Founded more than 25 years ago by Patrick McKeown, MIG Refractory Products supplies refractory and engineered steel mill products to industrial customers in the United States and abroad. The McKeown Group company is particularly experienced in coke-oven work, including ceramic-welding repairs, and has supported projects ranging from USS Clairton Works maintenance to a U.S. magnesia-carbon brick-making facility. Its just-in-time delivery model serves operations across the iron, steel, aluminum, cement and related industries.
Fosbel IncFor more than 40 years, Cleveland-based Fosbel Inc. has developed refractory maintenance and repair solutions for coke ovens and glass furnaces, including hot ceramic welding performed while equipment remains in operation. Its work combines field service with proprietary technologies such as Nano-Tec ceramic welding powders and MICOWALL® modular coke-oven wall rebuilds. Fosbel supports customers through seven strategic global locations and reports more than 2,500 glass-furnace repairs worldwide.CLEVELAND, OH
Milbro Refractories IncSince 1979, McMurray-based Milbro Refractories has manufactured made-to-order refractory materials and specialty precast shapes for high-temperature industrial applications. Its ceramic engineers support customers from both sales and plant locations, while a fully equipped laboratory handles statistical process control, quality control, and product development. Milbro also packages products to suit the job, from compact containers to bulk bags for large-scale installation.MCMURRAY, PA
HWI, A member of CalderysHWI carries a 160-year Pittsburgh-area refractory heritage, beginning with the Star Fire Brick Company in 1865 and continuing today as the Americas brand of the Calderys Group. Its nearly 2,000 employees support manufacturers whose operations depend on containing extreme heat, with particular depth in iron and steel. HWI is known for COMANCHE® and for combining large-scale manufacturing with hands-on technical support.NIAGARA FALLS, NY
HWITracing its roots to Pittsburgh’s Star Fire Brick Company in 1865, HWI manufactures refractory products and engineered services that protect equipment in high-temperature industries. Now a member of the Calderys Group, the company operates 25 manufacturing sites and 20 distribution centers across its Americas footprint, with nearly 2,000 employees. HWI is particularly known in the iron and steel industry for inventing COMANCHE® ladle refractories and for its Advanced Technology and Research Center, described as the largest U.S. facility devoted to refractory development, quality assurance, and failure analysis.PITTSBURGH, PA