James Wright

The American Ceramic Society is the professional membership organization for international ceramics and materials scientists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, plant personnel, educators and students. ACerS also maintain an extensive materials science website that provides online access to its journals, publications, science and career forums and specialized technical knowledge centers. The organization was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Wasterville, OH.

Minco, Inc. supplies fused silica and magnesium oxide. It provides electrical elements, re-factories, investment casting, fillers and friction materials. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Midway, TN.