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Welcome to the International Clay Technology Association (ICTa)

The International Clay Technology Association was founded in 2006 as a result of a merger between the Institute of Clay Technology and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. The mission of ICTa is to promote heavy clay technology on a UK and international basis and to provide its members with opportunities to broaden their professional outlook, skills and qualifications. ICTa will achieve this by providing members with a range of technical meetings and events, education and fellowship. Through its links with IOM3, ICTa can offer professional qualifications accredited by both the Engineering Council and the Science Council for a range of professions from technician/operator to senior management level. More about us

News

Durable brick waste

Smashed up bricks
Replacing Portland cement with 20% ceramic waste powder could lead to superior and durable concrete for building applications, due to its pozzolanic properties.
Clay Technology Magazine, 12 Aug 2010

Low–porosity ceramic tiles

Improved stain resistance in polished ceramic tiles may now be possible, according to researchers at the Instituto de Ceramica y Vidrio in Spain. They have introduced an organic fugitive phase during liquid sintering of green tiles to achieve reduced porosity volume with various pore sizes.
Clay Technology Magazine, 12 Aug 2010

Linking the supply chain

Software that may help manufacturers and product designers reduce the costs and CO2 emissions associated with transporting and storing goods across all sectors is said to have been used for the first time by a major UK retailer on beverage packaging.
Clay Technology Magazine, 12 Aug 2010
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Features

Monitoring pays off - improving manufacturing performance

Keeping track of factory systems is time consuming, but it can improve performance through reduced downtime and a more contented workforce. This article describes how.
Clay Technology Magazine, 12 Aug 2010

Energy reduction - energy saving equipment for reducing factory costs

Combined mechatronic drive system
In these challenging economic times reducing factory costs is more important than ever. This item outlines energy saving equipment to assist in this endeavour.
Clay Technology Magazine, 12 Aug 2010

Style and substance with bricks

Brick slips fitted onto insulation
The past 18 months have been hard for the clay industry, but despite this, sustainability has remained a priority. John Richards, Sales and Marketing Director at Ibstock, shows why brick has retained its popularity.
Clay Technology Magazine, 11 Jun 2010
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Events

Castle/Butterley/Hanson Brick Reunion

10 Sep 2010, Northop, UK
A reunion of Castle, Butterley and Hanson Brick

Hanson Measham Brickworks - The Project

14 Sep 2010, Swadlincote, UK
ICTa Notts & Derby Afternoon Talk + Works Visit
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