The start of online registration marks the beginning of a new phase for the global foundry and metals industry. From June 21 to 25, 2027, Duesseldorf/DE will become the hub of the global foundry, metallurgy, and thermal processing industry under the umbrella of The Bright World of Metals. Here, international market leaders and decision-makers will … Weiterlesen …
AMG Critical Materials N.V. (Amsterdam/NL) and Asbury Carbons Inc./US announced the signing of a definitive agreement for AMG to sell Graphit Kropfmühl GmbH/DE (GK) to Asbury Carbons, a portfolio company of Mill Rock Capital. The transaction reflects an enterprise value of USD 65 million. GK operates its own graphite mine at its headquarters in Kropfmühl, … Weiterlesen …
The pioneering MultiPLHY project demonstrating renewable hydrogen production has reached a key milestone: The consortium partners have successfully started up the world’s largest multi-megawatt high-temperature electrolyzer (HTE) in an industrial environment at Neste’s renewable products refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The pilot project demonstrates the viability of renewable hydrogen in reducing the use of fossil … Weiterlesen …
With the official opening of its new production site in Visakhapatnam, India, in September 2025, the RATH Group has reached another important milestone in its international growth strategy: the joint venture with RATH Avanee enables an expansion of production capacities and strengthens the global presence of the internationally active refractory manufacturer. After a construction period … Weiterlesen …
The 67th International Colloquium on Refractories (ICR) set a new attendance record on 17–18 September 2025 in Aachen, welcoming 703 participants – 5 % more than last year. Over 55 % came from Germany, 34 % from other European countries and 75 guests from Asia, India and South America. The accompanying industry exhibition was fully … Weiterlesen …
Krosaki Middle East and Africa Ltd. (Krosaki MEA), a new subsidiary of the leading Japanese refractory company Krosaki Group, has been established. This strategic expansion aims to provide closer, more efficient, and responsive services to customers in the Middle East and Africa, strengthen regional customer relationships, and offer customized support. The refractory materials for this … Weiterlesen …
Terra Millennium Corporation/US, a leading provider of industrial services and refractory solutions, announced that it changed its corporate name to JT Thorpe Group, Inc., effective 1 September 2025. This transition unites the companies under the strength of the JT Thrope brand. “This change reinforces our commitment to the strong reputation and legacy built under the … Weiterlesen …
On 17 September 2025 construction of SSAB’s new steel mill in Luleå, Sweden, started with the Minister for Energy, Business and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch and SSAB’s CEO Johnny Sjöström participating in a groundbreaking ceremony. The new mill strengthens SSAB’s long-term competitiveness and is expected to reduce Sweden’s total carbon dioxide emissions … Weiterlesen …
RHI Magnesita (Austria), a global leader in refractory solutions, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Ashwath Technologies, a reputed local supplier specializing in slide gate systems and components for the steel industry. This strategic move is set to strengthen RHI Magnesita’s steel flow control portfolio while expanding its customer footprint in the … Weiterlesen …
Gouda Refractories Group B.V. (the Netherlands) announced that is has acquired International Thermal Refractories (ITR) located in Lisbon, Portugal. Since the end of 2023, Gouda has been collaborating with ITR to strengthen their joint market position and emphasize their ambition to grow in the installation and maintenance of refractory linings. ITR is a renowned company … Weiterlesen …