Ceradyne opens new crucible plant in China

Ceradyne opened its new plant on schedule to meet demand for solar wafers from China and Asia-based PV manufacturers.

At an estimated cost of US$34.0 million the 218,000-square-foot factory in Tianjin, China adds to Ceradyne’s previous capacity expansions at Ceradyne Tianjin Technical Ceramics made in the first half of 2010.

“It was only three and a half years ago that we opened the first crucible factory in Tianjin for the development and manufacture of high-technology ceramic crucibles to meet our Chinese customers' requirements," noted Bruce Lockhart, Ceradyne Vice President responsible for the Company's solar energy operations.

The opening ceremonies were attended by customers from Europe, the U.S., Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and China. Suppliers and contractors from Italy, Mexico, the U.S. and China also attended along with Chinese employees and key Ceradyne executives, including Ceradyne ACO President David P. Reed and Ceradyne CFO Jerrold J. Pellizzon.

Follow the link for more news on

Also Read

AMPIN Energy Transition achieves financial closure for 200MWp Rajasthan project

India’s solar scheme installs 385,000 units in first six months

Since you're here...

...there are many ways you can work with us to advertise your company and connect to your customers. Our team can help you dight and create an advertising campaign, in print and digital, on this website and in print magazine.

We can also organize a real life or digital event for you and find thought leader speakers as well as industry leaders, who could be your potential partners, to join the event. We also run some awards programmes which give you an opportunity to be recognized for your achievements during the year and you can join this as a participant or a sponsor.

Let us help you drive your business forward with a good partnership!

I want to download the media kit