Expansion in the 1970s

Clear Creek Valley

Opening its doors in 1970, the Clear Creek Valley plant was built by Coors Porcelain in Golden, Colorado. Today this facility specializes in manufacturing high-end components for numerous industries, including automotive.

Hillsboro

Located in Hillsboro Oregon, Wilbanks International was acquired by Coors Porcelain in 1973. Wilbanks International was started in 1963 by Bill Wilbanks, Tom Stuart, and Frank Ernson.

Oklahoma City

Coors Porcelain acquired RI Ceramics located in Norman, Oklahoma in 1975. Today the facility is located Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and produces components for several industries, including oil and gas.

Grand Junction

In 1977, Coors Porcelain built a facility in Grand Junction, Colorado. Today, this facility specializes in roll compacted ceramic substrates. CoorsTek is one of the few companies in the world with roll compaction capabilities.

Benton

Alumina Ceramics Inc. was acquired by Coors Porcelain in 1979 and is located in Benton Arkansas. Alumina Ceramics Inc. and Gulf Sales started in the 1970s.

1970s Expansion

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