It is with mixed emotions that we celebrate the retirement of our President, Thomas Arbanas. Tom has been a mainstay at the company for 32 years and will be missed greatly. Tom spent many years in the plant, from the Press Room when he first started and moving up through the ranks into several other positions ending with over a decade as the President of the company. On any given day you could find him either in his office, somewhere in the main office or back on the plant floor. Tom has always taken the time to say hello on his way through either the plant or the office, making each employee feel seen and appreciated. Tom has dedicated 32 years into making Du-Co Ceramics the thriving company that it is today. Although we are sad to see him go for our sake, we celebrate with him and his family Jackie, Andrew and Ally as he moves into the next chapter in his life. Tom – We thank you for your hard work and mentorship throughout these many years. Thank you for being an example to us all! Enjoy all your new adventures with Jackie as you cross off those last few states. Make memories with Ally and Andrew as they celebrate their weddings, but most of all enjoy each of the moments you get to sleep in without having to worry about an alarm. HAPPY RETIREMENT!!!
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Du-Co Ceramics, Celebrating 75 Years Strong – Press Release
DU-CO CERAMICS COMPANY
CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURING OF CUSTOM TECHNICAL CERAMICS
PRESS RELEASE
As a world leader in technical ceramics manufacturing, Du-Co Ceramics Company is proud to celebrate 75 years in business. The Pennsylvania-based company with manufacturing locations in Saxonburg. PA and Monroe, NC has become a true small business success story that started from humble beginnings in a re-purposed slaughterhouse in 1949.
PRESS RELEASE
In the over seven-decade history, Du-Co Ceramics has become a world leader of custom manufactured technical ceramic components and insulators.
This past February commemorated the company’s 75th year in business. Du-Co’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement while meeting the requirements of their customers has been the foundation which the company has built on for each of those 75 years.
Get more information on Du-Co Ceramics Company’s story, capabilities, and products by visiting https://du-co.com/
Du-Co Ceramics’ origins began in 1949 when John J. Duke, President and Reldon W. Cooper, Vice President and General Manager, started the pursuit of their vision to grow their new business based on personal commitment to integrity, reliability, quality and superior customer service. The company, currently owned and operated by the Cooper family, attributes the company’s continued success to adherence to these same time-honored principles. Continuous improvement and facility investment programs form the basis upon which dedicated Du-Co personnel, comprised of experienced and skilled ceramists, aspire to continue the legacy of providing superior customer service through:
● Reliable delivery
● Meeting Quality Expectations
● Competitive Pricing
Du-Co Ceramics Company still utilizes some customized production equipment designed and built by Mr. Cooper, who recognized the importance of developing in-house maintenance and tool and die capabilities to assure adherence to production schedules to be a reliable supplier. In the 1970’s Du-Co Ceramics Company added the office building, tunnel and tool & die shop to the manufacturing facility. Du-Co Ceramics continued its expansion in 2001 by adding additional space, again increasing the manufacturing area’s square footage. In 2007, Du-Co Ceramics Company purchased the assets of another ceramic company which included a new manufacturing facility in Monroe, NC. With the continual success of the company, brought on by the solid leadership of the company’s owners and the unwavering dedication of its employees, Du-Co added a new metalized production line in 2022. With all the expansion efforts, Du-Co Ceramics currently has two ISO 9001 certified production facilities utilizing over 250,000 square feet. Du-Co Ceramics Company looks forward to continuing to provide quality ceramics at competitive prices for the next 75 years and beyond.
2022 AHR Show in Las Vegas
Du-Co recently exhibited at the 2022 AHR show in Las Vegas, Nevada. V.P. of Sales Brian Vernon and Sales Manager Desiree Geibel represented the sales team from our Saxonburg facility. Many thanks to Leslie Olivares of the Tec-Rep Agency (Du-Co representatives for Mexico) for her much appreciated assistance with this year’s exhibit. Leslie and Desiree are pictured here with the Du-Co booth.