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As of December 31, 2007, Allied Mineral Products, Inc.
became full owner of AMETSA, its refractory sales and manufacturing
facility in South Africa. AMETSA began as a joint venture in 1998 between
Allied and Metallurg South Africa (Pty) Ltd (now Insimbi (Pty), Ltd.). An
amicable sale of Insimbi’s portion of the company to Allied was completed
December 31. Operations at the facility will continue uninterrupted.
Based in Germiston, AMETSA began operation in 1998 and
underwent a building expansion in 2004. AMETSA manufactures and sells the
complete line of Allied’s dry refractory products and serves South Africa
and surrounding countries. The purchase shows Allied’s confidence in the
South African market. Allied Mineral Products is excited for the
opportunity to further develop both domestic and export sales in this area
of the world.
Allied
Mineral Products, Inc. is a leading producer of monolithic refractories
for the foundry, steel, industrial and aluminum industries worldwide.
Allied offers custom lining designs for optimum thermal and mechanical
characteristics, leading edge refractory technology and personalized sales
and service support. Allied Mineral Products, Inc. has been independently
owned and operated since 1961, is ISO 9001 certified, and employs over 435
people worldwide. Primary manufacturing, research and corporate
headquarters are located in Columbus, Ohio. For more information visit
www.alliedmineral.com
or www.ametsa.com. |
