Testing

Initially established in 1917 at the Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Center was run by The Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio, from 1965 to 1990. The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation assumed responsibility for the Refractory Research Center (RRC) in 1990.

Orton's testing staff includes technicians with strong education and experience for research and testing. With over 20 years of experience in research and testing of ceramic and refractory materials, , manages the Center's activities.

Joe Atria

Lab Manager

Ken Kovach

Senior Ceramic Technician

Greg Williams

Ceramic Technician

Jim Baldwin

Electronics Technician

Sergio Medina

Computer Technician

Brian Rayner

Materials Engineer

Larry Ulrey

Ceramic Technician

Iris Ailin-Pyzik

Compliance Coordinator

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