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IRVING, Texas, Jan 31, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CARBO Ceramics Inc. (CRR, Trade) today reported fourth quarter net income of $13.6 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, on revenues of $93.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. For the year ended December 31, 2007, the company reported net income of $53.9 million, or $2.20 per diluted share, on revenues of $340.4 million.
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CoorsTek is the largest technical ceramics manufacturer in North America and has facilities in Europe and Asia. CoorsTek supplies critical components and assemblies for medical, automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, electronic, power generation, telecommunication, and other high-technology applications. Utilizing advanced material technologies, the company's engineered solutions enable its customers' products to overcome technological barriers and improve performance. For more information about CoorsTek, please visit the Company's website at http://www.coorstek.com.
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Structural ceramics include roof tiles, bricks and small arches, produced by some 150 companies located all over the country, but more especially in the districts of Aveiro, Leiria and Lisbon. As a whole, this subsector employs 4,750 workers, accounting for a sales turnover, in 2002, of € 275 million. Given the nature of the products, with regard to the effect their costs on transportation represents, external trade has little impact on the national ceramics industry.
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In addition, Carpenter manufactures titanium products, loose and consolidated powder metallurgy alloys, and technical, industrial and structural ceramics for use in severe wear and corrosion applications. The company serves the aerospace, automotive, energy, medical and other industries. Information about Carpenter can be found at http://www.cartech.com.
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Sanitary-ware ceramics are produced by eight companies, located in the districts of Aveiro, Coimbra, Oporto, Leiria, Lisbon and Viseu, and employing 3,300 workers. This subsector’s production corresponded to a sales volume of over € 136 million in 2002.
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