For more than 50 years, Allentown-based TKG Industrial Ceramics has made pressed and cast refractory ceramic shapes for foundries and other demanding industrial applications, including its long-established pouring cups for molten-metal casting. The company combines custom material selection, part design and tooling engineering with full batch traceability and 100% inspection, tailoring ceramics to each customer’s process. TKG is ISO 9001:2015 certified and also supplies crucibles and ladle liners through its partnership with Eastern Crucible.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Metsch Refractories IncFamily-owned and operating continuously since 1952, Metsch Refractories manufactures custom industrial ceramic products for investment-casting foundries and OEM applications. The Chester company draws on more than 70 years of application experience, time-tested ceramic compositions, and flexible forming and firing capabilities to make both consumable foundry products and durable components designed for a product’s service life. Metsch remains closely tied to the Chester community and became part of LANIK Holding in 2022.CHESTER, WV
Blasch Precision Ceramics, IncSince 1979, Albany-based Blasch Precision Ceramics has engineered and manufactured net- and near-net-shape ceramic and refractory components for demanding industrial processes worldwide. Its distinctive forming method produces large, intricate shapes with tight tolerances for applications ranging from molten-metal handling to high-temperature furnaces, while its employee-owned structure keeps technical expertise close to the work. Blasch is ISO 9001 certified and operates a 30,000-square-foot solar array that can supply up to 20% of its headquarters’ electricity.ALBANY, NY
Allied Mineral ProductsFounded in 1961, Columbus-based Allied Mineral Products makes monolithic refractory ceramics and cast refractory shapes for furnaces and other high-temperature industrial equipment. The employee-owned company has grown from foundry roots into a global manufacturer serving more than 100 countries, with 14 manufacturing facilities in eight countries and a portfolio of more than 2,500 products. Its U.S. manufacturing facilities are ISO certified, and its research and engineering teams develop custom refractory solutions for demanding applications.COLUMBUS, 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