Manufacturing Month 2018

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Once again Apogee Ceramics will be hosting a number of high school students for tours and discussions on Manufacturing Day, October 5th, 2018.  In partnership with The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie, Apogee will bring students from several county schools to our facility and show them our production methods and administrative offices and answer there questions about potential future careers in manufacturing.  We are particularly excited about this event as we can demonstrate to these young people our new production methods and technology.  Looking forward to October 5th.  More information to follow.

Apogee’s Technological Advancements

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To maintain our competitive advantage and continue to compete with lower cost countries, Apogee Ceramics is introducing new lean initiatives to our production process and bringing in state-of-the-art firing and handling technology.   This new equipment will bring Apogee to a more energy efficient level of production and simultaneously allow us to increase our output.   We are currently installing robotic equipment that complements this advancement and will aid in our future growth and expansion.  Watch for more in-depth postings in the near future.

Apogee Ceramics is currently recruiting for Production Associates – please see our ad on Indeed.ca.  (Posted until June 1, 2018)

County of Brant Economic Development and Tourism

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Apogee Retrofit Reduces Green House Gases

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Always conscientious about climate change, Apogee Ceramics Inc. embarked on a wide-reaching project designed to reduce any negative impact on the environment.  In 2015, Apogee initiated process changes and adopted new technologies to improve efficiencies.  Along with refractory additions and new controls Apogee also embarked on an extensive retrofit of our bell kiln.  This focus on reducing greenhouse gases, improving equipment efficiencies and reducing defective product, allows us to proudly announce that we have saved an estimated 82,000 m3/year of natural gas and reduced greenhouse gasses emitted by 154 tonnes over the life of the furnace.

In 2017 Apogee Ceramics is planning to relocate to a new, larger facility where we can continue our focus on minimizing climate change.

Manufacturing Day, October 5th, 2017

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The Third Annual Manufacturing Day in Grand Erie occurred on Thursday October 5th and Apogee Ceramics was proud to be part of this event. Eighteen employers in our community played host to groups of high school students to educate them on employment opportunities in manufacturing. Students from St. John’s College and Tollgate Technological Skills Centre toured Apogee Ceramics, discussed processes with the production associates on the floor and asked questions of the administrative staff and management. It was our pleasure to host these inquisitive and intelligent young people and to engage the next generation in their career goals.

Learn more about this annual event:  http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2017/10/05/tour-of-plants-opens-minds-to-possibilities

Apogee Ceramics Inc. has been nominated for the Innovation Award, for Salute to Brant Business. 

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Apogee Ceramics Inc. has been nominated for the Innovation Award, for Salute to Brant Business.

Join us on Wednesday September 27th, 2017 at the Paris Fairgrounds to celebrate business in the County of Brant!  Our annual Salute to Brant Business Event scheduled to take place from 4:30-9:30 pm.  This is a free event and will be a night of fellowship amongst the business community to facilitate networking and recognize past, present and ongoing accomplishments within the County of Brant.

There are 5 award categories: Small Business, Agriculture/Agri-Business, Innovation, Sustainability, and Company of the Year. Nominations and registration is on our investinbrant.ca website and the deadline for nominations is July 28th, 2017.  Registration for this event will close on September 15, 2017.

We look forward to celebrating business in Brant with you!

Our New Facility: 71 Folsetter Drive

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July 26, 2017/in News /by Trish

Apogee Ceramics Inc. is growing and expanding!  Our new manufacturing facility is located in the 403 Business Park, Paris, Ontario, across from Adidas Canada.

Read the article in the Brantford Expositor here:

http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2016/03/22/live-blog-brant-county-council-meeting

Come and visit us at:

71 Folsetter Drive, Paris, Ontario,

Canada   N3L0E2

Our new contact information is:

T:  519.442.3636

F:  519.442.9898

Apogee is Moving

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The Brant 403 Business Park in Paris, Ontario will soon welcome Apogee Ceramics into its growing ranks.

Read more in this Brantford Expositor article.

Ceramics Expo 2016

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Apogee Ceramics will be exhibiting at the Ceramics Expo 2016, at the IX Center in Cleveland later this month. Dates for the expo are April 26th through the 28th. Come and visit us at Booth 213 to see our product samples and talk with our knowledgeable staff about your application.