牋牋Through a combination of experience and innovation, NYCO's two extensive wollastonite operations make us a leader in our industry.

牋牋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.

牋牋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.

牋牋In an increasingly technological world, NYCO has the experience and expertise to provide products that meet even the most challenging demands.