Notice to the Ceramic Industry Regarding Dawson Kiln Sitters
Westerville, Ohio - September 17, 2008: Orton knows that many of you are concerned that you will not be able to get replacement parts for your Dawson Kiln Sitter and that you will be forced to purchase an expensive alternative. There has been much speculation and rumors about the status of the Dawson Kiln Sitter and replacement parts.
Orton is taking positive action to work with the owners of Dawson to acquire the necessary assets to continue the production of the Kiln Sitter and provide the industry a long term, reliable source of parts for the Kiln Sitter. This process and the ramp up of production will take a few more weeks to complete. Orton will strive to make the process as efficient as possible so that you can get replacement parts as soon as practical. A public announcement will be made as soon as parts are available. Monitor the Orton website to be the first to know. The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation manufactures and supplies pyrometric cones, kiln vents, electronic temperature controllers and firing supplies to the ceramic industry worldwide.
UPDATE (11/13/08): The Orton Ceramic Foundation announced today that they expect to have select repair parts for the Kiln Sitter and replacement units available mid to late first quarter 2009. Availability of some items will be dependent on obtaining final UL listing.
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.
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