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Message from the President
As 2010 begins we
are all anxiously looking forward to a recovery in the world economy.
Although the past year has been a challenge to many companies, Dura Temp
has taken the opportunity to focus and invest in new collaborative
efforts as well as research and development projects.
Collaborative
Efforts
- We are extremely
pleased to be appointed as the global distributor for Protatherm®
products. The Protatherm® line is a perfect compliment to Dura Temp’s
line of outstanding ware handling products. Dura Temp now can offer a
broader range of materials and products for the hot end ranging from gob
deflectors all the way through to the lehr loader. We look forward to
providing even more solutions to enable glass makers to produce higher
quality ware with higher pack rates.
R&D Efforts
- Dura Temp is
pleased to introduce its new lehr bar pocket design which is light
weight yet very strong.
- Continue the
expansion of our hybrid series parts which are ideal for higher
temperature applications or harsh wear environments.
- New take out
holders will be available in 2010 to facilitate the introduction of
Protatherm®
take out inserts.
Dura Temp is also
focusing on a number of additional efforts to extend product wear life as
well as increasing the level of technical support to better service our
customers. All of these activities are an effort to fulfill our mission
statement which is: To Be The Best Provider of Hot Ware Handling Solutions
for Glassmakers Worldwide.
Dave Rollins
President & CEO
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