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Oakville, ON, September 9, 2024—Polar Performance Materials, a leading company in advanced material solutions for high-performance applications, is excited to announce the appointment of Kyle Finleon as the new Vice President of Semiconductor Sales, effective September 9th, 2024. Kyle brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the semiconductor industry, further strengthening […]

Oakville, ON, August 30, 2024—Polar Performance Materials, one of the leading companies in advanced material solutions for high-performance applications, is excited to announce the appointment of Michael Mentesh as the new Vice President of Semiconductor Business Development, effective August 30th, 2024. Michael joins the Polar team with a strong background in sales growth, business development,

Oakville, ON, July 26, 2024 — Polar Performance Materials, a leader in producing ultra-high purity alumina (HPA), proudly announces its recent achievement of getting ISO 9001:2015 certification. This prestigious certification emphasizes and reflects the company’s commitment to quality management and continuous improvement in its manufacturing processes. You may visit this link to learn more about

Ontario, Canada – Polar Performance Materials, a pioneer in manufacturing Ultra High Purity Alumina (UHPA) essential for high performance sustainable technologies, proudly announces the addition of Dr. Richard Hemond to its Board of Directors. Dr. Hemond is renowned for his extensive background in innovation and sustainable business strategies, which is expected to drive significant advancements

Oakville, ON: Polar Performance Materials is pleased to announce it will be attending Ceramic Japan, the largest Expo covering high-functional ceramic manufacturing and products in the country. Ceramic Japan is held twice a year and brings fine ceramic manufacturers from around the world together to discuss the industry, meet other businesses from related fields, and connect

Ultra-High-Purity Alumina manufacturer Polar Performance Materials is now shipping HPA from new production facility in Ontario, Canada. Oakville, ON: Polar Performance Materials is pleased to announce its first shipment of high purity alumina (HPA) products from its state-of-the-art production facility in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Polar utilizes proprietary technology and the latest in advanced production equipment

High Purity Alumina (HPA) manufacturer Polar Sapphire changes name to Polar Performance Materials and launches new website (www.polarpm.com). Oakville, ON: Polar Performance Materials has rebranded and launched a new website to better serve customers seeking HPA products worldwide. The new company name and website highlight Polar’s capabilities in sapphire, battery, semiconductor, and technical ceramics markets.

New executive leadership leverages exceptional expertise, with Hap Hewes bringing more than 20 years of experience in specialty materials and Sean Doherty bringing more than 25 years of finance and accounting experience. OAKVILLE, ON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Polar Sapphire, a manufacturer of high-purity aluminum oxide (“HPA”), announced that Hap Hewes has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Sean

Industrial decarbonization-focused private equity firm backs manufacturer of high-purity alumina TORONTO and HOUSTON, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ara Partners, a private equity firm that specializes in industrial decarbonization investments, today announced that it has closed a controlling investment in Polar Sapphire (“Polar Sapphire” or the “Company”).  The investment will provide Polar Sapphire with immediate and future funding for

Polar Sapphire Ltd. (Polar) has received a new automated press for producing high density alumina pellets.  The press will be commissioned in February and will increase capacity by producing 70 kg of high purity alumina pellets per hour (500 t/yr).  The new press will also allow Polar to make custom pellet sizes for its customers.