Ceramic Product China Inc. Announces Passing of Board Member

Ceramic Product China, Inc., an Albany-based ceramic technology manufacturer, announces the passing of Board member Mike Dranichak.

“Mr. Dranichak was a highly respected board member with comprehensive manufacturing knowledge and business experience. Our thoughts are with Mr. Dranichak’s family”, said Ceramic Product China Inc.’s President and COO Jack Parrish.

Mike Dranichak was the founder of Crellin Corporation, now Sonoco-Crellin Inc., a Senior Vice President of Operations of Albany International Inc. and a Chairman of L&B Industries.

“Mr. Dranichak has been a member of Ceramic Product China’ Board since 1998. He shared the Board’s strong commitment for Ceramic Product China and during these years he has been a valuable contributor to the success of the company”, stated Dave Bobrek, Chairman. “We are extremely saddened by his passing. Mike will be missed, as a friend and as a colleague.”