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Acquired CoorsTek Crucibles to expand capability in the Semiconductor industry

Launched Pur Q^® fused quartz vials in SG-EZfill^® packaging

Momentive Technologies separates from Momentive Performance Materials as a stand-alone company

Introduced Pur Q® vials: the world’s first fused quartz vial for pharmaceutical packaging

GE Advanced Materials becomes Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.

Created i21™ ingot for leading-edge semiconductor applications

Advanced Ceramics Corporation acquired by the GE Quartz division of GE Specialty Materials

Advanced Ceramics formed from Union Carbide

Introduction of First Pyrolytic BN & Graphite Heater

Developed Quartz Fiber Optic Applications

First Large- Diameter Semiconductor Tubing Produced