Applied Ceramics, Inc.

Applied Ceramics brings its customer focus aligned with its materials, tooling and
manufacturing expertise to provide breakthrough solutions that change the world. Since
1967, Applied provides value through performance, cost savings, new product development
or customized solutions.

Founded in 1967, Applied Ceramics (ACI) originally provided primarily alumina and zirconia
kiln furniture and special refractory shapes. The company transformed from a kiln furniture
supplier to a global enterprise with product lines stretching across various industries with
multiple ventures. This diversity allows Applied Ceramics to service our existing businesses
with excellence, while still investing heavily in our R&D group to work on the problems of
tomorrow.