Insimbi: refractory segment felt the “brunt” of the pandemic
Insimbi has reported that Group revenue increased by 2% from R4,8 billion to R4,9 billion for the financial year ended
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Refractories/Insulation
Refractories help in collecting and storing unused energy
Allied Mineral Products is providing refractory expertise on a new project that will collect and store unused renewable energy. They
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All Vesuvius plants in Germany shift to green energy
In a major step towards our goal of reaching a net zero carbon footprint, the refractories producer Vesuvius Germany has
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Capital Refractories is looking for agents in Africa and The Middle East
Agents in Africa and the Middle East are needed, according to Capital Refractories Limited.“A suitable agent will have relevant experience and
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Raw materials for refractories industry severely restricted, says Roskill
For the refractories industry, the end of 2020 was marked with trepidation, as annual environmental inspections and plant closures caused
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Insimbi claims it recovered remarkably well
Johannesburg – Despite the challenges experienced throughout the year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Insimbi Industrial Holdings recovered
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Refractory raw materials: trends in supply, demand, trade and prices
Year 2021 will remain a year of disruption and uncertainty, was one of the key messages from the Refractory Minerals
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Alumina and bauxite for non-metallurgical applications
The marketplaces for both alumina and bauxite have experienced disruption of supply chains in recent years. Calcined bauxite was primarily
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Contribution of insulation to the decarbonisation of industry
In view of the challenge to achieve climate neutrality, the new EiiF study highlights the great savings potential of insulation
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Calderys’ China plant receives accreditation for its environmental efforts
CHINA – Calderys-owned Zhangjiagang plant in the province of Jiangsu in China has become the only company in the refractory
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Refratechnik and Höganäs agreement to benefit refractory users
MUNICH, Germany – Refratechnik and Höganäs Borgestad have signed a strategic agreement for the supply of refractory products. The similar
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HWI launches a new type of gunning mix
PITTSBURGH – Amidst the challenging landscape of 2020, HarbisonWalker International was able to celebrate a successful year with launching a high-performance,
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RHI Magnesita sells Premier Periclase and RHI Normag
VIENNA – RHI Magensita, the leading global refractory supplier and Callista Private Equity GmbH successfully completed the sale of the
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EGA completes major refurbishment of Al Taweelah Potline 3, one of the longest potlines in the world
United Arab Emirates – Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas,
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Turkey’s Erdemir takes over Kümaş Magnesite
Erdemir, an OYAK Mining Metallurgy company, announced that a US$ 340 million agreement was signed with Yıldız Holding and Gözde
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Haznedar Durer Refractories has merged with Calderys
Haznedar Refractories and Durer Monolithics have merged to form Haznedar Durer Refractories, which in turn has joined forces with Calderys.
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Abrasion-resistance determination and testing
The thinning of a refractory lining due to abrasion is a source of frustration for many thermal-processing operations and is
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Solving refractory abrasion problems
Abrasion is the destructive process that causes a material to wear away through mechanical scraping or scratching. Refractory material is
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Installing monolithic refractories in rotary kilns
Yearly global refractory consumption in the production of cement is estimated to be more than 5 million metric tons, or
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Refractory transport system increases efficiency and safety
The Port-A-Trac refractory pallet transport system is designed for increased efficiency and safety during refractory installation applications. It offers customizable
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Applications of refractory systems and reinforcing fibres
Since the development of monolithic refractory products, metal anchoring systems have been utilized in supporting monolithic materials. This article will
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RHI Magnesita to build a rotary kiln for Euro30m
In a challenging year for the world economy, RHI Magnesita, the global supplier of refractory products, systems and services, has
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Calderys acquires Hysil’s calcium silicate insulation division
Calderys has completed its acquisition of Hysil’s calcium silicate insulation division in India. The deal was signed in January 2020
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ATHOR Project trains refractories researchers
ATHOR (Advanced THermomechanical multiscale mOdelling of Refractory linings) is an innovative, collaborative and interdisciplinary project that brings together 15 early
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High grade bauxite for refractories, steelmaking slags
Last month, First Bauxite LLC loaded the first bulk ocean vessel of its Guyanese raw high-grade non-metallurgical bauxite for overseas
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Graphite Industry slows down amid COVID-19
As the COVID-19 virus spread across China, the largest producer of both natural and synthetic graphite, mines and plants were
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Refractories contribute to health and safety during pandemic
Refractories customers in the steel, aluminium, copper, glass, chemicals, energy, waste management, and pulp & paper industries are directly responsible
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Refractory safety options that come full circle
With advancements in kiln technology, size and applications, out-dated refractory installation techniques — such as pogo sticks or jack and
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New insulating refractories exhibit exceptionally high strength with low density
The Plibrico Company introduces its newest insulating castable refractories with Plicast® LWI® 24 HS and its aluminum resistant version Plicast®
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Low carbon technology for cement kiln linings
Sustainability plays a key role in the cement industry. The ANKRAL LC, an innovative product from RHI Magnesita, manufactured by
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