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Successful quality management system
On July 23, ESK Ceramics GmbH & Co. KG successfully passed the surveillance audit of its quality management system to ISO 9001:2008 and 14001:2004. In the audited departments, the two auditors from TÜV Süd were able to satisfy themselves that the ESK quality management system is not only systematically implemented but also developing continuously.

ESK Successfully Recertifies for the Automotive Industry
ESK Ceramics GmbH & Co. KG has successfully renewed the certification of its quality management system to ISO TS 16949 in the field of surface engineering. This ESK business division primarily produces high-friction coatings on materials for the automotive industry.

Ceradyne, Inc. In Cost Cutting Measure Will Close Manufacturing Plant in France
COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ceradyne, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRDN) announced today that, in accordance with the French legal process, its ESK Ceramics France subsidiary (“ESK France”) is presenting to the local employees’ representatives a plan for closing its manufacturing plant in Bazet, France, effective later this year.
ACHEMA 2009 - New surface-engineered components
ESK is breaking new ground in the surface engineering of pumps and sealing compo-nents made of its tried-and-tested EKasic® silicon carbide materials. All new surface-engineered components to optimize efficiency will be presented at ACHEMA 2009 in Frankfurt (Germany).

The Next Generation of Black Belts is in the Starting Blocks
In a training program that was completed on April 1, 2009, ESK successfully trained not only internal but also, for the first time, external candidates as Six-Sigma Black Belts.

4,000 and 3,000 Accident-Free Days in two Departments
Two production departments achieve 4,000 and 3,000 accident-free days

ESK Springs a Surprise with its Christmas Donations
Instead of paying large sums to send Christmas cards as usual at this time of year, ESK, in Kempten, is making donations to various charitable organizations in the Allgäu area.
ESK Certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
ESK has successfully passed the recertification audit of its quality and environmental management systems to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004.
Efficient Solutions for Wind Turbines
Increasing demand for friction shims and coatings from ESK

ESK is fit for REACH
As a industrial manufacturer, we have already pre-registered all our substances within the specified period.
We congratulate
We congratulate Willi Brem and Florian Grimm on winning the biathlon gold medal!

New Record: 1,500 Accident-Free Days
ESK is pleased to announce over 1,500 accident-free days at the site in Kempten
ESK Distinguished with "Grundfos Supplier Award 2007"
Grundfos, the world's biggest pump manufacturer, pays tribute to the Kempten company and ESK has earned the distinction of supplier of the year 2007.
Record Order for ESK
ESK Announces the Biggest Single Order in the Company’s 86-year History, with a Value of EUR 35 Million.

