Gouda Refractories: Growth Strategy with a Focus on Speciality Business and Innovation
The long history of Gouda Refractories in Gouda/NL goes back to 1901. Meanwhile Gouda Refractories has become part of the Gouda Refractories Group (refractory design and manufacturing, including service companies)...
Refratechnik: The Motive Power for Industrial Sustainability and Quality
Dr Rainer Gaebel, Managing Director at Refratechnik Holding/DE, gave us the opportunity to find out more about Refratechnik’s corporate philosophy (with its around 2000 employees at 27 sites), that is...
COFERMIN Group: Are Mineral Markets in a Transition?
COFERMIN Group markets specialty minerals, chemicals and additives and supplies to industry segments like refractories, steel/metallurgy, ceramics in general, mineral and scrap processing, construction chemicals and many other industries in...
Elkem Changed Corporate Structure to Accelerate Specialisation
Last summer, Elkem/NO made changes to the corporate structure and top management.
VELCO Celebrates 50th Anniversary
VELCO GmbH is a medium-sized enterprise based in Velbert/DE, between the three cities of Dusseldorf, Essen and Wuppertal.
Thyme – One-Stop Shop for Refractory Manufacturers
Thyme was founded in 1990 and is now established in various business segments (e.g. refractory raw materials, machinery, insulating materials, refractories, chemicals, and cement) in a global business environment.
MAGNA: From the Mine to the Steel Mill for 75 Years
MAGNA is one of the world’s leading companies as a vertically integrated producer of magnesium oxide (MgO) based solutions and materials for the steel industry, agriculture and environmental sectors. The...
Refratechnik and QMAG Follow a Common Path
In January 2020, Refratechnik Holding GmbH/DE entered a purchase agreement with SIBELCO Group to take over 100 % of QMAG Ltd.
New Building for Fibre Pilot Plant Unique in Europe Inaugurated at Fraunhofer Center HTL
At the Fraunhofer Center for High-Temperature Materials and Design HTL in Bayreuth/DE, the new building for a fibre pilot plant, unique in Europe, was inaugurated on 12 April 2019. A...
Refratechnik Strengthens Involvement in China with JV in the Raw Material Sector
Refratechnik is a globally positioned group of companies and employs 1500 people at 25 sites. Dr Rainer Gaebel (RG), Managing Director at Refratechnik Holding for sales as well as research and...