First manufactured in Detroit in 1990, Thermbond Refractory Products makes engineered refractory materials and insulating systems for high-temperature industrial equipment. Its patented Thermbond Binder System chemically bonds repairs to existing refractory, helping customers return furnaces and other process equipment to service quickly. Now based in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, Thermbond operates an 80,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and supports customers worldwide as part of Unifrax.
Empire SolutionsFounded more than two decades ago by third-generation refractory worker Greg Peak, Empire Solutions designs, builds, and repairs high-temperature furnaces and kilns. The company serves industrial and government clients from offices in Michigan, Alabama, and Ohio, handling refractory construction and maintenance across heat-intensive operations. Its work ranges from emergency furnace repairs to complete relines and retrofits.CLEVELAND, OH
ThermalMax, IncFounded in 2000, ThermalMax, Inc. supplies refractory, insulation and specialty products for heat-processing industries, with the broader MAX group extending that work into engineered design and industrial installation. From its Pennsylvania and Alabama operations, the company can carry projects from product selection through custom refractory lining, refurbishment and final installation, keeping each phase under one organization’s responsibility. Its offering includes high-temperature felt and paper products as well as engineered systems for industrial equipment.NEW CASTLE, PA
CeraMaterialsFounded in 2006 by ceramic engineering PhD Jerry Weinstein, CeraMaterials manufactures and distributes high-temperature refractory materials for thermal processing, with a particular focus on carbon, graphite and carbon-fiber-composite furnace insulation and fixtures. Based in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, the company combines stocked materials and custom fabrication with application engineering and material consultation led by a founder who holds more than 46 U.S. patents. Its products serve heat-treatment customers across the United States and Canada through regional representatives and strategically placed warehouses.327110DINGMANS FERRY, PA
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