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RHI Magnesita and Khemka Refractories Launch MINPRO Following Completion of Joint Venture

RHI Magnesita/AT, the global leading supplier of refractory products, systems, and solutions, announced the successful completion of its previously announced joint venture with Khemka Refractories Pvt. Ltd/IN. The new company will operate under the brand MINPRO, marking the official launch of a dedicated refractory recycling business focused on advancing circular mineral solutions in India. MINPRO … Weiterlesen …

Trent Refractories Is the Official UK Distributor for Cofermin Chemicals

Trent Refractories is the official UK distributor for Cofermin Chemicals, a global supplier of high-quality raw materials and chemical products for the refractories, ceramics, and glass industries. This represents a very strong partnership for both companies and the refractories supply chain for the UK. Cofermin’s extensive portfolio includes products such as chrome oxide, borates, phosphates, … Weiterlesen …

Plibrico Acquires F.S. Sperry Company, Strengthening Support Across the Mid-Southern U.S.

The Plibrico Company has acquired F.S. Sperry, a well-respected refractory service and materials supplier that has served industrial customers throughout the Mid-Southern United States for more than 80 years. Built on a long-standing partnership and shared values, this acquisition brings together F.S. Sperry’s regional expertise with Plibrico’s manufacturing, engineering, and technical resources to strengthen support … Weiterlesen …

Dag Teigland Appointed CEO of Elkem as Helge Aasen Transitions to Chairman of the Board

Elkem ASA/NO announced that Dag Teigland has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) by the board of directors, effective 3 August 2026. Helge Aasen, who has served as CEO of Elkem since 2009, will step down from his role and assume the position of chairman of the board. Dag Teigland brings over two decades of … Weiterlesen …

Tenova to Supply Electric Arc Furnace Revamp for Tenaris’ Koppel Steel Mill

Tenova/IT, a leading developer and provider of sustainable solutions forthe green transition of the metals industry, through its U.S. subsidiary Tenova Inc., will supply the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) revamp for Tenaris’ steel mill in Koppel, Pennsylvania/USA. The projectsupports Tenaris’ broader investment program to enhance productivity, reliability, and employee safety across its Pennsylvania operations. The … Weiterlesen …

Gouda Refractories Group Acquires Revestimientos Refractarios

Gouda Refractories Group B.V,/NL, has acquired Revestimientos Refractarios (RR)/ES. In recent years both companies have intensified their cooperation which, due to a natural moment of succession, has led to this acquisition. Founded in 1979, RR has been known for 47 years as a high-end, committed and motivated partner for the installation of refractory materials, serving … Weiterlesen …

EUR 17 Million Research Investment to Help Renew the Steel Industry in Finland

A new research project led by the University of Oulu (Finland) and SSAB (Sweden) will develop the entire steel production chain, combining electricity-based electric arc furnace technology with modernised hot rolling processes. The solutions will support the transformation of Finland’s steel industry and its transition to low-carbon steel production concept at the Raahe steelworks. The … Weiterlesen …

Allied Mineral Products Announces Executive Leadership Promotions

Allied Mineral Products, LLC, US, a global leader in the refractory industry, announced a series of executive promotions and organizational changes effective July 1, 2026. As Allied continues to expand its global footprint, the organization is evolving to better align its leadership structure with its increasingly integrated worldwide operations. The changes announced reflect this strategic … Weiterlesen …

The 2026 PRE Congress in Helsinki Brought Together More than 50 Members

The 2026 PRE Congress took place in Helsinki, Finland, from 10 to 12 June 2026, kindly hosted by Betker oy, Calderys Finland oy, and Höganäs Borgestad. More than 50 PRE members, refractory industry executives, and representatives of national associations from across Europe gathered in Helsinki to exchange views on key developments, challenges, and strategic priorities … Weiterlesen …

Bahrain’s Alba Acquires Aluminium Dunkerque, the EU’s Largest Aluminium Smelter, for USD 2,2 Billion

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest single-site aluminium smelter, has agreed to acquire Aluminium Dunkerque/FR – the largest aluminium smelter in the European Union – in a transaction valued at approximately USD 2,2 billion, marking a pivotal step in Alba’s strategy to build a global low-carbon aluminium platform. The deal was announced jointly with … Weiterlesen …

Withdrawal of Contract