Brad Taylor

Plibrico Opens New Refractory Production Facility

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Plibrico, a manufacturer and installer of superior aluminosilicate and high alumina monolithic refractories, has expanded its footprint with the grand opening and dedication of its new state-of-the-art production facility in Oak Hill, Ohio. The company’s refractories are used in a variety of heat treating applications, and the new plant will enhance technology and production capacity.

Brad Taylor
President & CEO
Plibrico

Plibrico celebrated the occasion with a two-day GO LIVE Showcase, which included in attendance Shane Wilkin, Ohio State Senator; Samuel Brady, president and CEO of Economic Development Partnership of Jackson County; and Paul McNeal, mayor of Oak Hill. In addition to the dedication ceremony and training sessions, attendees received a behind-the-scenes tour of the company’s new refractory production facility. The event also featured discussions on innovation, growth, and development in the refractory industry.

“This facility represents more than just bricks and mortar,” said Brad Taylor, president and CEO of Plibrico, in his welcome address. “It symbolizes our dedication to innovation, growth, and a higher standard of excellence that we bring to our industry every day.”

Main photo: Brad Taylor, President and CEO of Plibrico, ribbon cutting to celebrate opening of new refractory production facility in Oak Hill, Ohio / Source: Plibrico

The press release is available in its original form here.

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Redline Industries, Inc. Acquired by North American Refractory Solutions Provider

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HTD Size-PR LogoA supplier of monolithic refractories and construction services announced that it has completed the acquisition of Redline Industries, Inc., solidifying its reputation for innovation and customer satisfaction.

Jim Host
Business Development Manager
Redline, Inc.

Based in Chicago, IL, Redline Industries, Inc. was founded in 1998 and today is recognized as a first-rate supplier of low-cement refractory castables and gun mixes, having earned industry recognition for the quality of its products and the integrity of its people and business practices. Redline™ refractories are engineered to safeguard furnaces in the high-temperature processing of non-ferrous metals, such as aluminum, as well as prevent furnace heat loss to promote greater energy efficiency.

 

Brad Taylor
President and CEO
Plibrico

The Plibrico Company, LLC will provide seamless consistency for Redline customers by continuing to manufacture Redline refractories to their current specifications, while promoting the Redline brand within Plibrico's broad portfolio. Dedicated Redline support experts will carry on serving customers with no interruptions.

"This acquisition enhances our ability to better serve our customers," said Jim Host, business development manager at Redline.

"We are thrilled to bring Redline into the Plibrico family," commented Brad Taylor, president and CEO at Plibrico. "We believe this acquisition will provide customers with more choices as we leverage our complementary technologies and our core competencies in customer care, product development and manufacturing."

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Refractories, Maritime Repair Partnership Extends Heat Treat Technology, Benefits Cruise Industry

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An industry leader in monolithic refractories based in Illinois recently announced a partnership with a maritime repair specialist to deliver retrofit supplies and services to the world’s cruise ship operators, extending the reach of advanced heat treatment technology and improving the reliability of onboard boilers and incinerators.

Brad Taylor, president and CEO of Plibrico

Nordic Made Boiler Services Inc. (NMBS), headquartered in Denmark, will use Plibrico’s Plico™ brand high alumina- and alumino-silicate monolithic refractories in the retrofitting of cruise ship boilers and waste incinerators needed to ensure passenger safety and comfort.

“Partnering with Nordic Made Boiler Services enables Plibrico to help improve maritime operations the world over reducing cruise ship costs and their energy consumption,” said Brad Taylor, president and CEO of Plibrico. “Combining our refractories with NMBS’s retrofit solutions means that together we can extend the reach of our most advanced heat treatment technology.”

NMBS operates in a variety of industries in addition to the maritime market and will be the exclusive distributor for Plico materials in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Poland, Spain, Holland, and Belgium. It will also be joining the Plibrico PliPartner™ network of certified installation and repair companies. The partnership will take full advantage of Plibrico’s high-quality aluminosilicate and high-alumina monolithic refractory materials. Demonstrating superior insulating properties, Plibrico refractories’ insulating properties facilitate the containment of heat generated by the marine boiler, minimizing heat loss and ensuring reliable hot water for ship passengers.

Photo credit: Plibrico

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