Cement News tagged under: Refractories
Calderys and HarbisonWalker International appoint joint CEO21 February 2023, Published under Cement NewsFollowing the completion of HarbisonWalker International (HWI)’s acquisition by Platinum Equity by way of a merger agreement, the global investment firm confirmed Calderys and HWI will join forces to create a leading world-class refractories solutions provider. Michel Cornelissen, currently president and CEO of Calderys, is appointed Global CEO of the combined company, effective immediately. “We have a tremendous opportunity to bring together the best of both companies to create a high-gr... |
Imerys sells Calderys03 February 2023, Published under Cement NewsFrench 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... |
Shinagawa Refractories agrees Brazilian refractory deal28 December 2022, Published under Cement NewsShinagawa Refractories Co Ltd (Shinagawa) has agreed with Saint-Gobain SA to complete the acquisition of the Brazilian Refractories business and the Alumina-based Wear-Resistant Ceramics business in the United States from Saint-Gobain SA on 29 December 2022. The acquisition of the Brazilian Refractories Business represents a natural extension of Shinagawa’s longstanding collaboration with Saint-Gobain in Brazil, whereby Shinagawa has been supplying technology for the manufacture of iron and... |
RHI Magnesita acquires Dalmia Bharat Refractories Ltd22 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsRHI Magnesita announces the acquisition of the Indian refractory business of Dalmia Bharat Refractories Ltd (DBRL) via a share swap agreement, in exchange for 27 million shares in RHI Magnesita India Ltd, a 70 per cent owned subsidiary of the group. DBRL is one of the leading refractory producers in India with approximately 1200 employees and production capacity of over 300,000tpa, from five refractory plants and raw material sites. Commenting on the acquisition, Stefan Borgas, CEO of R... |
Game changer in the kiln08 November 2022, Published under Cement NewsIn today’s operating environment, the refractory lining in the safety zone of a kiln needs to accommodate the requirements of alkali resistance and energy-saving properties. A new brick by Refratechnik is designed to become the link between established refractory products for this zone, making it a game changer for the kiln. By Lutz Derks, Refratechnik Cement GmbH, Germany. Refratechnik Cement GmbH’s kronal® 60 ar is a newly-developed refractory brick for the safety zone in the ki... |
Project to target CO2 emissions from refractories30 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsA research project, funded by the European Union, could help lower CO 2 emissions in the refractory industry by up to 800,000tpa. The initiative is known as the ReSoURCE project and involves eight research partners, led by RHI Magnesita. “On average, 60 per cent of all spent refractories, generated by refractory-consuming industries, go to landfill, while only 30 per cent is recycled. With the ReSoURCE project, we aim to increase it up to 75 per cent. This means we can achieve significan... |
Bricking Solutions INC and Brokk UK form partnership12 March 2021, Published under Cement NewsBrokk UK was set up in 2000 covering the whole of the UK and Ireland, selling Brokk demolition machines and attachments for use in the demolition/construction and nuclear industries, while also covering machine sales for use in the steel/cement and refractories sectors. Brokk UK has 11 staff covering two depots, the head office being in Cumbria and a service centre based in the southeast. The company offers a range of services from consultation for customers looking to purchase new... |
Refratechnik Group and Höganäs Borgestad Group establish strategic agreement09 March 2021, Published under Cement NewsRefratechnik Group and Höganäs Borgestad Group have entered into a strategic agreement for the supply of refractory products. "The similar operating philosophies of both organisations aligned and resulted in an expanded range of refractory solutions for Höganäs Borgestad customers," said Höganäs Borgestad Group in a statement . The agreement underscores the desire of both companies for long-term, sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships. Höganäs Borgestad customers will n... |
Taking pyroprocessing to the next level05 March 2021, Published under Cement NewsCemtech hosted its March webinar on advanced pyroprocessing and kiln control technologies this week, which provided a glimpse into the future of the carbon-neutral kiln, alongside presentations on high-temperature kiln monitoring and refractory solutions for sustainable goals. The full Advanced pyroprocessing and kiln control technologies March webinar can be watched on this link . The sun sets on cement production Davide Zampini, head of R&D at Cemex, and Dr Gianluca Ambrosetti, CEO ... |
HASLE resolves Asian plant’s coating problem with alternative fuels05 February 2021, Published under Cement NewsAn Asian cement plant has achieved a lifetime of 36 months for the inlet chamber and riser duct with HASLE D59A. The 8000tpd cement plant, operating on coal and up to 25 per cent alternative fuel, has achieved an outstanding life of three years in its inlet chamber and riser duct using HASLE D59A. Previously, the cement plant was experiencing severe coating in the inlet chamber and riser duct. HASLE’s D59A castable is highly resistant to coating, thermal shock and abrasion. To achieve the... |