Zi Brick and Tile Industry International

Reducing emissions with the use of lighter weight materials in tunnel kiln car structures

Reducing emissions and the associated CO₂is an issue championed by the EU. It is becoming increasingly important to find the right answers to this problem.

The paper examines the relationships between lightweight kiln cars, energy saving and the resulting reductions in emissions. The potential cost savings are explained with reference to examples.

Holger Kettler, Burton GmbH & Co. KG

Issue 12/2009

Burton’s debut product at Ceramitec: up to 25% lighter H-cassette systems

Zi: Mr Varga, you have been the managing director of Burton GmbH since 2002, and a partner in the company since 2004. Before that, you were with the Burton subsidiary Apta Kft. in Hungary for over 20...

Issue 3/2015 Interview with Klaus-Martin Meier, Managing Director at Refratechnik Ceramics GmbH

Burton is now Refratechnik!

A good 1.5 years have passed since the takeover. What has happened in this time? The former Burton is now part of the strong, internationally established Refratechnik Group, the worlds biggest...

Issue 05/2012

Experience, quality, development – Burton celebrates its 125th founding anniversary

Zi: Mr. Varga, with over 30 years experience in the refractory industry and 10 years service as Burtons Managing Director, you have decisively helped shape and mould the enterprise. What do...

Issue 04/2012

Burton GmbH + Co. KG presents: Lightweight Systems = Energy-Saving Systems

The company Burton GmbH + Co. KG, together with Burton Kiln Furniture Kft, will be presenting new and energy-saving solutions. Exhibits for the firing of clinkers, backing bricks, clay roofing tiles...

Issue 12/2012

2012 a successful year for Burton

Now that the heavy clay sector has overcome its recession, Burton GmbH + Co. KG can look back on 2012 as a successful year. The companys books are filled with more than 20 major projects in Europe,...

ZI 11/2012