Paragon Introduces Touch Screen Controller
Paragon Industries, the kiln and furnace manufacturer in Mesquite, Texas, has introduced its first touch screen temperature controller, which is manufactured by Bartlett Instruments. - October 13, 2016
Paragon Industries Hires Maria Garcia as Plant Manager
Paragon Industries, the kiln and furnace manufacturer in Mesquite, Texas, hired Maria Garcia as plant manager. Maria Garcia has spent her entire career in manufacturing. - June 25, 2015
Paragon Announces Improvements on Their F-130, F-240, and F-500 Lamp Working Kilns
Paragon Industries of Mesquite, Texas announces that it has added new features to three of their lamp working glass kilns: the F-130, F-240, and F-500. - October 08, 2014
John Hohenshelt Steps Down as President of Paragon Kilns
After leading Paragon Industries, L.P., for 15 years, John S. Hohenshelt is stepping down as company president. Todd Lokash has accepted the position. Paragon Industries makes kilns in Mesquite, Texas. - October 31, 2013
19” Square Glass Fusing Clamshell Kilns from Paragon
Among the newest kilns from Paragon are the 19” square CS-19D and CS-19S clamshell glass kilns. The firing chambers of these models lift out of the way so glass designs can be assembled directly inside the kiln. - July 13, 2013
Introducing Bud Ashlock, New Engineer at Paragon Kilns
Paragon Industries, the kiln and furnace manufacturer in Mesquite, Texas, hired Bud Ashlock, an engineer from the aircraft industry. - February 02, 2013
Paragon Kiln Factory Expands Production with a CNC Router
Paragon Industries, a kiln manufacturer in Mesquite, Texas, is expanding their factory. They are adding a 20,000-square-foot steel building behind the main factory and have installed a third CNC routing machine. The router cuts heating element grooves into firebrick lids and walls. - October 27, 2012
Paragon Kiln Factory Begins Construction on Second Building
In spite of these economic times, Paragon Industries, a kiln factory in Mesquite, Texas, is expanding. The company is starting construction on an additional 20,000 square feet of factory space. - July 28, 2012
Paragon Releases the Trifecta Crucible Furnace for Glass Blowers
Paragon Industries has just released the Trifecta, a glass blower’s crucible electric furnace. It will hold three flasks and is rated to 2350 degrees F / 1287C. - April 21, 2012
Paragon Introduces 120 Volt Crucible Furnace for Glass Blowers
Paragon Industries has just released the Darby Dipper, a small glass blower’s crucible electric furnace. It will hold one flask and is rated to 2350 degrees F / 1287C. - November 19, 2011
Paragon Industries to Hold a Kiln Maintenance Seminar
Paragon Industries is teaching an in-plant seminar on maintaining electric kilns. The February 10 – 11, 2012 seminar lasts 1 – 1/2 days. - November 05, 2011
Paragon Introduces the Ovation-1013 Glass Fusing Kiln
Paragon Industries has just released the oval-shaped Ovation-1013 glass fusing kiln. The kiln is manufactured in Mesquite, Texas USA and is designed for glass artists. The kiln is equipped with an Orton digital temperature controller. - September 08, 2011
Paragon Introduces new Knife Making Furnaces
The new Xpress-KM series knife making furnaces from Paragon Industries are equipped with the Sentry Xpress 3-key digital controller. All of Paragon’s knife making furnaces are now rated to 2350 degrees F. - September 02, 2011
New Paragon Kiln Colors
Paragon Industries has just announced that some of their smaller table-top kilns are available in turquoise or hot pink in addition to the standard kiln color, which is blue. - April 17, 2011
Paragon Announces Kiln Video Contest Winners
Paragon Industries, the kiln manufacturer in Mesquite, Texas, has just announced the winners of the Paragon Kiln Video Contest: Linda Lee, 1st place, ceramics; Dolores Barrett, 1st place, glass; and Lisa Mall, 1st place, jewelry. - September 30, 2010
New Glass Annealing Kilns from Paragon Industries
The new Paragon PAF- and PAT-series glass annealing kilns range in size from 16 to 28.28 cubic feet. They are designed to anneal large glass figurines. The PAF-series load from the front; the PAT-series load from the top. - August 28, 2010
Paragon Introduces New Glass Kilns
Paragon Industries has just released its Professional Series glass kilns. They are painted black to distinguish them from the company’s blue ceramic, jewelry, and pottery kilns and smaller glass kilns. - February 26, 2009