The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation

The roots of the Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation date back to the establishment of the Standard Pyrometric Cone Company in 1896. Dr. Orton was a pioneer in developing and applying scientific principles to ceramic manufacturing. In 1894, he was appointed the first Chairman of the Ceramic Engineering Department at The Ohio State University, the first ceramic engineering school in the United States. Orton provides its products and services to more than 70 countries worldwide. The Foundation currently occupies a 42,000 square foot facility in Westerville, Ohio, a northeastern suburb of Columbus, Ohio, approximately 20 minutes from John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Orton`s 30+ employees are committed to providing the highest quality products and services to its customers.