Kaolin – or china clay – is a white, hydrated aluminum silicate and it is one of Georgia’s largest natural resources. This clay material is alternately referred to affectionately as “white gold.” In fact, Georgia is by far the leading kaolin clay-producing state in the US and is recognized as a world leader in the mining, production, processing, and application of kaolin products. Kaolin is used in the paper industry, consumer packaging, ceramics industry, the construction & building materials industry, for filling rubber, in paints, inks, cosmetics, and other applications.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, more than 8 million metric tons of kaolin...
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“I am very pleased to welcome a proven veteran like Glenn to Micronics’ leadership team. Glenn brings a strong track record of success in global manufacturing companies to Micronics. He is both a hands-on leader and a strong strategic thinker, and I believe his capabilities will complement and enhance our terrific Micronics team as we continue to improve in all aspects of the business to better and more nimbly... 
Chris brings 27 years of manufacturing expertise with highly-engineered products to his leadership role at Micronics. Prior to Micronics, he has held senior leadership roles including President, COO, SVP – Global Operations, and General Manager for a range of diverse, privately held and public companies including Danaher Corporation, Colson Group, Symmetry Medical, and Abaco Systems.
The new Micronics plant is a 56,000 square foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that employs a customer-centric, quality-oriented, full-time workforce focused on custom filtration solutions for our customers’ filter press and baghouse needs. We utilize a full complement of woven filter fabrics and non-woven...