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Plibrico Acquires Texas Refractory Distributor TFL

2 months ago2 months ago Cement Optimized News

The Plibrico Company acquired TFL, a long-standing refractory distributor, service provider, and precast shape manufacturer based in Houston, Texas. 

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Plibrico Acquires Atlantic Fire & Brick Supply

3 months ago3 months ago Cement Optimized News

Refractory manufacturer Plibrico Co. acquired Atlantic Fire Brick & Supply, a long-standing refractory distributor and services provider supporting industrial customers across the Southeast. It will now operate as Atlantic Fire Brick & Supply, A Plibrico Company.

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RHI Magnesita, BPI Form Joint Venture

10 months ago Cement Optimized News

Global refractory supplier RHI Magnesita and mineral processor BPI Inc. announced a transformative joint venture to expand circular economy initiatives and accelerate sustainability across North America.

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RHI Magnesita Acquires Resco Group

1 year ago1 year ago Cement Optimized News

RHI Magnesita, a global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions, completed the acquisition of the U.S.-based Resco Group for an enterprise value of $410 million.

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Plibrico Opens New Refractory Production Facility

2 years ago2 years ago Cement Optimized News
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Plibrico opened a new production facility in Oak Hill, Ohio.

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Allied Mineral Products Breaks Ground on Alabama Project

2 years ago2 years ago Cement Optimized News

Allied Mineral Products staff was joined by Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair and other state and local officials for groundbreaking ceremonies last month at the site of Allied’s major plant expansion in Pell City, Ala. 

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Bricking Solutions Launches BrickCheck

2 years ago2 years ago Cement Optimized News

Bricking Solutions recently introduced BrickCheck, a device that measures the thickness of refractory lining inside industrial furnaces, ovens and kilns quickly and easily in a nondestructive way after calibration.

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RHI Magnesita Opens North American Headquarters 

3 years ago3 years ago Cement Optimized News

International refractory company RHI Magnesita recently opened its North American headquarters in Tampa, Fla., to serve as a hub for its current infrastructure in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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