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Imerys sells Calderys

03 February 2023, Published under Cement News

French refractory supplier Calderys has become an independent company encompassing the full scope of the high temperature solutions (HTS) business area formerly under Imerys. The new company is owned by US-based Platinum Equity (PE) following the successful completion of regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Calderys operates a global network of experts and 36 industrial sites in 16 countries. Michel Cornelissen has been instrumental in positioning Calderys as a global le...

Imerys extends capacity in India

13 October 2022, Published under Cement News

France-based Imerys, a world leader in mineral-based specialties, is planning to extend its capacity to meet rising demand from India’s cement and steel sectors. According to The Hindu, the company has set up a 30,000t calcium aluminate binder plant in Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh, to serve India’s refractory and construction industries. Imerys hopes to increase capacity further to 50,000t by 2030. The company is also in the process of setting up a research and development centre at V...

Imerys set to acquire 60% stake in refractory supplier

19 August 2020, Published under Cement News

France-based Imerys has signed an agreement for the acquisition of a 60 per cent stake in Turkey’s Haznedar Group, a high-grade monolithic refractories and refractory brick manufacturer. The industrial minerals company will also have the option to purchase the remainder of Haznedar. "With this deal, Imerys will complement its current offer with basic and acidic refractory bricks and extend its industrial footprint with a competitive production base in Turkey, strategically located between...

Ukraine: Fives to provide revamping services for Imerys plant

27 March 2017, Published under Cement News

In December 2016, Fives FCB signed with Vatutinsky Kombinat Vognetryviv, a refractory chamotte plant of Imerys, a contract for the revamping of its kiln located in Cherkassy, Ukraine. This contact includes the supply of parts for the kiln mechanical refurbishment as well as erection engineering and supervision. The first stage of the project consists in revamping and upgrading the kiln #1 to increase its speed and to improve productivity. Relevant equipment shall be delivered on site with...