Founded in 1921 by Oscar C. Wahl, Wahl Refractory Solutions manufactures custom-engineered refractory precast shapes and castables for high-temperature industrial applications. The Fremont company pioneered steel-fiber refractory technology, developing Wire-N-Cast in 1970 and later the SIFCA® process, and remains known for large MegaBRIX® furnace linings and shapes weighing more than 30,000 pounds. Wahl operates under ISO 9001:2015 and provides engineered and turnkey refractory support to molten-metals, minerals-processing, and thermoprocessing customers.
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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
Fire Brick EngineersSince 1935, Fire Brick Engineers has supplied and installed refractory systems and engineered high-temperature insulation for foundries, furnaces, boilers, and OEM equipment. The Milwaukee-based company operates as a single-source partner, combining stocked refractory materials with custom vacuum-formed and cast shapes, field installation, and insulation conversion. Its work is supported by ISO 9001:2015 certification and REACH and RoHS compliance.CLEVELAND, OH
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
HWI, A member of CalderysHWI makes refractory products and provides high-temperature engineering and service for industries that rely on furnaces, kilns, and metalmaking equipment. Tracing its roots to 1865, the company now operates as the Americas brand of Calderys, with 25 manufacturing sites and 20 distribution centers across the Americas. Its Advanced Technology and Research Center in Pennsylvania is the largest refractory research facility in North America, supporting HWI’s specialty in solving demanding heat-containment and lining challenges.NIAGARA FALLS, NY