As the original producers of wollastonite, NYCO's corporate history dates back to the commercialization of this unique mineral.
NYCO's New York wollastonite deposit was discovered in1810, before the mineral was known as wollastonite. This outcrop was initially mined for garnet, and wasn't rediscovered as a source of wollastonite until 1936.
Koert Burnham, the son of a garnet miner, was encouraged by his father to pioneer the processing and potential uses of this mineral. A grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce in 1947 paid for research at the New York State College of Ceramics; where many potential uses for wollastonite were discovered.
Through a combination of experience and innovation, NYCO's two extensive wollastonite operations make us a leader in our industry.
First, our Willsboro operation opened in 1953 in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, and continues to be an integral part of our mining and processing operations. At Willsboro, NYCO pioneered worldwide use of wollastonite. Due to the highly acicular nature of the ore body, products were developed - including those with chemical surface treatment - for an incredibly broad market. With Willsboro located in New York's Adirondack Park, one of the most beautiful and highly valued regions of the United States, NYCO is firmly committed to operating in an environmentally responsible manner.
In December 1997, the addition of our second operation - Pilares - in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, ensures that NYCO will continue to be the company of choice for customers
Although many of the properties of wollastonite are naturally occurring, NYCO's wollastonite ore is refined to remove natural impurities. It is then milled to exacting standards, enhancing wollastonite's natural properties and ensuring uniformity in our end product. Our unique manufacturing processes preserve the acicular structure that is an integral part of the success of our high apect-ratio wollastonite products. In addition to physical enhancement, some of our milled products undergo surface chemical modification to meet the specific requirements of each customer.
In an increasingly technological world, NYCO has the experience and expertise to provide products that meet even the most challenging demands.
Of the many qualities that set NYCO apart from our competitors, we remain unrivaled in the key areas of
shipping, transportation, and distribution. With a truly global distribution network that spans six continents, two sources of supply, and the largest production capacity in the industry, we are the clear choice for customers the world over. Our packaging capabilities range from 25 kg and 50 lb paper bags and up to 2.0 metric tonnes and 2.2 short tons in flexible intermediate bulk containers. Packaged products and bulk shipments by truck and rail are available throughout North America while worldwide, break bulk and container shipments of packaged products are available for ocean freight transport.
We have worked hard to earn a reputation for providing the finest customer service and product support in our industry. The secret of our success is simple. Our global network of support specialists have been carefully assembled to ensure our customers receive the support they need. Our job is to help our customers take full advantage of the potential our products offer in making their products better.
The end result? NYCO provides a reliable and cost-effective supply of the world's highest quality wollastonite products.
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, NYCO is dedicated to the marketing and sale of tripoli, wollastonite, and wollastonite related products and services. We are the industrial minerals division of Fording Inc.
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