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FILE NAME: Orton (ORT) DATE: 0000 DOC#: O R TO ll DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Legal - Exhibit 1 - Terry Spear - Orton History EXHIBIT 1 0rton SEARCH ABOUT TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION PRODUCTS FOR KILNS INSTRUMENTS TESTING RESOURCES CONTACT US RESELLERS About H is to ry The roots of the Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation date back to the establishment ot the Standard Pyromtrie Cone Company in 1896. Dr. Orton was a pioneer in developing and applying scientific principles to ceramic manufacturing. In 1894, he was appointed the first Chairman of the Ceramic Engineering Department at The Ohio State University, the first ceramic engineering school in the United States. Dr. Orton recognized the ceramic industry's need to have a calibrated visual device to measure the amount of heat work delivered to ceramic products during the firing process to validate thermal processing. To meet this need he developed a series of pyrometric cones and established the Standard Pyrometric Cone Company to manufacture the cones. Evan with the subsequent development of thermocouples and electronic temperature controllers, Orton's pyrometric products continue to be a vital part of process control systems around the world. Upon his death in 1932, Dr. Orton established in his Will, for creation of The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation to operate as a charitable trust to continue the operation of the Standard Pyrometric Cone Company for the benefit of the ceramic arts and industry. The primary purpose of the Foundation is to provide products to assist and enhance high temperature processing of ceramics and other materials. The secondary purpose of the Orton Ceramic Foundation is to utilize the net proceeds from the primary purpose to support investigations and studies that will aid in the processing of materials for its customers. A bout the Foundation The Foundation has three distinct areas of products and services: Pyrometric Monitoring Devices for thermal processing. Thermanalytical Instruments for measuring thermal properties. Material Testing Services to measure thermal properties. Orton provides its products and services to more than 70 countries worldwide. The Foundation currently occupies a 33,000 square foot facility in Westerville, Ohio, a northeastern suburb of Columbus, Ohio, approximately 20 minutes from Port Columbus International Airport. Orton's 30+ employees are committed to providing the highest quality products and services to it customers. Did you know Orton is the longest continuous manufacturer of Pyrometric Cones in the world today? Orton Cones- Shipped worldwide to customers who believe monitoring their thermal process is important to the quality of their product. REFRACTORY SHORT COURSE ANNOUNCED! A Three Day Course, "Introduction to Refractories". Sponsored by the Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation will be held in Columbus. Ohio Aine 15. UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS Metal Injection Molding Conference Tampa, FL February 23-24, 2015 NCECA - Providence, Rl March 25-28, 2015 Bra2ng & Soldering Conference Featured LINKS About ORTON CERAMIC _ ., Frequently Asked Questions Fulfilling the directive of our founder and 3 benefactor, the Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Request Software Download Foundation deploys its profits to support studies and research at the university level to promote and advance the science of materials processing. Select Language * | ...... *............................................ Leam more about our history Powered by Co TRANSLATE Contact INFORMATION M ailing Address P .0 Box 2760 Westerville, Ohio, USA 43086-2760 Telephone; 614-895-2663 Shipping Address 6991 Old 3C Highway Westerville, Ohio, USA 43082-9026 Fax. 614-895-5610 About Temperature Verification Products for Kilns Instruments Testino Resources Contact Us Resellers 2015 Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation All rights reserved.