export and research companies. Has experience in all types of ceramics from body preparation to glaze. Currently her company is managing large pegmatite deposits in India to produce quality K2O low iron feldspar for export and she is available for raw materials consulting. Mrs.B. Usha Devi at ushapink@yahoo.com is also available. They are interested in launching an international ceramic park in India and can give practical training at MKG mines for overseas students in India.
• Abbas Mian, Mian Enterprises (Quetta - 87500, PAKISTAN, PK): , Phone: +92 81 444026, FAX: +92 81 444026 (last updated: 2003-03-10)
  More than 40 years of experience related to mining sector. For the last 10 years involved in manufacturing and supply of refractories for steel and other metal melting industry.
• Dr. Padmakar Badkar, Mineral processor (Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN): , Phone: 0091-22-4147813, FAX: 0091-22-4147813 (last updated: 2002-07-23)
  Has extensive experience in powder metallurgy, ceramic tile industry, slow and fast firing of wall, floor and granite tiles, technical ceramics and stone ware pottery. Specialist in glaze and body formulation, troubleshooting in ceramic industry. Also has extensive experience of implementing turnkey projects in the ceramic tile industry.
• J. Shukla, Nahak Overseas Ltd. (Baroda -7, Gujarat, IN): , Phone: +91-265-2281419 (last updated: 2003-01-21)
  Specializes in problems related to ceramic color. Has partners in Italy and Taiwan.
• KEITH FULLER, Nyco Sales (Bascom, OH, US): , Phone: 419-937-2072, FAX: 419-937-2072 (last updated: 2002-07-23)
  A porcelain and whiteware consultant and formerly the Technical Director for a major producer of Sanitary ware. He has 15 years experience in the development, fabrication and processing of vitreous china products. From modeling to final selection. Experience includes product design for aesthetics and function, modern fabrication techniques, kiln technology, raw material selection and formulation for both casting body and glaze, drying, and final Q.C. testing.
  
• Dr. Jason Huang, Owens Corning (Granville, OH, US): , Phone: 740-321-7238, FAX: 740-321-4238 (last updated: 2002-08-10)
  A licensed Ceramic Engineer, experienced in the areas of ceramics, glass, glass fibers and composite materials. He is Business Development leader for Owens Corning Testing Systems (OCTS), a leading independent provider of comprehensive evaluation services for materials, products, and systems. OCTS features problem solving (including reverse engineering), consulting, manufacturing trouble shooting, and standard and non-routine testing, especially in thermal, fire, mechanical, physical, analytical (inorganic, organic and microscopy) and acoustic areas. OCTS offers confidential testing service to the ceramic and glass industry.
• Parviz Shenavar, P&P Co. (West Resalat Bull, IR): , Phone: 98214072235 (last updated: 2002-08-04)
  A consaltant in sanitary ware technology.
• Abdul Hannan, Pakistan Porcelain Insulators Co. (Sheikhupura Punjab, Pakistan, PK): , Phone: 0092-04931-56493, FAX: 0092-04931-611661 (last updated: 2002-08-10)
  He is a manufacturer of porcelain items especially insulators and can provide assistance with regard to chemical composition, slip testing, kinds of kilns and their use, porosity and density testing, and information on kinds of ball clays which are suitable for insulators.
• Harish Parikh, Panpipes Trades & Services Pvt. Ltd (Vadodara, India, IN): , http://panpipesitile.com, Phone: 91-265-334964, FAX: 91-265-354642 (last updated: 2003-02-05)
  Can help to establish complete third fire industry i.e. designer tiles, collaboration, sourcing and techno commercial evaluation to achieve most economy with best buy! Globely travelled with varied experience of 25 yrs in industry and trading of ceramic tiles in and from India.
  
  Can help establish contacts with Indian sourcings for ceramic tiles and wares and building products.
  Have own Industry and trade house in India.
  Can serve any English speaking part of the world.
• Paul Michael Ratcliffe, Paul Ratcliffe & Associates (Christchurch, Dorset, UK): (last updated: 2002-07-31)
  A consultant to the ceramic industry since 1977.
• John Pepin, Pepin & Co. (Woking, Surrey, UK): , Phone: 44-1483-729252, FAX: 44-1483-729252 (last updated: 2002-08-04)
  Pepin & Co is involved in the establishment of ceramic/refractory projects around the world on a "turnkey" basis including machinery and technical know how. They welcome enquiries from companies wishing to establish new plants or upgrade existing ones.
• Dr. T.V. Prasad, Phisem Consultancy Services (P) Ltd (New Delhi, India, IN): , Phone: 91-11-601 2836, FAX: 91-11-601 1445 (last updated: 2002-09-03)
  50 years experience in the manufacture, Research & Development and Testing of refractory raw materials and finished products; Design, Application, Inspection & Maintenance of refractory lined systems in Hydrocarbon Processing, Fertilizer, Cement, Glass and Non-ferrous metallurgical industries; Quality Assurance
  in the Installation of refractory linings in these industries; Conducts Training Programmes and In-house Workshops in Refractories Engineering and Maintenance. Other areas of specialisation are Thermal Insulation, Non-metallic Corrosion Resistant Lining Systems, Passive and Passive Fire-proofing.
  
  Has a Ph.D in Silicate Technology from Banaras Hindu University, India
• Darren Chambers, Phoenix Ceramic Consultants Limited (Hull, East Riding): , http://www.sanitarywareconsultants.com, Phone: +44 (0) 1482 217283, FAX: +44 (0) 1482 217283 (last updated: 2003-12-16)
  Phoenix specialises in the manufacture of sanitaryware to world class standards. Phoenix's services range from cutting edge design and development facilities, glaze and body development and yield improvement programmes to implementation of best working practices. Phoenix are the modern professional consultancy to turn to for a helping hand.
• peter fink, Poterie d'Ependes, Peter Fink (Ependes Fribourg, CH): , http://www.potsfink.ch (last updated: 2007-06-13)
  Advice for ceramic production by crafts-cooperations, foundations or small business partners. Technical, or design and management related. Earthenware and Stoneware glazes, firing and kiln technology, clays. Experience in Burkina Faso, Nepal and Ecuador.
• Pramod Jha, Private consulting (Vadodara, Gujarat, US): , Phone: 919824025418 (last updated: 2005-05-31)
  Experienced in detail engineering design, manufacture, assembly and projects. Successfully built modern manufacturing units (ISO certified) from green stage. Expert in building relationships with vendors, foreign collaborators and consultants. Widely traveled across various geographies (Europe, US, Africa) and well conversant with their work-culture.
  
  Qualification: B.E (Mech). First division from R.E.C, Jaipur, Chartered Engineer
  
  AREAS OF EXPERTISE
  
  Strategic Planning Production Control Quality Assurance Consumer Products Start-up Organizations Manager/Motivator
  Total Quality Management
  Operations Management Problem Solving Organizational Development
  
• Gary Schlager, Process Engineering Services (Mount Vernon, TX, US): , http://www.pesceramic.com, Phone: 903.537.2787, FAX: 903.537.2787 (last updated: 2003-08-29)
  Has 30-plus years experience in dinnerware, tile, artware industries, with strong background in dry-pressing, Ram process, extrusion, and glaze formulation. His company offers consulting, prototyping, equipment design and sourcing.
  
• rubia moraes, R?bia Moraes (são paulo, sp, BR): , http://www.centraldaceramica.com.br, Phone: 11-5093-9096 (last updated: 2003-02-19)
  Fornos ? g?s, sem o uso de argamassa, com teto plano.
  Workshops e Montagem. Projeto pr? - moldado com diversos tamanhos.
  S?o Paulo, SP, Brazil
  
• Ramin Badiee, Ramin Badiee (Mashhad, IR): , Phone: 00989153140854 (last updated: 2007-11-03)
  A ceramic engineer who is an expert in porcelain, wall & floor Tile (once-fired & twice-fired) and has 10 years experience in several factories. Has an M.A degree from the University of Science & Technology in IRAN.
• Amrik Singh, RGC Consultants (New Delhi, Delhi, IN): , Phone: +91-11-3623 5145, FAX: +91-11-2623 5393 (last updated: 2003-11-02)
  I am seeking assignments in the Refractory Industry to provide technology to develop Monolithics, resin & chemical bonded bricks and fired refractories. I have 40 years hands-on experience in all areas of management, product development/improvement, manufacture, setting up of green field plants, and marketing support, market surveys etc.
• Philip Ong, Rictec Pte. Ltd (Singapore): , Phone: 0065-7633618, FAX: 0065-7696033, 565038 (last updated: 0000-00-00)
  Consultant with 33 years experience in heavy clay, brick & ceramic making machinery supply, refractory coating/cement (FURNASCOTE), clay roof tile molds, kiln car sealing cords, ceramic stains, engobes, glaze, and refractory kiln furniture.
• Kamal Ganguli, Ritucera International (New Delhi, IN): , Phone: 91-011-6943112, FAX: 91-11-6946938 (last updated: 2003-02-18)
  A consulting engineer for porcelain enamel frits, colors,
  stains, fluxes, plant & machinery. The most trusted companies in ceramic colors and frits in India have obtained their expertise for production units. Also offer trial plant facilities and pilot production.
  
• John Baymore, River Bend Pottery (Wilton, NH, US): , http:/www.JohnBaymore.com, Phone: 603-654-2752 (last updated: 2003-05-12)
  Specialist in design, construction and troubleshooting of fuel-fired ceramic kilns for the studio potter, craft center, or academic institution since 1974.
  Experience with construction of wood firing kilns since 1969, including anagama and noborigama kilns.
  -Former consultant for Cutter/Eagle Ceramics, former instructor of ceramic materials and kiln design at Mass. College of Art and Boston University's Program in Artisanry. Current adjunct professor of ceramics at New Hampshire Institute of Art, teaching materials science and kiln design as well as studio courses.
  -Invited presenter at the 2002 Aomori, Japan Wood Fire Festival and reciepent of the Judge's Special Prize in the 1st Mashiko, Japan Ceramics Competition.
  -Kiln building educational workshops a specialty.
  -General studio operations and technical consulting also available.
• Robotask Ltd.: (last updated: 0000-00-00)
  A consultant engineer to the clayworking industry with 23 years experience in clay plants including brick, tile, ceramic. Current areas of interest are robotic handling, development of light weight refractory kiln car decks and fast fire kilns. Other areas of expertise are design and implementation of turnkey projects for retrofiting plants or green field site.
• Ralph Ruark, Ruark Engineering (US): (last updated: 2002-08-04)
  A consultant specializing in assisting companies to achieve ISO 9000 Certification and other aspects of quality assurance.
  
  Formerly Vice President of Bickley and Riedhammer (kilns), and Director of Engineering for Lenox China. He has been working in the Ceramic business since graduation from Rutgers in 1972 and is available for kiln consulting.
  
  He has international experience in both small and multinational companies, including those in the ceramics, insulators, sanitary ware, tiles, refractories, pottery, processing and allied industries.
• Nadeem Butt, Saudi Ceramic Company (Riyadh, Central Region, SA): , http://www.saudiceramics.com, Phone: +966500183657, FAX: +96614981832 (last updated: 2005-05-29)
  Educated in UK and Japan and have around 21 years of experience in ceramics whitewares.
  May help in:
  Project Management.
  Product development.
  Plant setup, handling and layout.
  Raw material selection and processing.
  Design development.
  Body formulation and development.
  Glaze formulation, development and trouble shooting.
  forming processing and troubleshooting.
  Production flow and processes.
  Quality control and assurance.
  Production and process control auditing.
  Bench marking
  ISO QMS and EMS.
  SWOT analysis.
• Yadvendra Choudhary, SEMACO (Jaipur - 6, Rajasthan, IN): , Phone: +91-141-222033, FAX: +91-141-361630 (last updated: 2002-07-23)
  Has expertise in proving mineral / industrial raw materials to ceramic industry in India and abroad. His company has been supplying feldspar, quartz and other minerals to various companies in
  India, Germany and Australia for over 10 years.
• MORENDHA K., SHIV - CERA (Nr. Railway Station, DHORAJI, IN): , Phone: 91-2824-20312, FAX: 91-265-327551 (last updated: 2002-09-02)
  Speciality in all type of Glaze & Glaze Frit. applicable to all of the ceramic articles like wall tiles, floor tiles, sanitary wares, studio potteries by application of single, doubble or third firing procedure.
• Dr. Nilo Tozzi, Silicon (50056 Montelupoi, F.no, Italy): , Phone: +39 329 2142968, FAX: 0571 931013 (last updated: 2003-04-16)
  25 years of experience as technical manager in Italian plants for frits, glazes and tile production. Chemistry academic degree. Several years of experience as consultant for Italian and foreign companies producing traditional ceramics. Ceramist with strong theoretical and pratical skills in tiles manufacturing, including bodies, frits and glazes formulation. Wide experience in the field of production cost reduction and improvement of quality and quantity. Good English, Spanish and French.
• Gavin Stairs, Stairs Small Systems (Toronto, Ontario, CA): , Phone: 416-530-0419, FAX: 978-8221 (last updated: 2002-08-04)
  Has a background in instrument design and construction and has been attached to the high energy physics group at the University of Toronto for about 13 years. Has also been director of research at an industrial computer firm and worked on advanced computers for sonar. He has studied geology and has intimate knowledge of the mineralogy and chemistry of ceramic processes. Mr. Stairs wishes to use his experience in science to help studio potters and small potteries with their technical problems (i.e. everythiNg from calculating glazes to designing kilns). He is also interested in founding a Technical Institute for Studio Potters, with a view to helping them with technical problems, and pursuing research topics of general interest.
• Hugh Nile, STERLING CHINA CO. (Newell, WV, US): , Phone: 330 303 4121 (last updated: 2003-02-23)
  Has 30 years experience in high tension electrical porcelain and vitrified hotel ware. Other areas of expertise are body preparation, extrusion, forming (jiggering, turning, RAM pressing), drying, firing, glazing, equipment installation, Q.C., decorating.
• Murray Lines, Stratum Resources (Sydney, NSW, AU): , http://www.stratum.com.au (last updated: 2002-09-03)
  Has wide experience in raw industrial raw materials such as feldspar, kaolin, ball clay, silica, zircon, borax etc. His company operates throughout the Asian region and Australia / NZ.
• Maryam Tehrani - Rastegar, Tafreshies (Kingston -upon- Thames, Surrey, UK): , http://www.maryamtehrani.co.uk, Phone: +44-20-8547 3156, FAX: +44-20-89745857 (last updated: 2002-12-21)
  A specialist in Persian/ Iranian and Islamic Ceramics and pottery.
  BA Ceramics: University of Westminster, UK (2000)
  MFA Fine Art: University of Middlesex, UK(2002)
• Taslim Khan, Taslim Khan (dhaka, dhaka, SN): , Phone: 008801713001085 (last updated: 2008-08-04)
  Ceramic Engineer with over 14 years of "hands on" experience in the manufacturing, marketing and sourcing of Porcelain, Bone China and stoneware Tableware. Having a wide knowledge for maintaining quality production with low cost.
  I successfully built a modern Ceramic Tableware manufacturing unit from green stage. Worked in Shinepukur Ceramics, MONNO Ceramics, BFC Ceramics and IKEA as "Global Ceramic Tableware Specialist". Widely traveled (Europe, India and UK)and well conversant with their work-culture.
  My Phone Number - 008801713001085
  
• Tom Wirt, The Clay Coyote Pottery (Hutchinson, MN, US): , http://claycoyote.com, Phone: 320-587-2599, FAX: 320-234-6849 (last updated: 2002-09-03)
  Has expertise is in marketing and business planning and administration of functional pottery, both wholesale and retail.
• Ivan Wozniak, The Potters Friend (Cheadle, Staffordshire, UK): , http://www.pottersfriend.co.uk, Phone: 44 (0)1538751200 (last updated: 2005-07-15)
  Specialist in raw materials,body, glaze and decoration of pottery.
  
  Educated to Masters level in materials technology with over 25 years experience working in a multi national company. Member of the Institute of Materials, Mining and metals IMMM.
  
  I have travelled the world to help companies develop and improve products, reduce costs, and improve process yields. Development of unleaded glazes and troubleshooting of glaze related problems is a speciality.
• Philip White, TKH Services Ltd (UK): , http://www.tkhservices.com, Phone: +44(0)7773066546 (last updated: 2008-07-17)
  Philip White has carried out successful projects in many countries. His expertise includes the following main areas:
  • Raw materials and body formulations.
  • Body and slip preparation.
  • Mould and die design from original model to final design.
  • Manufacturing techniques for all types of product and material.
  • Glaze formulation and application techniques.
  • Decorating techniques of all types.
  • Design development from original, two or three dimensional, design to manufacture of finished product.
  • Drying and firing technology of all types and for all requirements.
  • Quality systems, production control testing and standards specification.
  • Cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
  • The solving and prevention of operational and quality problems.
  • Organisation of production areas and the selection of equipment.
  • Project Management.
  • Quality standards and test procedures for finished products made from a wide range of materials.
  • Provision of Customer services and information.
  • Environment issues including energy and waste management.
  • Management and Personnel training and development.
  • Factory Audits and Efficiency Surveys.
  Contact TKH Services to see how we can help you.
• Russell Fish, Unimin Corporation (Hardin, KY): , http://www.unimin.com, Phone: 270 345-9973, FAX: 270 354-9973 (last updated: 2004-11-12)
  I am a ceramic engineer with 22 years of manufacturing experience, with 8 additional years of mining and processing experience of ceramic materials such as silica, feldspar, nepheline syenite, kaolin, and ball clays. I have consulting experience in most ceramic processes with the ability to analyze chemistry, mineralogy, and physical properties of crude and fired compositions.
• J. Alfredo Sequera Bennett, Viselecolor, S.L. (BUÑOL, Valencia, ES): , http://www.visele.com, Phone: +34 962503795, FAX: +34 962501030 (last updated: 2005-07-28)
  Specialized consultant in additives and chemical auxiliaries used in the manufacture and decoration of ceramic products: tiles, earthenware, porcelain, etc.
  Since 1970 "hands-on" experience in R & D for the manufacture of fluidificants, temporary binders, fixers, vehicles or media for decoration in single, double and third fire, products for decal manufacture, precious metals inks, lusters. Also Purple of Cassius: magenta, carmine. He can advise in formulating/deformulating, improvement, developing new products/applications.
• Hemen Patel, VJM Ceramics (Rajkot, Gujarat, IN): , Phone: +91 281 370255, FAX: +91 281 386005 (last updated: 2002-10-15)
  Ceramic technologist with more than 10 years experience in selecting equipment, setting up & running a third firing plant using the latest equipment & raw materials from the best suppliers. Currently running a very successful company. Looking for exciting opportunities anywhere in the world. Intersted in short term & long term assignments as well.

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