Powder Processing and Technology acquires Sunrock Ceramics
Sunrock Ceramics LLC, based in Broadview, Illinois, USA, a manufacturer of high purity refractory ceramics, has been acquired by Powder Processing and Technology, LLC (PPT GROUP), based in Valparaiso, Indiana, a wholly owned business of EJ-Vestco Industries. It was stated that the company will continue to operate under the Sunrock Ceramics name and will maintain its existing management leadership.
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Sunrock Ceramics, founded in 2005, is a supplier of high-performance ceramic consumables and other specialised refractory for demanding thermal processing applications in industries such as the sintering of technical ceramics and Powder Metallurgy components (including magnets), investment casting, powder processing, glass melting and foundries. Under the new ownership the company plans to invest in manufacturing capacity and process improvements, as well as boost technical resources to support new product and market opportunities.
“This transaction provides Sunrock Ceramics with the capital and strategic support needed to continue scaling the business,” said Doug Thurman, president of Sunrock Ceramics. “I am very excited about working together with EJ-Vestco Industries and PPT to build our team, expand our product offerings, increase our production capacity and enter new markets.”
EJ-Vestco Industries focuses on building value through long-term ownership of specialised manufacturing businesses. Its existing portfolio companies operate in related industrial chemicals, materials, and specialised engineering equipment and related services and segments, creating opportunities for operational synergies, shared technical expertise, and coordinated growth initiatives.
John Kaziow, the General Managing Operating Partner at EJ-Vestco Industries, stated, “Sunrock Ceramics has a strong foundation, differentiated capabilities, and is a trusted partner with its customers. We believe the company is well positioned for growth, and we plan to support that growth through targeted capital investment, operational excellence initiatives, and strategic add-on opportunities. Investment in new production equipment is already underway.”
