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177		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/advancing-refractories-with-cement-free-gel-bonded-gunite/" rel="bookmark">Advancing refractories with cement-free gel-bonded gunite</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
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182		<p>The implementation of novel technologies in refractory materials, such as gel-bonded cement-free gunite, are transforming cement plant operations and cutting downtime. With new variations and the ongoing energy transition, that evolution looks set to continue.</p>
183<p>by Stephen Karns and Robert Piestrzynski, United Refractories Co, USA</p>
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198		<p>Effective 9/18/23, Josh Pelletier has joined URC to fill the newly created role of VP of sales enablement and customer service.</p>
199<p>From numerous customer surveys, including our most recent 4th-quarter 2023 survey process, we know that the delivering value and service is a major priority for our customers.</p>
200<p>URC’s 4USERVICE culture is based on customer service, and as we increase our share and presence in industries ranging from foundry, steel, aluminum, contractors, cement and petro- chem, we want to ensure our 4USERVICE model continues to improve at delivering increased value to our customers.</p>
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201Josh’s background and experience will enable him to support the sales team in various ways, including project management, process improvement, strategic development, and specific technical details that make a real impact on our customers.  </p>
202<p>He will also manage our customer service team. Aside from being involved in every day aspects of service improvement, Josh will be looking long-term at ways to improve our process and programs.</p>
203<p>Since 2010, Josh has been serving the refractory producing industry in various technical support and sales roles at Kerneos and then Imerys ( by way of acquisition). His most recent role at Imerys was Sales Director – Refractory Producers, where he lead an international sales team representing a broad portfolio of refractory raw materials. Prior to that, Josh worked as a project manager for Zampell for four years. All of these positions have given Josh a unique view of both refractory customers and producers. </p>
204<p>Josh graduated from Clemson University in 2006 with a degree in ceramics and material engineering, and later earned his MBA from Regent university. </p>
205<p>In summary, URC’s  model of 4USERVICE Is important to our customers… And we know that Josh will improve and strengthen our service culture in both the short and long-term.   Josh will report to Brad Dickerman, our COO responsible for sales, production, and product development.  Please join me in welcoming Josh!!!</p>
206<p>Jim Caprio<br />
207Senior V.P. Sales &#038; Marketing</p>
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221		<p>Effective 4/24/23, Shaun Hale joins URC as the Vice President of Technical Sales.</p>
222<p>In this position, Shaun will support URC’s 4U Service model by further supporting our ability to deliver valuable, trustworthy technical data and customized technical solutions to our sales team and their customers.  Shaun’s initial focus will be the Aluminum industry along with serving as the conduit between product development and the sales group.</p>
223<p>Shaun has been the National Sales Manager for Capital Refractories since 2006.  In that role he started and developed Capital’s U.S. business by increasing sales, building his sales team, setting up manufacturing and distribution, and working with R&#038;D to develop new products.  He started in the refractories industry in 1997 in the UK, working for Hepworth Refractories, which became Vesuvius where he had roles in marketing and sales engineering.</p>
224<p>Overall, Shaun’s contribution of skills and sales/marketing experience makes him a valuable resource to support our customers, our sales force, and the 4U Service model.</p>
225<p>Shaun lives in the Cincinnati area and will have an office at the Brookville plant, reporting to Brad Dickerman.</p>
226<p>Jim Caprio<br />
227Senior V.P. Sales &#038; Marketing</p>
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236		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/thank-you-rick-volk/" rel="bookmark">Thank you, Rick Volk!</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
237			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/thank-you-rick-volk/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2023-05-08T11:57:04-04:00">May 8, 2023</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/shayan/">shayan</a></span></span>		</div>
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241Effective April 1, Rick Volk retired from URC , leaving a legacy in the area of monolithic product development.</p>
242<p>Rick started in December 2002, with a proven history in the area of foundry products. This was a perfect fit for URC, as the foundry application made up a majority of the customers. As Rick quickly grew close to our foundry customers and developed an impressive URC foundry arsenal, including a line of dry rams and cupola products, the growth goals of the company quickly took him in a new direction.</p>
243<p>About 10 years ago, Rick started to develop a platform of URC products for aluminum… an effort  that drastically grew sales and customer relationships. Similarly, URC focused on the contractor  segment, which required user-friendly shotcrete, pumpables and gun mixes. Rick’s new product formulations help grow this segment as well, as did his efforts to develop value added products for the cement industry.</p>
244<p>Aside from meeting the needs of the customer, Rick developed a number of very unique products that still stand alone in the refractory industry. Examples include our line of cement free CF shotcretes and the UNI &#8211; BRADE line of abrasion resistant products.</p>
245<p>Behind the scenes, Rick constantly worked with the production group to juggle the enormous challenge with refractory raw materials, availability, and pricing. His work in this area was key to our success over the last four years of supply chain issues. </p>
246<p>Lastly, Rick was… and is… a great teammate. There wasn’t a customer that couldn’t relate to Rick , and the sales team constantly leaned on him for technical and practical advice. He is the original refractory pro! </p>
247<p>Congratulations to Rick Volk…luckily, Rick will be available for special projects and transitions on a limited basis, as he needs a rest from an unrivaled career in refractory product and customer development. </p>
248<p>Jim Caprio<br />
249Senior V.P. Sales &#038; Marketing</p>
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258		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/thank-you-john-gallo/" rel="bookmark">Thank you, John Gallo!</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
259			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/thank-you-john-gallo/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2023-05-08T11:56:31-04:00">May 8, 2023</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/shayan/">shayan</a></span></span>		</div>
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263		<p>Although John Gallo’s URC career was a quick three years, he was the perfect champion to improve and grow United’s aluminum product line and customer base. </p>
264<p>After spending over 40 years in the industry, John joined URC in May 2020 to expand the aluminum platform started by Tom Robich and Rick Volk.<br />
265John’s combined experience with sales and sales management, technical products, and fieldwork was exactly what we needed, as both sales and product offerings have flourished during his tenure.</p>
266<p>Specifically, John grew the sales of our base products by reaching new accounts. Under his watch, we established new products such as UNI-2TUFF high fiber products, large aggregate compositions, and ultralow offerings for specific aluminum areas.</p>
267<p>In an effort to enhance our GP gunned plastic mixes, John helped to promote and sell the OPTIMIZER system to improve installation results while reducing excess packaging. As some customers turned from gunned plastics to colloidal silica compositions, John worked with product development to customize improved colloidal silica products currently in trials.</p>
268<p>As both our offerings and customer base grew, John continued visiting customers… often presenting our expanded aluminum platform, and specifically discussing prescriptive solutions for each individual account. With almost every aluminum customer discussion, an order or inquiry would follow!</p>
269<p>In summary, John was a great example of an application champion that made a real impact in a market segment. Although his term was short, we are grateful for all of the work and contributions during this very fruitful time for our aluminum customers, and we wish John good health and prosperity as he begins his retirement.</p>
270<p>Jim Caprio<br />
271Senior V.P. Sales &#038; Marketing</p>
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280		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/congratulations-brian-rhoads/" rel="bookmark">Congratulations Brian Rhoads!!</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
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285		<p>On behalf of the entire URC Team, please join me in congratulating Brian Rhoads on his 6/30/22 retirement.</p>
286<p>Brian’s 40 years in the refractory industry&#8230;including 17 years at URC&#8230;have made a lasting impact on his teammates, his customers and an industry that is better because of his dedicated service.</p>
287<p>Originally from Wyomissing, PA, Brian earned a BS in Ceramic Science and Engineering from Penn State University in 1982. From there, Brian spent 18 years at 3 different refractory companies focusing on the manufacturing and quality side of the business. In 2002, he landed at URC, where he quickly made an impact at the Sharonville facility. Brian soon became famous for his relentless work ethic, which included a 4 AM start time and a “whatever it takes to make it right for the customer” attitude.</p>
288<p>On a daily basis, Brian made sure the production and quality process was on track for our customers. Specifically, his overall knowledge of the products and process enabled him to make substantial contributions to the roll out of a new ERP system in 2008. This same knowledge and his incredible work ethic made the move from Sharonville to Brookville, IN 
288seamless to our customers. Most recently, Brian worked his magic to successfully startup the new production facility in Birmingham&#8230; while simultaneously working with a major new licensee across the world.</p>
289<p>Much could be said about Brian’s technical prowess and his accomplishments in production and quality. To his teammates and his customers, Brian is simply the genuine article&#8230;the no nonsense guy who earned everyone’s trust through hard work, competence, great follow through, excellent people skills and a sincere desire to do it right&#8230;and make it right for the customer. Perhaps his real legacy at URC is the transfer of his approach to the process and other teammates, thereby making our 4U Service model better.</p>
290<p>Thank you, Brian&#8230;get some sleep and good luck with your retirement plans! You will be missed!</p>
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300			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/we-are-pleased-to-announce-that-shannon-howard-is-the-2021-winner-of-the-falcon-award/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2021-10-12T15:56:07-04:00">October 12, 2021</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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304		<p>Awarded to a URC teammate who routinely goes above and beyond to serve and love our customers.</p>
305<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-3156 size-medium" src="https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/shannon-250x300.jpg" alt="shannon" width="250" height="300" srcset="https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/shannon-250x300.jpg 250w, https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/shannon-855x1024.jpg 855w, https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/shannon-768x920.jpg 768w, https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/shannon-1283x1536.jpg 1283w, https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/shannon-1710x2048.jpg 1710w, https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/shannon-500x599.jpg 500w, https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/shannon-800x958.jpg 800w, https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/shannon-1280x1533.jpg 1280w, https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/shannon-1920x2299.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" />Shannon was hired in March of 2000, and at every URC position he has put the customer first. Shannon is currently the Director of Logistics , and he formally works with customer service and production to schedule the orders to insure we meet or exceed the expectations of every customer. Regarding above and beyond service, Shannon has been known to personally drive critical components to job sites…along with driving employees back and forth to work to make sure our labor force meets customer’s demands.</p>
306<p>Thank you SHANNON FOR YOUR GREAT WORK…you are a key component of 4U SERVICE!!</p>
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320		<p>&#8230; <em>customized</em> to fit every customer&#8217;s needs.</p>
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344		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/technical-refractory-challenges-to-consider-in-steel-reheat-furnaces/" rel="bookmark">TECHNICAL REFRACTORY CHALLENGES TO CONSIDER IN STEEL REHEAT FURNACES</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
345			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/technical-refractory-challenges-to-consider-in-steel-reheat-furnaces/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2020-08-27T17:06:20-04:00">August 27, 2020</time><time class="updated" datetime="2020-08-27T17:13:53-04:00">August 27, 2020</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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349		<p><em>Jim Caprio<sup>1</sup>, Matt Ciarrocca<sup>1</sup>, Brian Rhoads<sup>1</sup></em></p>
350<p><em><sup>1</sup>United Refractories Co., McMurray, PA, USA</em></p>
351<p><em>Keywords: Iron, Steel, Refractory, Reheat Furnace, Rolling Mill</em></p>
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361		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/welcome-john-gallo/" rel="bookmark">Welcome John Gallo</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
362			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/welcome-john-gallo/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2020-04-30T17:30:24-04:00">April 30, 2020</time><time class="updated" datetime="2020-04-30T13:54:03-04:00">April 30, 2020</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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366		<p>It is my pleasure to welcome John Gallo to URC! Effective 5/1, John will begin his transition to VP of Non-Ferrous Metal Markets, as Tom Robich intends to retire 12/31/20.</p>
367<p> <a href="https://urc4u.com/welcome-john-gallo/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">&#8220;Welcome John Gallo&#8221;</span> <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>
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376		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/covid-19-update-3/" rel="bookmark">COVID-19 Update #3</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
377			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/covid-19-update-3/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2020-03-25T19:12:23-04:00">March 25, 2020</time><time class="updated" datetime="2020-03-25T19:12:07-04:00">March 25, 2020</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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381		<p>Dear Customers,</p>
382<p><strong>URC remains open!</strong></p>
383<p>Over the last few days both the states of Ohio and Indiana have issued stay at home directives. These directives require employees of non-essential businesses to 
383stay home for an initial period of two weeks.</p>
384<p>In Indiana and Ohio, essential businesses and operations include the manufacture, distribution and supply chain of critical products and industries. Some of these critical products and industries include agriculture, waste disposal, transportation, steel products, fuel, mining, construction and defense.</p>
385<p>These essential businesses are not affected by the stay at home directives. Since URC is in the critical supply chain of these essential businesses, URC is considered an essential business and part of the critical manufacturing infrastructure.</p>
386<p>Throughout the coronavirus precautions, URC continues to take steps to help maintain a safe and healthy workplace, in addition to maintaining federal, state, and local guidance and directives.</p>
387<p>If you have any questions or special needs, please contact Donna, Kathleen or your URC rep. Thank you for your trust and patience&#8230;We will be in touch with future updates.</p>
388<p><strong>Jim Caprio</strong><br />
389<em>V.P. Sales &#038; Marketing</em></p>
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398		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/robert-piestrzynski-cement-market-champion/" rel="bookmark">Robert Piestrzynski &#8211; Cement Market Champion</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
399			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/robert-piestrzynski-cement-market-champion/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2019-06-10T14:27:16-04:00">June 10, 2019</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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403		<p>We are pleased to welcome Robert Piestrzynski into our URC Family!</p>
404<p>Rob earned his BS in Product Design Engineering from Ferris State University in 2001.&nbsp; Shortly after graduation, Rob broke into the Portland Cement Industry as a Tech Services Engineer with St. Mary’s Cement.&nbsp; With assignments in Detroit and Chicago, Rob worked closely with QC and production on product lines, raw material selection and production processes.</p>
405<p>In 2014, Rob made the transition to sales as an account manager for Magotteaux’s Cement division.&nbsp; At Magotteaux, Rob leveraged his cement process experience to value sell proprietary alloy castings within the cement production process.&nbsp; Rob successfully called on and managed cement plants in over 10 states in the west and south.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
406<p>Living in Nashville with his wife and three children, Rob will have direct sales responsibility for approximately 20 accounts in the U.S.&nbsp; In addition, he will act as our Cement Champion to develop our value added cement strategy and work with other cement salesmen to understand the needs of the cement customer and deliver top quality 4U Service.</p>
407<p>Join us in welcoming Rob to the URC Family!</p>
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416		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/brian-rhoads-director-of-international-licenses/" rel="bookmark">Brian Rhoads &#8211; Director of International Licenses</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
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421		<p>We are pleased to welcome Brian back into the URC Family!&nbsp; With a ceramic engineering degree from Penn State and 36 years experience in the industry, Brian rejoins United after working at both our Sharonville, Ohio and Brookville, Indiana plants from 2002 to 2016 in a number of management capacities. Starting today, Brian will be our Director of International Licenses.</p>
422<p>As International Licenses Director, Brian will use his vast refractory knowledge base to communicate, teach and collaborate with both current and prospective URC Licensees around the world.</p>
423<p>Please join us in welcoming Brian back to URC!</p>
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432		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/farewell-to-falcon-1952-2019/" rel="bookmark">Farewell to Falcon &#8211; 1952-2019</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
433			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/farewell-to-falcon-1952-2019/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2019-05-14T12:48:18-04:00">May 14, 2019</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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437		<p>At 11:37am Saturday May 11th, our dear friend and co-worker Rick “Falcon” Falkowski passed away at age 66 after a short but difficult battle with both heart/lung complications. Rick’s wife Robyn was by his side throughout his struggle.</p>
438<p>Rick has been involved in the metal casting industry for 45+ years, beginning with a foundry apprenticeship program in the 1970s, and then getting into refractory sales shortly thereafter. For the last 18 years, Rick was with United Refractories and developed several territories throughout the Midwest.</p>
439<p>During his years in the business, he made countless friends along the way and seemed to know just about everyone. While attending a conference or training session, you never had to travel far to hear a “Falcon story”. His customers looked forward to seeing him and hearing his latest thoughts on both the foundry industry and the Green Bay Packers, both of which he was very passionate about.</p>
440<p>Rick was involved with the American Foundry Society in many capacities over the years, working as committee member, chairman, speaker, etc. Rick did many speaking engagements and was particularly good at discussing his knowledge and experiences in ways that the audience could understand. He was excited to pass his knowledge onto others to keep the industry moving forward.</p>
441<p>Falcon will remain a legend in the Midwest Foundry market. Up until his last day, he was respected by every customer, loved by his URC friends and engaged in doing the best job possible. We all will miss Rick very much.</p>
442<p>A celebration of Rick’s life will be held at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, WI on Frid
442ay, 5/17/2019 from 1pm-4pm. From there, the celebration will continue at the Friendship Café with lasagna and garlic bread which were Rick’s favorites. The funeral home is located at 512 Main Street, Friendship, WI 53934.</p>
443<p>Please keep Robyn and the rest of Rick’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He will be deeply missed.</p>
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452		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/urc-welcomes-justin-teiken-director-of-product-development-operations/" rel="bookmark">URC Welcomes Justin Teiken — Director of Product Development Operations</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
453			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/urc-welcomes-justin-teiken-director-of-product-development-operations/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2019-04-26T21:00:02-04:00">April 26, 2019</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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457		<p>With a ceramic engineering degree from Missouri S&amp;T and over 20 years of refractory experience at Vesuvius, Plibrico LLC and Holland Mfg., Justin has an extensive knowledge of the industry.</p>
458<p>In particular, Justin has monolithic experience ranging from low moisture technologies to plastics to precast&#8230; all key product areas that are critical for URC to deliver 4USERVICE to its customers.</p>
459<p>Relative to our customers, Justin’s experience lines up well with our customer base, as he has developed and pioneered products for the aluminum, iron, steel, incineration, cement and HPI Industries.</p>
460<p>Aside from a vast product development resume and multiple patents, Justin also has extensive experience in raw material sourcing and QA disciplines&#8230; key areas that bridge the gap between good research ideas and robust products that cost effectively perform for end users.</p>
461<p>URC’s main objective is to continue to improve our 4USERVICE and provide increasing levels of value to our customers. We believe Justin will be a great leader and teammate to make this happen!</p>
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470		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/increased-4u-service-for-the-foundry/" rel="bookmark">Increased 4U Service for the Foundry</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
471			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/increased-4u-service-for-the-foundry/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2018-06-08T16:04:20-04:00">June 8, 2018</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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475		<p>To provide more focus, support and 4U Service for customers in the foundry segment, we have made the following alignment improvements in our sales team.</p>
476<p><strong>Brent Buchcuski</strong> Director URC FOUNDRY Market</p>
477<p>Entering his sixth year at URC, Brent brings nine years of supervisory experience at all levels of the foundry, including the job as foundry and melt area manager.&nbsp; Brent will continue to work with Rick and Pat in the Midwest, along with working with all other URC salesman on foundry market details. These details range from collaborating on key account strategies to joint calls to input on product development needs for the foundry application. Brent will be accountable for maintaining and growing our sales to direct foundry accounts and foundry distributors.</p>
478<p><strong>Ron Stewart</strong> Foundry Sales/Service Rep</p>
479<p>URC is pleased to welcome Ron Stewart to the team!&nbsp; Ron will be coming on board at the end of July in the role of Foundry Sales/Service Representative.&nbsp; Ron will be a great compliment to our foundry group, which is an industry leading source for products, knowledge and support.</p>
480<p>Ron has been at Cadillac Castings for 30+ years and has held various management positions including foundry, finishing, and melting.&nbsp; For the last 17 years, Ron has held the position of Melt Superintendent.&nbsp; In this role he was responsible for all aspects of the melting operation including the cupola, channels, repairs, and auto-pouring.&nbsp; He has been an active member of AFS and has done several presentations at Cast Expo and Casting Congress.&nbsp; Currently, he is the Chairman of the 8F Cupola Committee.</p>
481<p>We are excited to add Ron’s experience and knowledge to our team, as his background and people skills will improve our ability to add real 4U Service Value to numerous accounts and distributors.&nbsp; Ron will report to Brent and be based out of Kalamazoo, MI.</p>
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490		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/refsource-inc-offers-new-opportunities-for-mssi-temtek-customers/" rel="bookmark">REFSOURCE, INC. OFFERS NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR MSSI TEMTEK CUSTOMERS</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
491			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/refsource-inc-offers-new-opportunities-for-mssi-temtek-customers/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2017-10-03T15:55:23-04:00">October 3, 2017</time><time class="updated" datetime="2020-03-11T17:34:01-04:00">March 11, 2020</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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504		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/urc-launches-new-aluminum-platform/" rel="bookmark">URC Launches New Aluminum Platform</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
505			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/urc-launches-new-aluminum-platform/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2017-06-05T14:47:18-04:00">June 5, 2017</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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509		<p>The “Aluminum Platform” for United Refractories Company is based upon satisfying the aluminum customer value proposition which has 3 main pillars: (1) Reduce total process costs/MT of metal produced; (2) Improve/impact metal quality; (3) Improve/optimize furnace availability. All of URC’s R&amp;D, sales, service &amp; marketing activities are driven by the pillars of this value proposition.</p>
510<p>Our overall approach in serving the aluminum market is to provide solutions that create value based on relevant quantitative data. This initiative has 4 main elements: (1) <strong>Customer challenges</strong>
510 which would include identifying the critical wear mechanisms acting upon and deteriorating the refractory in aluminum casthouse operations.&nbsp; (2) <strong>Product qualification</strong> which involves a comprehensive testing program that best simulates these wear mechanisms to better understand and position URC products relative to these wear mechanisms. (3) <strong>Process analysis</strong> which involves a thorough audit of the specific aluminum furnace process, to better understand the most critical wear mechanisms impacting the refractories in that particular furnace. A very detailed “process audit” has been developed by URC to initiate this investigation. (4) <strong>Product selection</strong> which involves utilizing the process audit results along with the product qualification test data, to provide a more “prescriptive” value solution, or a <em>Solutions AWEARness</em> offering that is specific to each customer furnace. As we know, not every furnace is the same and creating value for the customer is the goal.</p>
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520		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/successful-casting-congress-exhibition/" rel="bookmark">Successful Casting Congress Exhibition!</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
521			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/successful-casting-congress-exhibition/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2017-06-04T14:49:07-04:00">June 4, 2017</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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525		<p>Milwaukee, WI – URC attended and exhibited at the American Foundry Society’s Casting Congress exhibition.&nbsp; URC was able to showcase their many new innovative products, platforms and services including 1Source, PriorityU Technical Services, Solutions AWEARness Aluminum Platform, Gel Bond Cement Free Technology and much more.</p>
526<p>URC was also able to enjoy a great night out with its customers’ at the Milwaukee Brewer’s game!&nbsp;</p>
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536		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/urc-is-exhibiting-at-the-121st-annual-american-foundry-society-afs-casting-congress/" rel="bookmark">URC is Exhibiting at the 121st annual American Foundry Society (AFS) Casting Congress!</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
537			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/urc-is-exhibiting-at-the-121st-annual-american-foundry-society-afs-casting-congress/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2017-04-11T13:53:07-04:00">April 11, 2017</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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541		<p>URC is exhibiting at Booth 420 on April 25-27<sup>th</sup> in Milwaukee, WI their latest industry leading refractory products designed for Aluminum, Iron and Steel along with their PriorityU Technical Services and 1Source turn-key product and project offerings.&nbsp;
541 Sales and Technical staff will be hand to discuss and help provide information on how URC can add value to their customer’s operation!</p>
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550		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/mike-rzepczynski-joins-urc/" rel="bookmark">Mike Rzepczynski Joins URC</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
551			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/mike-rzepczynski-joins-urc/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2017-04-11T13:51:48-04:00">April 11, 2017</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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555		<p>URC is excited to announce that Mike Rzepczynski has joined URC! Mike, who was formerly at Harbison-Walker, has been in the refractories industry for 31 years and brings a great deal of refractory knowledge to the team.&nbsp; He will focus on the aluminum market, but also cover other industrial applications in his Midwest geographic area out of his home base in St. Louis, MO.</p>
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564		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/urc-welcomes-tom-robich-vp-non-ferrous-metal-markets/" rel="bookmark">URC Welcomes Tom Robich: VP Non-Ferrous Metal Markets</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
565			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/urc-welcomes-tom-robich-vp-non-ferrous-metal-markets/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2016-04-14T19:10:49-04:00">April 14, 2016</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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569		<p><em><strong>“Tom brings a great deal of experience to the United team, as he has an excellent combination of sales, management and technical skills” Jim Caprio VP sales and marketing</strong></em></p>
570<p>Tom Robich has over 36 years of experience in the refractories industry with Harbison-Walker Refractories Co. Throughout this 36 year career at HW, Tom held various territory sales positions, starting in Houston, Texas and progressing to a larger maintenance territory in Dallas, Texas. After 6 years in Texas, Tom moved into a new application-focused glass sales assignment in Toledo, Ohio for 4.5 years and then progressed to project sales in Pittsburgh, Pa., handling all new furnace construction activity in the US and Canada for the next 2 years. Tom’s career path continued into technical marketing as he assumed the position of Marketing/Application Manager for Non-Ferrous Metals for the next 5 years. After this assignment, Tom moved to Indianapolis, Indiana as the Regional Sales Manager for the next 3.5 years. Tom was then called back to Pittsburgh, Pa. as Senior Director-Industrial Metals Sales Unit and held this position for 15 years.</p>
571<p><em><strong>“Tom’s professionalism and customer focused approach fits perfectly with our 4U customer service, as he will help us improve and get to the next level of customer solutions and service.”….Doug Niesen CEO</strong></em></p>
572<p>In addition to many years of strategic planning, account development and sales process design experience , Tom holds a BA in Economics &amp; Administrative Management Science from Carnegie-Mellon University and an MBA in General Management from Bowling Green State University.</p>
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581		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/rick-falkowski-presents-channel-furnace-start-up-controlling-predictability-during-commissioning-at-castexpo-2016-16-072/" rel="bookmark">Rick Falkowski presents Channel Furnace Start-up—“Controlling” Predictability During Commissioning at CastExpo 2016 (16-072)</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
582			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/rick-falkowski-presents-channel-furnace-start-up-controlling-predictability-during-commissioning-at-castexpo-2016-16-072/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2016-04-14T19:08:13-04:00">April 14, 2016</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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586		<p>This presentation is an overview of the basics regarding form design and refractory composition, selection and properties, including the importance of refractory conditioning and proper introduction of the metal.</p>
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595		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/united-refractories-to-exhibit-at-castexpo-2016-booth-1918/" rel="bookmark">
595United Refractories to Exhibit at CastExpo 2016 (Booth 1918)</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
596			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/united-refractories-to-exhibit-at-castexpo-2016-booth-1918/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2016-04-14T19:05:50-04:00">April 14, 2016</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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600		<p>United Refractories Corp. (URC), the leading provider of high impact products that help customers meet and exceed their specific refractory requirements, will be exhibiting at CastExpo in Minneapolis, MN from April 16 – 19, 2016. CastExpo is sponsored by the American Foundry Society (AFS) and is the single largest trade show and exposition for metal casting in the Americas. This Expo offers metal casters, suppliers, and casting buyers and designers the opportunity to connect and educate themselves on the latest that metal casting has to offer. Please visit the United Refractories booth 1918 where you can learn more about our proven Coreless Melting, Cupola, Aluminum and 1Source technologies – and 4U Service!&nbsp;</p>
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609		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/urc-congratulates-its-april-2016-team-of-international-manufacturing-trainees-from-presico-partner-in-china-and-taiwan/" rel="bookmark">URC Congratulates its April 2016 Team of International Manufacturing Trainees from Presico (Partner in China and Taiwan)</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
610			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/urc-congratulates-its-april-2016-team-of-international-manufacturing-trainees-from-presico-partner-in-china-and-taiwan/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2016-04-14T19:02:47-04:00">April 14, 2016</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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614		<p><em><strong>Back Row from left to right:</strong> Brian Rhoads (V.P., Quality &amp; Product Technology), Doug Niesen (President and CEO), Phil Nichols (Chief Financial, Administrative, &amp; Manufacturing Officer)</em></p>
615<p><em><strong>Front Row from left to right: </strong> (Chi-Hsiang “Bevis” Liang, Ruei “Ray” Ju, Syuan-Jhih “Shaun” Lyu)</em></p>
616<p>After an intensive training session at the United Refractories plant and training center in Brookville, Indiana USA, we are proud to announce the latest group of refractories manufacturing graduates: Yi-Ruei Ju, Syuan-Jhih Lyu and Chi-Hsiang Liang. Over the past 12 weeks, these graduates have been trained in everything from manufacturing and quality control to environmental and safety considerations. They will use the skills learned to further develop the local manufacturing plants of our URC’s partner, Presico, in Taiwan and China. URC would like to thank its partner Presico for its commitment to expanding the URC’s products throughout Asia!</p>
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625		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/rick-volk-presents-at-the-afs-twin-cities-monthly-chapter-meeting/" rel="bookmark">Rick Volk Presents at the AFS Twin Cities Monthly Chapter Meeting</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
626			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/rick-volk-presents-at-the-afs-twin-cities-monthly-chapter-meeting/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2016-04-14T18:57:59-04:00">April 14, 2016</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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630		<p><em>Ross Vass (Chapter President – Left) awards Rick Volk (right) a chapter speaker’s plaque.&nbsp;</em></p>
631<p>United Refractories’ Vice President of Research &amp; Development, Richard Volk, presented at the American Foundry Society’s (AFS) Twin Cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul) monthly chapter meeting on March 8th. Mr. Volk addressed “Advances in Refractories for Ferrous and Non-ferrous Melting.” &nbsp;</p>
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640		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/international-ferrous-melt-conference-october-7-9-2015-nashville-tn/" rel="bookmark">International Ferrous Melt Conference – October 7-9, 2015 – Nashville, TN</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
641			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/international-ferrous-melt-conference-october-7-9-2015-nashville-tn/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2015-08-19T19:47:14-04:00">August 19, 2015</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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645		<p>The American Foundry Society (AFS) will be hosting the International Ferrous Melt Conference in Nashville, TN&nbsp; USA.&nbsp; At this conference, experts from around the world will be presenting on various iron and steel topics ranging from alloy and treatment ladle optimization to refractories.</p>
646<p>URC’s Johnathan Nguyen will be presenting a paper entitled “Channel Furnace Refractory Maintenance” during Session 5 on Frid
646ay, October 9<sup>th</sup> at 10AM.&nbsp;</p>
647<p><a href="http://www.afsinc.org/news/event.cfm?EventID=40131" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.afsinc.org/news/event.cfm?EventID=40131</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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656		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/unitecr-september-15-18-2015-vienna-austria/" rel="bookmark">UNITECR – September 15-18, 2015 – Vienna, Austria</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
657			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/unitecr-september-15-18-2015-vienna-austria/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2015-08-19T19:43:56-04:00">August 19, 2015</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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661		<p><strong>UNITECR &ndash;
661 September 15-18, 2015 &ndash; Vienna, Austria</strong></p>
662<p>The Unified International Technical Conference (UNITECR) has become the most important international conference for the presentation and sharing of technical ideas and findings in the refractory world. UNITECR brings together the refractory industry, raw material suppliers, consumers, and scientists.</p>
663<p>This year at UNITECR, United Refractories will be hosting a presentation session over the advantages of refractories with cement free bonding systems. The presentation is based on the technical paper, &ldquo;Gel Bonded Cement Free Shotcrete&rdquo; written by Richard Volk, Johnathan Nguyen, and James Caprio.</p>
664<p>This year, UNITECR is being held in Vienna, Austria from September 15<sup>th</sup> through the 18<sup>th</sup>. Johnathan Nguyen will be presenting for United Refractories. This session, covering cement free shotcretes, will be held in the &ldquo;Monolithics IV&rdquo; lecture, September 17<sup>th</sup> from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.</p>
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674		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/gifa-recap-dusseldorf-germany/" rel="bookmark">GIFA RECAP – Dusseldorf, Germany</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
675			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/gifa-recap-dusseldorf-germany/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2015-08-19T19:18:15-04:00">August 19, 2015</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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679		<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" alignright size-full wp-image-29" src="https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/cms-GIFA-Front-Photo.png" alt="" width="300" height="304" style="font-size: 13.0080003738403px; line-height: 1.538em; width: 300px; height: 304px; float: right; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid;" srcset="https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/cms-GIFA-Front-Photo.png 300w, https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/cms-GIFA-Front-Photo-296x300.png 296w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />URC had a very successful GIFA in Dusseldorf, Germany.&nbsp; At the show, URC was able to connect with hundreds of current and potential partners from over 30 different countries along with supporting their international distributors and licensees.</p>
680<p>According to Messe, there were over 48,000 visitors to GIFA from over 112 different countries!</p>
681<p><a href="http://www.gifa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.gifa.com/</a></p>
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693		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/urc-featured-in-world-cement-magazine-at-ieee-cement-show/" rel="bookmark">URC featured in World Cement magazine at IEEE Cement Show</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
694			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/urc-featured-in-world-cement-magazine-at-ieee-cement-show/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2015-04-27T18:23:17-04:00">April 27, 2015</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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698		<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" alignright size-full wp-image-26" src="https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/logo-worldCement.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" style="font-size: 13.0080003738403px; line-height: 1.538em; width: 300px; height: 300px; margin: 6px 0px 20px 30px; border: 1px solid rgb(62, 83, 24); float: right;" srcset="https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/logo-worldCement.jpg 300w, https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/logo-worldCement-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100v
698w, 300px" />A significant URC refractory project features prominently in the April Issue of World Cement Magazine.&nbsp; The project &mdash; a monolith installation at the Ash Grove Cement Plant in Midlothian Texas &mdash; is highlighted in the issue being released during the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Cement Conference in Toronto.</p>
699<p>United Refractories supplied the monoliths for this massive modernization project, successfully installing over 4.2 million pounds of shotcrete, gunite, pumpables and castables without any problems or project delays.</p>
700<p>The feature article includes a sidebar story about URC, a full-page review of our 4U SERVICE model, and a generous quote from the project refractory contractor.</p>
701<p>Download the World Cement article below.</p>
702<p><a href="http://www.worldcement.com/magazines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about the magazine here.</a></p>
703<p><a href="https://www.ieee.org/about/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about IEEE here.</a><br />&nbsp;</p>
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712		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/urcs-falkowski-earns-afs-committee-award/" rel="bookmark">URC’s Falkowski Earns AFS Committee Award</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
713			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/urcs-falkowski-earns-afs-committee-award/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2015-04-27T18:08:41-04:00">April 27, 2015</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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717		<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" alignright size-full wp-image-24" src="https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/falconafs-sized.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="298" style="font-size: 13.0080003738403px; line-height: 1.538em; width: 300px; height: 298px; margin: 6px 0px 20px 30px; border: 1px solid rgb(62, 83, 24); float: right;" srcset="https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/falconafs-sized.jpg 300w, https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/falconafs-sized-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />URC&rsquo;s Rick Falkowski received the Excellence in Committee Activity Award (8D Channel Induction Furnace Committee) at the 119th Metalcasting Congress in Columbus, Ohio in April 2015.&nbsp; The annual Congress is sponsored by the American Foundry Society. (AFS)</p>
718<p>Falkowski, Area Sales Manager for Wisconsin, has been involved with the committee for 28 years.&nbsp;</p>
719<p><strong>The 8-D Channel Induction Furnace Committee:</strong></p>
720<ul>
721<li>Assists the industry in answers and solutions to the questions and problems that arise with operation of channel induction furnaces</li>
722<li><span style="font-size: 13.0080003738403px; line-height: 1.538em;">Seeks new methods and ideas that could enhance industry productivity and profitability</span></li>
723<li><span style="font-size: 13.0080003738403px; line-height: 1.538em;">Reports findings to the industry-at-large as fast as possible</span></li>
724<li><span style="font-size: 13.0080003738403px; line-height: 1.538em;">Promotes safe channel induction furnace operations as the standard goal and best practice</span></li>
725</ul>
726<p>Held every spring, the Metalcasting Congress features the latest advancements in metalcasting technology and services.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.afsinc.org/news/MCCLanding.cfm?ItemNumber=15212&amp;navItemNumber=8697/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about the Metalcasting Congress at the AFS website.</a></p>
727<p>Good job, Rick!</p>
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736		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/urc-is-going-to-germany/" rel="bookmark">URC Is Going To Germany!</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
737			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/urc-is-going-to-germany/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2015-02-16T14:38:04-05:00">February 16, 2015</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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741		<p><a href="http://www.gifa.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" alignright size-full wp-image-21" src="https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_GMTN2015_e_low_res.png" alt="" width="200" height="300" style="border: 1px solid rgb(62, 83, 24); padding: 12px; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 20px 20px;" /></a>United Refractories Co. will be exhibiting this year at the <a href="http://www.gifa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GIFA Expo</a> in Düsseldorf, Germany, from June 16th through June 20th, 2015.</p>
742<p>As the world&#39;s largest and most comprehensive foundry technology focused trade show, GIFA provides a fantastic opportunity for URC to not only connect with its existing global network, but reach out to new potential international refractory manufacturing and distribution partners.</p>
743<p>From an industry standpoint, URC will focus on Metal Casting for both Ferrous (Steel &amp; Iron) and Non-Ferrous (Copper &amp; Aluminum) applications at GIFA.</p>
744<p>URC will be featuring its market leading<strong> UNI-RAM VR Coreless dry-vibratable technology</strong>, the <strong>UNI-SHOT/PUMP RF CF &ldquo;Gel Bonded&rdquo; no cement series</strong> and its <strong>FOUNDRY SOLUTIONS</strong> <strong>approach</strong> for steel and iron applications.</p>
745<p>Find United Refractories Co. at GIFA in <strong>Hall 10</strong>, <strong>Stand D77</strong>!</p>
746<p><a href="http://www.gifa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here for more information on GIFA.</a><br /><a href="http://www.unitedrefractoriesco.com/industries-served">
746Click here for more information on URC industrial capabilities.</a></p>
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755		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/4-2-million-pounds-of-urc-products-installed-flawlessly/" rel="bookmark">4.2 Million Pounds of URC Products Installed, flawlessly.</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
756			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/4-2-million-pounds-of-urc-products-installed-flawlessly/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2014-10-15T13:51:28-04:00">October 15, 2014</time><time class="updated" datetime="2020-02-26T22:20:59-05:00">February 26, 2020</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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760		<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" alignright size-full wp-image-18" src="https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/img-ashgrove-cemnet-intsallation.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="400" style="line-height: 1.538em; width: 300px; height: 400px; float: right; margin: 6px 0px 20px 30px; border: 1px solid rgb(62, 83, 24);" srcset="https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/img-ashgrove-cemnet-intsallation.jpg 300w, https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/img-ashgrove-cemnet-intsallation-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />In 2013 Ash Grove Cement, a leader in the manufacture and sale of Portland cement and related construction products, upgraded their Midlothian, TX plant in cooperation with FLS.</p>
761<p>After careful consideration, FLS, the project OEM,&nbsp; selected United Refractories Co. to be the bulk provider of monoliths for this project. This selection was awarded based on URC&rsquo;s unique products for the preheater application, a history of ISO 9001 quality, immediate response times and exceptional customer service.</p>
762<p>For over an 8 month span United Refractories Co. produced, tested and distributed over 4.2 million pounds of&nbsp; Shotcrete, Pumpables, Gun Mix and Castables for the Ash Grove facility. During that time there were no product quality or consistency issues reported throughout the mixing and installation process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
763<p>This translated into zero product oriented delays and a very efficient installation by Southern Refractories, the installer contracted by FLS.</p>
764<p><a href="https://urc4u.com/webform/contact-united-refractories-co/">Contact a URC sales representative today</a> to see how we can deliver on your next project. You may also download and review this project&#39;s&nbsp;deliver sheet by clicking on the file name below.</p>
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773		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/united-refractories-featured-on-manufacturing-marvels/" rel="bookmark">United Refractories featured on Manufacturing Marvels!</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
774			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/united-refractories-featured-on-manufacturing-marvels/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2014-10-02T17:21:38-04:00">October 2, 2014</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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778		<p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="394" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Zs9hZIK53vU" width="700"></iframe></p>
779<p>Just in case you missed it, on Monday, October 6th United Refractories Co. was showcased on Manufacturing Marvels, a 2 minute production that spotlights American manufacturers and their unique products, competencies and facilities!&nbsp;<span style="line-height: 20.0063037872314px;">You may now watch the segment here!</span></p>
780<p>The development of our new Brookville, Indiana facility coupled with our continued focus on quality, customer service and product development are just a few of the reasons that United Refractories Co. was highlighted by the producers at Manufacturing Marvels.</p>
781<p><a href="http://www.unitedrefractoriesco.com/contact-urc">Contact a URC sales representative today</a> to learn more about our 4U Service methodology.</p>
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790		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/view-our-castexpo-presentation/" rel="bookmark">View Our CASTEXPO Presentation!</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
791			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/view-our-castexpo-presentation/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2014-01-27T18:37:21-05:00">January 27, 2014</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.webm" type="video/webm"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.ogv" type="video/ogg"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.mp4" type="video/mp4"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.webm" type="video/webm"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.ogv" type="video/ogg"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.mp4" type="video/mp4"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.webm" type="video/webm"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.ogv" type="video/ogg"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.mp4" type="video/mp4"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.webm" type="video/webm"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.ogv" type="video/ogg"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.mp4" type="video/mp4"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.webm" type="video/webm"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.ogv" type="video/ogg"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.mp4" type="video/mp4"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.webm" type="video/webm"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.ogv" type="video/ogg"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.mp4" type="video/mp4"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.webm" type="video/webm"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.ogv" type="video/ogg"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.mp4" type="video/mp4"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.webm" type="video/webm"><source src="/sites/all/themes/urc_devel/video/URC-4U-CASTEXPO_presentation.ogv" type="video/ogg"><p>We introduced our dynamic &quot;4U Service&quot; positioning at the CASTEXPO and Metalcasting Congress in 2013&#8211;four points of difference anchored in quality, response, product and trust that further distinguish URC from its competitors.</p>
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807		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/remembering-our-founder-raymond-j-niesen/" rel="bookmark">Remembering Our Founder, Raymond J. Niesen</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
808			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/remembering-our-founder-raymond-j-niesen/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2013-04-08T20:25:36-04:00">April 8, 2013</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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812		<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">
812It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our company&rsquo;s founder, Raymond J. Niesen, on Saturday, April 6</span><sup>th</sup><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">, 2013.&nbsp;</span></p>
813<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">All who knew him &mdash; as a loving husband, father and grandfather&hellip; as a trustworthy friend or stalwart brother-in-arms&hellip; as an earnest and honest businessman&hellip; and as one of the guys who &ldquo;done good&rdquo; from Pittsburgh&rsquo;s North side &mdash; know that today the world is a little more dull, a little less smart, and a lot less colorful without Ray in it.</span></p>
814<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">If a life well-lived is indeed its own monument, then what Ray leaves behind in family, friends and in our company will stand tall and true for generations to come.</span></p>
815<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">To learn a little more about Ray, </span><a href="http://unitedrefractoriescompany.com/about-urc/our-founder" style="line-height: 1.538em;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">visit his biography page.</a></p>
816<p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">To visit Ray&rsquo;s memorial page and for service information, </span><a href="http://beinhauerfuneralhome.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/1537396/Niesen-Raymond/index.php" style="line-height: 1.538em;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here.</a></p>
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830		<p>Building on it&#39;s reputation for quality, technology and service, URC is moving its UNI-REF INC. plant to a new, much larger and modern facility. <a href="https://urc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/URC8039_NewLocationSht_5.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more.</a></p>
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844		<p><strong>Come visit us at CastExpo in&nbsp;<u>Booth #2095</u>&nbsp;April 6-9, 2013!</strong></p>
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853		<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://urc4u.com/richard-j-volk-receives-2012-theodore-j-planje-st-louis-refractories-award/" rel="bookmark">Richard J. Volk receives 2012 Theodore J. Planje – St. Louis Refractories Award</a></h2>		<div class="entry-meta">
854			<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://urc4u.com/richard-j-volk-receives-2012-theodore-j-planje-st-louis-refractories-award/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2012-03-27T16:06:14-04:00">March 27, 2012</time></a></span><span class="byline"> by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://urc4u.com/author/urc_admin/">urc_admin</a></span></span>		</div>
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858		<p><a href="http://www.unitedrefractoriesco.com/about-urc/staff">Richard J. Volk</a> receives 2012 Theodore J. Planje &ndash; St. Louis Refractories Award. This award was established &ldquo;for the purpose of recognizing and honoring distinguished achievement in the refractories field.&rdquo; Rick will receive this honor at the American Ceramic Society 48th Annual Symposium held at the Hilton St. Louis Airport Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. CONGRATULATIONS RICK!</p>
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