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Powder Processing and Technology, LLC Acquires the Business and Assets of Sunrock Ceramics, LLC

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Sunrock Ceramics/US, a specialized manufacturer of high purity refractory ceramics, announced that it has been acquired by Powder Processing and Technology, LLC (PPT GROUP) based in Valparaiso, Indiana, a wholly owned business of EJ-Vestco Industries, effective 1 January 2026. The acquisition positions Sunrock Ceramics for its next phase of growth through increased investment and expanded … Weiterlesen …

Martin Polczyk Appointed CEO of the COFERMIN Group

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The Supervisory Board appointed Martin Polczyk as CEO of the COFERMIN Group/DE, effective January 2026. Over the past several years, Martin has played a key role in shaping COFERMIN from within the executive team, driving the company’s development from an operational leadership position. In his previous role as COO, he advanced COFERMIN’s progress especially in … Weiterlesen …

NUTEC Acquires ETS Schaefer

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NUTEC Inc of Huntersville, NC/US – a leading manufacturer of high-performance industrial insulation and fire protection products – has announced that effective March 1, 2026 it completed the acquisition of ETS Schaefer LLC of Macedonia (near Cleveland), OH. The company was previously under the ownership of REAL ALLOY (Beachwood, OH), a leading North American operator … Weiterlesen …

HWI Officially Opens State-of-the-Art Fulton Lightweight Monolithics Facility

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HWI, a member of Calderys and a leading supplier of refractory products and services in the United States, in March celebrated the official opening of its new lightweight monolithics production facility in Fulton, Missouri. The greenfield investment increases HWI’s lightweight monolithics production capacity and reinforces its commitment to reliable, innovative, and sustainable solutions for customers … Weiterlesen …

Imerys Signs Agreement to Acquire Great Lakes Minerals

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Imerys/FR announced in April 2026 that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the business of Great Lakes Minerals, a leading United States-based processor and distributor of minerals for the refractory and abrasive industry. This acquisition will strengthen Imerys’ Solutions for Refractory, Abrasives and Construction portfolio with critical materials, including calcined bauxite, mullite … Weiterlesen …

Trent Refractories Brings Velco GmbH Gunning Machines to The UK

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Trent Refractories is the official UK distributor for Velco GmbH gunning machines, offering world-class German engineering directly to industrial sites across the UK. Velco’s portfolio ranges from fully automatic robotic gunning systems designed for large steel plant operations to compact maintenance gunning machines ideal for routine repairs. All machines are hand-built to deliver dependable performance, … Weiterlesen …

Tenova, in Collaboration with GE Vernova, to Supply the World’s Largest EAF to Nippon Steel’s Yawata Works

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Tenova,/IT a leading provider of sustainable solutions for the metals and mining industries, has been selected by Nippon Steel Corporation/JPto supply a record-breaking Consteel® Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) for Nippon Steel’s Yawata Area at Kyushu Works. Tenova has teamed up with GE Vernova/US, whose Direct Feed system will power the EAF. Once installed, the new … Weiterlesen …

Rodrigo González Appointed President of NUTEC Bickley

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NUTEC Group Chairman Genaro Cueva and CEO Daniel Llaguno announced that with immediate effect Rodrigo González has been appointed President of NUTEC Bickley/MX, the internationally renowned manufacturer of furnaces, kilns, ovens and leading-edge combustion and control systems. Rodrigo has been with NUTEC Bickley for 24 years and has served in a number of senior positions, … Weiterlesen …

Plibrico Company Acquires TFL

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The Plibrico Company/US, a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories, precast shapes, and engineered refractory solutions, has acquired TFL, a long-standing refractory distributor, service provider, and precast shape manufacturer based in Houston, Texas/US. As a well-established partner of Plibrico, TFL joins Plibrico in a combination that brings together two organizations with deep industry experience and a … Weiterlesen …

ArcelorMittal Confirms the Construction of an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) at its Steelmaking Site in Dunkirk

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ArcelorMittal war delighted to welcome the French President, Emmanuel Macron, to its Dunkirk/FR site. President Macron, accompanied by Roland Lescure, Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty, and Sébastien Martin, Minister Delegate for Industry, was received by Reiner Blaschek, CEO of ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products, Anne van Ysendyck, Head of … Weiterlesen …