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The Story Behind Our 37-Year-Old Ceramics Manufacturing Business

July 26th, 2024

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Bud Higgins

Founder, International Ceramic Engineering

$2M

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Founders

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International Cer...

intlceramics.com

from Worcester, MA, USA

started February 1967

$2,000,000

revenue/mo

Founders

Employees

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Hello! Who are you and what business did you start?

International Ceramic Engineering was founded by Merrill W. (Bud) Higgins and his two sons Jay Higgins and Andy Higgins in February, 1987. This family owned and operated business has grown significantly over the years. We now have two manufacturing facilities in the United States and we sell ceramics to clients all over the world.

What's your backstory and how did you come up with the idea?

Before starting our company, we saw there was a need for a technical ceramic manufacturer that specializes in custom products and problem solving. The big companies were not very responsive to clients with smaller volumes. We also perceived that technical ceramics, while more costly than conventional metal products, were more cost efficient in the long term.

Along with my two sons we put together a...

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