CERAM Strengthens its Team of Refractory Consultants

CERAM announces the appointment of Paul Myers to the post of Principal Consultant for Refractories, will lead the growing team of expert consultants for this important area, responsible for both business direction and capability development.`

Stoke-on-Trent (UK), 9th February 2010 (PressReleasePoint) - Expert materials testing, analysis and consultancy firm CERAM is very pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Myers to the post of Principal Consultant for Refractories. Paul will lead the growing team of expert consultants for this important area, responsible for both business direction and capability development.

Having studied at CERAM during his PhD, Paul has subsequently worked as a senior scientist with CERAM, working with many clients in the refractory sector, and has, since then, gained significant industry experience with leading refractories producers, Parkinson Spencer Refractories and Dyson Thermal Technologies, as their group Technical Manager. He has worked on refractories for a myriad of applications and has a detailed knowledge of both traditional and advanced ceramic-forming technologies. His first degree was a B.Eng. in Industrial Mineral Engineering from the University of Leeds and his master’s degree was in Chemistry with New Materials from Aberdeen University (specialising areas of ceramic science).

Speaking about his appointment, Paul commented: “I am excited to be returning to CERAM at a key point in its business development. This is a significant centre of expertise in refractory technology, recognised globally and highly valued by many clients. I’m proud to be part of that and to lead the team forward.”

John Hines, CERAM’s Director of Consultancy, added: “The demand from our clients for expert guidance regarding sourcing, designing, installing and maintaining refractories is increasing in this current economic climate. Paul is a significant addition to our team, bringing not only world-class technical ability but also highly relevant industrial and commercial experience.”

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About CERAM
CERAM is a global expert in materials testing, analysis and consultancy, providing customised solutions that help clients to measurably improve performance and profitability through safer, regulatory-compliant and better-engineered products. Setting new standards in materials testing, CERAM works as an extension of customers’ teams, applying its expertise and capabilities to a wide range of sectors, including construction; energy & environment; automotive & transport; aerospace & defence; consumer and retail; electronics; materials & petrochemical; healthcare; and minerals.

Headquartered in Staffordshire (UK), CERAM was founded in 1920 and employs a team of research and product development professionals who are involved in physical and chemical materials testing, research, process engineering, product design and failure analysis.
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