Business
Industry: In the post-Cold War world of manufacturing, flexibility is vital. O.C.’s Ceradyne is one success story.
Feb. 5, 1996
The former president of Ceradyne has sued the company, claiming he was wrongfully fired after he complained that the Costa Mesa firm’s financial statements contained “major irregularities.”
Feb. 13, 1988
Ceradyne Sale: Ceradyne Inc. has sold its ceramic tooling business to the Carborundum Co., a Niagara Falls, N.Y., company, for more than $5 million cash.
Oct. 31, 1989
Shares of Ceradyne Inc., a maker of ceramic body armor, surged to an all-time high Friday on news that the company had won an Army contract worth up to $461 million.
Aug. 21, 2004
Revenue for Costa Mesa-based Ceradyne has soared as it battles to keep up with Pentagon orders for protective plating.
Feb. 27, 2007
Ceradyne Inc. said it has acquired the ceramic air armor business of the Norton Co., Worcester, Mass., for an undisclosed amount of cash.
Jan. 27, 1990
Ceradyne Inc., an advanced ceramics manufacturer, said Tuesday that it has won the biggest contract in the company’s history for work on a classified defense project.
June 13, 1990
Industry: Body armor deal comes as firm’s work on ceramics for other sectors also is paying off.
Nov. 26, 2001
Chasing after a new technology that could give it an edge over other domestic car makers, Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it has purchased an 11% interest in Costa Mesa-based Ceradyne Inc. for $10 million.
March 12, 1986
Ceradyne Inc. of Costa Mesa said it has acquired an Atlanta ceramic manufacturing company for $4 million in stock and cash.
Dec. 23, 1986