Ceradyne, Inc. Employee Directory
Glass, Ceramics and Concrete ManufacturingCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Ceradyne, Inc. is a mid-sized developer and manufacturer focused on advanced technical ceramics. It serves defense, industrial, nuclear power, oil and gas, solar energy, electronics, automotive/transportation, and medical markets, supplying ceramic components whose hardness, light weight, high temperature tolerance, wear and corrosion resistance, low friction, and electrical properties can offer advantages over traditional metals and plastics. Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, Ceradyne operates a network of advanced ceramic operations across North America, Europe and Asia, including sites in Costa Mesa and Irvine, as well as Lexington, Kentucky, and other locations. The company maintains multiple divisions covering armor systems, boron products and other ceramic materials for diverse applications. In October 2023, Ceradyne was acquired by 3M Co., marking a recent change in ownership.