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Manufacturing As many of you know Thorpe has not only been a long-time manufacturer of high temperature fiber linings but did you know that Thorpe invented the first folded module design right here in Houston, Texas? For almost 50 years Thorpe has been the leading innovator in high temperature process furnace linings since our invention and patent of the industry’s first folded, pre-compressed engineered ceramic fiber module system in 1976; Z-BLOK™ I. Specifically designed to offset the effects of high temperature shrinkage and velocities, Z-BLOK™ is the most durable, flexible, and reliable ceramic fiber module system available today. Further improvements were made with the development and patent of Z-BLOK™ II. The unique hardware system of Z-BLOK™ II allowed for the increased size from a 12” X 12” module up to a 24” X 24” large format module size. This larger size allows for design enhancements at many of the critical areas in a furnace lining such as bullnoses, peep sites, and burner openings, better insulates the attachment hardware from heat due to module edge fiber shrinkage as well as improves our manufacturing efficiencies. While competitors attempt to mimic Z-BLOK™, we are the inventors, designers, and manufacturers of the original industry leading module system. Although we do install competitor's ceramic fiber modules when required by our customers, I can honestly say that our Z-BLOK™ module is the best on the market and still completely engineered and manufactured with only the highest quality components right here in the USA at our corporate location in Houston, Texas. So, when you're looking to reline, redesign or retrofit your furnace, reformer or heater go with the originators and innovators! Just give us a call! KIRBY R. PENNOCK Senior Superintendent Cell: 281.728.9154 Kirby.Pennock@ThorpePME.com www.ThorpePME.com #zblok #ceramicfiber #safety #fieldservices #manufacturing #modules #thorpe #JTThorpe