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	Allied Mineral Products, Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories for induction melting.  Since the introduction in 1964 of our first refractories for lining coreless induction furnaces, Allied Mineral has grown into a major supplier of refractory monolithics and precast shapes to the foundry, steel, aluminum, copper, power generation, and environmental technology industries.
	Chicago Fire Brick Company (CFB) was founded in 1900.  Its reputation for quality refractory products and personal service grew steadily throughout its century long existence.  CFB is specifically known in the industry for its line of high quality, cost effective cupola refractories.  Allied Mineral Products, Inc. purchased Chicago Fire Brick in December 2002 and is committed to continuing the CFB tradition of manufacturing effective cupola refractories while providing the same personalized service. The addition of CFB compliments Allied’s existing line of cupola products.  Visit the Products section of Allied Mineral Products, Inc. for additional information on the CFB product line.
	Matrix Refractories Division - Allied Mineral Products, Inc. purchased Matrix Refractories in 1992.  This Division is focused on aluminum melting, specializing in the manufacture and sale of low-moisture castables to the primary and secondary segments of the aluminum industry.  The Matrix sales team, supported by Allied’s engineering department, has extensive experience designing and installing linings for all types of aluminum furnaces, including reverbs, open top, stack melters, die cast, rotary furnaces, carbon bake and molten metal transfer. Visit the Products section and click on Aluminum for additional information on the Matrix product line.
	American Precast Refractories Division joined Allied Mineral Products, Inc. in 1995, and it became a fully integrated division of Allied in 2003.  APR specializes in the design and manufacture of precast refractory shapes using unique refractories provided by Allied and Matrix.  APR helps Allied provide complete engineered solutions for its customers.  It offers a complete line of shapes utilized in coreless and channel induction furnaces, cupolas, gas fired furnaces, reverbatory and heat treating furnaces as well as shapes for electric arc furnaces in steel melting and an assortment of shapes for the integrated steel industry.    Visit the American Precast Refractories Division for additional information and photos of its extensive line of refractory shapes.
	Allied Metallurg South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (AMETSA) began manufacturing the Allied product line in 1998, and today it produces the complete line of Allied and Matrix products for sale into South Africa and neighboring markets.  AMTESA is a full service company with its own dedicated sales team that serves various industries in differing applications including integrated steel works, foundry, primary and secondary aluminum, power, and all non-ferrous industries.    AMETSA is a joint venture between Allied Mineral Products, Inc. and Metallurg South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
	Allied Mineral Products (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (AMT) produces the complete line of [Matrix and] Allied’s refractory products in Tianjin, China.  AMT markets these products in the Chinese foundry and aluminum industries through its dedicated sales force located throughout China.  It also exports these products to global markets through the Allied International Sales team.   AMT is wholly owned by Allied and began production in 1998.  AMT’s success and growth required the construction of a new, larger manufacturing facility in 2003.  This new facility is located in Tianjin also and began production in 2004.
	Allied Mineral Products, Europe - Allied Mineral Products, Inc. established it's fully staffed sales organization in Europe throughout the decade of the 1990's.  Allied has direct sales representatives in The Benelux, Germany, and Poland.  These representatives call on accounts within their geographical territories and provide service to Allied's Distributors in Sweden, England, Spain, France, Italy, Hungary, and Turkey.
	Gradmatic Equipment Inc. - Gradmatic Equipment Inc. offers the foundry industry, innovative, new technology to line coreless induction furnaces with dry, refractory materials.  Allied Mineral Products, Inc. is the Gradmatic sales representative for Canada, US, and Mexico.

 

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	American Foundrymen's Society (AFS) - The mission of the AFS today is "to provide and promote knowledge and services that strengthen the metalcasting industry for the ultimate benefit of its customers and society."
	Casting Industry Suppliers Association (CISA) is a society of executives and managers representing companies which supply equipment, materials, and services to the metalcasting industry.
	The Refractories Institute (TRI) is a nonprofit organization with objectives of promoting the image of the refractories industry, conducting research, improving refractory test methods, communicating information relevant to the industry, and conferring and cooperating with government agencies in the interest of the public and industry.