Westerville, Ohio - December 21, 2005: The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation today launched the first phase of online enhancements to allow easier access to products and information for the ceramic community. "This site was designed with our customer's need of information as the main focus." said Will Duderstadt, Marketing Coordinator for Orton. "Finding appropriate information to avoid various firing problems, or simply buying another box of cones has never been easier." The site, which will continue to see more information added over the next several months, has long been the authority on firing for both the industrial and arts communities.

Site enhancements include:

• Distinction between products for Industrial and Ceramic Arts use.

• The option to contact an expert about any products, right from the product's information page.

• An intuitive, easy to use "Online Store", for ordering pyrometric devices, kiln vents, temperature controllers, and other firing accessories.

• The "Reference Library", which includes firing tips, cone troubleshooting information, and technical documentation.


For more information, visit www.ortonceramic.com.

About The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation:

The Standard Pyrometric Cone Company was established in 1896 by Dr. Edward Orton Jr., the first Chairman of the Ceramic Engineering Department at The Ohio State University. With creation of the Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation after his death in 1932, the primary focus became providing products to assist and enhance high temperature processing of ceramics and other materials. Today Orton provides Pyrometric Devices, Thermoanalytical Instruments, and Material Testing to more than 70 countries worldwide.

Press Contact:

Will Duderstadt
(614) 818-1341

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